Kawasaki ZX-6R Review & First Track Day Guide

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If you've never been on a track day before, let Chris be your guide. We also take a look the perfect bike for the job, the 2019 Kawasaki ZX-6R.

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  • @abhinav5797
    @abhinav57974 жыл бұрын

    So happy to see this guy back again

  • @kbeightyseven1783

    @kbeightyseven1783

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rely like this guy, very informative and seems friendly

  • @williamcb78

    @williamcb78

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chris is the nuts my man , Absolute legend !! 🤘🏻

  • @hughiemg2

    @hughiemg2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, Chris is great!

  • @nealamesbury1480

    @nealamesbury1480

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah !

  • @Bazza.baz224
    @Bazza.baz2244 жыл бұрын

    Watching this has inspired me to try a track day. Maybe even Castle Combe. Thanks

  • @Showmetheevidence-

    @Showmetheevidence-

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bazza BAZ224 It rocks!!,

  • @Arcadiality
    @Arcadiality4 жыл бұрын

    Who doesn't love Chris. What a guy. We always get so much from his reports and he isnt a ego maniac but, he has bags of talent. Especially after lowsiding a bike for crash testing hardware. Get Chris on more please. Id love to do my firsg track day, but id deffo be bricking it a bit, especially with running my own bike. Thank you BW and Chris. Lom forward to more.

  • @marcelrides3640
    @marcelrides36403 жыл бұрын

    This is hands down the best track day Guide ive ever seen!

  • @ArthephiusX
    @ArthephiusX4 жыл бұрын

    Another first rate video from Chris. Well structured, thoughtful (with some fresh and under appreciated track day insights / tips). A polished, fluid but unpretentious presentation, and a welcome addition to the very few track day newbie vids on YT that are genuinely useful and not just superficial, fast and loose. Looking forward to the next in this series, and to more excellent content from Chris and John, who are always top draw.

  • @MrBlueberrypie44
    @MrBlueberrypie444 жыл бұрын

    Informative, humble, easy to watch. GREAT video

  • @Showmetheevidence-
    @Showmetheevidence-4 жыл бұрын

    Really nice video. I’ve raced, instructed and been on tracks for well over a decade and _everything_ you said was spot on! No idea what the zx6 has to do with anything 😂

  • @TheThorpester
    @TheThorpester4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic presenter, very easy to listen to and understand. Thanks for the video buddy. Hope to see many more. Have not seen better.

  • @doug3011
    @doug30114 жыл бұрын

    brilliant..I love this guy, really humble and you can see he just loves to ride. I will take his advice and get a 600 for first track day. be good to see you do more vids Chris.

  • @MrJimmyT
    @MrJimmyT3 жыл бұрын

    Im a new rider just bought a new ZX6R great vid mate, looking to do a track day to get to grips with the bike very informative.

  • @robh952
    @robh9524 жыл бұрын

    Very strange to watch this video and see myself going out on track for my first track day! They told us someone was filming but I didn't know what it was! Great job by the way, CC is a nice track and local for me so I'll be doing more next year.

  • @cobbervin7563
    @cobbervin75634 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, mate! Love your message and delivery, thanks!

  • @oolucasoo1
    @oolucasoo14 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! I’ve done many now but was always looking for information like this for my first! This will help a lot of people! 👍🏼

  • @glenwhyte2555
    @glenwhyte25554 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I really enjoyed watching this. I actually have a 2019krt zx6 but never done a track day, but after watching this I just might. Looking forward to the bike in a van and strapping it down vid. 👍

  • @relaxationstation2639
    @relaxationstation26394 жыл бұрын

    looking to do track days this year and this video is amazing thanks

  • @surajpandey10
    @surajpandey103 жыл бұрын

    Awesome guidance. A must watch!

  • @sugarrfree
    @sugarrfree4 жыл бұрын

    Love the Kawi! Just bought 06 636 and what a great little bike this is. Am a big kawa fan now 👌 appreciate your content pal.

  • @thrty8street

    @thrty8street

    4 жыл бұрын

    Matthew C I just bought an 06 636 a month ago. Do you get lots of vibration from the handle bars, specifically the throttle when revving it?

