Yamaha R6 vs Kawasaki ZX-6R (Full Comparison)
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Yammie noob. You should do a zx6r comparison to the rs660.
I'm looking at both the zx6r and rs660 and I'm sure many others are to
July 8 nice you 😱👍
Some people lower bikes, to make it easier for them to touch the ground, but being that thier both Japanese bikes and Japanese people are naturally shorter and smaller, if they can manage the bike, than anyone should.
Then*
I'm 5'2 with a 28" inseam. My limit for seat height is about 32". Taller than that and I either need to find a way to get it lower, or just ride a different bike. When I see regular size people lowering their bikes, I'm always like, "What the fuck?"
@@roberts1677 Yeah I can only see people lowering them if its like a pretty tall dirt bike or wanting to make it into a supermoto with what they have. The only other reason would be for looks like a cruiser or something if they liked that (I don't like the looks of cruisers either way, so it doesn't matter to me, but I get some people like them like lowered cars, and cruisers are kind of the granny wagon of bikes so that makes sense).
@@roberts1677 as another person at 5'2", i've ridden on bikes with 835mm of seat height, a little over 32". Honestly they're alright and also perplexed why people much taller than me feel the need to lower them.. most of them say they need to flat foot the bikes and I just shake my head lol
Only need one foot on the ground when you stop. Unless you're under 5 feet you shouldn't need to lower a bike.
The amount of time that I have been waiting for this comparison is ridiculous. THANK YOU YAMMIE NOOB!!!!!
Hello. ZX6R owner here to pick up my confirmation bias. Thank you. Needed it.
I'm about to buy one tomorrow, im here for the same thing😂
As a fellow ZX-6R owner... I'm just here to pick up mine as well..
As a new zx6r owner I am indeed back for more confirmation bias.
@@daddysenpai681 welcome to the ZX6R family
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🖤
I think of the R6 as a bike with two personalities. Friendly lower rpm for the street and screaming rpm for the track, or squidding. I kept my beginner bike, R6, below 8K for 1K miles for the break-in before I felt that second personality. It was quite a surprise when I got there. I decided it was probably best to keep it slow until I could get used to it.
totally right and I am the same case. When they say it's dead at low end its actually not, its as fast as r7 below 8k and then above 10k u have that lovely scream and load of power
Another top video guys.
Somehow you always tend to do the right videos I am thinking about.
Keep up the good work
Also heard the 636 is great for $/performance, but I just like how the r6 looks aesthetically
As long as I have two headlights, I like it so I like either one and the CBR 600. I just don’t like the Suzukis.
Same, plus I have a 2019 R3 so yea I’m used to Yamaha lol
Love the ZX-6. Hope to get one in a couple years.
I have one i commute on. Yam hit the nail on the head, you have to be realistic and honest with the fact the bike won't be comfortable, and you need to use your core and your hips to hold yourself up. You will get sort of used to it and your endurance will increase, but it will never be comfortable.
@@benn1181 truth! I have a '21 636 and I'm considering trading it for a mt09 for more upright riding position around town
@@benn1181 is there any way that you know how to make it SLIGHTLY more comfortable? Its my dream buke and im 6’3, I know that its never gonna be comfortable but is there any way to make it bearable?
@@50nic33you can get adjustable clip ons and adjustable foot pegs. You could even get those dirt bike handlebars like most stunters do. I have the adjustable pegs and dirt bike bars on my stunted zx6 and the riding position is stupid upright compared to my 21 zx6. Feels more like an mt07.
@@JRico831 bet ill keep that in mind for when i move up from my sumo thanks man
Just drove my 2023 ZX6R home yesterday after getting all the bits and bobs installed. 15/10 bike, would buy again ;)
You are the first guy I have heard speak about engaging your core. 12 years ago, I made the squid move and got a very low mileage 2004 636 (B2H). I put 70000km (about 43000 Miles) on it in 4 years and due to growing up riding horses as a show jumper, i kept my weight in my legs and engaged my core. NEVER got wrist pains (Though my back used to get sore and that back had a nasty habit of kicking you in the D1CK on sh1tty South African roads!) Thanks Yammie - Love the channel
A fellow south african, ive always thought of a adv or dual sport for our roads, just like to see sportbike stuff, they are jusy so cool, but i also feel that horses are better thsn anything to traverse South African roads XD
These outros just keep getting better and better :D love it
These are for sure my favorite vids! Both of you guys on bikes just talking bikes.
