Review of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (636) motorcycle

Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX600F) 1995-1997

Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX600G) 1998-1999

Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX600J) 2000-2002

Kawasaki ZX-6RR (ZX600K, ZX600M) 2003-2004

Kawasaki ZX-6RR (ZX600N) 2005-2006

Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX600P) 2007-2008

Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX600R) 2009-2012

Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX600R) 2013+

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 (ZX636A) 2002

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 (ZX636B) 2003-2004

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 (ZX636C, ZX636D) 2005-2006

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 (ZX636E, ZX636F) 2013+

Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX636G, ZX636H), 2019+

Kawasaki ZX-6R sports motorcycle model

appeared in 1995.
The motorcycle was based on the developments and technologies of the older version of the Kawasaki ZX-9R, including the proprietary inertial charging system (Ram-Air), which gives an increase in power at high speeds. This generation was designated ZX600F
and had a maximum power of 105 hp.

In 1998, the model undergoes a slight restyling and receives minor technical changes. In particular, the design of the filter box has changed, due to which the maximum power has increased to 108 hp. The model also received 6-piston front calipers, increased rear tire width (up to 170 mm), new front suspension (fork leg diameter increased from 41 to 46 mm) and new Mikuni carburetors (instead of Keihin). Factory model designation - ZX600G

In 2000, the Kawasaki ZX-6R again received updates regarding the engine (the compression ratio was increased, power increased to 111 hp), wheel size (the front tire slightly increased in profile, the rear tire became wider - 180 mm) and electrics (new generator, new ignition coils). Factory designation - ZX600J

Brief history of the model

1995 - start of production and sales. First generation.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (Europe, North America).
Factory designation
: ZX600-F1.

1996 - no significant changes.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (Europe, North America).
Factory designation
: ZX600-F2.

1997 - no significant changes.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (Europe, North America).
Factory designation
: ZX600-F3.

1998 - restyling of the model. Second generation
.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (Europe, North America).
Factory designation
: ZX600-G1, ZX600-H1.

1999 - no significant changes.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (Europe, North America).
Factory designation
: ZX600-G2, ZX600-H2.

2000 - restyling of the model. Third generation
.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (all markets).
Factory designation
: ZX600-J1.

2001 - no significant changes.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (all markets).
Factory designation
: ZX600-J2.

2002 - no significant changes. Appearance of modification ZX-6r 636.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R;
Kawasaki ZX-6R (636) (all markets). Factory designation
: ZX600-J3; ZX636-A1.

2003 - restyling of the model. Fourth generation
.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R;
Kawasaki ZX-6R (636) (Europe, North America). Factory designation
: ZX600-K1; ZX636-B1.

2004 - no significant changes.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R;
Kawasaki ZX-6R (636) (Europe, North America). Factory designation
: ZX600-M1; ZX636-B2.

2005 - restyling of the model. Fifth generation
.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R;
Kawasaki ZX-6R (636) (Europe, North America, Asia). Factory designation
: ZX600-N1; ZX636-C1.

2006 - no significant changes.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R;
Kawasaki ZX-6R (636) (Europe, North America, Asia). Factory designation
: ZX600-N6F; ZX636C6F, ZX636D6F.

2007 - restyling of the model. Sixth generation
.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (Europe, North America, Asia).
Factory designation
: ZX600P7F.

2008 - no significant changes.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (Europe, North America, Asia).
Factory designation
: ZX600P8F.

2009 - restyling of the model. Seventh generation
.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (Europe, North America, Asia).
Factory designation
: ZX600R9F.

2010 - no significant changes.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (Europe, North America, Asia).
Factory designation
: ZX600RAF.

2011 - no significant changes.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (Europe, North America, Asia).
Factory designation
: ZX600RBF.

2012 - no significant changes.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R (Europe, North America, Asia).
Factory designation
: ZX600RCF.

2013 - restyling of the model. Eighth generation
.

Model

: Kawasaki ZX-6R;
Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 + ABS (Europe, North America, Asia). Factory designation
: ZX600RDF; ZX636EDF + ZX636FDF.

2014 - no significant changes.

