Picked up this ABSOLUTE WEAPON as my very first bike about 2 months ago. Absolutely love it and no regrets! My only disappointment is the sound of the exhaust but that I will fix next summer. This manic machine is wicked fast, light and nimble! Every bit of fun I hoped for!
Great review. Thanks for talking about the bike rather than complaining about how its not a bike for the street or has too much power for the street the whole time.
It disgusts me that this video does not have the high level of likes and comments it deserves. Brilliantly shot thank you. I just traded in my 2018 Street RS for the 20 Krt performance zx6r and absolutely dying for it to be released by the dealer. I suffer from fibromyalgia and the naked bikes just kill me with fatigue, riding the zx6r was like lying on my bed in comparison. Great review, you have a new sub 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is a Darn Good Video! Very professional! Love the drone shots! Don't you just love that big foot coming out of the sky and giving it a good kick in the butt at 8k RPM? As dangerous as it may be, your left elbow on the gas cap or there about can help the numb hands. Numb hands are just as dangerous or maybe worse! I like this dash over the new ones. You sold me. Now I just have to convince you know who to let a certain Yamaha find a new home. I'm really surprised the camera survived the drop. I agree on the performance level. Other than sound why would you want more. You have really stepped up your game with this video!
Thank you very much for the compliments! Appreciate it! If you get a chance to hop on a ZX-6R I think you will be impressed William. You nailed it right on the head, its like a kick in the butt at 7-8k rpms! Good luck with you know who 😬 and I hope you're able to work something out! Take care and thanks as always for stopping by!
Spot on review, I have a 2013 white and black 636 ABS with 16k on the clock and you hit on all the pro's and con's which to me the pro's outweigh the very small con's IMO. I love this bike so much, was hit by a car last month at low speed, guy made a U-turn into oncoming traffic just not enough time to come to full stop, and I am a 35 year plus rider! Sht happens. (lucky just some minor plastic damage and bent rotor) back on the road in 3 weeks. Mods I have, I ditched the grab strap on the back seat (no need for it and makes it a cleaner look at least for me) two bros Sr1 slip on, Impaktech rear subcage, CRG levers which make a huge diff in feel, again imo, Led lighting up front and side markers, Shogun white sliders, Zero Gravity dark smoke windscreen, TST industries rear integrated tail light, Competition werkes fender eliminator kit which fits lower into subcage for a cleaner look imo, spec tank pads and a Vortex 520 conversion (Huge low and mid gains with just a mile or 3 off the top end ) In all this is a beast for what it is and just a ton of fun to rip on, I also have a 09 zx10r that now just basically sits in the garage now. Hey still have to have a liter bike just for those days when I feel the need for a little more top end rush lol.
I don’t have a zx6 but for the right hand hurting and numbness I like to pull the clutch in to eliminate engine braking and coast while I stretch my arm out, and then rev matching back into gear when I’m done. Doing that a couple times for 10 seconds or so will make things feel nice again for a long time.
Agree with you there. If I'm honest, I get a numb throttle hand on every bike I ride so its not really a con to me but it is definitely where you feel the most pressure in that riding position. Thank you for the suggestion and I appreciate the help!
I remember you, had that white 650 I see the nice upgrade, I was trying upgrade too the zx6r this year but covid got in the way 😠. But great bike man 💯
Good day! '19zx6r owner here from the Philippines. Great video, review and montage! This is my first supersport coming form a 2010 Ninja 250. I agree with all the great points about this bike and I like specially the safety features such as the ABS, power mode and traction control. As for ergo, I'm 5'7 and took me quite a while to get used to the riding position after 9 years witn the ninjette. The bike looks awesome! The color scheme also looks nice. My preference was the grey color but unfortunately, Kawasaki only released the KRT here last year.
upgraded my bike from the 2020 ninja 650 to a 2019 zx 6r about 5 days ago. The zx 6r is so much better. I really enjoyed cornering on my 650 but this zx 6r with an amateur suspension tuning just feels so incredibly stable in corners. I want to take it to the track soon.
Congratulations Bryan on the new ride! Yeah the ZX-6R is pretty amazing in terms of how it handles turns etc. So much more planted IMO than the 650 or 1000. Thank you for the comment and let me know how it does at the track!
Great Review mate! Putting mine to absolute shame 😂 Nah but I have to admit I'm jotting down pointers and notes on your editing and film style. Did you have someone (your partner/friend) controlling those drone shots or did you somehow manage to do it solo? Great review and video my friend 👌🏻
sorry I missed this! been busy at work the past couple weeks but hoping to get out this weekend! It was me controlling the drone shots, its my wife's bike and she did all the riding that appeared in the montage. Thank you for the kind words! really appreciate it.
