2009 zx-6r

[Rider]

Ok, so I go into the dealer on Friday to kick around some tires and while I'm looking ant the 2009 gixxers the ZX-6R caught my eye. Have you guys seen the new ZX-6R? Holy shit, this is a nice looking bike and after reading the specs, this bad boy id putting out 132hp (at the crank of course). The exhaust looks way restrictive, but a full system, BMC filter, and a power commander with a custom map, could have that thing breathing right and screaming 120+hp at the wheel. :drool:

http://www.dieselstation.com/pics/2009-Kawasaki-Ninja-ZX-6R-bike-wallpapers.jpg

[Adeptus_Minor]

Looks good. :dthumb:

[Dave]

please excuse me for saying toldyaso ;) its a sexy bitch

[smileyman]

Biggest news is the BPF (Big Piston Forks) front suspension. The new design theory is only available on the new ZX6 and the GSXR1000. Looks to be a great system.

Total engine redesign should make it (once derestricted for US noise emissions) the strongest 600 cc mill plus it has retained much of its positive handling traits from the last gen model. Yeah I think it will be killer....:drool:

[the chi]

Thats quite possibly the sexiest Kawi I've ever seen...

[Phenix_Rider]

The performance sounds good, but the looks are meh.

[p00kienrayray]

i think the jagged lines work well, but can do without the headlights. 132 at the crank? thats awesome!

[Sixxxxer]

You guys can all Blow me.

[JoJoYZF]

Ok, so I go into the dealer on Friday to kick around some tires and while I'm looking ant the 2009 gixxers the ZX-6R caught my eye. Have you guys seen the new ZX-6R? Holy shit, this is a nice looking bike and after reading the specs, this bad boy id putting out 132hp (at the crank of course). The exhaust looks way restrictive, but a full system, BMC filter, and a power commander with a custom map, could have that thing breathing right and screaming 120+hp at the wheel. :drool:

http://www.dieselstation.com/pics/2009-Kawasaki-Ninja-ZX-6R-bike-wallpapers.jpg

You still considering getting another bike?

[Rider]

You still considering getting another bike?

Yeah, I want another one.....Always have. I just need to get approval from the wife. Maybe I should sweeten the deal and bump my life insurance another $500k. :whistle:

[JoJoYZF]

Yeah, I want another one.....Always have. I just need to get approval from the wife. Maybe I should sweeten the deal and bump my life insurance another $500k. :whistle:

Gotcha. She still against or you havent really pushed the issue yet?

[Rider]

Gotcha. She still against or you havent really pushed the issue yet?

She is still against.

[JoJoYZF]

Good luck with that then.

[Sixxxxer]

Just do what I did and come home with it...She'll scream and yell and get mad but Fuck it...If she loves you, She'll get over it.

[Cutty72]

My personal choice > womans choice any time. At least when it comes to my toys, provided it's not causing issues with any other bills etc.

[Trip]

Saw it when Ebbs was up here, looks like shit IMO. Suppose to be a shitload better in capability though.

[Gas Man]

Front shot?

[Antwanny]

saw one at school today not bad looking at all, but that stock exhaust looks like poop in person
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[Rider]

Front shot?

Center

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee283/jjh007/main-600s-shot.jpg

[marko138]

Holy shit...those headlights are butt ugly.

[Rider]

Holy shit...those headlights are butt ugly.

All bikes are going to the projector lamp set up. Look what Yami did to the R1.... Ugly as fuck. At least Zuke still has the single lamp setup witch is still ok.

[marko138]

Why do they have to look like they are surprised?

[Rider]

Why do they have to look like they are surprised?
:idk: But eventually the R6 and the CBR will be sporting the same lamps.

[marko138]

:idk: But eventually the R6 and the CBR will be sporting the same lamps.
Gross. I hope not.

[Rider]

Gross. I hope not.

Why, the XB has the projector lamps. Same shit.

[marko138]

Why, the XB has the projector lamps. Same shit.
Yeah but they aren't ugly. The headlights on the ZX and the R1 are insanley ugly.

[Dave]

Holy shit...those headlights are butt ugly.

says the guy who is super awesome

[marko138]

says the guy who is super awesome
:ty: You're very kind.

[Gas Man]

Holy shit...those headlights are butt ugly.

Why do they have to look like they are surprised?

Thats what I'm saying and why I asked. I could tell from the side shot the front end/headlights was disgusting

[Dave]

:ty: You're very kind.

You're welcome




















Dick :lmao:

[p00kienrayray]

Just do what I did and come home with it...She'll scream and yell and get mad but Fuck it...If she loves you, She'll get over it.

dude that is the ONLY way to deal with significant others.

