2014 Kawasaki zx6r 636 8k mile review/mods

2014 zx6 review.
Mods are:
Ecu flash (www.leesperform...)
K&n filter
GP shifting (factory)
M4 Slip-on (not installed yet)
Integrated taillights
Dave Moss suspension tune
Dunlop Q3s

[@lppedd]

Hey M4miata, I really like how you did this video, seems like you're high on passion for this bike hahaha I can't resist anymore... I will buy it even if it is restricted to 35kw.

[@M4miata]

+Edoardo Luppi it is an awesome bike!! You will love it! You can probably get the ECU flashed to remove all the restrictions. Good luck!

[@01raj007]

M4miata - it was a pleasure watching your video. This has been my dream bike for a while, almost bought one few weeks ago, but it got sold before I got the money. Anyhow, since you're in the SF bay area, I'd love to see your bike. I am a member on Barf too, and many other local bike clubs. I had a CBR, which I sold last year. I'm sure this is going to be my next bike...

[@M4miata]

Hey! You will love the ZX6r!!! It is an awesome, fast, bullet proof, reliable motorcycle. I commute on it every day and do track days on it. It has +25,000 miles on it now and still running strong! I even low sided @ +45 MPH on Turn 14 at Thunder Hill and the bike still runs perfectly. Kawasaki did an amazing job with the bike! Worth every penny! And BARF is the best!!! :) -M4

[@Cynthesis21]

Hey man, I just found your channel. Love the bike. I'm looking to upgrade from my Nightster (first bike) to a 2013+ Zx-6r soon! I hope you find time to make some more videos this summer!

[@Island728]

Another amazing update and review!

[@M4miata]

Island728 HAHA! Thanks! And thanks for requesting it! I did have a lot to talk about. Let me know if you want me to talk about anything else.

[@1guttsberserk]

Good review on the bike. I am fixin to get a 2014 zx6r hopefully once I get the go ahead from the dealership. How was the break in period on the bike, what all couldn't you do in break in, and how long did it take? Sorry for the swath of questions.

[@M4miata]

Jeremiah Goble Thanks! Good luck with the bike! I hope you get it. The break in period was not bad at all. Ride it like you normally would. I actually rode it harder than I normally ride lol And keep the RPMs varying…meaning high median low rpm speeds. I guess you can say I don’t baby my sportbike. But so far this bike has been able to take all the abuse and 16krpm shifts and power wheelies all day long! And she still starts right up. 12,000 miles in 7.5 months….I really ride the wheels off the bike.

[@Orrey1]

Lookin forward to seeing some vlogs from you when you a get a GoPro dude, great vid.

[@M4miata]

Thanks bro!!! I cant wait too! Saving up ask we speak! :-D

[@JonnyMoto]

I'm at 4k miles and this video was awesome! thanks! might try that GP shifting style :) subbed

[@M4miata]

thanks! and yes the gp shifting is sooo damn nice! I was just at the track on Saturday and it is so nice having gp shifting at the track! So try it. but be careful...everyone who tries it loves it! lol

[@fuckusername1000]

Yes that helps because my next bike will be a 2013 or 2014 zx6r 636 & I hate stalling n killing the engine at stop lights I had a gsxr 750 n I kilt the engine so many times at a stop light so I want some smoother n much easier to find the friction zone

[@M4miata]

***** This is your bike for sure!

[@leowe.y1959]

Sick bike !! Do you have any experience in riding other bikes before getting the ZXR6 636 ? Planning to get this as my first bike (never ridden any bike before this ) Is this bike too much for a beginner to handle ? By the way , you should definitely post videos of you riding !

[@M4miata]

desmond leow Thanks! The first bike I rode was my buddy's 06 636. Rode it for a couple of days. I fell in love with it. Next bike I rode was the POS 250 at the MSF class. Next bike was my 2014 zx6r lol The bike is extremely easy to ride! I taught my friend how to ride a motorcycle on this bike. It was his first time ever on a motorcycle. Within an hour or so of riding he was very comfortable ride the bike. Lol With ABS, 3 levels of traction control, slipper clutch and a perfect transmission, it is very very very hard to fuck up on this bike. You have to be doing something really really stupid to eat shit on this bike. Just make sure to take it slow and go at your own pace and be careful on group rides cuz that’s when you start riding outside your skill level. Good luck!

[@michaeltran5178]

I feel your pain on the slow speed turns. My glove jams while trying to modulate the throttle. BTW are your tank grips installed on the wrong side? How is the fitment on your windscreen? My zero gravity corsa doesn't fit too well on the bottom.