Model

Reviews

Reviews of Kawasaki ZX6R (636):

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The warm days have arrived and I started to roll out! It was still April, just the beginning, cold and wet, and the tires didn’t hold up at all yet, well, I didn’t twist it much) and I already really liked it)))! In general, everyone told me that the 600s don’t work, and after a liter I’d be upset. What kind of does not pull from the bottom, and it needs to be constantly turned. Apparently they didn’t just drive 636)) well, more on that a little later.

It became warmer, the snow melted, the asphalt became drier, and more and more rolled out and rolled onto the bike. There were no problems with landing, there were no particular inconveniences and nothing hurt, as happens. Maybe they don't fit correctly, I don't know.

The appearance of this motorcycle, for me, is very, very cool! the pipe under the ass looks very cool, and there are few places where it is made like this. By the way, I had a Scorpion exhaust, I was very pleased with the sound, very pleasant. I really liked this motorcycle!

Now about the driving performance) After all the stories that it won’t go after a liter and I won’t like it, I came to the conclusion that people are mistaken and don’t know what 636 is))) It’s a rush, mom don’t worry)! There may be less delight in the text, as I’m used to it) but in general there were a lot of emotions! Its acceleration is amazing, compared to the street, it’s more enjoyable to drive a sports car at high speeds. There, after 180-200 it’s no longer very comfortable, it blows and shakes a little, here everything is different. You can ride the Ninza 250 without any problems. I accelerated 274 with enough wind, and also without problems! In terms of high speeds, sports are easier, more convenient and more enjoyable!) Steering a ninja is also a pleasure! Taking turns while leaning is a very pleasant feeling!

Let's get back to how the ninja races. VERY GOOD!))) My friend, who took the Zetka, once raced with a Yamaha FZ1 and R6, he beat them. Kava are good powerful fast motorcycles! And then, my friend and I were racing on Zetka, my ninja breaks away from him, not much at first, but after 150 it goes away. In principle, I’ve never started driving it before, it’s crazy from a standstill, but you can start at high speeds and it will be faster. Overall, the 636 is a little faster than the Z1000. I’ll tell you about the advantages: Ninya is lighter, its weight is 161 kg (with direct flow it’s even lighter), while Zetka weighs 198 (with Akrapovici lighter, about 190). Ninya consumes less gasoline, about 5-6 liters, and Zetka hawala consumes 2 times more! Nothing bothered me about the landing, but it’s more convenient to drive at high speeds! Aerodynamics are better and wind protection too! By the way, Zetka has a power commander! I didn’t disassemble the bike and didn’t even see it (And even with it and forward flow, the ninja is a little faster. In fact, the ninja gave only positive emotions and I really like it to this day! As for whether the rear wheel gets up from the gas of the ninja? Yes, it does ! Some people told me that the 600k doesn’t get up off the gas. I’ll tell you the opposite. This often happened even by accident, but if you want to pick it up, it’s easy, just apply more gas and the face lifts up, in 1st gear. When I was racing on the track, sometimes when opening it even rose a little in 2nd gear. Ninya is actually a hurricane! I didn’t see the need for a liter sport. A speed of 270 is enough for me, and you can’t drive like that all the time. I recommend it to everyone!

The 636 was my first motorcycle. Awesome device... it’s not for nothing that stunters love it so much - one of the most powerful six hundred of its time, with a strong frame. I rode it for 2 seasons, drove it on a long trip - I’m happy as hell! :-) I sold it to my friend, and now when I see it, tears come to my eyes, from the warm memories of the time spent on this moto!

It’s a normal motorcycle, I’m really excited about it, the only downside is that after 12,000 km the fork seals leak (replace), the timing chain hydraulic tensioner can also come loose, for me there’s still a small problem with the high height of the saddle (sitting on it I can only reach the ground with my toes :-) ))) Many people say that the landing on it is too extreme, I once drove 600 km in a day, I don’t think I’m too tired, the main thing is to adjust the suspension to suit you!