[JoJoYZF]

Yep.

The 675 has projector lights without looking like a cross-eyed-down-syndrome bike.

So does the 1098/1198.

The ZX10/R1/new 6R are hideous bikes. Period.

Blaming the lights used is like blaming the mailman's penis for Tater's wife being a whore. :idk:

Agreed and great analogy.

[marko138]

This thread RULZ.

[Phenix_Rider]

Just came back from the dealer/autozone/ yadda yadda... What the hell is with the stunter tank on the ZX6R? BARF! :hitfan: The rest of it isn't too bad, but the tank is a deal breaker.

[Porkchop]

You guys can all Blow me.

Is someone bitter??? Now that his bike is outdated????

Just do what I did and come home with it...She'll scream and yell and get mad but Fuck it...If she loves you, She'll get over it.

Thats fucking great. Just hope the same thing works with my 'rents! That moment should come here in the next week.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee283/jjh007/main-600s-shot.jpg

I like the Daytona the most. The sad thing is i like the gixxer front next.... only because it is different and odd. I'm so tired of the cookie-cutter parallelogram headlights. :panic:

[Porkchop]

For those of you who havnt gotten to a show or dealer...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_10.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_11.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_5.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_6.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_7.jpg

[Dave]

For those of you who havnt gotten to a show or dealer...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_10.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_11.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_5.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_6.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/ZX6R_7.jpg

i fucking love the colors on the monster edition. if it had the ZX10 cluster it might have found a home in my garage :drool:

[Cutty72]

Just came back from the dealer/autozone/ yadda yadda... What the hell is with the stunter tank on the ZX6R? BARF! :hitfan: The rest of it isn't too bad, but the tank is a deal breaker.

Jason Britton happened. Remember, he's riding Kawi these days.

[Dave]

You guys can all Blow me.

you know you can still benefit from some of the tech right? did you see the thread i posted about how the dual bore velocity stacks ought to bolt on to older bikes? they still arent listed on BB but they oughtta be cheap when they do show up

[jalaan1]

:idk: i kinda like everything about it.

[Dave]

Just came back from the dealer/autozone/ yadda yadda... What the hell is with the stunter tank on the ZX6R? BARF! :hitfan: The rest of it isn't too bad, but the tank is a deal breaker.

supposed to offer more space for tucking as well as a nice blace to park your booty

[Phenix_Rider]

supposed to offer more space for tucking as well as a nice blace to park your booty

:td:

[Sixxxxer]

Dont Gixxers have a dimple in the tank to place your head when you tuck?? Same shit as Kawi.

[Rider]

The shape of the tank is supposed to give you better feedback and and to help with your lean so you can better grip the tank.

[smileyman]

Yeah I say throw away class leading engine and newly designed forks because the headlights are queer and the tank has a indention...:panic:

What you will see more of are the tailights:sorry: Just being an ass...

[Homeslice]

Holy shit...those headlights are butt ugly.

Better than the Honda's lights, IMO.
I know everyone and their mother loves the Honda, but I don't. From a front view it looks like it's buck-toothed. The 05-06 were much better-looking.

[Homeslice]

By the way the tank on the Kawi looks good. Looks like it's wider up top so that it will contact your inner arm during cornering, which helps you have a feel for the bike. I don't know why Suzuki has been doing the opposite lately.

[Porkchop]

Yeah I say throw away class leading engine and newly designed forks because the headlights are queer and the tank has a indention. What you will see more of are the tailights. Just being an ass...

Totally 100% agree with you. But that doesnt matter to the squids who attend bike night at their local spot. Can't see the bike when your riding it....

Better than the Honda's lights, IMO.
I know everyone and their mother loves the Honda, but I don't. From a front view it looks like it's buck-toothed. The 05-06 were much better-looking.

Honda's 600 look is loooong too drawn out. I loved the 03 when it came out, and even sorta liked the 05(even though its uncomfortable as fuck). But now its getting too played out. Come on Honda, you can only hold on to a design so long, when other brands are changing every two years.

This was the first bike that i ever loved.... and the very bike that got me into sportbikes. I'd like to ride one one day to say thank you.... :pat:
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2003models/2003-Honda-CBR600RRb.jpg

[Phenix_Rider]

Yeah I say throw away class leading engine and newly designed forks because the headlights are queer and the tank has a indention...:panic:

What you will see more of are the tailights:sorry: Just being an ass...

You forgot to mention that the queer tank shape feels bad and and holds less fuel, and the seat is a piece of vinyl over plywood.