Yeah when I saw that orange on a Kawasaki I had to buy it the bike gets freakin hot and doesn’t like steep anything but other than that OMFG foreals it’s so nice I don’t want to ride it sometimes o yeah and the ram air holy fuck she breathes good At high speed I love this bike get ready for October 👍🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You mention how much better the ZX6 turns, and how much more planted it feels over the N1000. I have a ‘17 Ninja 1000. I swapped the tires out for the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22s, OEM size front but 190/55/17 rear, and it feels like a different bike in a much better way. It tips in and turns way quicker/better and has more grip. I noticed the speedo is accurate at legal speeds measured with GPS too. You may have done this already, but if not, it is WELL worth it. It makes the 1000 sportier. 👍🏻
Yeah Keetoo I had read that before and that is definitely something I'll consider doing! I'm not saying at all that I'm uncomfortable on the N1K but a major difference from the ZX-6R in terms of confidence through turns. I may indeed throw a 190/55 on the back and see how that improves the handling. The speedo is a nice bonus too!! Thank you for the suggestion!!
StormtrooperNinja I loved my Ninja 1000 before the tire swap, but it actually seems like I got a better bike with these tires. Some of that is the increased grip. My N1000 had Battlax Hypersport S20s before, and the S22 is apparently an all around superior tire for grip. The main difference noticed though is from that rear tire’s increased diameter - and I assume - steeper drop off from the center tread to the sidewall. I think you give up a slight bit of straight line stability, but gain an amazing amount of cornering ability, and it seems to me, cornering stability. The N1000 no longer fights against the curves, it just dives into them and holds rock steady with little input. IMO, best mod you can do for a 2017 - 2019 N1000. I wouldn’t go back to a 190/50 if someone paid me.
Awesome, now I really want to make that change! We’ll see though, I’m not sure yet how much money I want to put into the N1K yet this season as I’m very likely going to trade it early 2021. I would very much like to see how that tire change feels though!
I think you just sold a lot of ZX6r's for Kawasaki! Excellent review! The GoPro decided it wanted to be a 360 camera, then it said nah I'm out lol! Although the tft display is nice I will stick with old one, just something about an analog tach! You have to get Mrs Ninja on a dual vlog to give her take on the bike would love to hear it! BTW cool intro!
Well that was the reason I bought the new camera so we could do a dual vlog! But of course I had to try and screw that up by dumping it off a bike at almost 90mph...i still cannot believe there wasn't a scratch on it...and it still works just fine. I do agree there is something about an analog tac but I would be ok with a color screen as well. I'm a nerd so those kinds of things appeal to me. Thanks SJ for the comment! Mrs. Ninja will debut in the near future!
Back watching your video again (amazing camera work and concise, btw), and wanted to update you on a couple things. 1. I did get used to the ergos. 2. Bought some Helibar Tracstars for better ergonomics, but haven't felt the need to install them yet, but have heard great things about how it improves comfort for long rides and in town traffic. I was thinking you and your wife could benefit by installing them; make the bike a bit more practical.
Damn I had no idea some of those controls were included on the 636. I have the ‘17 650r. My second 650 but first Kawasaki. If I ever have the extra money I’ll upgrade to a 636 and hit the track. Great video!
One of the best investments you can make is a radiator guard. Seen a handful of riders get rocks shot thru their radiators from the bike in front of them
Best value is low mileage older model which has depreciated by 50% due to age yet has 99% of the same performance. Not sure about this specific bike but many older bikes actually have more power and torque because they are not affected by stringent emission requirements. Prime example is the new and old R6
I cant disagree that a used bike potentially offers more value. Hopefully its clear that I'm really talking about buying a brand new bike and I stand by my statement that Kawi is the best value IMO in that regard. Thank you though for stopping by and I appreciate the comment for sure.
I definitely agree about value, as I said in my comment I have a 2013 with 16k on the clock and value was $7145 per insurance company who did the eval after my small incident. I would call that a win for a 8 year old bike with those miles, even looking on ebay and facebook marketplace they still are going for 6 to 7k in good condition in a wide rage of years and milage. Solid investment for what it is. Cheers
Dj Rich Saracino some lady backed into me while I was parked on my 2007 HONDA CBR 600RR and it has minor scratches but her insulated me $5000 for the bikes value(it had 30k miles) I only paid 3,500 for it a few years back and I still got to keep the bike ! Only draw back is that it was converted to a salvage title I then sold the bike for 3,500 and bought a new bike with my new 8,500!
I actually like the "classic" gauges that the ZX-6R, the pre-2020 Ninja 650 and Ninja 1000 have, they always give me a TIE fighter kind of a vibe. Great video, as always, Trooper, but I'm curious: when is that ZX-10R coming? 😁
Gprimeofx I am still a big fan of the current cluster but I have to acknowledge that the color screens appear to be coming and Kawi has been using this cluster for quite a while now. Its probably due for some changes. It wouldn't be a tipping point for me to buy or not buy one of these bikes but I have to admit I'm excited to see whats coming next year...especially the ZX-10 which I'm almost positive I'm buying the 2021....unless its pink or something....then i'd go with a 2020 version haha. Just waiting to see what Kawi is going to announce this fall and then one way or another I'm getting a ZX-10 with the next 6-12 mos. Cheers! and thank you for stopping in!
Bill It’s definitely a consideration to keep the N1K but I’m not sure yet... I think I’ll make a video on this topic actually. I may trade it in when I get the ZX10. Then again my Goldwing is very neglected right now since my wife is riding a ton and we’re not getting much out of it. It may be the loser but for sure one of my bikes is going to get cut from the roster in the coming year sadly. We just don’t need 4 bikes for the two of us lol!