03-04 year for the city does not fit well, the landing is tolerable for short distances, but the overall impression is spoiled by the combination: very good and sharp brakes + optimal track landing + a very slippery iron tank with each braking makes you slide forward, which is inconvenient and very scary during unexpected braking , it’s quite easy to go into stoppie by over-braking, the pipe on the right is too hot for the couple, all the heat goes to the right leg, it can be solved by installing a direct-flow can. Although everything is individual, some owners like it, apparently it also depends on height and build. In general, what bothered me was that, compared to my Honda, the Kava doesn’t drive at all, it starts only at the very top, although according to the passport there are more horses there, although I have a full exhaust and a rebuilt injector with a zero, perhaps the stock Honda drives less briskly. Since 2005, kava has become a little more urban, and the design is much nicer

So, as I wrote in the last post, I wanted to try the sport. Well, in general, it seems to me that everyone, sooner or later, wants to try sports. They attract us with their beauty and power, speed and drive. In general, before buying Zetka, I once went to look at the ninja in the salon. I really liked her appearance. But when I arrived at the salon, I was disappointed, her condition was bad and I immediately left her. There wasn’t another one like that, and it was there that I saw Zetka, well, I liked her there and I started watching them on the Internet. So I bought it. Well, after skating a wonderful season on Zetka, I wanted to go to the track! Well, try sports) I generally like to try something new. I started choosing sports, thought about the liter and the 600, but after a long election I again came to the same Ninza 636, produced in 2005-2006. I really like the look of this model in this body. I searched on forums, on the Internet, looking for an exchange, since Zetka was not yet sold. And so, I found and agreed on an exchange!) It was a salon! And so, in the winter I changed the motorcycle...