[@M4miata]

no they are on right. And fitment is not the best either.

[@chrishodges4132]

Hey man! I have a new '14 636 and have put about 2000 miles on it and I've put an M4 exhaust on it and took the baffle out and it sounds insane! You have to get a servo buddy to bypass the servo of course but if you havent installed one yet I have an extra one ya can have. Also, I was wondering how you reflashed the ECU? Custom tune or plug-n-play? I'm 210lbs so I need at little more pep. LOL! I'm also thinking of getting a sprocket set maybe 1 down in the front and 2 up in the rear. You'll have insane bottom end torque but wll loose some top end but coming out of the corners is intense and who really needs to go 165mph?... Well on the street at least. LOL! You input would be greatly appriciated man! Also, did you go with the Sena 10C Bluetooth Headset & Camera or something else? Thanks for the uploads stay safe and have fun bro! Looking forward to talking with ya man!

[@M4miata]

+Chris Hodges sup bro! Congrats on the new bad ass bike! I love the year ;) Thanks for the servo offer but I got the ECU flashed by Lees and in the flash they took care of the whole servo thing so I didn't need one when I got the ECU flashed. I sent my ECU to the Lees, they asked me what I wanted then they sent me back the flashed ECU and installed it on my bike. Easy mod with lost of power gain. Here is the link to get your ECU flashed (www.leesperformance.com/flash-ecu-kawasaki/).I will probably do the larger gear in the back one day. But I weigh 135lbs and bike accelerates hard enough already. I still have to fight with the damn thing to keep the front wheel on the ground when I drag race it. But Once I get my fz09 as my daily commuter Ill use this bike for a full race bike and install the larger gear in the back. But I agree with you. Even on a hi speed track like Thunder Hill East, I still don't touch the 165mph so why have it? lol But I did get close one time....150mph. But I would rather have more acceleration than top in. Plus WHEELIES!!!! :D and Yes I use the Sena 10c. I love it! Here is a link to my BMW s1000rr test ride at Laguna Seca Race track with the 10c so you can see the quality. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqi1YZl7fLJqgrM) GOOD luck and if you haven't already take you bike to the track! You will soon see why this bike is killing the 600 class all over the world. lol

[@GVZKeys]

Lol, "You're gonna break the shit out of the law"

[@theincrediblesulk5543]

Great vid really enjoyed it. I test rode the 636 but was unsure due to the comfort in the city do you do lots of city commuting how do you find comfort?

[@M4miata]

+The Incredible Sulk Thanks! And I put 15k miles on this bike per year and 98% of those miles are commuting in the city/highway. It very comfortable for being a sport bike. After +1 hours of non stop riding u will want to take a break. I think it very conformable compared to an r6 or ducati 899. But comfort is totally subjective and you gotta find what motorcycle fits your body shape. Go sit on as many bikes as you can. Ask people or friends to sit on their bike. Eventually you will land a on a bike that just feels like home!Good luck! -M4

[@theincrediblesulk5543]

+M4miata sold the MT07 and bought a GSXR K8 750 as you said try a few bikes until one feels like home ha. Feels good to be back on a Sportsbike

[@M4miata]

HAHAHAHAH! My next bike might be an fz09. It will be my commuter/wheelie bike. And ill turn the Zx6r into a full on track race bike. Congrats! On the 750! My favorite is the 2006-2007 year. I rode my buddies 2007 750..it was so damn wheelie happy. It was so much fun riding it. Enjoy and be safe!! And get on the track ASAP! -M4

[@21javante]

Couple things bro, for my first bike I'm considering a zx6r and your definitely helping lol but how much is insurance for your bike and have you had a passenger on yet?

[@M4miata]

21javante 1st bike, zx6r, age 25, clean driving record and just got M1 I pay $600 per year full coverage with AAA. Make sure you ask about their discounts and get the multi-car policy! And Yes I have been 130 with the lady on the back the bike is still fast and still easy to ride fast. It still stupid fast with the lady on the back! 636 has more than enough power! Good luck! Don't let insurance be the MAIN factor in your decision on a bike.

[@21javante]

M4miata Not bad, I will keep that in mind. How was it riding with a passenger? Comfy?

[@M4miata]

21javante its ok for the first hour or so then it starts go take its toll. Lol if u plan on doing a lot of long distance 2 people riding a sportbikes might not be the best bike cuz your passenger will late u after the first 2 hours......probably a more standard upright bike would be better like the Yamaha fzo9. But if your doing a lot of short 2 people riding around town then the sportbike is fine. Good luck!

