2019 ZX6R Ninja Long Term Ownership Thoughts | NOT A REVIEW!

I've had my bike for approximately 12 months now and thought it was appropriate to talk about what I think of it in that time. This is not a review, its literally me just talking off the top of my head, unplanned, how I feel about the bike. Whats good, bad and ugly :)
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[@DaveBibbs]

Sometimes it’s nice just to hear what normal people think about products. Really appreciated this 🙏

[@sylviapetkov5350]

DaveB completely agree

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Thanks man 👏🏻

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Thanks 🙏

[@NooBiker]

Nice review. Thanks for sharing! Definitely a very different beast from the Ninja 650 I used to ride, much more track-focused.

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Thanks man 🙏

[@Zedhead_]

Very honest review, most people have vested interests that taint any reviews they give. 👍

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Thanks man. Just a quick off the top of my head opinion. I’m not qualified to review it but it’s just what was in my head. Thanks for watching 🤗

[@pyrusmasterdan1]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@mostlymotorbikes]

You’re most welcome

[@sylviapetkov5350]

Really love that bike 😍

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Thanks 😊

[@Boy.of.wonder]

Ace video man, pick my 20 performance krt up on Saturday. Still trying to work out where to put my phone 😂 priorities and all that

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Haha get a ram mount stem hd pal

[@Boy.of.wonder]

Mostly Motorbikes legend man, I will do. ❤️

[@hollyellis5020]

awesome video thanks 🙏

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Thank you 🙏

[@tommysbk2919]

Why am I watching this when I own a 2019 zx6r 😂 great vid pal

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Haha I do the same mate! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@tommysbk2919]

I subscribed to your channel a few weeks back when you got the RSV4 beautiful bike, you’ve got some great content looking forward to more videos! Take care man

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Really appreciate you taking the time to say that! Means a lot. Thanks 🙌🏼

[@CZESAR99]

My dude music lower would’ve be cooler but cool review I wanted to know about it 636 kawi

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Thanks man 🙏

[@lisahalls1386]

Hi mostly, I have seen so many u tube videos of people changing their exhaust. Looks like they are taking off the cat, is that correct and what benefits does this have? Also would it pass an mot?

[@mostlymotorbikes]

More noise yes it would

[@StackedOdds76]

I’m getting one they are dropping Down Under $9,000 in the US for 2019 left over. Such a good deal. While people are trying to sell their used bikes with 10,000 miles or more on them for that or more your better off getting a brand new zx6r. I really want a gsxr 1000R but it’s a lil out of my price range with insurance and everything comes out to almost $20,000. The bike is $17 brand new plus about $3 grand a year for full coverage insurance

[@mostlymotorbikes]

I’ve just finished a track day yesterday and to be honest why you would want to go quicker is beyond me. It was amazing on track and for 9k it’s literally a no brainier. Ride safe my man.

[@AvenueBoyVlogs]

How does it feel on long rides? How's your back, and bum? Planning to replace my 650. Thanks!

[@mostlymotorbikes]

It’s not awesome but it’s not the worst 600. It “feels” quite big and roomy. I rode an 2020 S1000RR recently (video on channel) which felt smaller.

[@AvenueBoyVlogs]

@@mostlymotorbikes Thank you! I've been really thinking of it, i've had my 650 for 7 months now, but the moment i tested inline 4's i fell inlove with the speed and throttle response, now getting bored with 650 although it is quite comfortable in long rides.

[@mostlymotorbikes]

AvenueBoy Vlogs it won’t be Emma’s comfortable as the 650 but it depends what you want. It’s way more exciting.

[@glenwhyte2555]

I bought a air hawk seat for a planned long journey but never took it off.. very comfy and fitted correctly won't slip about.

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Good shout! 👍🏻

[@blainehouser4354]

Great Content

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Thank you 🙏

[@glenwhyte2555]

I still got my zx6 i'm quite happy with its exhaust note once its flying up the gears and 📈 but keep thinking of the alphaT upgrade.. its it worth it in your opinion ? I'm guessing it's around £600 ? Thanks in advance

[@mostlymotorbikes]

In a word YES! It makes a massive difference to the sound and riding experience. I loved it. Yeah £600 is about right.

[@glenwhyte2555]

@@mostlymotorbikes out of interest was yours the 3/4 system or just the end can ?

[@mostlymotorbikes]

@@glenwhyte2555 3/4 mate

[@johnny_123b]

Do the decals bother you? How would you compare it to something like mt-09? Obviously completely different, but since you use it on the street, it might be worth looking at

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Honestly, the more I ride on the road these days, the more I think getting something like the MT/Z1000/Tuono etc plus a track bike is the move! Riding fast on the uk roads is just a lottery most days!

