Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 reviews

I purchased this motorcycle last year and it has a few issues with it because the owner had it sitting in the garage for a really long time. Once I cleaned the carbs, replaced the chain, and put some new tires on it, it proved to be very reliable and stable in corners and in a straight line. I even had one of the pilot jets fall out while I was riding and it only idled high allowing me to get home. It's very easy to work on and even easier to find parts for given it is a 1993 model. It has nice features like not having to remove the forks to change the oil. There is a drain at the botton of the fork tube so you can do everything in the driveway with the aid of a couple of stands. The stock seat is very comfortable and the only complaint I have is that it pushes you into the tank because of the slope. The head lamp gives really good visibility at night in low and high beam. The clutch releases very well and the brakes are very powerful. This motorcycle was made in an era when motorcycles were made to have better features than the competition rather than a lighter weight. If you have a chance to get one, just look at the gas tank because they are metal and may have some rust through. There is no fuel pump so less stuff to fail on a long ride. Show less

This is a pretty awesome bike, some may think that it has lots of ancient technology but this is what keeps it reliable and easy to maintain (atleast for me), I bought a used Zx6e with 2500 miles on it and now at 10500 miles on it with zero problems whatsoever, the thing just works, all I kept doing was a regular oil change. Has speed when you need it , hit 145 MPH before I chickened out with enough juice left to do atleast 155 Mph. Comfort is average , Butt starts going stiff on the stock seat after like 70 miles, performance is good to average considering it's a very heavy bike compared to some of the new ones. If you are looking for a regular commuter bike and want something which would pass as a sports bike this one is for you. Only complaint I have is you have to remove like a zillion interlocked and unreachable screws on the fairing to get to the innards of the engine. Show less

This bike has been around a while. Now the new name badge is ZZR600, but it is still a ZX6. I recently purchased this bike used with 7100 miles and now have 10,000+ after just a month of ownership. This could easily be one of the forgotten greats. Comfortable, fast enough to keep you scared if you dare push yourself that hard on the street. Great for back roads, one or two up. If you find a used one or are considering the ZZR600, trust me, you won't be disappointed. Show less

OK, so it's over 10 years old now, but I'm going to write a review anyway :-) About a year ago I bought a mint Ninja from a good friend of mine when he upgraded to a newer ZX-7. He was the original owner and kept this baby in creampuff condition. The performance and handling for this older sport bike still holds up well to today's standards. It's quite zippy and handles very nicely. The riding position is forward, but comfortably leans you into the wind (not as radical and wrist-torturing as the racer-replica crowd). The stubby windshield provides a surprising amount of protection, breaking up the wind and sending it over the helmet smoothly. Freeway riding is silky. I have a couple of minor complaints, and it's really about Japanese sport bikes in general. They are -too- quiet and just don't make much power (torque) in the low ranges, you really have to wind them up to make things happen. But once "on step" performance is impressive. Obviously the "quiet" issue can be solved with an aftermarket pipe, so as I said these are minor complaints about an otherwise wonderful motorcycle! Show less

Lots of motor, sound ergonomics, and nice detail touches (like fold-out bungee hooks) make this the base for a great sport-tourer. Put on an aftermarket seat, firm up the suspension, remove the stickers, and you've got yourself a bike that'll let you do big miles in style and comfort, and have fun on twisty roads.

I've put 4000 miles on my 2002 in less than a year, and I really like it. It's small enough to handle sharply but big enough for highway riding. Think middleweight BMW K1200RS or less-expensive Honda VFR.

The red attracts attention: From cops who think you're riding one o' them Duck-artis at 100mph, from people on the street who go "Wow, nice bike!," and from cell-phone-yakking SUV drivers whose reptile brains dimly recognize it as something like a big stop sign.

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I own an '02 ZX-6 and currently have 6500 miles on the bike. The ZX-6 is a comfortable and fun way to commute daily for me. Other than a little extra weight, it keeps up well with most 600's. On the highway, the ZX-6 is smooth and stable even at speeds in excess of 150mph. Recently I put away a TL1000S on a local freeway. GREAT top-end power! I recommend this bike to anyone who has a passion for riding daily. The ZX-6 also handles amazing for the "softness" of its suspension. If you want a race bike, dont buy this street fighter, buy the ZX-12R. Show less

I am +7000 miles into my cross country journey, on my 2001 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6 -and I am having a blast. For those who say sports bikes are not comfortable for this type of a journey - I can prove them wrong. I came here from Argentina to do this ride, alone, and haven't been dissappointed yet. Show less

Dont be fooled, for those who value the all 'round bike with comfort, power, speed, low seat height! this is for you. Stable as a rock at highway speeds and easy to maneuver at low speeds. Great power and smooth transmission. This is 1993 technology but the bike looks great and unless you are some sort of speed demon or track fiend I dare the everyday rider like myself to challenge this bike's limits. Down sides usually cited are weight, but I feel this helps stability on the highway. True, the suspension is a little "soft" but I prefer to call it "cruising plush". Great bike, recommend it to anyone who wants a cheap, awesome looking sports tourer. Not sure about aftermarket stuff yet, have about 1500 miles on the bike and look to keep this for the long term. Finally the 780mm/30.6inch seat height is perfect for the vertically challenged, drive one and you wont be let down by this old 600 cc champion. Show less

This is the third bike that I've owned and I'm reasonably satisfied with it. It has a very smooth, fairly powerful engine once you rev it out, an upright seating position, and a decent fairing (I like the look and quality of the plastics and such in the cockpit). As far as complaints, the seat is comfortable for about an hour, bodywork has to be removed in order to change the preload on the rear shock, and the pegs are fairly high for what some consider a sport-tourer. It is a little heavy for a sport-bike, but this actually makes it comfortable on the highway. My advice? Buy this if you want an inexpensive do-it-all bike, but if you want a hard core sport bike, look somewhere else. Show less

I agree with previous comments. Ancient design and feels it big time. Only good thing about is that it is fast and good for touring. Horrible looks, poor build, Plasticky cockpit, clunky gearbox, Avoid. Show less