I don't know why but seeing yammie hammering away at the gsxr 250 just puts a smile on my face♥️
Yammie, came across your videos when I was looking at a R3 for my first bike, noticed you are in Austin, I’m north round rock. Nice to see someone close to home. Stay safe
I like how the low end torque is recommended. I think the rpm performance is good for newbs to keep it on the low end.
My next bike I want is a ZX-6R. Love the comparison!! You guys are great’
Video was great, but I always like to hear more specifics that you like and dislike. For instance clutch feel, shifter feel, gauges layout. You mentioned the zx6r only having a gas light in one of the other videos but didn't mention the R6 having the same or not.
I'm definitely interested to see the track video with a full height R6 vs zx6r, and maybe compare it to your Daytona (from what you can remember of your stock Daytona on track). Thanks
The R6 does have a low fuel indicator light and an F-Trip counter to show your distance since the light came on.
The R6 and ZX6R have almost no Goodies, TC/ABS and modes is it, ZX had a Gauge, R6 has a light that comes on when you have 1 gallon left (32 miles)
I love my zx6r. The usability and power for its class are awesome
Absolutely spot on; the R6 is for someone who wants to take it on the track and see what the machine and they are capable of; while the kawasaki is for someone who is having a mid life crisis and wants a fast bike that is also somewhat easy to ride.
@@512460 why not start on something with power that also isn't as challenging to drive? Instead of getting a 600cc you could get a 650cc.
I call BS. I bought my 2021 636 not having a "midlife crisis" Where's your bike? I own a '21 636 and a '14 CBR1000RR. You're gonna try to tell me I bought that having another midlife crisis? No, I bought them for the love of supersports and are both better and more reliable than Yamaha.
@@StreetPiratesTVActually Yamaha is rated the #1 most reliable motorcycle.
I dropped the front of my 18 636 4mm, raised the back 2mm (ohlins). She turns beautifully now!! I dropped the rear sets 3/4 of a inch and i ride all day no aches... i have 40k on mine....
I have a 2016 zx6r and i daily it and I love it
VERY helpful video! thx guys!🤘
was looking for this! tysm
I saw a guy on Instagram put the 2019+ tail of a zx6r on a 2013-2018 zx6r. And it combined both styles and it looks gorgeous. Fits way better and it's honestly the most awesome looking 600.
Do you have a link to this? I'd love to do this myself.
@@daddysenpai681 his insta is fullrez.gmz
@@awesomeerr8765 I appreciate you!
long time viewer...love the channel...we know what bike to choose...any category, any style, any reason.... Get the Hayabusa!!!
Would love for the Yam team to bring in the
Ninja 1000 SX
exited for this one !!!
2013 ZX6R new owner here. This video is why I bought it over an R6
Yes! 😆
Long story short. I live on a back road and when I heard a inline 4 motorcycle, it resonated with me. ZX-6R for the win 🏆
F#$%ing love that intro by the way!
Have a 2015 zx6r 30th anniversary...the 636 is well balanced for the tamed rider looking to commute to work or driving on track. Take mine to work sometimes and obviously weekend rides, it is a blast always.
I have a 15' too. Bought it with a flash tune, -1/+5 520 sprocket kit, quick shifter, full m4 exhaust, and stabilizer. It's my 2nd 636 and it frickin rips
I have a 2015 ZX 6R also after having two r6s. They all feel the same to me and I love them all. I like the fact they have the two headlights unlike the Suzukis. I’m sure I would love the cbr600 also.
Damn yammi, that into music hits hard!
I had a 2003 CBR 600 then got a 636 in 2005 and have had it ever since, now on 80,000 miles, loved the midrange then and now, always had more than 1 bike, other is a 2015 BMW S1000XR but that gets used more on the road these days for the comfort.
80 000 miles is huge! Gongrats on that. Have you ever done sth on the engine except valves adjustment?
@@motomehanicar459 just the regular servicing and replacing parts as required, still on original clutch as well.
I just bought a zx6r yesterday and was asking myself this same question. But I think I have to buy both now
very nice video mate 🔥
Thumbs up and Keep it up!
KUKI
i just love these dudes speak in real time ❤❤
i got a lowered 2011 zx6r with a 2 bros slip. I daily that bike and I love it
I have an r6 I daily ride and commute 40 minutes to school, its not that bad.. R6 is a nice street bike because its fairly tame under 8k rpm and supersquid above 10k so you get the best of both worlds, to quote a famous philosopher.
