ZX-6R Articles
2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R: first official image, TC?
Our friends at Dutch site Oliepeil have scooped this first official image of the much-leaked 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R. In addition to the 636cc capacity and 129bhp power figure outed by the EPA, Oliepeil reports the bike will also come with traction control, making it the first widely-available "600" to receive the performance-enhancing electronic rider aid. Update: Kawasaki has officially confirmed ...
13 September 2012
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2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R spied on the Isle of Man
MCN has scooped spy photos of the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R, reporting that it returns to 636cc, but is otherwise mostly a restyle of the existing bike. 600cc supersport sales have collapsed in the global market, essentially halting development in the class. But, Kawasaki appears to be attempting to keep the current model fresh with aggressive new styling and that bigger motor. Will it be the first Japa...
10 August 2012
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The tools of Jason Britton’s trade
Into stunt bikes? Then you’ll like some slow-mo, close-up, HD upgrade porn. Here, Jason Britton talks about his Kawasaki ZX-6R and the modifications he’s made so it’ll do the seemingly impossible. There’s the large sprocket and crash cage of course, but what till you see his neatly integrated 12 o’clock bar. Would you believe he’s still running stock suspension? And, is that really a 4...
12 October 2011
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How to steal a GSX-R
Five seconds is all it takes for this cop to hot-wire a CBR. A GSX-R isn't much harder. Snap the steering lock, plug in a "pigtail," and off you go. This video, which appears to be from 2007 (judging by the bikes), was uploaded two weeks ago and shows just how easy it is to steal a bike. It's just as unnerving now as when it was shot.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAwtMQLnT7k&sns=fb On January f...
02 May 2011
Custom: RSD KH9
Just like we prefer our ball caps to have creased brims, our pickup trucks to be stock height and our women to be tramp stamp-free, custom sportsbikes aren’t really our thing. Maybe it’s the paint, which looks to be inspired by Jeff Koon’s BMW art car, or the classy wheels or the fact that the stock Kawasaki ZX-6R was crying out for some help, but we’re really digging Roland Sands’ lates...
19 January 2011