  • @sugarrfree

    @sugarrfree

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thrty8streetots of vibration when cruising 40/50 mph Sadly i do not own zx6r, had a big crash luckily am alive but she didnt make it. Currently fazer 1000 in the garage but still miss zx6r, what an amazing bike that was

  • @official_zane6302
    @official_zane63023 жыл бұрын

    im planning to buy this bike, 130hp is huge for me, more than enough. I also love the design

  • @Pavan_Kesineri
    @Pavan_Kesineri3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome way to express the true thoughts of 600cc bikes

  • @Porkycheun
    @Porkycheun4 жыл бұрын

    Really informative video, great job!

  • @nealamesbury1480
    @nealamesbury14803 жыл бұрын

    Brings a vibe we should see more of !

  • @CyberGasty
    @CyberGasty4 жыл бұрын

    It is a great bike, and what you said about it is all true. I confirm with my personal experience of riding it in the past couple of months on the track.

  • @Beaver314
    @Beaver3144 жыл бұрын

    very very very good video. didnt miss a single point i thought was important to me when starting out

  • @rynosparks1588
    @rynosparks15884 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Video! I owned a ZZR600 07" model upgraded to a Fireblade 09" model I ended up trading that bike in for a 636 15" model. I sometimes miss the 1000cc power but I won't give up the 636 anytime soon.

  • @Hillerstrumpa
    @Hillerstrumpa4 жыл бұрын

    Best guide i've seen!

  • @Captn_Slow
    @Captn_Slow4 жыл бұрын

    A really helpful video for 1st time track day rider!

  • @ninja1970fin
    @ninja1970fin3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks alot very helpful! Ive got a zx6r 2020 and a van for the next year! Cheers from 🇫🇮

  • @colinpirie8403
    @colinpirie84034 жыл бұрын

    Great video about track days Did 4 years on a 2012 ZX6R on track before moving onto 2017 CBR1000RR which actually out handles the ZX6R , glad I did my time on a 600👍🏻

  • @pistolpete6321
    @pistolpete63214 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video, great tips!

  • @alexdb77
    @alexdb774 жыл бұрын

    Great Video and advice! Thanks for this!

  • @marcusthompson6775
    @marcusthompson67753 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful, and the presenter is awesome, thank you Bike World

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, please don't forget to subscribe. We have another vid you might like: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iY2byLSFp9GxpNY.html

  • @patrykalex
    @patrykalex2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Super nice guy! I'm new to motorbikes, 1 month ago I bought 2008 ZX6R and still have no clue how to ride it fast, but it's damn sexy bike.

  • @VeeFour
    @VeeFour4 жыл бұрын

    You failed to mention the costs involved in the subsequent addiction that invariably follows your first track day

  • @HalfdeadRider

    @HalfdeadRider

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lucky I can't afford to do the first one then lol

  • @IMG-Photography
    @IMG-Photography4 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed that, some good tips. Thanks.

  • @blainehouser4354
    @blainehouser43544 жыл бұрын

    Great Info! Hope to Get my 636R Soon!

  • @joeyg29jgjg
    @joeyg29jgjg4 жыл бұрын

    the walking on the circuit butterfly feeling is real haha I was on a highway and I ran into traffic stopped and got excited that I was able to stand on a highway I got a gitty feeling haha

  • @usernaame316
    @usernaame3163 жыл бұрын

    so nicely explained. thank you

  • @kgjersda
    @kgjersda4 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video.

  • @76Gazz
    @76Gazz4 жыл бұрын

    Castle Combe is a great track. Great surroundings in leafy Wiltshire. The bike track days are some of the best around.

  • @anoopko
    @anoopko4 жыл бұрын

    Yeasss the other Luke is back!!! So happy!!!

  • @OrenBroder
    @OrenBroder3 жыл бұрын

    very nice review

  • @FastRu-kl7iy
    @FastRu-kl7iy4 жыл бұрын

    Chris please be here more often, my long distance moto friend. Cheers from Russia

  • @jbcasvel
    @jbcasvel4 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @636theofthebeast8
    @636theofthebeast84 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! I mostly came here for the bike review, but I thoroughly enjoyed all the insight on what tracks days are like. I ride a '17 ZX-6R, the only thing I envy about the new gen is the quickshifter. Aside from that I love how my little green beast looks and rides.

  • @paddyr.3721

    @paddyr.3721

    4 жыл бұрын

    Besides the QS and Optics, there is no difference with the motor, right? Some say, the 19' is quicker coming from lower reps 🤔

  • @636theofthebeast8

    @636theofthebeast8

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@paddyr.3721 That's because the rear sprocket has one more tooth. That increases wheel torque at any given rpm and gear compared to the previous gen, but slightly decreases top speed (since at any given gear and rpm combination, your speed will be slightly lower).

