I have to say... kudos to Kawasaki for doing whatever they want without thinking (exclusively) about sales and market trends. They are the only ones who keep the 600cc class alive (yes, I know, there's a new CBR coming, and I'm super happy) and have no fear of making bonkers machines like their supercharged monsters. Like them or not, I think Kawasaki and KTM are the manufacturers who still truly have passion for motorcycles.

I bought my 24 ZX6R in pearl white a few months ago. I absolutely love it! Few things to add for your video. It has 4 modes, note 2: Sport, Road, Rain, and Rider modes. In order to activate KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter), there are two ways: Press and hold the select and up button at the same time, or press and hold the 2 buttons on the TFT display, this will send you to the settings menu. From there, you can manually activate KQS. All in all, great video man!

i bought my cbr 600 RR purely because it was a dream since my childhood. And i love everything about it. Motorcycles are all about emotions. If you go that far and saying you don't need a sportsbike on the streets (which is objectively right) you also could say why even drive a motorcycle? You don't need a bike at all. A car is much safer and practical.

Kawasaki Zx6R is absolute 💯 🔥

Thanks for all of your teachings etc, I've learned a lot!!! I'm in Japan and at 66 years old, I went to motorcycle school to get a license. It was challenging to say the least, besides the cost! My first bike is a Honda FTR 223, I very much enjoy riding and touring with others, for now it's more than enough for me! Practicing daily you're drills. Thank you!!

After years of riding on 1000ccm I changed to 636 and I am SUPER HAPPY🤙🏻🤙🏻🔥🔥🔥 Ninja is lighter, shorter and better to handle from 1000ccm... This season I buy a new Ninja, absolute King in its class 🙌🏻

I have the same bike. Fender eliminator and graves exhaust and it is perfection! Love the content brother.

I got one , same color, just waiting the season to start. What i like the most about sport bikes is the sharpness on turns. Feels good.

As a trucker thank you for saying that 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯 so many clueless people think we can stop on a dime ............... Great review as always

Thanks for reviewing A LOT of new motorcycles. I enjoy watching these!

Good to see you out on the local roads doing reviews. Thanks!

6:55 - yes! Absolutely spot on! I never understood people that went to a 1000cc bike and/or said a 600 was slow.

I recall the 750 being praised for not having all the rider modes and intervention electronics.

Great Video! I got my ZX6R 2024 and it's amazing, definitely the best in it's segment😀

Bought one last year. Love the bike. Just the right amount of tech. Good torque down low for a 600 i4. I’ll have this bike for the next ten years

I've got a messed up back and hips after the army and can tell you that the riding position on a sport bike is exceptionally more comfortable for my body than any of the upright seating positions I've tried, sometimes it isn't just about ego or something

I feel like a 4 cylinder,600cc is the best for street. Currently I have a 19’ R1 and it’s over kill for the streets for sure. My girl is getting a 24’ ZX6R and I’m super excited for her and for sure I’ll be riding it too!! Haha thanks for the review!!!

I've been waiting for this one! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

I absolutely love the Pearl white one, hopefully I can buy it someday 😊

Got my 1st sport bike last weekend. Coming from an mt03 and z400 got the zx4rr since I’ve only been riding 6 months. I’m still practicing throttle control. Rode it in the neighborhood and had a blast. I don’t ride highways or go to the track. This would def be my next. Kawasaki is on to something.

Why street ride super sports?. Why drive a Ferrari anywhere but the track? Why do people have nice things?. Super sports can be appreciated for so much more than just being used at the track.

Appreciate your review! I ordered mine back in October and I'm waiting to take delivery of it!

In order to activate the KQS you need to push the two black buttons located in the bottom of the screen at the same time and then the menu will appear

Ive been waiting for your review on this :)

I still miss my '93 ZX-6e. My '13 ZX-6R was the funnest bike I've ever thrown around Streets of Willow. I just picked up a '24 ZX-6R KRT ABS. Glad to have another Kawi 600 in my stable.

My first bike was a 06 636 it was a fun ride fursure pure raw bike taught me a lot

Thank you for the review.. I'm looking to buy this one..

