2005 Kawasaki ninja zx6r (636cc) or 2007 kawasaki ninja 6r (599cc)?
I have been riding a kawasaki 250R and I feel comfortable to move up to the next step, the 600cc's :D One of my dads friends is selling me a 2005 kawasaki ninja zx6r for $3500 It has 28K miles, but the bike seems to be in excellent condition and i gave it a test drive and it feels amazing! Now here's my question, should i go ahead and buy the 2005 (28K miles seems to be a bit too much in my opinion) or should I pass on the offer and wait to get a 2007? Please and thank you! p.s. ride safe !
Whats better a kawasaki ninja zx6r or honda cbr 600 f4i?
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Ninja 636 vs. CBR 900RR?
Would a stock 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 636 compete with a stock 1998 Honda CBR 900RR. I understand that the Honda has a much bigger motor. with it being carburated (Vs. the Ninja being fuel injected) it must have a slower throttle response. Also according to what I've read the horsepower on both bikes are close (within 5 HP). So off the line with equal riders which would win 1/8, 1/4,1/2 mile?
What are the pros and cons of each bike: ninja zx6r, cbr600rr, and gsx600?
Well there is no best one on these three. Just a matter of preference. Buy the one you like and don't worry if its the bike of the century.
Which year of Kawasaki Ninja ZX 6R would you recommend?
First, the ZX 6R isn't THE BEST. Don't get me wrong, I love the ninjas. A hell of alot more than any ot the other inline 4's from Japan. But to be honest, it isn't the best one. Before 08, it was probably the CBR RR, since it was reliable, powerful and handled like a dream. In 08 the R6 recieved great praise for its track abilities and won the 600cc section of the Master Bike competition, over the CBR, the Ninja, and the Triumph Daytona 675. I mention the Triumph because it recieved Motorcyclist magazine's Motorcycle of the Year award in 2006, and is famous world wide for handling like a dream. In the 08 master bike competition, it actually got second to the R6 and recieved the best ratings from the riders, (it just couldn't put out quite the same lap times as the R6). So when you buy a Ninja, you aren't buying the cream of the crop. Though you'll notice I didn't give any praise to the Gixxer, because it actually isn't better than the Ninja (in my opinion). But you are buying a bike with styling like no other, and with plenty of power to keep up with the rest. All of these bikes have more power and better handling capabilities than can ever be used in the streets, and can only be fully appreciated by professionals on a track, so you don't NEED the BEST one. That said, the question becomes this. Is it the styling, or the power you want more? The Ninja from 05 to 08 was plenty powerful, and I believe the 07 and 08 versions were more powerful than the 636. But the 636 will be cheaper, and had a bigger displacement, so will have plenty of potential to be as strong or stronger, if worked on properly. As the guy who first responded said, the new for 09 Ninja is certainly better than the others as far as track capabilities go. There's no question. But it's also going to cost you up side of 10000 dollars. I don't think it's worth it considering it's pig ugly exhaust, but it may end up being the race bike of the year in 09 considering all the upgrades. It's your call. I personally fell for the 08 at first sight and wouldn't want anything more except a Ducati 848. ;)
Ninja 300 vs Ninja 600? Which one is better for a starter. Yes, I am set on getting a Ninja.
This should be obvious, but the 300 is better.A lot of people give safety as a reason for starting on a smaller bike, but I think that’s a mistake. Sure, the 600 will get you up to risky speeds much faster, but throttle discipline is only a tiny part of motorcycling. The real reason that I think a 300 is a better starting point is it gets you on a bike where you can use ALL of the throttle and find the limits of a bike in a more comfortable speed-range for the street. If you try to do that on a 600, you’re likely to just scare yourself or find you’re catching up with traffic frustratingly quickly.I’ve seen it way too many times where people skip the 250–500cc size motorcycles and go straight to 600s, 750s, and 1000cc bikes. These people think that the epitome of motorcycling thrills is going fast in a straight line - they’ve never experienced the fun of pushing a 400cc sports to it’s limit down a twisty road. They scoff at smaller bikes because they think they’ve “graduated” to the big leagues, but in reality they’d probably lose a race through the twisties against a competent rider on a 250.Here’s a great example of a CBR250RR MC22 leaving litrebikes in the dust because the rider is more competent in the turns, even though it’s clear that the bigger bikes have the straight line advantage. (Also, enjoy that inline 4 sound as it revs up to 20,000 rpm!)So in summary, the only thing that happens if you skip riding smaller bikes is you miss out on building your skills and enjoying a different aspect of biking. Sure going really fast in a straight line on a big powerful bike is fun, but there are plenty of thrills to be had at lower speed on smaller bikes. A 1000cc can get to 90mph in 1st gear, ask yourself; does that sound like the ideal bike to ride on the street? Or do you think you’d have more fun on the bike in the video?