Any bike is like that
@to174jay yeah dude my shadow 750 really came alive above 10k rpm too
Yes my Harley comes alive above 10k rpm
@@to174jay9 True that my Ninja 250 just starts pulling like a freight train after 10k rpm
those replies above)
I'll always miss my cbr600rr, rode a lot of long commutes on that.
Then again just another reassuring message that I picked the right bike 😊 also I’ve seen videos of the 636 beating gsxr 750
Nice choice of comparison. Maybe next time go through the effort of obtaining 2 stock bikes, or at least 2 with comparable tune-level. Keep it up
science demands you to swap bikes and repeat the mexico runs
I was thinking the same
would still win
Honestly, the with the new visual zx6r, they improved even more the low end torque. Got the chance to ride it. Don't appreciate them looking the same as the ninja 650, doesnt feel special visually but you immediately forget it once you're in the saddle riding.
Only issue as you say is that it looks similar to the 650 and the 400. If those bikes didnt exist it would be very handsome looking machine on its own. But the shorter gear ratios, more relaxed ergos and quickshifter make for such a blast on the street and on track.
WOW ! ! ! !! AWESOME VIDEO FANTASTIC I LOVE THAT BIKES SUPERB ! ! ! ! ! ! !
You made this video the day I start looking lol.
Nothing screams street squid more than lowering your supersport bike 🤣😂
Yeeeah 🤓
You just said it make a video about the gixxer 750 PL..I have a k3 750 would love to see a video about the mighty gixxer 750..lol..be safe you guys.. love the shows..
Yammie, you never rode a GSXR 750? I thought that would have been the first squid missile that you tested LOL.
I would love to see you try a 750 Gixxer
I’m trying to decide between the zx6r or the z900. I love the look of the street fighter v4 which the z900 “almost” looks like but not quite. Where i feel like i may regret if i take the chance with the z900.
Personally I prefer my superbikes to feature windscreens
YAMMIE OF THE NOOBS!
great video!! lets see a suzuki gsxr 750
The R6 looks amazing.
I need to see a gixxer 600 on the channel for a video. I need to see yams and spite inner gixxer squid
I think I like the Ninja better. Especially in that blue color Kawi has now it looks gooood
I had ZX6R 1999, not 636 just 600, it was 110 hp, old but super agressive and cool!
The zx6 has so much more punch but the R6 looks so much better. That’s a great comparison yammer and spike.
ZX6R is gonna be my next ride. Using a ninja 250 right now. Grubhubbin too.
Talk about fast food.
250cc is probably a great delivery bike (Grom might even do excellent if its mostly city), but my 250cc enduro with knobby off-road tires still hit around 100 mpg (you could easily get over that even with 2 people riding if you were tame, I usually was not, so about 90 mpg was the worst you could get always being WOT everywhere). Its top speed left some to be desired though on the highway, with only 15.6 HP rating it topped out at barely over 75 mph so you had to be leaned in and throttle pegged the whole time on highways. Great fuel economy though, and very simple to work on being a single cylinder.
@@jakegarrett8109 that’s what I was thinking too. Getting a grom just for Grubhub. With my body weight I’d prolly get about 100-110 mpg. If I got one I wouldn’t take it on Highway. Lol. I’ll take the city routes. But ya. It’s extremely helpful with being so fuel efficient
@@BrandamnPSN I agree, and they look like a lot of fun to mess around in empty parking lots when your off work too!
@@jakegarrett8109 hehe. Yes. (Cough) wheelies (cough). (Sniffles). What?
First i hit like,and after i enjoy the video !
Done with the 400 lmao I’m starting on one of these bad boys
😭😭😭😭 me who dont have any i must and will buy the 2020 r6 this year
Being from the uk I’ll never get used to “zee x 6” because it’s “zed x 6” I dunno just sounds better 😂
This outro got me lol
This episode is full of squidery power
Do a gsx s 750 review!! Love the naked version
A 636 goes fast without even reving past 10 k rpms
Love that we have to say even 10k rpms😂
@@derikvos6756 My car almost does 10k rpm stock (it can safely hit 12k with rev limiter removed if you wanted). For motorcycle engines that's not too crazy, its not slow, but its not insane either.