Bought me a gsx S750 last year after upgrading from a cbr250r. Love the upright seating position. Can still hit triple digits easy enough. That's all I need. But I LOVE the ZX6R.

As far as I know the last R6 to be sold for the street did have LED lighting, an LCD dashboard with a sweeping needle, ABS, TC, and rider modes. And you may also want to consider the MVAugusta F3 800, and the Panigale V2 if you're also counting the GSX750R. They may not be four cylinder, but they are also competing on the World SuperSport Championship. And the new CBR600RR, although that still isn't in dealerships as far as I know. But you are 1000% correct in that people that are bored on a 600 have no idea how to ride. Take it to a course or a trackday and they'll see how high the ceiling is on those bikes.

MotoJitsu: I think you may be underselling that 750. In his case, Suzuki seems to have focused on delivering things to the buyer that are not easily modified and, instead, focusing on the core of the bike. 1) With a lower seat, that bike will be the more comfortable bike to more people. 2) Despite the displacement advantage, the bike is lighter. 3) That halogen headlight is easily replaced by the 750 owner, but ZX-6R owners are not likely to pull the head to install titanium valves. 4) Read about the benefits of fully floating rotors. 5) The 2024 ZX-6R has been a bit neutered on the top-end due to the cams now being smaller. The 750 is still as it was. 6) To my eye, the display on the 750 is nicer. Hop-ups on a larger motor will result in larger gains than they will on a smaller motor which would further increase the 750's HP and torque advantage. The 750 lacks traction control, ABS, and drive by wire, but I'm not sure a 750 needs traction control and, for many, the lack of drive by wire is a plus. For the hardcore racers, I think some of them might actually view the lack of ABS as a plus, but I'm not sure about that. I'm not anti-Kawi at all. I've had three of them and just bought a ZX-14R.

I'm a little older than you guys, but i have the White one, and its really amazing, solid awesome bike. thanks

getting one soon the dealer i always go through convinced me to get a full exhaust and tune and some other good stuff

Saving up for this bike.

My 2023 Kawasaki ninja ZX6R is my first bike I’ve had it for less than a year and it has never seen a track. it will one day. And it’s not an ego thing and I didn’t buy it to fit in. in fact, everyone that had a bike that I knew told me to get something more comfortable, but it’s my dream bike even if there was nobody else in the world I would still choose my motorcycle to ride every day instead of Harley or an adventure bike. I love the look I love the sound of the engine. The acceleration is aggressive and gives you more than what you asked. The same reason why you don’t get a sports car to get groceries or for your kids it’s for you. It’s always been for you and that’s why I got my bike.

Have this bike, just got back from a ride and man it’s a sweet machine. Recommend you check one out if you’re in the market. For the money it’s a phenomenal motorcycle. Probably not a first bike. It’s very twitchy

I cruise around with no track days and no ego, and prefer a midsized sport bike. If the ergonomics work for you the lean forward riding is much better for the rural road I face where upright nakeds are a literal drag. I LOVE high reving 4 and every time it passes 10k rpm I grin a little wider.

You're correct, if you get bored on a 636, you are clueless! Last year I purchased a 2023 Ninja 400 and I love that thing, it's fun as hell. Yes, I have bigger bikes, a mint condition tuned 1999 VFR Interceptor and a 2020 CBR1000rr, but found my self hoping on the 400 most of last years season, it's so nimble and a ton of fun.

Honda is releasing a new 600rr with all the new bells and whistles

This is going to be my next bike in less than a month!! Upgrading from my Ninja 400 after 2 years 2 months

Just ordered the white and orange one, getting it first thing when the dealership finds one

If you had to choose a sport bike as a daily commuter with occasional track day use, would you rather get a supersport like this or one of the sport-ish bikes like the GSX-8r, CBR650R, R7, etc?

Wise words man!!

I never considered buying a Kawasaki Bike because of the typical green(i don't like green) and always wanted a Yamaha R6. Now.. Considering that a Yamaha R6 even pre 2010 cost over 10k+ in Germany and a 2012+ Model cost exactly as much as a 2024 ZX-6R is insane. Gotta admit that i fell in love with Kawasaki today and definitely will buy this bike once i have my license in a few months!

