2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - Complete In-Depth Walkaround Review!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.พ. 2023
- The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is an incredible, legendary bike. In this review I go over the pieces and parts that make it special, while also having an honest conversation about who this bike is for, and who it's not for. Want to see this bike for yourself? Connect with the amazing team at Jim Gilbert's PowerSports here: powersports.wheelsanddeals.ca...
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This bike is a win for Kawasaki. What you have here is a bike that makes more power than all the 599 supersports, looks great, and has a cheaper MSRP. Mommy I want one
I started on a 2022 Ninja 650…. 3 months later I was itching for the ZX-6R, I bought the black/red Diablo version. It’s freaking wild. However th e dealer told me the quick shifter only works shifting up. They said it doesn’t shift down.
yeah if you want to quickshift down you would need a auto blip which i cant find if they sell any but im sure you can find someone to add it on
How different is it from the 650 torque wise on low rpms? I’m in the same position as you just bought a 650 but want to get a zx6r, just wanna get an idea what I should expect compared to the 650 which has a pretty damn good torque all the way through.
@@htehgamer645 just by the nature of the engines I'm gonna say the 650's gonna feel a lot stronger at those lower RPMs, like the ZX6R has torque there, but with inline 4s in general it's basically the snooze button until you get in that upper half of the rev range, like even in the Z900 which has incredibly good torque down low considering, it's still offline until about 6k and up, which can be beneficial anyway if you wanna just have something that's polite when it needs to be.
Can I start on a zx-6r?
@@KingDiamondBones can and should are two different questions; it's an incredibly potent bike that will quite literally leave you behind given the opportunity. Aggressive seating position and a fairly unforgiving platform. I've seen folks pick worse starter bikes and survive, but I've seen a lot of similar bikes being sold by next of kin.
I have the 21 model, the dash is perfect, the comfort is great considering the type of bike it is, build quality is extremely high, never misses a beat, ridiculously fast, beautiful to look, rider aids & quick shifter kick ass & all for the lowest price in the class, can't be beat
Congrats on making the best video on TH-cam about this bike. Clear, concise and informative. Can't wait to pickup my 636 this week!
Haha! Thanks for the compliment! Hopefully I can earn your subscription! I'd love to hear what you think of your bike once you get it!
I've now had the bike for over a month. Absolutely loving it. Rides great, sounds great and turns many heads. Not many people around riding the mean 600s here in Australia. Had plenty of compliments already. Would certainly recommend the zx6r
I think your description is all accurate and calling it “focused” like you did (for road riding) is probably the best way to describe it. I’ve had this bike for 2 years and it is an absolute pleasure to ride, but you do have to pay attention to all of your inputs because of how sensitive it is. Of course it becomes second nature after a while, but on those days where you’ve been out for a few hours and are starting to get tired (or more likely frustrated with traffic), this bike does not reward lazy riding or abrupt inputs.
That's great feedback! Thanks for sharing your experiences! It helps fill out the picture of what this bike is like for viewers who are learning about it! I appreciate it!
So much good info here, thanks for posting!
The man himself!!! Love your videos man, I’ve been watching you for about 5+years now…Idk how many people I’ve shared your “history of Honda” video too..Just to throw out some factual information to them about the (2007-2008) years of the Cbr, & how it’s pretty much the best Cbr Honda has made…”as far as the power to weight ratio.”
Keep at it, take care of that beautiful bmw HP4 race & stay safe my man!!🤙🏽
been riding a 2016 ex650 for the last 3 years and I'm about to upgrade to a 23 ZX6 this video was extremely helpful for me to learn about the bike before making my purchase. THANK YOU!!
Thanks for watching!
Great video just got one without abs but you have to turn on the quick shift via select button just hold it till it turns on
This is a fantastic in depth video. It’s this or the Aprilia RS 660 for me. While not a beginner, I definitely appreciate a thorough preview of a motorcycle.
Thanks for watching! It's always nice to hear from people who find these videos helpful!
the rs660 will be infinitely less reliable (not saying the rs is necessarily unreliable, but comparing a leaky and squeaky italian bike to a tried and true bulletproof japanese bike is always bad news for the italian) but is more well equipped in general. if the rs660 was dead reliable like the japanese bikes, it would be a home run.
Thanks peter for another great informative vid!
Thanks for watching!!
great knowledge about the bike you made this video very easy to watch without even starting or riding the bike
Thanks for taking the time to watch!
Superb In-Depth video! 10/10💚
Thanks for watching! Feel free to subscribe!
It is not an Up/down quick shifter....only Up, unfortunately.
Loved your video.
Very informative walkthrough.
Thanks !
You know what... I mixed it up with the Ninja 1000. I apologize. Thanks for catching that.
Hi! Great video, does the 2023 model have a blipper as well as a quick shifter? I’ve got a 2019 zx6r and it’s always been missing the blipper for the downshifts
You can have it added with an ecu flash/tune somehow I tricked mine into doing it by itself before I got a tune. Socks thieves stole it back in September
This was a great video thank you! I’ve been trying to find one but hard to fine
Thanks for watching!