[@21javante]

M4miata Yea I'll be doing a lot of solo riding but every now and again me and my lady will take a trip up North. Im in AZ so its real nice here for that kind of ride. Thanks for the info brotha

[@M4miata]

no prob. Have fun be safe!

[@kaikenxk]

Stickers are from princess mononoke! Great choice bro! ima put em on my 2013 zx6r also. I been wanting to take my exaust off also but been worried. Now that I see you been ok I think ima do it too.

[@M4miata]

+wesley conquest HAHAH! U gotta love the forest spirits! So far they have kept me from harm or crashing my bike lol And take that muffler off!! You will love it!! Good luck! - M4

[@fuckusername1000]

Is the friction zone easy to find on the 2013 zx6r 636 ? & is it easy to where you won't stall a lot ? & what bike would you say is the most easiest to find the friction zone on ?

[@M4miata]

***** No trying to sound bias but my bike has a easy to pull clutch and easy to find friction zone. It feels like a Sv650. I know this cuz I rode my friends 2015 Ducati 899 and that thing has an on and off switch for a clutch (its a race bike). When u ride my bike u have a good amount of clutch pull before the clutch engages. Hope this helps!

[@jimmiehorn17]

Great vid, how do you feel about the halo's for out bikes?

[@M4miata]

jimmiehorn17 Thanks! They look very very sexy! Andrew Camero Will love that! LOL

[@chadstout1749]

Quick question, how tall are you? I'm a short rider. 5.5in to be exact. If you are, how short and would I be able to one foot it without lowering links and seat shavings etc.

[@M4miata]

+Chad Stout Hye bro! I am 5''5' I can tip toe both sides or flat foot on one side. And I can reserve bike on level ground by myself. Hope this helps! -M4

[@chadstout1749]

+M4miata, great, can you make an update video of your zx6r. I am planning on getting one at the end of the month and would like some feedback on someone that is the same height as me. I am currently on a ninja 250 and it's pretty easy through traffic and as a daily driver. I will be using the zx6r as a daily driver as well. So in terms of an everyday ride, in terms of being a short rider and being in different situations, is there that much change that I would need going from a 250?

[@M4miata]

Chad Stout Here is the link to my most recent reviews of the 636. Hope this answers your questions! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJi7oZKCjKmAjdk -M4

[@XLongboard4Life18X]

How well does the traction control work? I love how this is the only 600 with traction control Thanks, great video btw

[@M4miata]

If you are just starting off it nice to have that peace of mind. And on the track when you are really really pushing the bike it is nice to have TC to help keep the bike upright. Do I absolutely need it?.....No. But is it nice to have?.....YES!! Plus I think it sounds cool when you take off from the red light and the TC kicks in and everyone on the street looks . ;) Good luck!! -M4

[@EdwinFairchild]

Where do you get the ECU reflashed ?

[@Muilisxx]

Yo i have same bike white n black. I have m4gp slip on no power commander or ecu flash. Where did u get urs flashed? I could really benefit from that.

[@M4miata]

***** U will feel the power!!! (www.leesperformance.com/flash-ecu-kawasaki/)

[@Muilisxx]

M4miata thanks....u got it back quick?

[@M4miata]

In a week

[@Muilisxx]

M4miata cool..thanks

[@Victic005]

Nice bike! The Kawa is growing on me. I have a R3 as my first bike and planning to get this bike with ABS in the near future. The seating height is my concern.. I'll have to sit on it more.

[@M4miata]

my buddy has really short legs but he loved the 2014 zx6r too. so he got it and shaved off padding in the seat to lower the seat hieght. it feels great!

[@davidm2938]

what up bro quick question i got the 14 ZX i was thinking about flahing the ECU. Is it worth it? Do you really notice the difference?

[@M4miata]

David M it is night and day difference! power increased and engine response too. best $100 I spent. after I got the flash and k&n air filter I beat my buddy's 2015 Ducati 899 in a drag race 20-120mph. gotta love that 636! I say doooooo it!

[@M4miata]

ECU flash should be the 1st thing you do!! It will wake up the bike sooo much! It was a night and day diff. The ECU flash is worth every $$

[@merryantlov9910]

my next bike...love it

[@M4miata]

It is such a great BIKE!! Over 26,000 hard miles on her, and she still rides strong!! Just keep oil in her and she is happy! -M4

[@pruthvivasireddy1242]

hey bro, quick q, i am looking into the 636, i love that the bike has a gear indicator, but does it have a fuel range or fuel bar or some thing to tell u how many miles u can go?