I ride sport bikes on the street in traffic daily, maybe not the most practical but perfectly doable. I don't give two shits on whether *I* look cool or not, I just adore the sport bike design. High seat, low clip-ons, because even the ergos on something like a Ninja 650 kills the looks for me. Personally I don't want to own/ride something I don't stop and look at for few minutes when I get off the bike.

My first bike was a 2001 GSXR600. I bought it when I was 20 in January of 2001. I took my driver's test 3 weeks after I bought it.

Where did you get it in full black? On online it comes in Green or grey/black

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter) is enabled by holding both down and select for a few seconds.

4 ride modes. Sport, Road, Rain, User. You needed to hold the down button a couple more times to get the other modes.

Would u encourage someone at a beginner skill level to take a track day course, and if so, what specific course would u suggest. I'm talking about someone who still has trouble with U-turns. If not, what's a good road map to getting there? Thx.

waiting your review for 2024 CBR 600RR !

I just bought this 2024 Kawasaki ninja ZX 6R and it also has rain mode as well it’s super dope. I love it way more than my jigs are 600. I have one as well and I haven’t gotten on my R1 since I’ve got the new 636 is super fire.

12:50 That sounds pretty much identical to my 2022 Hayabusa taking off from light. That's crazy. Same tranny whine tone, same intake tone, etc. Never heard a bike sound so similar to it, ha-ha!

I ride a 400cc and I love it ❤️ but this bike is my next one for sure 🤪

I agree in all he is saying and is truth naked bikes or straight up bikes are quicker doing sharp mountain corner cos less efford is need and that to keep up with the naked ones on the mountains the sportbike rider have to be a guy with track courses n very fast rider etc and no all of them are , agree with all that. But the sportbike give you a feeling that no other bike give you , you can feel the front like crazy, you basically steering the bike from the front suspension thats why is harder to steer n need more strength to turn etc in a nakedbike the handlebar is taking all that weight off the front for you and thats why feel like the front is floating and make it so much easy n effortless to performe. If i would be a rich man who can afford track days every weekend to feel that feeling i wont use it in the street but unfortunately isnt my case and i have to use it in the street. Keep it up guys ✊

I think the R6 is the greatest of all time (I prefer the analog RPM gauge). This might be the runner up and it's still available for the street. I love 600's. More than the liter bikes that I've had.

To activate the KQS press an hold sel an the down at the same time

The Yamaha R7 and Aprilia 660 are a couple you are missing. A new player that we may see in May is the Triumph Daytona 660

I never liked LCD screens on a motorcycle, especially all in one. LCD speedo I can tolerate but I prefer analog tach at least. That said once you get used to the bike you're not really looking at either.

Honnestly I am thinking of getting this bike or the 1000SX not entirely sure yet. i know the 1000SX is more suited for the type of driving I do but i find the ZX6R just a amazing bike.

I’m not doing tracks at all anytime soon, graduating from my 250 I plan on getting this bike simply because it’s my favorite bike🤷🏾‍♂️😂 in my experience it’s the best of both worlds enough power to make me think I’m Batman and comfortable enough for me to ride around at speed limit and still have a good time

The best ever ZX6R

This doesn’t go with this video. But I tried the white belt and blue belt drill with the parking spaces and that was a completely new feeling I had never attempted something like that but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

No way could this bike ever be boring. I bet it looks even better first hand.

Hi Greg, awesome review, I love everything about the zx6r. Would you be able to do a ride review on a new Z900?

With the 750 so far ahead it definitely helps to keep the 636 sights closer to the 600 class lol. Having ridden both, I prefer my 750. Not a fan of the tiny display and electrinics that would interupt the 1 to 1 handling of the GSXR. Also, much more comfort on the 750 and there are quick shifters available anyways. Racing my friends fully modded and tuned 636 vs my stock 750 I put about 2 bus lengths on him. Love both but the 750 is a legend for good reason. If they update the electronics on the 750 itll be even greater in desireability. Just my opinions.

Definitely better than the gsxr, but the zx6r has had LED headlights and quicksilver up since 2019. But, Finlay has the tft display.