  • @paddyr.3721

    @paddyr.3721

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@636theofthebeast8 Hey man, thanks for your Comment. So that means, if i reduce 1 Tooth in my Sprocket, i will get de same Torque and Performance with my 17', as the new 19'? Im happy you understood what i meant to say - English isnt my native language 😅

  • @CyberGasty

    @CyberGasty

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@636theofthebeast8 In fact It is one tooth less on the front sprocket. Yours is 16/43 and 2019 is 15/43

  • @636theofthebeast8

    @636theofthebeast8

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@paddyr.3721 Yes, although as Cyber pointed out, it's one tooth less on the front sprocket, which has much less teeth than the rear so you would have to go with a rear sprocket that has 2-3 extra teeth to get the same effect. But basically yes, decreasing the number of teeth on front sprocket or increasing it on the rear gives you more wheel torque, so acceleration will be higher at any speed / gear combo compared to the previous gen. The downside is that the max speed in each gear will be lower, and higher revs at any speed probably means lower gas mileage. Hope this helps!

  • @heilioEcentric
    @heilioEcentric4 жыл бұрын

    Great content.......thanks!

  • @djbgatekeeper
    @djbgatekeeper4 жыл бұрын

    Great information thanks 👍

  • @GarryMcGovern
    @GarryMcGovern4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent point in regards to the valve cap - I suffered a sudden full deflation due to this in Kirkistown years ago....... a bit of a brown leathers moment (and people think I'm mad when I tell them about this, so really glad to see you bring this up!). 😉

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    4 жыл бұрын

    Orfan Productions Glad you were OK.

  • @GarryMcGovern

    @GarryMcGovern

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@BikeWorldTVshow It was an experience! I'm actually one of the instructors here in Mondello over in Ireland (if you look up the Mondello track day FB page, I'm the one 5th from the left! Haha!), and the advice given in this video is absolutely 1000% bang on. So much so, I reposted it to the FB page for our newbies to view for next season (considering it's late in the season, it'll probably be only the hard-core who'll venture out for our last TD of the season). Really, really excellent video - probably the best TD guide I've ever watched, so absolutely top job! 😉

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    4 жыл бұрын

    Orfan Productions Thanks mate, we’re working on a fast group version next. Cheers!

  • @GarryMcGovern

    @GarryMcGovern

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@BikeWorldTVshow Well if you lads ever find yourselves this side of the water give us a shout, you'd be made more than welcome here in Mondello! 😉

  • @chr11sf
    @chr11sf4 жыл бұрын

    Great video Chris and wise words....even if just one person stops dick waving and takes the message on board it's job done! Lol...

  • @theincrediblesulk5543
    @theincrediblesulk55434 жыл бұрын

    Great informative review

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @krosfala
    @krosfala4 жыл бұрын

    great vid!on point

  • @steve-wu7jp
    @steve-wu7jp4 жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @MadTrapper1
    @MadTrapper14 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Well done sir.

  • @DonnieDesmo
    @DonnieDesmo4 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! Castle Combe looks really enjoyable...

  • @paulos20030
    @paulos200304 жыл бұрын

    Really great video, I’m wanting to do a track day and was a bit apprehensive, currently searching for a suitable bike!!

  • @nick636

    @nick636

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry about being apprehensive , i always feel a bit like that, but it soon passes once out on track.Get it done you will love it.

  • @Tim9999999991
    @Tim99999999914 жыл бұрын

    More of this lad!

  • @pierrebroccoli.9396
    @pierrebroccoli.93964 жыл бұрын

    Fun bike. ABS, on the Gen 4 10R it was a case of pop the seat to expose the fuse box and pull the ABS fuse. Good idea to also replace the brake hoses with braided lines. 40psi on the street - scary loose. Bridgestone - try 34 for street and 30/28 f/r on the track.

  • @aeror115
    @aeror1154 жыл бұрын

    Great bike 💚 Kawasaki Family 🤜🤛

  • @michaelhayward7572
    @michaelhayward75724 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed that, thanx.

  • @NitinSingh-sr6fg
    @NitinSingh-sr6fg4 жыл бұрын

    Very informative.