[@M4miata]

hey bro! no it doesn't. but it has to 2 odometer that u can rest. I use those on road trips. I have done many road trips up and down California. I stop ever 100 miles to give my back a rest. but with freeway riding u can go 180-170miles until empty. this systems had worked for me. good luck! -M4

[@Triipyy]

i hope you get a gopro.. i wanna see more stuff! seams like you'd make a good entertainer!

[@M4miata]

HAHAHA! Will do! It’s the 1st thing on my llist after my track day and going to World Super bike at Laguna Seca in CA this summer. Then I'll buy my Gopro! And thanks! My teachers would agree with you lol

[@Triipyy]

M4miata plus im a university student and wanna get a kawi as my first bike! been riding dirt bikes all my life and just a little experience on the road other than the MSF Course i took to get my endorsement. only bad part is i dont have the funds to buy that new of a bike!

[@M4miata]

Triipyy yes,sport bikes are not cheap! Plus gear is $$$$! don’t ask me how much I paid for the Arai helmet and Dainese jacket and pants plus gloves and boots! OMG And insurance and aftermarket parts. So much $$$$! If I was an undergrad and wanted a bike I would get a dual sport, ninja 300/250, or sv650. They are super cheap to buy and maintain and cheap to insure. If your under 25 years old then insurance will be $$$ too. My zx6r was my graduation present from my undergraduate school. Walked in and got the sexiness and most bad ass 600 sport bike on the showroom floor. Good luck!

[@Triipyy]

I actually have a lot of riding gear already! been finding good deal on craigslist in my area over the past year and a half! i just don't have boots! but thanks man and keep on making videos!!!!!!

[@popsncracks9108]

+M4miata how much you paying for insurance

[@M4miata]

600 per year for full coverage with AAA. :)

[@yamariderAllen]

So you got an m4 and the ecu only cost you $100.00 to get flashed??? That's sweet I was thinking it'd be more like $300.00 GUESS I NEED TO GET MY ASS A M4 AND E.C.U. FLASHED although I have to get a warranty e.c.u. first, mine is crap

[@M4miata]

Kawi bunga636 yes, $100 for the ecu flash and $100 for a used M4 slip on. I love Japanese bikes!

[@raymondpumphrey3735]

Can you tell me what site you got your m4 exhaust on I been looking for one but the cheapest I found was 320 on eBay

[@raymondpumphrey3735]

+M4miata ok thanks didn't know that

[@Muilisxx]

Yo i got the white lowers for mine u should get the green ones like the 13s have. The bike will pop im tellin u

[@M4miata]

***** I love the black tho

[@Kanklord]

Did you purposely put your top tank pads on backwards?

[@M4miata]

Jay Vee yes I did! They work great on the track! :D I didn't slide around on the bike doing 80mph+ while dragging knee at turn 2 at thunderhill race way in CA.

[@Kanklord]

Nice! I just got a set for my 15 zx636....just put them on last night...haven't tried them yet but they feel great and very grippy.

[@M4miata]

Yes they r u will love them!!!

[@mjl7770]

Gonna do that re flash that ur talking about u suggest big difference

[@M4miata]

mike luffman You will love the ECU flash!

[@mjl7770]

Dude got same bike put new chain powder coated rims new seats m4 exhaust lowered suspension hid lights frame sliders integrated smoked taillight

[@M4miata]

mike luffman Nice mods bro!

[@21javante]

Yo how do you listen to music while you ride?

[@M4miata]

21javante this is how! I love this damn thing!!! So worth it! PLus u can talk with other riders with coms. www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh10r-bluetooth-headset

[@pruthvivasireddy1242]

hey dude one more q: what about the steering damper? does the 636 need it?

[@M4miata]

+Pruthvi Vasireddy For regular and spirited street riding you don't need it. But if you planning on building an all out track bike to race with then yes. My track days with this bike I was pushing it pretty hard and going over hills are full throttle on the track the handle bars would shake a little but I learned to trust the bike.

[@pruthvivasireddy1242]

sweet thnx bro

[@M4miata]

+Pruthvi Vasireddy no problem!! ride safe and have fun!!!! -m4

[@mjl7770]

My zx636r

[@Tomasthe1st]

Where did you go to get in contact with Dave Moss suspension tune?

[@M4miata]

He use to tune riders suspension at track days at thunder hill race way in Northern California. Idk where he is now.

[@PureSoundAddiction]

Thank god, got rid of the whale penis on the back of the bike. Best review ever BTW :D

[@M4miata]

+Jason Brown Swagger HAHAH Thanks bro!

[@myriad860]

I'm sold!

