The BEST 600cc Sport Bike 2024 - CBR600RR VS ZX6R

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[@DiagolonRider]

also love how they made the new 600rr look like a mini Fireblade! :)

[@ajg3076]

i’ve noticed that a lot of the newer 600s are looking similar to their bigger brothers, you mentioned honda (which i agree with) take the latest gen r6 in comparison and to the r1, kind of the same with the 2024 zx6r and the 2024 zx10r. im curious to see what suzuki is going to do with their 600

[@brianweir1366]

I got to see the CBR600RR in the flesh at EICMA last month. It looks fantastic and had to be one of the best looking bikes at the show. The amount of attention it got was interesting to see, it certainly didn't feel like this category is dead at the show. The turn signals brings down the overall looks but hopefully it'll be an easy fix with aftermarket parts.

[@kylesmith1726]

Any mention of it going to the states? If i cant get the new cbr ill be going team green :/

[@brianweir1366]

@@kylesmith1726 Unfortunately no information about the CBR coming to the US. I'd expect it to come to the US as it's likely one of the biggest markets for this bike.

[@RomVlad]

Not a fan of TFT displays at all. I will keep my 2015 with analog tachometer. Other than that, I prefer the design of the CBR.

[@abracing199]

glad im not the only one. i just enjoy actual gauges,

[@HeroRR]

I sorta agree. I like traditional gauges if they are done right. The previous CBR's was nearly perfect (just needed the gear indicator).

[@nesto9889]

I personally really like the ninja 400's dash, half digital, half analog.

[@EmoKen]

​@@HeroRRthe gear indicator isn't even really an excuse because there is a plug to install one under seat

[@jasongebhardt9194]

I agree 100% I have the 23 zx6r, and I love the actual gauges 🙂

[@supergreg72]

Thank you for doing all this research! You’re saving us a lot of time going through written material. I looks forward to watching your video when you buy the CBR as I’m 100% certain you will 👍🏻😉

[@Godric_71]

HeroRR is the man.

[@Ammothief41]

I'll take both.

[@popdatclutch3010]

When the honda comes to america i will definitely put myself in debt

[@Godric_71]

Having an electronic steering damper is very cool. I could be wrong, but I'd feel better with a mechanical one. I think that something as simple as a wire coming loose would be trouble, whereas an "old school" mechanical would be less likely to fail. Again, it's just a thought.

[@dustinkresser1353]

In all my years riding it has came down to the Kawasaki or Honda. Both have been amazing power and handling. You cant go wrong with either bike. I do have the 2024 ZX-6. I added a Graves full exhaust with filter and flashed ECU. It made big difference. Graves will have the velocity stacks available in one more week, these will add quite a bit more hp as well with unlimited mapping for buying their full system exhaust. This new 636 has really impressed me with my upgrades. I remember my first Ninja, it was back in 1989. It was a 1989 Ninja GPZ 900R.

[@MotorcyclesMetalandMayhem]

Man I want your bike. The Zx6r and ZX10r are my favorite, but I can get a 2006 CBR 600 that is ready to ride for $3500. Coming from nothing but cruisers, you think it would be smarter to do a lesser price sport bike to see how I’d like it? Or spend a little more and get the sport bike I really think I want?

[@wolfpackpete6408]

Tuners love the CBR600rr engine! Don't forget it used to be the base platform for Moto2. I think the engine has come with an over-rev capability since the first RR in 2003, if not the refreshed 2005 model definitely had this. The Ninja's extra 37cc isn't enough for much more power. It's enough to make a supersport 600 a little more flexible for road use, but not ridiculously more powerful.

[@Nevoexpo]

With the right rider, aftermarket parts and tuner, a 600RR will break the 3 second 0-100 but because of the lower weight and easier handling, it will perform extremely well against any other bike, especially 1000cc. That being said, forget about catching them on a straight at highway speeds. Don't mean you both won't be fast asf. 🤣

[@Unhinged219]

Love your videos...still watching them...don't stop showing them....

[@HeroRR]

Thank you!

[@therealfakecaptain7978]

I really like the looks of the CBR but I think for street use the Ninja is better with its extra torque. Anyway it's but useless speculation unless one tries them.

[@andrewmai1541]

The CBR has more rake in the front fork. I have seen KZbin videos which demonstrate the twitchy steering of the Kawasaki at speed. For this reason alone, make mine the CBR.