@@StormtrooperRides Keep the Ninja and get rid of the 'Wing. You can always get another one down the road when you've had enough of sportbikes. Just my 2 cents, though.
So, I’ve been looking into starting riding big boy bikes. I’ve ridden dirt bikes in the past so I know how to operate them, of course I know they’re very different. Would you say this is a good starter bike? Also, for only 2k subs, your video editing is PHENOMENAL. As well as the drone shots! You definitely deserve more. I just found your channel and here’s a sub to you my friend!
They aren't bad for starter bikes. If you have spent a good amount of time on two wheels I'd say 600 is OK to start on. I went with a yamaha r1 for my starter bike so when I get used to it I won't have to worry about upgrading from 600 to 1000 since I already got it.
Excellent montage/drone editing and a great review of the bike. The ZX6 was my first choice when I went shopping late last year. Unfortunately in my area the insurance was almost double that of the GSX-R 600 and the "gixxer" was only $9,700 vs the $10,300 for the KRT Ninja. I'd say the feature I'm missing the most is that quickshifter. No ABS is offered on the Suzuki either which is odd.
Thank you Bill! Yeah I certainly understand your decision, the GSX-R is a great bike IMO but the ABS is kind of a deal-breaker for me considering my wife is riding this thing. Gives me and her a little peace of mind. The QS is sweet!
The Concours 14 is another Kawasaki needs to update, I have a 2019 Ninja 1000 and was surprised to hear this was faster, they seem like very similar bikes
Great review 👏 👌 Is this your wife's first bike ? I'm looking to get this as my first bike ..I had some practice in my buddies ninja 650 I jist feel like I would get bored of it after the first year ...im debating over the zx6r or the r6.
By the way, the 'very low slung' handlebars were a problem for me when I testrode the bike today. Luckily the bike that I testrode was the one of my cousin, so we removed the set-screw that keeps the handlebars in stock position and then loosened the fixing-screws to adjust them. Basically made them as wide as possible, and the feeling and control you get on the bike is greatly improved. I think you should try that, it might also fix the fatigue in your right palm.
I'm also 6'0"@200lbs and own the '21. Unlike you, I find my bike to be _supremely_ uncomfortable. It's hard for me to go 25 miles without feeling horrible wrist discomfort on my clutch hand, contrasting you with your throttle hand. I try as hard as possible to use my knees and core strength to mitigate this, but after a few hard stops and starts, it adds up. I love my bike, truly, but I can't ride it the 70+ miles over the mountain to friends' houses like I could my old ZZR600.
yeah I can see that. length of legs and arms may play a role as well and our bodies are all different. I'm having a different(not as good) experience on the ZX-10R which I'll cover in some upcoming videos. I appreciate your perspective and I'll try to keep that in mind next time I do a full review of a bike. Thanks for the comment!
@@StormtrooperRides Looking forward to your ZX-10R review, as I've been curious. I've permanently written off liter bikes because I believe I don't and will never need the power, no matter how many neuter modes are on modern bike computers. Love 600s, particularly late 90s/early 00s models. The new ones are straightup race replica monsters, for better and for worse. Also looked into the Ninja 1000 (not a TRUE liter supersport in my books) but my dealer didn't stock them and I was looking for a weekend twistie and track rider anyway. Trying to steal my dad's old Concourse since he's a disabled vet and has hips too poor to ride these days, so the sport tour side would be covered. My heart tells me to simply dump ~3k on another '05-08 ZZR like my old one for practical riding. In case you haven't noticed, my family is totally team green for the street.
Great video! I had a 2019 ZX6R and no squeaky brakes. Recently got a 2020 ZX6R and noticed it had squeaky brakes after 1,000 miles. I noticed you pointed that out one time. I wonder why. I put 3,200 miles on the 2019 with no issues. No big deal though.
riding sportbikes kinda requires you to learn supporting your upper body with your core. that way you dont have all of your weight on your arms. or alternatively, you prop your left elbow on the gas tank for suppor. :)
As a new rider I was looking at the Ninja 400 but went with the 650 which had the TFT display, rubber foot pegs, and more power so I wont outgrow it too fast. Too bad it was $2K more but a great price for a new 650. Hopefully in a year or two the ZX-6R will have a TFT display too. Like the quick shifter on the bike too. Might get it as an upgrade. Also looking at electric bikes. I'm sure electric bikes will get better range, faster recharge times, get cheaper, and one day replace most of the the gas powered bikes down the road.
Austin guessing depends on where he lives. From where i live most people buy gsxrs and cbrs. So like the old models like 2017/18/19 of different brands will have closeout deals to make room for new invetory. I was able to get a 18' yamaha r6 with 1k miles for about 7699 usd
Thank you Andrew and sorry for the delay...been a busy week! One of my dreams is to ride on the opposite side of the road in the UK!! I'd probably get killed instantly lol! Seriously though the UK is on both my wife and I's bucket list. Maybe one of these days we'll get over there! Thank you for the comment and for stopping by!