Thanks for that info ??😂
I mean the bike red lines at 17 k so it still has alot of punch left
@@jakegarrett8109 if u didn't know. 10k is midrange for 6r
I’m considering a cbr650r and sat on a gsxr-750 just for fun this last weekend.... there is never gonna be a super sport ergo bike in my future- I don’t even consider the Honda as a sporty bike after realizing how god damn uncomfortable a true super sport is.
I laughed pretty hard at that review, haha! Here I was thinking the GSX-R lineup was going to be the "comfy" pick for the bikes I was looking at. Maybe I should reconsider my bike choices for occasional halfway across the country touring...
Found ur channel like two month ago..have watched a ton already i love ur vids..i bought a zx6r bit it‘s the 2012 with the non cheating 599cc lol
Does this make a big difference or do u think the 599cc zx6r is still better for street squids than the r6 ? Btw its my first bike im a beginner but i am from switzerland so i have to ride on about 35hp until i get my full license..keep ur vids up bro greets
*35kW, which is roughly 47hp,so you’ll get a few extra horses
Used to be biased but I go all 3 now Hondas, Yamahas but mostly Kawasaki
gorgeous r6 in this color scheme!
Well we're all on the same page about lowering bikes, I lowered a dirt bike once so my girlfriend could ride it and I wanted to see what it was like. Fixed that right away.
Got me a used 636 as a starter bike about 4 months ago
Hey yam, I’m looking at either a zx6r or a gsxr 750 as my second bike. If you could compare those sometime I think that would be awesome! Keep up the good videos for these burning questions everybody is asking
I personally think the zx6r is a better choice. The 750 hasn’t been updated technology wise in so long. With the zx6r you can get quickshifters, etc from the factory. Either bike is a great choice though 👍 you’ll have thousands of hours of happiness on either
750 s gonna be cheaper prolly
@@dannyv2lol I am definitely a Kawi fanboy, have a ninja 400 and ever since I got it I’ve been disappointed I didn’t start on a zx6r like I wanted to. Everyone said no but I grew up on dirt bikes my whole life and kinda found it lack luster
@@dannyv2lol I’ve had serious debates on weather or not going to a new zx10r cause it’ll be the last bike I’ll probably need besides a dual sport. It has cruise control, a quick shifter, 3 power modes and rider modes so that might be what I do. Also I could do a big down payment and just finance it for a few years
@@TJProdigy I’ve had a zx6r for a year as my second bike I’ve ever owned. I only had my ninja 650 for 2-3 months before i got a little bored so i understand that. I personally don’t see myself craving more power for a long time past a 636. I rarely ever even get to use the power on my 2005 zx6r. That’s not to say that getting a zx10r wouldn’t make you happy because I know damn well you would love that thing and so would I. I just think that a 600 is the biggest super sport you need for the streets unless you have seriously nothing but long straight highways around you. Also, going from a ninja 400 to a zx10r would be an insane jump in power. In contrast, if I was in the market for a bike right now and I found a zx10r for the same price as a zx6r or even close, I know I would jump on it lol. Just some things to consider
Bye assistant of yammi noob we will miss u
Papa yam , do u add weight to your bike to compare fairly with your friend?
Btw the 2019 zx6r comes with a 520 kit and really has some torque
Great video but don’t you think it’s not a fair comparison with the R6 being lowered? You really can’t compare the handling like you should.
Zx-6R2023 I got, thanks for the, review!
I ride an R6 but I bleed green and I'd kill for a 636. I mean its a 636 LOOK AT IT, LISTEN TO IT! Even when you hear those 3 numbers 636 in concession it sends shivers down the spines of Suzuki and Honda riders. You instinctively think green & mean. And their pricing compared to other 600's is crazy. Even newer models are significantly cheaper priced than a new R6 or CBR600RR
Would that ZX6 be a decent starter bike or should I think about going with a lower cc
Personally since they did say that the gas tank is bigger cause also the bigger engine plus also the handle bars are in a lower stance so your seating position is aggressive, it’s best to learn on a ninja 400 or just a parallel twin instead, at most with higher handle bars and easier seating position to really get comfortable and confident in the handling and mobility of a bike before just jumping right into like they said the position of these bikes are uncomfortable you have to be tense all the time so yea for a beginner I’d say the ninja 400 or at most 650 if you’ve driven stick shift high hp cars and know of clutch control you cann start with a 650 but it’s good to start with the 400 and then own your bike category and sell them or trade them to upgrade, the bigger the responsibility of bigger engine bikes and ccs the harder the fall and the mistakes made. You can quickly outgrow your 400 bike once you’ve mastered it and won’t lose value to then go into the zx6r
Thanks for mentioning the R6 was lowered, as this really isn't a good comparison. Lowering a bike really effects handling.