[Mr Lefty]

Saw it when Ebbs was up here, looks like shit IMO. Suppose to be a shitload better in capability though.

exactly... I think it's HIDEOUS! seriously... in the top 10 of ugliest bikes all time


now the performance numbers are sexy as hell... but who ever designed the looks... needs to be shot then hung... then burned.

[Mr Lefty]

This was the first bike that i ever loved.... and the very bike that got me into sportbikes. I'd like to ride one one day to say thank you.... :pat:
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2003models/2003-Honda-CBR600RRb.jpg

that's NtS's bike... well was before he took out a guard rail...

[Mr Lefty]

All bikes are going to the projector lamp set up. Look what Yami did to the R1.... Ugly as fuck. At least Zuke still has the single lamp setup witch is still ok.

well I hope they're much better than the XB's version... they're HORRIBLE lights... though I've heard they've fixed that...

I don't mind the projector style... the Daytona's look good... but FUCKING A... Kawi and Yamaha need LOTS of work. Suzi isn't bad... though I still think the bike would look fuck'n tits with just the two bulbs and paint over that projector in the middle.

[Porkchop]

that's NtS's bike... well was before he took out a guard rail...

Sat wha?

I don't mind the projector style... the Daytona's look good... but FUCKING A... Kawi and Yamaha need LOTS of work. Suzi isn't bad... though I still think the bike would look fuck'n tits with just the two bulbs and paint over that projector in the middle.

Lol, the Yamaha and Honda lights are very similar, just different angle. You didnt seem to say anything about the Honda :whistle::whistle::whistle:

Then wouldnt it just look like all the other 600's with split lights? I still like the Suzi bc its different.

[marko138]

Better than the Honda's lights, IMO.
I know everyone and their mother loves the Honda, but I don't. From a front view it looks like it's buck-toothed. The 05-06 were much better-looking.


I dont mind the Honda headlights. They look mostly normal. But I agree that the 05's were better looking. Always liked them.

well I hope they're much better than the XB's version... they're HORRIBLE lights... though I've heard they've fixed that...

I don't mind the projector style... the Daytona's look good... but FUCKING A... Kawi and Yamaha need LOTS of work. Suzi isn't bad... though I still think the bike would look fuck'n tits with just the two bulbs and paint over that projector in the middle.

The lights on the XB, while projectors, fucking SUCK. I can't see shit at night. Buell did recall them...which I had done. That made them marginally better.

Honestly, before the recall, riding at night at 35 mph was down right DANGEROUS.

But I knew the lights sucked before I bought it. I did my research. And I don't ride at night very often.

[Mr Lefty]

Sat wha?



Lol, the Yamaha and Honda lights are very similar, just different angle. You didnt seem to say anything about the Honda :whistle::whistle::whistle:

Then wouldnt it just look like all the other 600's with split lights? I still like the Suzi bc its different.

what's your point :idk: I like the honda and Yamaha lights... I was talking about Yamaha's projector style... on the R1... not the R6... the R6 is a good looking bike IMO... but the CBR looks the best... the colors for 09 just suck donkey balls.

I like the GSXR... but think it'd look better with just two headlights and paint where the center projector light is... MUCH BETTER IMO.

[Rider]

I dont mind the Honda headlights. They look mostly normal. But I agree that the 05's were better looking. Always liked them.



The lights on the XB, while projectors, fucking SUCK. I can't see shit at night. Buell did recall them...which I had done. That made them marginally better.

Honestly, before the recall, riding at night at 35 mph was down right DANGEROUS.

But I knew the lights sucked before I bought it. I did my research. And I don't ride at night very often.

The projectors lights on the gixxer are good. Very bright.

[marko138]

The projectors lights on the gixxer are good. Very bright.
I always liked the GSXR. The lights look fine to me. The cyclops look never bothered me.

[Rider]

I always liked the GSXR. The lights look fine to me. The cyclops look never bothered me.

The only issue with them is that the lights bounce with the suspension. The slightest bump in the road you can see the light bounce on the road ahead of you. I was riding behind a buddy in a cage and he said my lights(on low beans of course) was bouncing constantly.

[Dave]

what's your point :idk: I like the honda and Yamaha lights... I was talking about Yamaha's projector style... on the R1... not the R6... the R6 is a good looking bike IMO... but the CBR looks the best... the colors for 09 just suck donkey balls.

I like the GSXR... but think it'd look better with just two headlights and paint where the center projector light is... MUCH BETTER IMO.

stacked headlights dont seem to be too popular either, 999/749 anyone?

[z06boy]

I like the side view...well once the exhaust and rear fender are taken care of with aftermarket pieces.

I don't really like the front view as much.

Overall though I like it...should be a screamer too.

[Homeslice]

You forgot to mention that the queer tank shape feels bad and and holds less fuel, and the seat is a piece of vinyl over plywood.