[@M4miata]

+Kaha K Me too! After riding a 2015 Ducati 899, 2014 R1, 2012 675, 2007 GSXR 750, and 2015 BMW s1000rr I am still sold on my 636! Its a perfect balance of power, light weight, handling, cheap, easy to work on and over all practicality. But I must say that GSXr 750, and the s1000rr was mighty fun too! lol Cheers! -M4

[@prenticesimmons]

what is a ecu re flash read flash??

[@shaggy2303]

does this bike come stock from factory with a gear indicator?

[@Ivan-hx7cc]

Yes

[@MrAszabo]

Which fender eliminator and tail light did you get?

[@M4miata]

I got the yoshimura. -M4

[@colombianodny]

Did you put the HIDs yet?

[@M4miata]

+Rick ZX6r No not yet. Every time I get a little extra money I spend it on tires and track days lol

[@colombianodny]

Got mines from ddmtunning pretty good quality. When you tuned your suspension did you gain more ground or you still tip toeing?

[@M4miata]

+Rick ZX6r I'll check them out. and I didn't fuck with the height of the bike just the rebound and damping settings. night and day difference!

[@TheBadassOne17]

@@colombianodny which options did you pick?? I’m trying to get some HID’s

[@Hyptedon9]

Where do u go to get a ecu reflash done

[@M4miata]

Hyptedon9 www.leesperformance.com/flash-ecu-kawasaki/

[@Hyptedon9]

Thanks and did u get someone to install it for you are u did it

[@M4miata]

Hell naw did it with a buddy. It was super easy!!! This is not a complicated European bike. Lol

[@Hyptedon9]

👌Lol thanks man

[@pbbeast1788]

he couldn't have highsided if the bike was on top of him. a highside is when you go to the opposite side the bike falls to. it would have been a lowside.

[@M4miata]

+pbbeast I pretty sure it was a high side the bike jerked real hard in the back kicking him off. The bike then the rolled and landed on top of his lower body.

[@pbbeast1788]

+M4miata I can understand how it could have been a highside but he would have to have been flying

[@pbbeast1788]

+pbbeast did he have frame sliders?

[@M4miata]

+pbbeast yes he had frame sliders. which is probably why the bike rolled so much lol

[@pbbeast1788]

+M4miata OK that could explain it then. stay safe out there man.

[@yun-fengzhao5870]

where did you get the exhaust?

[@M4miata]

got it on ebay from a newb who crashed his bike for $100. basically a brand new m4 for $100.

[@acamero85]

Next up... HIDs, smoked indicators, reflector delete. HURRY UP!

[@NicheRiding]

Find a used gopro on ebay and buy one, you need to start up the vloggin and riding, its a lot of fun!

[@M4miata]

NicheRiding I know I know!! :D I cant wait! I I am going to the track and Laguna Seca world superbike this summer which hit my pocket hard but it is finally #1 on my "shit to get list!" lol

[@NicheRiding]

M4miata no doubt, a few hundred bucks and make vlogs, you can even monetize them if you want and eventually start making money by letting them toss ads on your videos. Pay itself back, takes awhile though, not something for someone who wants the quick and easy:)

[@M4miata]

I would like to make money off of it but I like u use toooo many "bad words" in my vids for them to sponsor me lol I cant help it I grew up watching South Park. lol

[@NicheRiding]

M4miata no you don't get "sponsored" you monetize your videos which allows them to put ads on your videos. You can curse up a storm, lol, they just want their ads on your videos so they get ad revenue and you get a cut of it as well. Check up on that! Its easy to do, I use it on my cars channel, trust me, I've had a few )$%($# videos! haha

[@M4miata]

Nice!!! How do I do it?

[@jdog121904621]

We're did you get your tank grips from?

[@M4miata]

they work great!! www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/techspec-snake-skin-tank-pads-kawasaki-zx6r-zx636-2013-2014

[@jdog121904621]

Awesome man thank you so much I just got my zx6r about a week ago I'm loving it

[@M4miata]

Do a track day with it and u will love it forever!

[@jdog121904621]

Haha will do then should I get knee sliders then?

[@M4miata]

Most tracks require them.

[@johnnyp4466]

Who flashed your ecu?

[@M4miata]

www.leesperformance.com/flash-ecu-kawasaki

[@johnnyp4466]

Oh yeah I think I talked to you on the zx6r forum. I asked about the 6th gear not revving all the way to new limiter

[@johnnyp4466]

When he did mine he told me the fan option wasn't available too. I will definitely be calling him in the morning.

[@Tomasthe1st]

You sound like a much bigger dude. Are you just playing with us or you're really 135 pounds?

[@rafaelpaiva2470]

algum br perdido