[@troywinston]

Another great video, HeroRR. I do like the looks of the Honda, yes. But those turn signals...one of the first things I would change. Those seem like a...mistake. Like, afterthought sort of mistake. BTW, my wife LOVES her '09 Yammie R6. She's had since new, probably will never sell it. I just got a new MT09 back in June. I love being back on a naked sport bike for sure. This might be my "forever" bike. It's also a course correction after I (unwisely) traded my Kawasaki Z1000 (2012 model).

[@CROTCH_ROCKET_JOE]

Wow!!! I’ve got a Gixer 1100. 1991!!! Old school. These new bikes are amazing !!!!

[@EyeForKnowledge.]

I just don’t understand why Europe and Japan get the new CBR while we’re stuck with the same bike since 2013? One major feature left out here is how the euro/japan version of the CBR is something like 30lbs heavier than the US version due to all the electronics and ABS. With 118hp, you’ll definitely notice that weight increase. I’ll gladly hang onto my ‘18. I’m really liking that 40th anniversary 636 though. That thing is sexxxy.

[@x-105strikefreedom]

Its a win win situation for us riders, my 2 favorite Japanese motorcycle manufacturers.

[@Disciple_of_the_36th]

thanks for the vid o/, about the fuel gauge i saw some pics with a red square "Low" i don t know if it only appears when you are low or if there is a "low" "mid" "high" kind of infos.

[@thenashvillenightshow5119]

Nice informative video. I’ll go with Honda too. No fuel gauge is tough to swallow. Any idea when they’ll come out with price?

[@The_madman999]

I test rode both today back to back. The difference is night and day! Honda hands down the better bike in every single way. Ordered one there and then. Have an old Cbr600rr and thought before test ride the games maybe not moved on that much… it certainly has

[@doctorhelicopter]

Getting a brand new CBR600rr is a really nice experience, even better with all the HRC parts these new ones have. Enjoy!

[@westondifranco9313]

Zx6 is an objectively better bike, but the honda 100% looks better and the undertail exhaust is beautiful.

[@aequitas8749]

How does a sportbike not have a fuel gauge from the factory in 2023?

[@michaelotieno1564]

Please tell me this is a joke??

[@aequitas8749]

@@michaelotieno1564 no

[@adamg4754]

They had them on all the previous 600s too

[@killersodas7695]

Because people will buy stuff stupidly without looking into things just assuming companies will make things better each year. the same reason phones don't have aux jacks anymore 🥲 I'm very happy I have my 07 600rr

[@CMark89]

​@@killersodas7695 not having an aux port compared to not having a fuel guage is kind of apples to oranges. Not everyone rides on a track lol. Knowing how much gas you have is kind of important lol.. It's now 2024 - it should have a guage bruh 😂

[@kinghaix1489]

I just ordered cbr600rr im so f*cking excited. I think im gonna make video about it, but i have to wait bcs it will came in june 🥲

[@adamkhan8530]

In the UK you pay extra for the extra 37cc when it comes to road tax extra £31 compared to £80 for Cbr and £111 for Kawasaki annually

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

Politicians love their tax income😡

[@tevtroop5697]

Love your review!! 👍

[@RA109E]

I wish both bikes had an option to keep an analog tachometer if you wanted to. These TFTs are nice, but in 10 to 20 years they will look outdated and they might fail. It would also be a nightmare to fix digital electronics, vs an analog tachometer. The old gen zx6r had a gear indicator and a fuel gauge right next to the gear indicator, so they wouldn’t need to do very much to add it to the new bike.

[@GreedyJofficiall]

You must be joking right?

[@motoalex3760]

@@GreedyJofficialldude analog is miles nicer and better, Digital looks so tacky and just cheap.

