Depends which model though. The R series we've got (09-12) is better on the track. People seem to struggle to get the newer model to work as well as it's been set up more for the road.
Kwacky wrote:Depends which model though. The R series we've got (09-12) is better on the track. People seem to struggle to get the newer model to work as well as it's been set up more for the road.
I have an R9F which is the same as the RAF, I believe the RBF/RCF just have new paint jobs.
The '13+ 636 is a track weapon if you fit the suspension but it's dampened and sprung for the road. In some US classes the new 636 is dominating.
If you want a bike that can do anything really well out of the box 09-12 is the one for you. Just don't be fooled when you pin the throttle from 4-10k and you think there's no power, it's there - trust me!
Cav wrote:If you want a bike that can do anything really well out of the box 09-12 is the one for you. Just don't be fooled when you pin the throttle from 4-10k and you think there's no power, it's there - trust me!
Pinning the throttle at 4k only happens in other parallel universes!
Nice.. You can definitely get it for less than that!!
I bought my 09 with 12,000 miles 4 years ago for £4500 from a dealer. Only issue I had was an FI light which (when I checked the code) was the exhaust servo failing to operate fully. When it came on when riding I would clutch in, pin the throttle to redline and let the revs die down again - this cleared the light and I haven't had it return in at least 2 years. The servo still operates correctly.
I have to say I was impressed with the zx6r at the Chris walker day. It gave a lot of confidence quickly and the engine was excellent. (Shame about the tyres on them though....)
C00kiemonster wrote:I have to say I was impressed with the zx6r at the Chris walker day. It gave a lot of confidence quickly and the engine was excellent. (Shame about the tyres on them though....)
Oh you're actually going to look at it?! Ring up a Kawasaki dealership when you're there and give them the VIN code so you can check if they had the R/R recall done.
Other than that check if it has a servo eliminator or that the servo works
Also ride it to check the gearbox is okay (through all gears)