  • @hottfats
    @hottfats4 жыл бұрын

    great info bro

  • @friarpesel5646
    @friarpesel56464 жыл бұрын

    Hooray! Chris Northover!

  • @lateapex9420
    @lateapex94204 жыл бұрын

    We need more content from the lad.

  • @SuperbikeDiscovery
    @SuperbikeDiscovery4 жыл бұрын

    What a great video. God bless.

  • @HOOLIGANfilmz
    @HOOLIGANfilmz4 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!

  • @moviebod
    @moviebod4 жыл бұрын

    Very infomative.

  • @drasticthompson1995
    @drasticthompson19952 жыл бұрын

    Sound test 🤣🤣 Thanks for the vid!

  • @galicano
    @galicano4 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid.

  • @adrianhall210
    @adrianhall2104 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I’m going to give it a go. 👌

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    4 жыл бұрын

    Let us know how you get on.

  • @adrianhall210

    @adrianhall210

    4 жыл бұрын

    Will do . 😳

  • @toluwole
    @toluwole2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @leofreihofer
    @leofreihofer4 жыл бұрын

    When I was a kid I wondered if the bike controls were on opposite sides in the UK like they are on cars. :)

  • @LastingImpressionbenkawizx
    @LastingImpressionbenkawizx4 жыл бұрын

    I love my 19 zx6r... 130hp is heaps... plus pipe and tune gets a bit more than that... my brother has a 04 cbr1000rr and its not much quicker... has a bit more in a straight line... but on the corners the 6r shines

  • @jameskim4323
    @jameskim43234 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure you can pull a fuse to disable the ABS. At least here in the US...

  • @dennisdinesh951
    @dennisdinesh9514 жыл бұрын

    Pliz do a vid on the yamaha mt line up.

  • @ToddHendry
    @ToddHendry4 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome 21:23. Soooo good.

  • @bluefox12factsbeforefeelin58
    @bluefox12factsbeforefeelin584 жыл бұрын

    I Luv this Bike. Instead of typing the mirrors, can u fold them down ?

  • @thinkdunson
    @thinkdunson4 жыл бұрын

    9:19 i wish i could tell car drivers this. keep doing what you're doing... don't worry about what i'm doing... it's my responsibility to get by you.

  • @XxbossdogxX

    @XxbossdogxX

    4 жыл бұрын

    John David Dunson I had a clos call because of that. I was switching lanes trying to pass and the car driver switched lanes (to get out of my way) into the lane i was passing in XD. Just keep doing what you’re doing 👍

  • @sebastienhoude3739

    @sebastienhoude3739

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's always the responsability of the one who pass to make sure it's done in a safely manner, sporting code.

  • @TheDEstrela
    @TheDEstrela4 жыл бұрын

    And bring a chair! ;)

  • @zxliterninja1739
    @zxliterninja17394 жыл бұрын

    When you spin the rear tires it disengage the abs

  • @thinkdunson
    @thinkdunson4 жыл бұрын

    those cheap plastic valve caps will do very little to help hold air. get some metal ones with the o-ring.

  • @adamstratford6740
    @adamstratford67404 жыл бұрын

    Really good sensible advice after all there is only one Marc Marquez!!

  • @lifeatredline1783
    @lifeatredline17833 жыл бұрын

    I've never heard of lap timers being prohibited on a track day.

  • @fencer11474
    @fencer114743 жыл бұрын

    I just watched an MC Commute, shot in California, where the reviewer quoted a 109 hp figure as measured on their dyno for his 2020. Here you mention 130hp... is this another case of US EPA neutering or the difference between @crank and @rear wheel numbers

  • @NEOSPORIN7777
    @NEOSPORIN77774 жыл бұрын

    making me miss my ninja!

  • @murrays9950
    @murrays99503 жыл бұрын

    What are you guys using to hold the gopro pointing through the screen? Great video, by the way.

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, the camera was clamped to the mirror.

  • @murrays9950

    @murrays9950

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BikeWorldTVshow I mean the one looking forward at the rev counter, thanks.

  • @ravgill6156
    @ravgill61563 жыл бұрын

    So I’m debating between a ZX-6R and an R6. Any advice?

  • @marcryanngalang6793
    @marcryanngalang67934 жыл бұрын

    I would like to see a video of you showing how you put the bike inside your van :)

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    4 жыл бұрын

    We're making a separate video about securing bike in vans, coming soon.