It’s a great comparison, now people know exactly how poor an r6 performs below 10k rpms, coincidently exactly where most street riders spend the majority of their time lol great track bike though.
Okay so what are some circa 600cc bikes you would recommend? I’m going to move up and i’m browsing around and would love recommendations. My father being a huge Honda rider going through the range growing up is saying to grab a 600rr but I’m not sure.
If you’re looking to move up from the 300-500 range then take a quick look at the older bmw f800r or newer f900r. Little bit larger than 600cc but being parallel twins, they give you punch down low and still have the extra up top for highway commutes, which I do a fair bit with mine. Older Gen has the funky cyclops but 2015 and on has a more standard looking light and can be had from 5-7 grand
@@FANTOllVll For $3500 around me you're talking about some older liter bikes but with serious power, if he wanted a Honda even the 929 CBR is one for $2500 (great price admittedly) around my area. If he's wanting a 600cc he's probably got a specific use case that's not the same as those low performance bikes (those are heavier AND drastically less power than the 600cc), not to mention those are kind of overpriced.
At 5-7k you're talking might as well buy a brand new bike, and new vehicles are a waste of money, but those are in a way lower performance tier anyways.
I would recommend getting fuel injected, for GSX-R series that's 2001 and newer, for Yamaha R6 that's 2003 and newer. Carburetors are a pain, and 4 of them in sync is a nightmare (even 2 on a twin cylinder is head banging annoying sometimes).
Really recent bikes can have optional ABS brakes (may be something you want, personally I don't see much point other than for starting off before you can disable it). Those older bikes are often pretty cheap, like there's an R6 near me for $1800, and I've seen several GSX-R bikes sell for $1500 to $2k.
Also when they are over 15 years old you can do a Vermont tag/registration in case the bike lost the title somewhere along those years, which is special because that means when you transfer it to another state you get a title since Vermont is a no title state. Personally it sounds annoying to do that, so I'd recommend ensuring the seller has a clean title in their name, but from personal experience the DMV can be a pain in the @$$ transferring titles for something as stupid as your odometer doesn't work (even though I wouldn't give a crap about if it was 50k miles or 10 million miles, they refuse to transfer title for one vehicle I own), so an older bike with that option is one way to go. Since its above 500cc though I believe they still need to verify the VIN number, so you may have to drive there, I don't know. But basically that's the only state that allows you to get a title and you don't have to live there to do it, just in case you end up finding a good deal (that's not stolen) but missing a title. Granted you don't NEED a title to tag and insure it usually, but its good to have.
Daytona 675
@@FANTOllVll i will take this into consideration for sure thank you
Flip flops are optional on busa and you can feel the extra 3 pounds while commuting to school. Pearls of wisdom.
I went from a Honda rebel 250 to a 2002 zx6 and….. god damn, after my first pull banging gears out to redline my first thought was “this should be illegal”
Dont give politicians any ideas. They ban enough 💩
*it's NOT gonna blow up* with the hands out sent me 🤣🤣
Pls when you race 2 bikes swap them and do it again. 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼
I had a 2007 r6 and just recently got a 2023 zx6r and the 636 just feels more raw, definitely feels faster, and more aggressive, but i like how the r6 looks slightly better even the new one
Looks don't matter.
@@StreetPiratesTV oh yeah fs 💀
Bold of you to assume I plan on getting this bike as an upgrade.
That's why I love my 2020 Gsxr 1000 it has 87 lb-ft of torque, and for street use that's what you want.
I agree I own a gsxs 1000, get a 1000cc bike, problem solved
Can we get a current date review of the Daytona vs something? Actually, maybe the ZX-6R?
Daytona 😂
Love all the way from south africa ...how can i enter the competition
Great vid guys.
Was the R6 on a different gearing from stock?
I skipped 600s. Went to 750...motorcycle perfection other than the turbo busa!
I feel called out. As I watch this looking to upgrade my ninja 400 to a ZX6R 😂😂😂
i don’t have tabs on cycle trader for these 2 bike…because i already own a ZX6R.
gas lights always on in every video lol
Yammie can't stop talking about daytonas
Finally! Got one right.
Whats the intro song?! It's nothing like the link to bandcamp
Yammie can you do XD-10r vs ninja 1000sx
My open cycletrader tabs like 👀