[@johnny_123b]

@@mostlymotorbikes Exactly my thoughts. I want a track capable motorcycle. That's a priority. But for the street, I would preffer a fun sport turing bike. At the moment I can't have 2 bikes as I have no room or trailer or car to tow a trailer. So I have a dilemma, get a zx6r or smth like mt09 🤔

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Plenty of people take all sorts of bikes like MT’s on track.....!!?

[@johnny_123b]

@@mostlymotorbikes Higher bars, no fairings and maybe few other aspects seems suboptimal for regular track visits. Few open/tourist days times a year, sure no problem. Anything more, I feel zx is a better pick. Although, at that point, bike is usually no longer usable for the street.. Idk it's a hard and expensive decision either way, so I hoped you'd have an opinion :)

[@Bryanj2222]

I am also experiencing the touchy throttle. did you get a dyno tune as well with the ECU flash or just a flash?

[@mostlymotorbikes]

No it was dyno’d mate it shows it in the video. It completely fixed the throttle for me.

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Watch my second ever video.

[@ghettosoldier339]

Did it help the bike ?,getting it dynod i mean since the throttle was so snappy,is the bike still fast in being repsonsive to accelerate?,ive dealt with a snappy throttle before on a r6 i used to ride,was really jerky

[@mostlymotorbikes]

D Boi it made a massive difference. Felt smoother faster and much better getting on the throttle. Definitely faster.

[@jacobbrown2476]

I think that’s just about the perfect bike for fun on uk roads

[@mostlymotorbikes]

I think I agree with you my man 👨

[@subhankarbangs2109]

particularly which place are u riding Ur bike in the UK. The roads seems to have very few traffic... And u are enjoying it in the mid-range.

[@mostlymotorbikes]

I live in between Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire so loads of open country roads!

[@subhankarbangs2109]

So the mid part of UK is almost free from the hustle and bustle of cities traffic.... In India only Highways are somewhat sort of free for some little stretch..... Keeping at 80-120kmph can be done but not beyond that....

[@lisahalls1386]

Hi, I’ve just reserved a Zx6R it’s being delivered in three weeks. I’ll be going from a yahama yzfr125, do you have any advice for me going up to the 600 class? TIA

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Just take your time. Build up slowly. At the end of the day, motorbikes only go as fast as you ask them to. Most of all just have fun. You’re going to love it! 😍

[@lisahalls1386]

Thanks very much, I’m so excited!!!

[@mostlymotorbikes]

lisa halls you’re going to love it!

[@fleshpie2129]

600s are easy to ride even for novice rider if you stay bellow 7000rpm

[@gkb9343]

Do you find the bike comfortable for you? How tall are you?

[@mostlymotorbikes]

I’m 6 foot tall. It’s more comfy than most 600s for sure.

[@johnny_123b]

@@mostlymotorbikes How many km can you comfortably do per day?

[@GeorgeLista]

I would actually be doing a fair bit of motorway riding and weekend road trips... doesn’t cruise well then?

[@mostlymotorbikes]

No mate. You would probably want to change the gearing if that were the case

[@GeorgeLista]

@@mostlymotorbikes ah, well that’s encouraging... everyone else telling me to forget it and get a 650 😏

[@mostlymotorbikes]

@@GeorgeLista nah just chant the rear sprocket. Two min job.

[@jaronefarrell3047]

Hi mate before u brought this did u test the r6 before I took one of these out the other day enjoyed it but struggling to get a test ride on the r6 and if u had what was better

[@mostlymotorbikes]

I’m 6” tall and for me the r6 felt really cramped. It also felt gutless in the midrange compared to this. This “feels” faster. I’m sure at 10 tenths on a track there isn’t much in it or maybe the r6 maybe a touch faster but for 95% of everything else I felt the ZX6 was better. Plus tbh it’s £3000 cheaper and the differences are so small I can’t see why you would pay 3k more unless you REALLY want a Yamaha.

[@jaronefarrell3047]

@@mostlymotorbikes yh i do prefer the looks of the r6 but I wouldn't want any less power than the zx6r the other bike im considering is the 959 I've test rode all the litre bikes n they have got 2 much power for the road also tempted by the cbr1000rr as it felt so light m small and not as crazy as the other dont get me wrong loved the buzz of the v4 but ur always always the wrong side of an instant ban lol

[@mostlymotorbikes]

I rode the V4S this week. I’ll be releasing a video on Wed on the channel. I agree though. Was too much. I do a fair few track days so might still get a 1000 but not spending 30+k on a bike to do track days. Having a go on the Aprilia RSV1100 this week too. BMW was a bit meh!