You need to support your weight with your legs and lower back, no weight on wrists. This will be uncomfortable on your back at first but you quickly adapt and it becomes comfortable. Also a clip on throttle spoon can help with your right hand.
Hi Dante, absolutely the 400 would be a great first bike. Its a very reasonably priced option to get into motorcycling and the only thing I'd mention is that in a lot of cases its fairly normal to want something bigger after that first season...so perhaps a used bike might serve you better for the first bike. That being said, I personally bought new for all of my Kawi's so I wouldn't judge anyone for going that route. Try to keep it clean and they re-sell very well in my experience. OR if you love it, it can easily become your bike for life. The 400 has best power in its class and is a blast to ride. It is a bit small though so depending on you height that should be a consideration. I'm 6' tall and its a little cramped for me. Good luck on your decision and let us know what you end up going with!
Great review, I almost got a '20 all black ZX-6R for a steal but the insurance rates for me even pushing 40 was way too much. Ended up with a '17 Yamaha FZ-09 and I love it but it's just not as sexy.
Perfect and honest review to the point . why not subscribe . thank you so much . only one question that I concern is how much insurance do you pay sir ?
you should look into Aviation wire with clutchers to put on camera equiment while riding, i attach them to the camera and attach it to the bike. Keeps everything attached incase the cheap go pro mounts come loose
I really enjoyed this review of the 2020 ZX-6R. I don't recall hearing a name for this bike. Myself, I just love Biblical names. If I had a new ZX-6R, I'd name it Jason, Caleb, or Tab.
good review, I love this bike but after sitting on it and my experience with other sport bikes I can’t do the riding position for more than an hour, I think I’m gonna go with a naked
Which has a lower seat height? The Ninja 1000 or the Zx6r? Which would be a great upgrade choice coming from the 650, for short guys like me? Your ninja 650 videos btw were one of the reasons I swapped out my Vulcan S for the Ninja 650. :D. Keep it up sir!
@@j.vosier6786 It came with an M4 exhaust and an air filter. Bike only had 800 miles on it so it's basically brand new lol. I havent had a chance to ride it other than home since its done nothing but rain lately when i'm off work.
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Great review video! Couldn’t agree more! Best bang for your buck! Ride safe out there
Thanks Nile!
@Yousef Junior wow I got into elon musk's Instagram! just kidding it gave me a virus
Nissin brakes are fabulous and much underrated. It doesn't have to be Brembo to be good. Great review.👍
right? my buddy has a cbr 1000 with tokiko calipers and they are terrible. nissin are incredible
So you would say a bike that has them doesn’t need to upgrade to Brembo?
Nothing is like brembo.
Picked up this ABSOLUTE WEAPON as my very first bike about 2 months ago. Absolutely love it and no regrets! My only disappointment is the sound of the exhaust but that I will fix next summer. This manic machine is wicked fast, light and nimble! Every bit of fun I hoped for!
I have a 2005 zx6r 636 and It's the love of my life...I love these bikes!!! I can only imagine owning a 2020!!!amazing color scheme
Love that orange colour of 2020 model. Mine is 2019.
Personally don’t no why Kawasaki made it orange :/ it looks nice but green and black for me. IMO
TOOTHLESS RPM copying Yamaha.
I got a white 2021 and I definitely like it but I really like that orange and the black one too whatever year that is.
Great review. Thanks for talking about the bike rather than complaining about how its not a bike for the street or has too much power for the street the whole time.
It disgusts me that this video does not have the high level of likes and comments it deserves. Brilliantly shot thank you. I just traded in my 2018 Street RS for the 20 Krt performance zx6r and absolutely dying for it to be released by the dealer. I suffer from fibromyalgia and the naked bikes just kill me with fatigue, riding the zx6r was like lying on my bed in comparison. Great review, you have a new sub 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is a Darn Good Video! Very professional! Love the drone shots! Don't you just love that big foot coming out of the sky and giving it a good kick in the butt at 8k RPM? As dangerous as it may be, your left elbow on the gas cap or there about can help the numb hands. Numb hands are just as dangerous or maybe worse! I like this dash over the new ones. You sold me. Now I just have to convince you know who to let a certain Yamaha find a new home. I'm really surprised the camera survived the drop. I agree on the performance level. Other than sound why would you want more. You have really stepped up your game with this video!
Thank you very much for the compliments! Appreciate it! If you get a chance to hop on a ZX-6R I think you will be impressed William. You nailed it right on the head, its like a kick in the butt at 7-8k rpms! Good luck with you know who 😬 and I hope you're able to work something out! Take care and thanks as always for stopping by!
I love how Kawasaki kept the analogue tachometer!
Aside from the great review that camera quality is AMAZING!!!
6:20 WOW that tail light looks GREAT.