I definitely love much more this 2023 model than the new upcoming 2024. I agree, it's the second bike not the day by day one
I purchased one in '98 just going out on it now.
They didn't come with driver aids you dont need them.
Maybe with some 200hp bikes but anything up to 130bhp is easily controllable.
Thanks for explaining tiny details
Great review. Just subscribed.
Awesome! Thanks so much!
I am actually looking to buy the zx6r as a daily and occasional track day ride, was looking over some options to improve ergo for the daily and riser clipon handlebars from apex/impatech is something that seems could help, any suggestions? Can I get a more comfortable ride going to that option?
I'm not too well versed in the exact brands, but yes, higher clip ons would be the way to go if you're still considering track days. If you didn't mention track days, or if the overall bike wasn't a dream bike for you, I'd consider something like a Z900 for speed and more comfort, but it sounds like you know what you're looking at.
new subs bro from philippines... great content, detailed reviews, simple and clean! besides we have same height so i can relate. keep it up! proly next vid is Z1000R? coz im realy confuse about this two bikes i love them both, its realy hard to choose. thank you!
So there is no more Z1000 anymore, but there is a Z900 and Ninja 1000SX. I have reviewed the Z900 a few times, and will be coming back to it again and again. The Ninja 1000SX should show up in the coming week or two, I definitely will be getting that one on video as soon as I can. The biggest difference in riding either the Z900 or Ninja 1000SX is rider comfort. They're set up to be road going bikes more than a track going bike. The power delivery will be different too. There are quite a few differences overall. Each of those are also heavier than the ZX-6R as well. Stay tuned for future reviews on these bikes!
@@PeterLoweOne Z1000R is still being sold as of now in Japan and the Philippines. Z1000R looks better than the Z900R in my opinion.
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Thank you Mr. Peter Lowe. I am still very new with less than a year experience probably not even six months on a 2009 Kawasaki Eliminator 125, and Del Amo in San Diego trying to seduce me to get this bike when I was sitting on the Yamaha R3 (Phantom Purple) next to it. I still need to lean how to go through the gears, and riding around curves. This bike maybe way too advanced for my current riding abilities.
Your way better off with the Yamaha R3 man trust me. Also the Yamaha R3 is an excellent track weapon to learn on
I have 12 yrs riding experience (Street and Track) so if you have any questions lmk
Thanks Peter. Waiting for the 10r review…😊
Me too! I can't wait!
Nice bike Pete!!!!
Yeah, this one is cool!
i am 5'10 350 what bike should i start on
I used to have a zx6r, if you don’t plan on going to the race track few times per year buy something else. They look good, but they are extremely uncomfortable for daily driving.
Yeah, I'd agree with that. Take the tech from a bike like this, and find it in something else if you want a better well rounded riding experience. This is a race bike that is street legal, and that makes it pretty great, but also gives it a very narrow focus.
@@PeterLoweOne yes sir, a z900 would be a way better daily and they are plenty fast. 👍
@@yvonjasser I just bought the Z900RS SE and I agree. It'll have great speed, more comfort, and a unique style that I think it more universal. Sport bike guys like it, Harley guys like it, and just about everyone in between.
Well I just purchased a ZX6 r a few weeks ago.I like it and I care less of what others think as long as I am satisfied.
@@JohonJay is it confortable enough to ride it 3-4 hours?
Kawasaki team improved the quick-shifter of the ZX-6R then, because if i recall correctly the previous years of this model only had the down shift as quick-shifter and not up. I'm i right?
Only quick up-shifter
Your my hero
Great bike to ride
Absolutely!! Thanks for watching!
i hope we get this in europe. I love 600 cc 4 zylinder bikes
Looks good
Yeah, it's pretty cool!
I am buying one
I bought the 30th anniversary edition in 2015. I'll wait for the 40th anniversary in 2025.
They are cute bikes . Love my 23. I put dirt bike bars on mine lol for fun reasons.
Which part number for dirt bars
cool video cant lie
Thanks for watching!
Any short rider here?? I am 5 ft 4 inch , will I be able to ride it with tip toe.
I'm pretty sure it only has quick shift on up, not done.
What's actually included with the bike? Owners manual, tool kit, spare rear seat cowl etc?
The owner's manual and tool kit are included. Beyond that you'd be looking at adding accessories.
@@PeterLoweOne Thank you!
This is japanese people most favorite bike i agree its sounds good it rides good
Is cbr600rr better? Or this ninja better?