Better than the Gixxer tanks........They don't have anything to lock your thighs into. They get narrower up top, which is exactly the opposite of how it should be.

[Rider]

Better than the Gixxer tanks........They don't have anything to lock your thighs into. They get narrower up top, which is exactly the opposite of how it should be.

I never had an issue with the shape of the tank on my 08 gixxer. I could grip the tank no problem. If you notice though, the Suzuki race bikes(AMA, WSBK ) have different shaped tanks that are wider at the top.

[Homeslice]

I never had an issue with the shape of the tank on my 08 gixxer. I could grip the tank no problem. If you notice though, the Suzuki race bikes(AMA, WSBK ) have different shaped tanks that are wider at the top.

I liked the 04-05 gixxers........More of a "traditional" fuel tank. Also a longer reach.

When I say "grip" the tank I don't mean just when you're leaned over. I mean when you're just cruising, it's nice to have a grippy tank so that your lower body can absorb bumpy roads. This takes the stress off your back and arms.

I always have the ball of my feet on the pegs, and I like to "push" my thighs up into the lip on the tank, if there is one. I really liked the 05-06 Kawi 636 because they had a lip that was so prominent that you didn't even need to push your legs into it, they were already there.

[Gas Man]

I dont mind the Honda headlights. They look mostly normal. But I agree that the 05's were better looking. Always liked them.



The lights on the XB, while projectors, fucking SUCK. I can't see shit at night. Buell did recall them...which I had done. That made them marginally better.

Honestly, before the recall, riding at night at 35 mph was down right DANGEROUS.

But I knew the lights sucked before I bought it. I did my research. And I don't ride at night very often.


Why not throw a HID in that bitch?

[Dave]

fat bastard did...

[Tmall]

Why not throw a HID in that bitch?

I've been considering that.. Would a brighter bulb make a huge difference in a projector headlight setup?

[Dave]

thats exactly the kind of question that the internetsw forum was designed to answer. im sure theres soe poor shlub on badweather who already spent the moolah for you..

[Gas Man]

An HID would make the difference... not just a brighter an HID

[marko138]

Why not throw a HID in that bitch?

I've considered it. But I'm not sure it would pass inspection. Shops are getting tougher on inspection around here. Also...I dont know that I ride at night enough to justify doing it.

I'm still kicking around the idea though.

[Rider]

I liked the 04-05 gixxers........More of a "traditional" fuel tank. Also a longer reach.

When I say "grip" the tank I don't mean just when you're leaned over. I mean when you're just cruising, it's nice to have a grippy tank so that your lower body can absorb bumpy roads. This takes the stress off your back and arms.

I always have the ball of my feet on the pegs, and I like to "push" my thighs up into the lip on the tank, if there is one. I really liked the 05-06 Kawi 636 because they had a lip that was so prominent that you didn't even need to push your legs into it, they were already there.

Stomp Grips could fix that :idk: I ride the same as you and never had a problem on the GSXR.

[marko138]

Stomp Grips could fix that :idk: I ride the same as you and never had a problem on the GSXR.
Interesting that the race bikes have a different tank.

[Rider]

Interesting that the race bikes have a different tank.

Yeah you have to look at the profile of the AMA 1000 bikes. You can tell they are not production tanks on there.

[marko138]

I'm gonna check that out.

[Rider]

I'm gonna check that out.

If you notice, the tank is all one piece. It doesn't have the separate plastic piece up front like the production bikes.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/Mladin_Daytona_08.jpg

[Rider]

It's also flatter on top than a production bike.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E52Q-GbXUbg/SIy_hZESfYI/AAAAAAAAACA/WVolmDnrTtk/s320/Mladin.jpg
http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/GSX-R/GSX-R1000/2008_GSX-R1000_blue_500.jpg

[marko138]

Yeah definately doesn't look like it's got the plastic piece.

[101lifts2]

I'm gonna try an rent one at sportbikerental.com when they become available. I think I want to upgrade....

[Rangerscott]

Bout the ugliest face on a bike ever made. Its like a bug sqwenting. I'd take a buell firebolt XB12 over that and I dont even like those add-on looking faces they have.


O kawi. Where is your head?

[marko138]

Bout the ugliest face on a bike ever made. Its like a bug sqwenting. I'd take a buell firebolt XB12 over that and I dont even like those add-on looking faces they have.


O kawi. Where is your head?
I love the front of the Firebolt.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1181.jpg

[Mr Lefty]

I love the front of the Firebolt.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1181.jpg

when'd you get a kawi?

[Rangerscott]

Look at it from the side. Looks like they just threw it on like a poor kid's cheapo streetfighter kit.