And it just so happened that when I changed the bike, a friend wrote to me and said that he was just about to buy my Zetka... Well, fortunately I changed the salon, I told him where the salon was, he came there and bought it) so I often see this wonderful bike) The warm days came and I started to ride out! It was still April, just the beginning, cold and wet, and the tires didn’t hold up at all yet, well, I didn’t twist it much) and I already really liked it)))! In general, everyone told me that the 600s don’t work, and after a liter I’d be upset. What kind of does not pull from the bottom, and it needs to be constantly turned. Apparently they didn’t just drive 636)) well, more on that a little later. It became warmer, the snow melted, the asphalt became drier, and more and more rolled out and rolled onto the bike. There were no problems with landing, there were no particular inconveniences and nothing hurt, as happens. Maybe they don't fit correctly, I don't know. The appearance of this motorcycle, for me, is very, very cool! the pipe under the ass looks very cool, and there are few places where it is made like this. By the way, I had a Scorpion exhaust, I was very pleased with the sound, very pleasant. I really liked this motorcycle! Now about the driving performance) After all the stories that it won’t go after a liter and I won’t like it, I came to the conclusion that people are mistaken and don’t know what 636 is))) It’s a rush, mom don’t worry)! There may be less delight in the text, as I’m used to it) but in general there were a lot of emotions! Its acceleration is amazing, compared to the street, it’s more enjoyable to drive a sports car at high speeds. There, after 180-200 it’s no longer very comfortable, it blows and shakes a little, here everything is different. You can ride the Ninza 250 without any problems. I accelerated 274 with enough wind, and also without problems! In terms of high speeds, sports are easier, more convenient and more enjoyable!) Steering a ninja is also a pleasure! Taking turns while leaning is a very pleasant feeling! And so I decided to go to the track)! If anyone hasn't gone, I recommend it to everyone! It’s very cool, and most importantly it’s useful to ride there! We went there as a group to ride, and found out that on the streets there are less slopes and less fun... Just don’t forget to wear full gear and better protect the bike somehow! People fall there often! I also added to these statistics, BUT I’m not the least bit upset about it! I knew what I was getting into) at first it was of course unpleasant, but now it’s long gone and I don’t regret it. We all learn from our mistakes! What was more offensive was the stupidity of my leaving the track... Yes, yes, I left the track twice)) And so the first laps passed calmly, I was rolling in, trying to remember the track. At first everyone overtook me, but my advice to beginners is, don’t race anywhere, just ride along the track and don’t look at other bikers. Then I began to get used to such turns and the track. I tried to bend over more and more. I was actually shocked by the capabilities of the bike and its tires. I raced and raced on the track and it seemed that I was no longer weakly bending over, but my knee could not reach the asphalt. Over the long period of my first ride, I became quite accustomed to the bike, the track, and the turns. Then I went for another race. There I already began to open up earlier and stronger, lean in turns more, and they stopped overtaking me, and after a while, I had to overtake other participants in the movement) I kept trying to lean more in the turn, and it seemed that it was impossible to lean any further, that the rubber It definitely won’t stand it, it seemed like the bike was already lying on the ground) But the slopes were getting lower and lower. And I touched the asphalt with my knee, a little strange and unusual) But this slope simply shocks me at first! You think that it’s impossible to drive like that, practically lying on the asphalt!)) But then with every turn it works out and becomes clearer and clearer! After some time, I began to take most of the turns, confidently drawing my knee on the asphalt throughout the entire turn. The feeling is awesome, the bike is sideways, you draw, then open up and go into another turn. I was surprised how the rubber could hold it all, because at first I thought I couldn’t lean further than I did, and then I lay down to my knees, which is even lower, and I began to open the gas earlier and stronger. The bike can do more than I expected from it! And the ninya did a great job there! I liked it very much! Over time, I had to overtake in order to drive at the same pace... The result was that I erased it, normally, both knees were on knee pads. But the danger lies in overtaking) Both times I fell due to my own mistake. At first, the not good factor was that the track was turned in the other direction, all the turns became different, after them there were different turns, the speeds became different, everything was unusual. But damn it already seemed like I could handle it) Although I was driving like nothing. But the mistake was that he rushed to overtake, just like that, where it was completely unnecessary. Having accelerated, I didn’t calculate the braking, didn’t slow down, and stupid self-preservation instincts kicked in, I hit the brakes and went straight off the road, and there the ground was crooked and I immediately fell. Although all this could have been avoided if I hadn’t rushed to overtake headlong, and even if I had already done that, I just had to go into the turn and open the gas. But then he stepped. They learn from their mistakes. I realized this, I understood it, I will take it into account in the future. The second fall was the same. After the first time, I left the track, inspected the bike, it seemed fine, I could ride, and immediately went back to the track, and well, on adrenaline, I made the same mistake. I needed to rest and think things over. And so my conclusion is, don’t race anywhere on the track, but ride for your own pleasure, without looking at others! Lots of fun and experience too! Protect yourself with your gear and protect your bike! I had a slider, after the first fall the bolt holding it on was bent, and on the second fall it came off. Well, the bike suffered a little damage, that goes without saying. That's it, we left the track) Let's get back to how the ninja races. VERY GOOD!))) My friend, who took the Zetka, once raced with a Yamaha FZ1 and R6, he beat them. Kava are good powerful fast motorcycles! And then, my friend and I were racing on Zetka, my ninja breaks away from him, not much at first, but after 150 it goes away. In principle, I’ve never started driving it before, it’s crazy from a standstill, but you can start at high speeds and it will be faster. Overall, the 636 is a little faster than the Z1000. I’ll tell you about the advantages: Ninya is lighter, its weight is 161 kg (with direct flow it’s even lighter), while Zetka weighs 198 (with Akrapovici lighter, about 190). Ninya consumes less gasoline, about 5-6 liters, and Zetka hawala consumes 2 times more! Nothing bothered me about the landing, but it’s more convenient to drive at high speeds! Aerodynamics are better and wind protection too! By the way, Zetka has a power commander! I didn’t disassemble the bike and didn’t even see it (And even with it and forward flow, the ninja is a little faster. In fact, the ninja gave only positive emotions and I really like it to this day! As for whether the rear wheel gets up from the gas of the ninja? Yes, it does ! Some people told me that the 600k doesn’t get up off the gas. I’ll tell you the opposite. This often happened even by accident, but if you want to pick it up, it’s easy, just apply more gas and the face lifts up, in 1st gear. When I was racing on the track, sometimes when opening it even rose a little in 2nd gear. Ninya is actually a hurricane! I didn’t see the need for a liter sport. A speed of 270 is enough for me, and you can’t drive like that all the time. I recommend it to everyone!

As you can already see from my garage, I also changed the ninja... It’s actually a pity, and the bike is very good and I really liked it, and if I’m ever going to get behind the wheel of a sports car again, I’ll definitely buy the same ninja!

Maybe I forgot to write something about this wonderful motorcycle, but you ask questions in the comments, I will answer, maybe I’ll add something to the post) I also have a channel on YouTube, there is a video with a ninja. If you tell me in the comments how to insert videos into posts, I will add more posts with video recordings) There are both of my falls and much more) Thank you all in advance! Do not judge strictly.

And finally, I want to say that I wanted to try motard!) More on this in the next post... To be continued...