Spot on review, I have a 2013 white and black 636 ABS with 16k on the clock and you hit on all the pro's and con's which to me the pro's outweigh the very small con's IMO. I love this bike so much, was hit by a car last month at low speed, guy made a U-turn into oncoming traffic just not enough time to come to full stop, and I am a 35 year plus rider! Sht happens. (lucky just some minor plastic damage and bent rotor) back on the road in 3 weeks. Mods I have, I ditched the grab strap on the back seat (no need for it and makes it a cleaner look at least for me) two bros Sr1 slip on, Impaktech rear subcage, CRG levers which make a huge diff in feel, again imo, Led lighting up front and side markers, Shogun white sliders, Zero Gravity dark smoke windscreen, TST industries rear integrated tail light, Competition werkes fender eliminator kit which fits lower into subcage for a cleaner look imo, spec tank pads and a Vortex 520 conversion (Huge low and mid gains with just a mile or 3 off the top end ) In all this is a beast for what it is and just a ton of fun to rip on, I also have a 09 zx10r that now just basically sits in the garage now. Hey still have to have a liter bike just for those days when I feel the need for a little more top end rush lol.
Thanks DJ, I'll have to look up some of those parts. Sounds cool what you've done. Glad you're ok from that mishap!
Picked up my 2020 ZX6R KTR Edition! Am Loving it!
I don’t have a zx6 but for the right hand hurting and numbness I like to pull the clutch in to eliminate engine braking and coast while I stretch my arm out, and then rev matching back into gear when I’m done. Doing that a couple times for 10 seconds or so will make things feel nice again for a long time.
Agree with you there. If I'm honest, I get a numb throttle hand on every bike I ride so its not really a con to me but it is definitely where you feel the most pressure in that riding position. Thank you for the suggestion and I appreciate the help!
Picked up the same bike July 4th weekend. Love it!!
Liked the video 10s in, great video quality and excellent editing!
I remember you, had that white 650 I see the nice upgrade, I was trying upgrade too the zx6r this year but covid got in the way 😠. But great bike man 💯
Im also thinking of upgrading my Ninja 650 2020 to this for the next season. I think Im prepared for that now.
Mika Rinne definitely are brother
I need that 4 cylinder now 😂
2 wheels down stay safe
Good day! '19zx6r owner here from the Philippines. Great video, review and montage! This is my first supersport coming form a 2010 Ninja 250. I agree with all the great points about this bike and I like specially the safety features such as the ABS, power mode and traction control. As for ergo, I'm 5'7 and took me quite a while to get used to the riding position after 9 years witn the ninjette. The bike looks awesome! The color scheme also looks nice. My preference was the grey color but unfortunately, Kawasaki only released the KRT here last year.
I got the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, same orange color, Love it
upgraded my bike from the 2020 ninja 650 to a 2019 zx 6r about 5 days ago. The zx 6r is so much better. I really enjoyed cornering on my 650 but this zx 6r with an amateur suspension tuning just feels so incredibly stable in corners. I want to take it to the track soon.
Congratulations Bryan on the new ride! Yeah the ZX-6R is pretty amazing in terms of how it handles turns etc. So much more planted IMO than the 650 or 1000. Thank you for the comment and let me know how it does at the track!
I used to have the 1st generation zx6r... always a kawa fan
One of the best motorcycle reviews that I've seen. Subscribed 👍👍👍
One of the better color schemes I’ve seen in the Ninjas.....
Great review, thanks man.
Great video. Definitely helping in my bike shopping decision. Thanks a lot! Bike looks great, I like the tasteful changes.
Great Review mate! Putting mine to absolute shame 😂 Nah but I have to admit I'm jotting down pointers and notes on your editing and film style. Did you have someone (your partner/friend) controlling those drone shots or did you somehow manage to do it solo? Great review and video my friend 👌🏻
sorry I missed this! been busy at work the past couple weeks but hoping to get out this weekend! It was me controlling the drone shots, its my wife's bike and she did all the riding that appeared in the montage. Thank you for the kind words! really appreciate it.
Yeah when I saw that orange on a Kawasaki I had to buy it the bike gets freakin hot and doesn’t like steep anything but other than that OMFG foreals it’s so nice I don’t want to ride it sometimes o yeah and the ram air holy fuck she breathes good At high speed I love this bike get ready for October 👍🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You mention how much better the ZX6 turns, and how much more planted it feels over the N1000. I have a ‘17 Ninja 1000. I swapped the tires out for the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22s, OEM size front but 190/55/17 rear, and it feels like a different bike in a much better way. It tips in and turns way quicker/better and has more grip. I noticed the speedo is accurate at legal speeds measured with GPS too. You may have done this already, but if not, it is WELL worth it. It makes the 1000 sportier. 👍🏻
Yeah Keetoo I had read that before and that is definitely something I'll consider doing! I'm not saying at all that I'm uncomfortable on the N1K but a major difference from the ZX-6R in terms of confidence through turns. I may indeed throw a 190/55 on the back and see how that improves the handling. The speedo is a nice bonus too!! Thank you for the suggestion!!
StormtrooperNinja I loved my Ninja 1000 before the tire swap, but it actually seems like I got a better bike with these tires. Some of that is the increased grip. My N1000 had Battlax Hypersport S20s before, and the S22 is apparently an all around superior tire for grip. The main difference noticed though is from that rear tire’s increased diameter - and I assume - steeper drop off from the center tread to the sidewall. I think you give up a slight bit of straight line stability, but gain an amazing amount of cornering ability, and it seems to me, cornering stability. The N1000 no longer fights against the curves, it just dives into them and holds rock steady with little input. IMO, best mod you can do for a 2017 - 2019 N1000. I wouldn’t go back to a 190/50 if someone paid me.