I want to get a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R for my first bike. What are some concerns that experienced motorcyclists have right away?
There are no absolute universal truths on this subject, and opinions are strongly divided.I’ve known people who have passed their tests and taken immediate access to things like CBR1000F (not the 1000RR Fireblade, the *old* 1000F - Truck Drivers’ Sportsbike :-) ) Despite the predictions of imminent, violent death, these riders survived.I’ve also seen totally unnecessary crashes caused by inexperienced riders getting in too deep on too much bike, or riding too close to their own limits, so that all situations become perceived emergencies.First thing is: the throttle turns both ways and the brake is not an on/off switch. If you ride like an asshole, you stand a good chance of being wiped out early, whatever you’re riding.However, a note of caution: Depending on the model, you’ve got 90 - 110 bhp on tap. That’s enough to get you into a heap of trouble, very, very quickly.With more experience, you don’t get quicker reactions to deal with trouble. You do, however, get to benefit from (at least):being able to spot the things that could become dangerous before they actually doan organised approach to riding that enables you to plan your “out” from the danger that you identified earlySpotting the hazards early allows you to react appropriately (and timely), rather than in panicthe ability to filter out the irrelevant stuff that’s going on around you, so you can concentrate on what’s really important (believe me, when you’re making “enthusiastic” use of 100 bhp on a bike, you’re not going to process everything, so you’d better make sure that you process the right things)By all means, if you want to get the Ninja, do it, but please treat it with the respect it needs, and give serious consideration to a proper training program (and I don’t mean just up until you get your licence; an advanced course is money and time well spent)Finally, whatever you ride, remember to always “ride your own ride”. Do not try to keep up with the guy in front, because the guy in front might be Valentino Rossi.Have fun, and keep it sticky side down :-)
Should I get a Honda CBR500R or a Kawasaki Ninja 400 as my first bike?
In terms of specs and purpose both bikes seems to be in the same category, Both brands are equally good in terms of quality so I tend to think that both bikes will do a good job.In principle you should choose whathever is more confortable for you and what you like more, basically the looks. We are talking about bikes here so looks do matter.Anywa,y here are somethings to look out for in case chosing is dificult:Maintenance and dealership: Spare parts prices, km per maintenance, price of said maintenance and dealership coverage do a lot in terms of convenience. If you are going to use the bike a lot you could end up in maintenance two to three times a year. Research how good is the dealership situation of each brand where do you live.Security: Both bikes have ABS, I understan that de Kawa have it by default.Sitting position, if you are planning to go for long trip this factor is really importante. I imagine that the kawasaky may be a little bit sportier than the honda.Riding experience, the cbr is my starter bike but I had previews experiences with a nija 300 a lighter bike. If you are a beginner maybe the lighter bike is a better option.I any case I’m the proud owner of a cbr 500r and is a fantastic bike that could last you for a very long time. No one needs a bike with more horsepower thant those you are looking for. Off course we all want more but we don’t really need it. We just want to have mor fun.Remeber to ride safe.
What is better, Yamaha R6 or CBR 600?
+1 the other answers, riding both is the best idea.An 07+ CBR has electronic steering dampener, the handle bars are slightly higher (I think I heard that) The R6 is a little longer so CBR supposedly makes low speed manuevers easier.Yet the R6 is more stable at high speed. The R6 has slipper clutch and an adjustable steering dampener? plus a little more power.I could be wrong but I doubt you would be significantly happier with either one.