[@jaronefarrell3047]

@@mostlymotorbikes yh its a shame they stopped developing the 600s like they do the litre bikes ive rode the 2017 rsv4 factory preferred the r1 over all of them tbh including the v4 but this time around dont wanna spend 15k plus on a bike try the r1 before u buy a bike if u haven't already

[@jaronefarrell3047]

@@mostlymotorbikes have u rode the 1299 by any chance im booked in to test that tomoz just to make sure don't want a big bike lol

[@subhankarbangs2109]

Doesn't your bike wobble/tank slapper on high speed ..... I have seen that happen to so many of them.... I think u should install a steering damper as a modification to your bike..... Anyway u will be testing it on track..... U will get to know if you need to have one or not

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Not felt like it needed one so far tbh. Maybe the bigger bikes might but this feels really stable on the power. Good point though as I get faster it might be beneficial. I’ll look into it. Thanks for watching and commenting 😀

[@subhankarbangs2109]

@@mostlymotorbikes u are most welcome mate.....😉😀

[@marcuslee2026]

Wow 9.5k (pounds or quid?) for a NEW bike? I’m looking at 2022-20223 and OTD is around 13k.

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Where you from?

[@marcuslee2026]

@@mostlymotorbikes North America.

[@omegapsi847]

Hello! may I ask how tall you are? do you know any people who ride this bike and are 6 ft. 3-ish? this is my height. I test rode the zx6r, it didnt feel super comfortable but also not uncomfortable, at least not for the first 30 minutes. had a little bit of wrist pain, but it was mainly due to poor throttle control since I wasnt used to the power. but I cant really tell how how my height will take efffect when riding longer and more often. would be cool if Im not the only tall guy riding this bike :) take care!

[@mostlymotorbikes]

I mean at 6’3 it won’t be the comfiest but it depends on how you’re riding it. I’m 6ft exactly and on the track and riding fast it was fine. Wouldn’t want to go touring on it though 😬

[@omegapsi847]

@@mostlymotorbikes thanks for your feedback! just one more question, is it possible to attach a navi to the cockpit? I got a tomtom500 and it doesnt need much space for clipping on it, but the cockpit loosk quite tight...do you think there is anywhere space there and does the zx6r have an auxiliary power consumption plug for a navi or smartphone? thank you!

[@mostlymotorbikes]

omegapsi847 sure check out ram mound HD stem mount. There will be an attachment to fit your device for sure. I use that for holding my phone and use that as sat nav

[@mollyc8233]

Awesome (not) a review hehe

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Lol thanks 🙏

[@shaakhan3344]

And I thought Ioved my 2019,lol.u need a damper FYI

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Cracking bike. Loved it while I had it.

[@hollyibbotson5290]

Loved the review... The girlie music not so much 🤢

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Haha thanks. What’s your preference?

[@hollyibbotson5290]

@@mostlymotorbikes 😂 back in the olden days, I used to thrash my kawasaki's around the Pyranees, Alps, sierra nervarda, and nurberg listening to the prodigy, underworld, Zxr 400 three 6rs and a 9r later, I'm undecided on the new 6r or a 10r for my retirement bike. So, if I could ask you a question... If you could only have one more bike for the rest of your life, what would it be? Under 15 grand I can't afford exotica 😂

[@mostlymotorbikes]

Ooh good question (and good taste in music - I’m just a sell out to popular opinion 😉). I’ve loved this 636 but it was very much a “getting back into biking” bike. Didn’t want to go crazy in year one. I’ve ridden pretty much all the new litre/1100 super bikes and they are so easy to ride now it makes them great all rounders. I’ll be buying one later this year and all the test rides I’ve done have told me one thing....unless you’re Scott Reading, it’s just a decision of what “flavour” is your preference. For 15k and a bit of haggling you could get a new R1. For me, the sound of that would swing it but the ZX10 is an equally good choice. I’m summary, I would buy a 1000 in which ever colour floats your boat.

[@hollyibbotson5290]

@@mostlymotorbikes sell out 😂, anyway back to the plot. How did you rate the oe tyres on the 6r? Worth it for the run in time or mashed your confidence? And how much was your first service? I always found the cheapest part of owning a sports bike was the initial purchase. I rode mine in all weather's, except for ice and snow, that would make me a total lunatic, and spent about £1800 a year on servicing, tyres, chain and sprockets etc. Of course carbs were always easier to deal with than fuel injection, and abs groan. Had a z 750r after I wore the 9 out, and after heavy rains I had to junk the entire electrical system which cost £1500, eek. Are modern kawasaki's far to fragile for UK weather? There are a lot of electrics on board these days, what's your view.

[@mostlymotorbikes]

TBH I didnt go fast enough in the OEM before I got a rear puncture and swapped for actual S22's, which so far, at my pace have been awesome! First service was about £150, which feels about right. I am a bit of a fair weather rider being honest, its just a toy for me so cant comment from personal experience , however, Kawasakis are renowned for being pretty bulletproof. No issues in yr 1 for me on mine.