Awesome, now I really want to make that change! We’ll see though, I’m not sure yet how much money I want to put into the N1K yet this season as I’m very likely going to trade it early 2021. I would very much like to see how that tire change feels though!
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Nice and impressing review. Always stay safe and keep on review other bikes.
Really useful where he compares this to a ninja 1000.
I think you just sold a lot of ZX6r's for Kawasaki! Excellent review! The GoPro decided it wanted to be a 360 camera, then it said nah I'm out lol! Although the tft display is nice I will stick with old one, just something about an analog tach! You have to get Mrs Ninja on a dual vlog to give her take on the bike would love to hear it! BTW cool intro!
Well that was the reason I bought the new camera so we could do a dual vlog! But of course I had to try and screw that up by dumping it off a bike at almost 90mph...i still cannot believe there wasn't a scratch on it...and it still works just fine. I do agree there is something about an analog tac but I would be ok with a color screen as well. I'm a nerd so those kinds of things appeal to me. Thanks SJ for the comment! Mrs. Ninja will debut in the near future!
I love my 2021 damn bike is so useable all the way around. Great review brother.
I think George Lucas’ lawyers would like to talk to you
Back watching your video again (amazing camera work and concise, btw), and wanted to update you on a couple things.
1. I did get used to the ergos.
2. Bought some Helibar Tracstars for better ergonomics, but haven't felt the need to install them yet, but have heard great things about how it improves comfort for long rides and in town traffic.
I was thinking you and your wife could benefit by installing them; make the bike a bit more practical.
Damn I had no idea some of those controls were included on the 636. I have the ‘17 650r. My second 650 but first Kawasaki. If I ever have the extra money I’ll upgrade to a 636 and hit the track. Great video!
Love the orange paint...
Nice vid Bro! Pro review & content. Can't wait to ride with ya 👍👍
You and me both!
I have the identical bike. Just past 600 miles. Lovin it...
such high quality content! the editing is so on point! are you editing the videos yourself?
Dope Intro 🔥
Thanks Strobe!
Great review!
That color looks amazing.
Ride safe ✌🏻😎
Great Content! Watched a Dozen Times!
Best review I’ve seen so for, you earned a sub 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great review talking about all aspects - Thnx !!
One of the best investments you can make is a radiator guard. Seen a handful of riders get rocks shot thru their radiators from the bike in front of them
Adan S will definitely look into that Adan! Thanks for the advice!
this is a very helpful very high quality review.
thank you very much for your effort sir.
This is the only reviewer that ive seen that has mentioned the wind supporting his body
Just got this exact spec ! With some few mods ! Love it so much ! 🔥🔥
Awesome video 📹
Gorgeous in orange. 🧡
Such a sexy bike! Love the color
colour combination are good and beautiful
Nice review, would not mind having this as a 2nd bike in the garage especially for 10k!!
Great review. Thanks!
Best value is low mileage older model which has depreciated by 50% due to age yet has 99% of the same performance. Not sure about this specific bike but many older bikes actually have more power and torque because they are not affected by stringent emission requirements. Prime example is the new and old R6
I cant disagree that a used bike potentially offers more value. Hopefully its clear that I'm really talking about buying a brand new bike and I stand by my statement that Kawi is the best value IMO in that regard. Thank you though for stopping by and I appreciate the comment for sure.
I definitely agree about value, as I said in my comment I have a 2013 with 16k on the clock and value was $7145 per insurance company who did the eval after my small incident. I would call that a win for a 8 year old bike with those miles, even looking on ebay and facebook marketplace they still are going for 6 to 7k in good condition in a wide rage of years and milage. Solid investment for what it is. Cheers
Dj Rich Saracino some lady backed into me while I was parked on my 2007 HONDA CBR 600RR and it has minor scratches but her insulated me $5000 for the bikes value(it had 30k miles) I only paid 3,500 for it a few years back and I still got to keep the bike ! Only draw back is that it was converted to a salvage title I then sold the bike for 3,500 and bought a new bike with my new 8,500!
Mark Wallice what a win
I love this ninja, nice review bro👍
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
Very good review! I am considering this model
It would have been nice to see your wife riding
Oh I see what you did there !!
Jake the garden snake puts duck tape on the clips for the tail seat to eliminate the seat from rattling
Liking that orange and black, it pops.
I actually like the "classic" gauges that the ZX-6R, the pre-2020 Ninja 650 and Ninja 1000 have, they always give me a TIE fighter kind of a vibe. Great video, as always, Trooper, but I'm curious: when is that ZX-10R coming? 😁
Gprimeofx I am still a big fan of the current cluster but I have to acknowledge that the color screens appear to be coming and Kawi has been using this cluster for quite a while now. Its probably due for some changes. It wouldn't be a tipping point for me to buy or not buy one of these bikes but I have to admit I'm excited to see whats coming next year...especially the ZX-10 which I'm almost positive I'm buying the 2021....unless its pink or something....then i'd go with a 2020 version haha. Just waiting to see what Kawi is going to announce this fall and then one way or another I'm getting a ZX-10 with the next 6-12 mos. Cheers! and thank you for stopping in!