Thanks for the review MotoJitsu! In your opinion this vs the ZX4RR you rode, which one gives more smiles per miles on the street and track?

I really wanted a gsxr750 for my next bike but I’m really leaning towards the ninja 1000sx

ZX-6R. Good Bike.

Sel and up at the same time for the quick shifter

lol I’ve heard people say these things about low displacement and even 600cc bikes before riding about how they “get bored or grow out of them” I just got a 2013 CBR 500r and I’ve taken it up to 50 and I just don’t get how people say they can get bored of that 😅😂 on any bike!

Hello, I believe the 2024 cbr600rr has all the electronics and LCD, also have you tried the cbr650r ? Thanks for the rides

Love your videos.

I prefer the CBR and the GSX-R. This bike revvs so high, even when going slow. At 60 mph its already doing 6k rpm. Also its the heaviest in its class.

Please tell me what the best bike money can buy i currently own an 09 gsxr600 and 2015 fz07 been wanting a new bike what would you recommend btw no track here in Hawaii 😢

I’m looking into getting this bike ending of this year 👍🏻

what's the point of a quickshifter up and not down? I mostly shift up clutchless by reducing throttle while applying a little bit of pressure on the shifter

And this became the next bike :)

I'm a newish driver currently riding a 2021 R3 its payed off in the next 2 months and I'm looking to trade up. thinking about a R7 or a ZX6R

2018 R6

My Honda CMX1100 is blacked out, so of course I like this black beauty!!! I especially like the features it comes with, nice!

This is my dream bike

Maybe I think it looks cool while not buying it for others. Willing to sacrifice some comfort. 😁

There is new honda cbr600rr to come as i know they already sale it in japan and about to start in europe. I think its gona be best 600cc

I'll be real: my first bike was a ZX6R for no other reason than the fact it's been my favorite motorcycle since I originally saw it (outside of the Ducati Hypermotard). In saying that, I'll also be real via acknowledging that yes, my learning would've been sped up had I not been on a race bike right out of the gates. That said, I compensated for it via track days. To new riders: please don't start on a 600+, but if you do, please have enough common sense to invest in good gear and some track days. It'll help keep you alive.

I’d still take my 2019 R6 🤌🏻

only thing this zx6r has that id want to have on my k9 gsxr 750 is fuel gaige.

Any heating issues? Is the riding stance too sporty ? Any wrist pain/back pain while riding?

Imagine a new rider leaving the dealer after a bike purchase and that car and motorcyclist did that. Good reminder to ALWAYS STAY ALERT!

sport, road ,rain, then RIder mode which is the actual bike. Select +Down is the kqs

I have a gsxr 600 i wanna get a zx6r for street use for weekend rides and track out my gixxer.

I am learning how to ride. Had a 500r. Would the 600 be good?

Correct me if I'm wrong but why are you saying the Rev limiter goes to 18k? My research shows kawasaki reduced the limiter tin13k on this model zx6r.

3:45 Situation Normal. Some points you skidded over: Ride by Cable -not Wire. So no Auto-blipper downshift. Also from CycleWorld reviews -unless you have a Motojitsu wrist; is Cable a bit snatchy? Found one older ZX where holding SET for 2 secs. gets you into Quickshift. Rider modes = 3. Rain, road and spurt; all converging depending on what Level Rider sets. And finally Redline at 14,5. Interesting point too; that Kawi got better mid-range by extending the middle two intakes by an inch... I've been watching MotoJ. for some years and it's great to find content by someone who knows which way is up. The alternatives like maxwrist or DanDan's headlines give me the willies. But: 44Teeth Rules.

Dude fast bikes are usually a 750 or a 1000 or in between those numbers like an nk800 or mt10 or mt09 or mt07 or r7 or zx10 kawi

How would you compare this to the GSX-8R you just reviewed?

Dream bike before i get a liter class

You also have the aprilia rs660. Quick shifter up & down.

You forgot the COOL music!!!

Really wish gsxr would revamp their 2008-2009 look and bring the 600 back too . If both of those were to happen I would personally be in heaven