Depends on what your looking for in the 2 different bikes…If you wanna go for light weight, comfortability, great power go with the 2007-2008 Cbr 600rr. The Kawasaki Zx6r 636 is a wonderful bike, it’s a lot faster “hints the extra 36cc’s” opposed to the 599cc Honda CBR. It’s also pretty uncomfortable. Just like the guy said in the video above. It’s also not too light. “428LBS” & it sets kinda high. BUT , the power & performance is amazing. I own a 2014 Kawasaki Zx6r 636 & a 2007 Honda Cbr 600rr. Over all, I would go with the Honda for street riding “only the years of “2007-2008” because of it being light weight & extremely comfortable. But if you want power/speed, go for the Zx6r….Hope this helps somewhat.😅 For some history, “Check out Hero RR’s TH-cam video called (History of Honda)..it will explain why the years 07-08 is the best 600rr even to this very day, cause of the power to weight ratio”. . Whatever you end up choosing, stay safe & enjoy the ride my friend.🤙🏽
Ninja. Hands down.
What’s the HP on it
Kawasaki doesn't announce horsepower in Canada, but it's generally agreed that it's about 127 to 130 hp.
@@PeterLoweOne That’s crank right? I own a 2014 Zx6r 636 (ABS), I’d say it’s only about 112hp-113hp to the rear wheel tho stock tho…I’ve only did a K& N air filter & a MGP Growler slip on exhaust to mine…Absolutely love the thing. Although I love the new color ways the 19-23 models come in, I think the 2013-2018 Zx6r’s look better…I could just never get over that pointed front end. If they took the tail section off the 2019-2023 & put it with the front end of the 2013-2018 gen’s…Geeez, that would be the perfect looking Kawasaki Zx6r ever made! Lol… Overall, GREAT extremely informative video man. I’ll definitely be looking for more! Awesome job!!
I’m selling my 21’ ZX6R just because I’m to tall. Not meant for someone 6’4ft. Kills my wrist due to all my upper body weight being on my hands.
Even at my height, it's not the ride I would choose for comfort, amazing bike, but just like a lot of us dream of Ferrari's or Lamborghini's, when it comes to actually owning one, we realize that they're really not built for normal, everyday driving, and there are often better choices for sporty driving on the streets. Even though I love this bike, I chose the Z900RS SE, and I have no regrets.
No it’s cuz your core is super weak and your fat and lazy. If your core wasn’t weak and soft you wouldn’t have a problem with your wrist. I have had zero issues with my wrist when riding sport bikes over the last 12 years. Stop being lazy
want way too much for this
It's sad that most cheaper and learners bike have TFT these days but this one is outdated
Yeah, this bike hasn't been refreshed in a little while. To be fair, it doesn't really need it. If I was going to update this bike, I'd put on the TFT display, and change the quick shifter from an up only quick shifter to an up/down quick shifter. Beyond that, it's pretty great as is.
TFT is the worst kind of lcd screen. IPS or OLED are way better. I don't know why everyone in the motorcycle industry loves saying a TFT display. They just repeat the marketing garbage. LCD sounds better once you realise tft is the cheapest type of lcd. Happy to see this has a nice analogue gauge for the tach. It would be a shame to remove that for a cheap lcd display. The tach is great on the xz6r, all the changes they're making these days are pretty poor choices. No improvements since my 2013 zx6r
This bike really needs a tft display upgrade
Yeah, I think it's due for an upgrade. I'd be surprised to see a 2024 model without that, it also has an UP only quick shifter (I think I misspoke in this video) so I'd like to see that changed for 2024. Having said that, I don't think they need to change much else. It's a fantastic bike!
It’s a great street squid bike to show off and have fun with, you can most definitely tour around with it, it’s not the best but it’s very doable, the whole “beginner bike” concept varies if you are the type a guy that wants to tour around put some good miles on it, go on actual chill rides, this is not a good beginner bike BUT if you want to go full street squid, take it to the track from time to time, red line it, show it off etc this is a great beginners bike at a very reasonable price as well, it all comes down to your “Ego” this is a very fast and powerful bike still, I can’t stress this enough, as a street squid my self on this same bike if your ego is bigger than your balls “do not get on this bike” unless your perfectly fine getting on some wrecks, breaking a few bones etc. It’s a good, very safe and fun bike but it all depends on the guy behind it, slowly learn the bike before your ego starts to inflate, it will also a lot better understanding what being a responsible safe rider and in a few years you can go up to a Zx10r+, all in all it’s a great bike to learn in and have fun, worth the price with ABS, you most definitely have to take it to the track or twisty roads a few times to enjoy it at its full potential, a few things I would consider after purchasing this bike: get full gear, a steering damper, change to more suitable street tires “if your going to be putting more miles out on the street” get your ECU flash unlocked “if purchased at full amount” (if not suffer the consequences). I would recommend getting a new and loud exhaust, this bike is loud but just not loud enough for idiots out on the road, and that’s about it it’s a pretty complete bike considering how good of a price it sells for
It only has quick shift going up not down shifting.
Yeah, I made a mistake on this one. Sorry about that.
Hi
2019 edition is more beautiful....not the krt edition
Kawasaki can’t make a 600 like everyone else they have to cheat and make a 636
When they cheat, you win! Also, I'd argue that Kawasaki can make ANY sport bike as good as anyone!
If your not cheating. Your not trying 😂😂