@@StormtrooperRides Awesome, can't wait 👍
@@StormtrooperRides best of both worlds. Ninja 1K for sport touring and ZX10 for adrenaline. Living your best life lol!
Bill It’s definitely a consideration to keep the N1K but I’m not sure yet... I think I’ll make a video on this topic actually. I may trade it in when I get the ZX10. Then again my Goldwing is very neglected right now since my wife is riding a ton and we’re not getting much out of it. It may be the loser but for sure one of my bikes is going to get cut from the roster in the coming year sadly. We just don’t need 4 bikes for the two of us lol!
@@StormtrooperRides Keep the Ninja and get rid of the 'Wing. You can always get another one down the road when you've had enough of sportbikes. Just my 2 cents, though.
Great video. I ride the 10 and 300, if I had to recommend a bike to a friend, it would definitely be the 636. Ride safe all!
Sport bikes weren’t made to be comfortable, but which one was comfier? The 10 or the 636?
Yes the safety features show they care about the rider. I wonder how the bike compares to the GSZR 600 on comfort and other features.
So, I’ve been looking into starting riding big boy bikes. I’ve ridden dirt bikes in the past so I know how to operate them, of course I know they’re very different. Would you say this is a good starter bike?
Also, for only 2k subs, your video editing is PHENOMENAL. As well as the drone shots! You definitely deserve more. I just found your channel and here’s a sub to you my friend!
They aren't bad for starter bikes. If you have spent a good amount of time on two wheels I'd say 600 is OK to start on. I went with a yamaha r1 for my starter bike so when I get used to it I won't have to worry about upgrading from 600 to 1000 since I already got it.
The main issue with riding bikes is getting used to other people on the roads and learning to stay aware.
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do 😊
Excellent montage/drone editing and a great review of the bike. The ZX6 was my first choice when I went shopping late last year. Unfortunately in my area the insurance was almost double that of the GSX-R 600 and the "gixxer" was only $9,700 vs the $10,300 for the KRT Ninja. I'd say the feature I'm missing the most is that quickshifter. No ABS is offered on the Suzuki either which is odd.
Thank you Bill! Yeah I certainly understand your decision, the GSX-R is a great bike IMO but the ABS is kind of a deal-breaker for me considering my wife is riding this thing. Gives me and her a little peace of mind. The QS is sweet!
Keep rewatching your 636 videos! Wish you would make More!
The Concours 14 is another Kawasaki needs to update, I have a 2019 Ninja 1000 and was surprised to hear this was faster, they seem like very similar bikes
Great review 👏 👌
Is this your wife's first bike ? I'm looking to get this as my first bike ..I had some practice in my buddies ninja 650 I jist feel like I would get bored of it after the first year ...im debating over the zx6r or the r6.
By the way, the 'very low slung' handlebars were a problem for me when I testrode the bike today. Luckily the bike that I testrode was the one of my cousin, so we removed the set-screw that keeps the handlebars in stock position and then loosened the fixing-screws to adjust them. Basically made them as wide as possible, and the feeling and control you get on the bike is greatly improved.
I think you should try that, it might also fix the fatigue in your right palm.
damn what beautiful 4k video excellent
I'm also 6'0"@200lbs and own the '21. Unlike you, I find my bike to be _supremely_ uncomfortable. It's hard for me to go 25 miles without feeling horrible wrist discomfort on my clutch hand, contrasting you with your throttle hand. I try as hard as possible to use my knees and core strength to mitigate this, but after a few hard stops and starts, it adds up.
I love my bike, truly, but I can't ride it the 70+ miles over the mountain to friends' houses like I could my old ZZR600.
yeah I can see that. length of legs and arms may play a role as well and our bodies are all different. I'm having a different(not as good) experience on the ZX-10R which I'll cover in some upcoming videos. I appreciate your perspective and I'll try to keep that in mind next time I do a full review of a bike. Thanks for the comment!
@@StormtrooperRides Looking forward to your ZX-10R review, as I've been curious. I've permanently written off liter bikes because I believe I don't and will never need the power, no matter how many neuter modes are on modern bike computers. Love 600s, particularly late 90s/early 00s models. The new ones are straightup race replica monsters, for better and for worse.
Also looked into the Ninja 1000 (not a TRUE liter supersport in my books) but my dealer didn't stock them and I was looking for a weekend twistie and track rider anyway. Trying to steal my dad's old Concourse since he's a disabled vet and has hips too poor to ride these days, so the sport tour side would be covered. My heart tells me to simply dump ~3k on another '05-08 ZZR like my old one for practical riding.
In case you haven't noticed, my family is totally team green for the street.
I bought a ninja 400 last week and now I really wish I had the 636. Ninja 400 is not scary for me.
This is the best color way
Great video! I had a 2019 ZX6R and no squeaky brakes. Recently got a 2020 ZX6R and noticed it had squeaky brakes after 1,000 miles. I noticed you pointed that out one time. I wonder why. I put 3,200 miles on the 2019 with no issues. No big deal though.
