2000 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Pros: Fast and super responsive throttle, excellent brakes, handles well
Cons: No fuel indicator or dummy light, paint on rims is peeling

This happened to be my first bike. Quite a step up from the toy I learned on. This beast is anything but a toy. There lies a demon under the hood of this machine. With this motorcycle's light weight, 16 valve 4cyl. DOHC 600cc engine, and flashy color ...

Pros: Fast, great brakes,great handling and great looks.
Cons: The roads on Long Island

“Excuse me officer but I couldn’t possibly have been going 145 mph - if I was, then how did you catch me?” This might not be the best way to explain yourself when the time comes (and it will come) but, you will have to say something because this bike...

Pros: One of the smoothest carbureted motorcycles, I have ever ridden, loves to wheelie, amazing powerband (tire lifts off the ground as low as 4500 rpm, (5500 is more controlable though)
Cons: Some police officers are attracted to the red color scheme just as a bull is to a red cape :*(

I own a 96 model Firecracker Red Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (ZX-600F2), and now a 2k Yamaha YZF R1 =oD. It is simply the most amazing 600 I have EVER ridden. With the exception of the R6 I rate the 6R as the baddest middleweight around. Even with the...

Pros: Comfortable riding position. Great Power.
Cons: Not a great bike for two up riding. Difficult to wheelie :(

When I decided to purchase my first sport bike, I researched the alternatives for quite some time and I finally decided on the ZX-6R. A few months later, I couldn't be happier. I decided to go with a 600cc machine because I was an inexperienced rider,...

Pros: Great motor, fully adjustable suspension, big windscreen, clock
Cons: Semi-aggressive riding position, R6-derivative styling for Y2K, ugly colors, no temp gauge

If the Honda CBR600 F4 is the best all-around 600cc sportbike and the Yamaha YZF-R6 is the best track-oriented bike, the Kawasaki ZX-6R splits the difference.

In my opinion, this bike has one of the best motors in the 600cc class. I prefer the...

Pros: Stylish, Fast, Attention Getter!
Cons: Uncomfortable seats for long rides

My husband is the proud owner of a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, or as he calls it, a crotch-rocket. When he first brought it home, I have to admit, I was a little leary of him riding it. He is something of a thrill seeker and the speed that this bike has...

Pros: MOTOR!!!!!!! COMFORT!
Cons: Wheel coating, Helmet hooks

I researched this topic (600cc sportbikes) fairly carefully and the main reason that I chose this bike was;
It did not feel that this bike was unstable with a passenger on board. I know, I know that a sportbike like this was not made for two up...

Pros: Speed, Looks, Comfort for Commuting, Great Torque for Passing Power, Extremely Stable.
Cons: No Fuel Gauge of any kind. No good color selection for CA.

This is an excellent bike. Kawasaki really fixed up the 2000 model so I wouldn't recommend getting a bike older than the 2000's. 2000 is about when the Ninja began becoming serious competition against the Gixxer's (Suzuki GSX), Yamaha R6's, and the...

Pros: Kawasaki Quality and Performance
Cons: Color choices limited even when ordering

I have owned all types of Sport bikes from 900s to 750s and even a Aprilia 250, but for the best all round sport experience the best money I ever spent was on my ZX6R Ninja. If all you do are track days then the ZX6R not the ride for you. I am talking...

Pros: Best in class comfort and dollar value.
Cons: No fuel injection for the new millenium.

For the title of "best overall" among the latest breed of 600cc sportbikes, it would be close between the new 2001 Honda CBR600F4i and Kawasaki ZX-6R. The latter gets my vote. Both provide optimum comfort on the street due to their less aggressive,...

Pros: killer motor, great sound, great brakes, can do it all
Cons: chassis not as sharp as R6, limited color choice

The 2000 6R rips!

I picked up my cherry red new Ninja in February, 2000, and have since logged 2600 miles, including two track days at Laguna Seca. I previously owned a 1991 Kawasaki ZX-6, which was a great sport-tourer with a great engine,...

Pros: Throttle Response, Comfort, Power, Agility, Ergos, Engine, Brakes
Cons: Suspension

Well... it's 2005 and my 2000 ZX-6R is still running. I've ridden, almost literally, every other sport bike in the past 5 years. None of them compares to this one. They say, "every rose has it's thorn", right? Not this one. R6 has the short wheel-base ...

Pros: Flashy Colors, Acceleration, Balance, Turning capabilities, and just looks cool
Cons: Very, Very Light

I bought this bike because it was affordable, and it had a name. I took it home that day, and I must say it was a thrill. It can hit 60 mph w/i a block, and stop before the light. I has fairly good handling considering the lightness of the bike...

Pros: Exellent overall Value
Cons: Need a slightly better seat.

The 2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R is my third sport bike in recent years. As kid in an aging 32 year old body, I just cant get away from these younger boy toys. However there's a few bikes that are extremely capable as full blown racers, but can also perform very...

Pros: Engine, flexibility, looks, sound
Cons: none as yet

I owned a BMW trail bike before buying my ZX-6R second hand. I was new to riding and was not prepared to go out and kill myself! However, I soon wanted more speed and acceleration, so started looking around for a race bike.

Admittedly, the...