To be competitive in the 600 Supersport class, it was necessary to equip the dohc inline-four engine with a modern fuel injection with large 38-mm throttle bodies. Keep in mind, the new Sixers are made for just one thing: to be fast! Engine & Transmission But overall, Kawasaki kept a wide range of usability in mind to compete with Honda's CBR600F3/F4/F4i - a competition that's bound to heat up. A lighter crank, galvanized barrels, higher compression ratio, magnesium covers, two more horses and weight savings made the Ninja even better than before. In 2000, another new ZX-6R arrived in the showrooms. The power went up to 108 hp, the weight down from 206 kg (458 lb.) to 200 kg (444 lb.). In 1998, the ZX6-R was totally revised again with a new engine and a new chassis. Double-beam aluminum frame, a powerful 100-hp engine, 300-mm disc-brake rotors in the front and wide tires were the goodies which made the new 600 Kawi outstanding in its class. Starting out in 1995, their first ZX-6R was a real Supersport compared to the more touristic ZX-6.
Their slogan "no compromises" has led to new bikes like the amazing Z1000 and the brand-new range of 600 Ninjas, also called the ZX-6R and ZX-6RR. Concept & Tranformationįor the model year 2003, Kawasaki is going back to their roots. In our opinion, the totally new ZX-6R and ZX-6RR bikes greatly enhance the likelihood of meeting that goal, once RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Cruising & Touring jumped at the chance to ride them at their introduction on the GP-racetrack in Sepang, Malaysia. 7 min read Team Green wants to recapture the crown for the best 600 Supersport bike.