Great great video!!, awsome bike!... what´s the music at the beginning????
The song is called snowflake soaring by Pala and can be found on soundstripe. Thank you for the compliment and for checking out the video.
as somebody who seems concerned with safety I would definitely get a steering damper for that.
riding sportbikes kinda requires you to learn supporting your upper body with your core. that way you dont have all of your weight on your arms. or alternatively, you prop your left elbow on the gas tank for suppor. :)
Great video! What camera/lens did you shoot the closeup montage with? Absolutely beautiful shots.
As a new rider I was looking at the Ninja 400 but went with the 650 which had the TFT display, rubber foot pegs, and more power so I wont outgrow it too fast. Too bad it was $2K more but a great price for a new 650. Hopefully in a year or two the ZX-6R will have a TFT display too. Like the quick shifter on the bike too. Might get it as an upgrade. Also looking at electric bikes. I'm sure electric bikes will get better range, faster recharge times, get cheaper, and one day replace most of the the gas powered bikes down the road.
I’m bought to buy a 2019. I feel like that’s one of the best years. What y’all think?
I got my 2019 for $7500 new, best decision I've ever made.
How did you get it so cheap
Austin guessing depends on where he lives. From where i live most people buy gsxrs and cbrs. So like the old models like 2017/18/19 of different brands will have closeout deals to make room for new invetory. I was able to get a 18' yamaha r6 with 1k miles for about 7699 usd
Very informative video, if you guys rode the UK roads you'd realise why they only have 2 wheels 😁
Thank you Andrew and sorry for the delay...been a busy week! One of my dreams is to ride on the opposite side of the road in the UK!! I'd probably get killed instantly lol! Seriously though the UK is on both my wife and I's bucket list. Maybe one of these days we'll get over there! Thank you for the comment and for stopping by!
You need to support your weight with your legs and lower back, no weight on wrists. This will be uncomfortable on your back at first but you quickly adapt and it becomes comfortable. Also a clip on throttle spoon can help with your right hand.
I wish we could choose the color we want for bikes like we do for cars.
I would love a red one, please. :-)
yeah the red of the Ninja 400 we traded in for this bike would have been spectacular! That said, the orange is a great color and we still love it.
i’m really new to the motorcycle community, would a ninja 400 be good first bike? also great video, love the quality
Hi Dante, absolutely the 400 would be a great first bike. Its a very reasonably priced option to get into motorcycling and the only thing I'd mention is that in a lot of cases its fairly normal to want something bigger after that first season...so perhaps a used bike might serve you better for the first bike. That being said, I personally bought new for all of my Kawi's so I wouldn't judge anyone for going that route. Try to keep it clean and they re-sell very well in my experience. OR if you love it, it can easily become your bike for life. The 400 has best power in its class and is a blast to ride. It is a bit small though so depending on you height that should be a consideration. I'm 6' tall and its a little cramped for me. Good luck on your decision and let us know what you end up going with!
Great review, I almost got a '20 all black ZX-6R for a steal but the insurance rates for me even pushing 40 was way too much. Ended up with a '17 Yamaha FZ-09 and I love it but it's just not as sexy.
Perfect and honest review to the point . why not subscribe . thank you so much . only one question that I concern is how much insurance do you pay sir ?
Where in Illinois are you riding? Any routes you recommend? Love the bike and great review, thorough and entertaining :)
Love the color. Def needs the 650 dash. Waiting for 2021..
Your wait is over. 2021 doesnt have it and this bike wont be exported outside of Asia anymore.
you should look into Aviation wire with clutchers to put on camera equiment while riding, i attach them to the camera and attach it to the bike. Keeps everything attached incase the cheap go pro mounts come loose
Love that color dan this video.
WTF is that song... soooo good!
I really enjoyed this review of the 2020 ZX-6R. I don't recall hearing a name for this bike. Myself, I just love Biblical names. If I had a new ZX-6R, I'd name it Jason, Caleb, or Tab.
That made me laugh so hard stuff came out my nose! Lol well after we get the dip-tet I'll consider some names. I hope to see you soon!
My orange 2004 zx6r looks so much nicer than the new ones though. Wish they still looked the same
good review, I love this bike but after sitting on it and my experience with other sport bikes I can’t do the riding position for more than an hour, I think I’m gonna go with a naked
Which has a lower seat height? The Ninja 1000 or the Zx6r? Which would be a great upgrade choice coming from the 650, for short guys like me? Your ninja 650 videos btw were one of the reasons I swapped out my Vulcan S for the Ninja 650. :D. Keep it up sir!
Beautiful bike. Love the video although I don't know how you got some of those shots. Helicopter or drone?
Great quality. Picking up a grey one this weekend.
I just picked up the grey one also, u changing the exhaust?
@@j.vosier6786 It came with an M4 exhaust and an air filter. Bike only had 800 miles on it so it's basically brand new lol. I havent had a chance to ride it other than home since its done nothing but rain lately when i'm off work.
@@RAM_C5 nice, im waiting for my m4 exhaust to be delivered
@@j.vosier6786 It sounds amazing!
The new Honda CBR600rr comes with QS and ABS. From the factory