  • @marcryanngalang6793

    @marcryanngalang6793

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@BikeWorldTVshow I'm excited ^_^

  • @MoneyMunday
    @MoneyMunday4 жыл бұрын

    Is that first rider at 7:50 crossed up or is that proper body technique

  • @spidaman0112
    @spidaman01123 жыл бұрын

    Noise testing?

  • @rzu7120
    @rzu71204 жыл бұрын

    Isn't there a fuse you can pull to defeat the ABS?

  • @sebastienhoude3739

    @sebastienhoude3739

    4 жыл бұрын

    was wondering the same thing....2017 abs owner.

  • @NeBeBoNd

    @NeBeBoNd

    4 жыл бұрын

    In my Z650 2018 you can disable abs by unplugging the abs fuse..

  • @baksadai
    @baksadai4 жыл бұрын

    thanks for your explanation. appreciate it a lot. the tires you mentioned 30 PSI, is that only for the zx6r or for most of the bike?

  • @pravesh736

    @pravesh736

    4 жыл бұрын

    Most

  • @aarongreggor8488
    @aarongreggor84884 жыл бұрын

    If it is compared to the Triumph Daytona 675 on track Day??? 1.Quick Shifter Up and down 2.Track ABS

  • @johncorbin5332
    @johncorbin53324 жыл бұрын

    Why would you get in trouble for timing your laps?

  • @rattletop
    @rattletop4 жыл бұрын

    Hmm. That's the first time I saw someone using a neck brace for Track day. Is it to help with the forces when the wind hits you just before braking?

  • @headout3116

    @headout3116

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's so your head doesn't whip around when you crash

  • @photographerjonathan
    @photographerjonathan3 жыл бұрын

    What is the best stock 600 for track day ? I have never ridden on a track. but yesterday I test rode the Yamaha R6 and I was blown away by the high end pull on that bike. I really fell in love with it. but I would never by it for my daily rider because of the riding position, I am to old for leaning over, I hadn't ridden a sport bike since my old 900 Ninja that I bought in 1984, so I was blown away by how fast a 600 is in 2020. so much faster than the 600cc sport bikes from the 80's. so now I have been thinking about buying a bike just for the track. so I am wondering how other 600cc bikes compare to the Yamaha for the track. one thing I always loved about my Kawasaki was it's stability. and I had a test ride on the MT09. and I didn't like how the front wheel never feels planted. but the little R6 felt pretty stable, but I was only able to test it in a strait line. no turns. so I don't know how it holds a line in a turn, or how it feels flipping back and forth. so does Bike World or anyone in the comments have any opinions or advice comparing the 600cc options. thanks ( I am also curious ) how long do tires last on a track ?

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, any of the 600’s work well as track bikes. If it’s just for track then go for a bike already prepared, you’ll save a bunch of cash. Take a look at a Triumph 765, great track bike.

  • @Pr1yanuj
    @Pr1yanuj4 жыл бұрын

    What's that thing on your neck

  • @aakaash2009
    @aakaash2009 Жыл бұрын

    I'm planning to do my very first track day (beginning group obv). I have been riding (daily commute only) a 200cc single cylinder for the last 5 years.. Never driven anything beyond 400. Is it advisable to go with zx 6r for the first track ever? I'm planning to rent one.

  • @lifeatredline1783
    @lifeatredline1783 Жыл бұрын

    Too bad we don't have track day Insurance here in the US.

  • @SquidOnGixxer
    @SquidOnGixxer3 жыл бұрын

    Is it faster than the daytona??

  • @p.radith7518
    @p.radith75184 жыл бұрын

    I wonder what happens if Kawasaki adds a SUPER CHARGER in this bike like they did in H2R Am sure it'll outride some liter class bikes

  • @fightingcarrot
    @fightingcarrot4 жыл бұрын

    Kawasaki sell a ABS delete dongle for about $20 that you can connect to the bike and toggle the ABS on and off!

  • @pravesh736

    @pravesh736

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank u, any more details?

  • @CyberGasty

    @CyberGasty

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would be interested as well, since you won't have an error code on the dash. Pls give more details. When I bought ZX6R the dealer just told me to take out the fuse, but dongle would help for error code. When I go to Kawasaki site, they only have for ZX10R? Is it the same? www.kawasaki.com/accessories/item/abs-dongle/131590023

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