[@GreedyJofficiall]

@@motoalex3760 not even close, you cant change rider modes, power output, or rev range at all on analog. Its so outdated and im glad they brought digital to kawi

[@motoalex3760]

@@GreedyJofficiall nah digital looks terrible and is just not nice. it will age terribly

[@Leobgmi888]

I like analog but prefer tft for the details which my eyes can pick up easily and change them with ease. But my 2005 r1 in analog and less rider aids seems like a demon to ride compared to newer gen bikes. More safety more miles to ride. ❤

[@elcookiemonsteru]

Buddy, just bought my first 600RR, its the 2008 and shes beautiful and looks like new! :D

[@RuckIOfficialMusic]

Nice man. Just picked up one as well not to long ago. It’s an amazing machine 👍

[@llerradish]

It's a pretty tough call. I'm sure I'd love them both I have fun on just about anything. As an old guy I'm pretty much old school when it comes to new technology. I just don't have enough experience with this new technology to appreciate it. I have a 2012 ZX14R with no abs and pretty terrible traction control that is always set at its lowest setting or turned off. I also have a 2012 CBR1000RR with no ABS or TC and so far I have never felt the need for it.

[@user-zq2ih8et8p]

I just order the CBR splendid, modern, Honda quality and service, best second hand value and 5 years warranty 👍 no doubt in the choise❤ Congratulations Honda 👏 Best wiches in moto GP and hope Fabio will join you in 2025 ✌️

[@OneZoNinja]

Did you say 200 mile range? Try any where between 80-99 ( in the winter) and 100-150 miles (in the summer). Trust me. Kawasaki claims 50 mpg. The best I have been able to achieve, is 41.6 but that was for a very brief moment in time. Im averaging around 34 mpg.

[@Jimsmash171]

Even during my break in period I barely touched 40 mpg and i pretty much didn't leave eco mode

[@OneZoNinja]

Yeah, I mean in order to achieve.50 mpg you gotta be in 5-6 th gear like all the time and not above 30 mph. C'mon Kawasaki. It's a four cylinder so I knew it wasn't going to get 50 but I think I was expecting better than what I've been getting and I really don't even rip that much anymore. I use it to commute to work which is all back roads, 25 mph speed limit.

[@supergreg72]

The 50mpg can be achieved by going slow (90km/h or 60mph) while in a full tuck 😂

[@WynterK]

@@supergreg72😂

[@robertleonardi]

Super random question but do you work for eversource customer service guy i was on with sounded just like you

[@miket2408]

Now to review my to two choices and see what I want! Thanks

[@x_ghost_x6612]

You need to do a video on the Euro spec CBR 600RR. That has a some great features i hope they bring to USA!

[@OneZoNinja]

I actually own both of these bikes. Unfortunately for me my Kawasaki is the 2021 model which has the face lift, but not the most recent face lift, and also has the half digital half analog dash which im not too fond of. I would much rather have the full color tft dash that comes on it now. My CBR 600rr is the 2006 model which I love very much, and it also has the under tail exhaust and a fuel gauge which from what i understand tends to malfunction, however mine works just fine for the time being. Im almost certain the 03-06 models of the CBR are the more sought after models mainly because the later years kept on adding more weight with slightly less horsepower as the years went on.

[@HyenDry]

you dont have either of these bikes then.....

[@tarekabayazeed6548]

Super summary. CBR wins and that's why I went for it in Black color. Extremely aggressive look

[@rafaellastracom6411]

There is a solution to the 600 doldrums. The japanese manufacturers need to go to a 675cc, 4 cylinder. Euro contamination requirements will easily be reached while making over 130hp. I believe such a formula would actually take market share away from the 1,000cc class.

[@user-tm9ho3bm4v]

The climate regulations can just f off to be honest.

[@irondiet6831]

Agree

[@reysort]

If Honda had the fuel gauge it would be the best but without that I don’t care about any other tech it may have

[@michaelotieno1564]

are you supposed to buy a bike with no fuel gauge and ride it till it runs out of fuel or worry about when it will run out of fuel..

[@darrenlucas2768]

Are these power figures crank or tyre?

[@RuckIOfficialMusic]

Got a 2021 Cbr600rr no upgraded gauge cluster no gear indicator no abs But it’s fast as hell 👍 The ZX6R is an awesome bike too though

[@davidboydarnott417]

With new bikes from Honda,Kawasaki,BMW and Ducati in Superbikes this season is gonna be exciting racing! Both these ZX6RR and CBR6RR-R will feature in Supersport Road Racing Series where Honda want to see Podium Results.

[@-SonOfGod-]

Which model of the cbr600rr did you review in this video..?

[@PaddleDogC5]

6 axis IMU but no fuel gage?

[@d-dog2106]

Which Honda year and model is in this video ? The current 600 CBRS at local shops do not have these head light or these winglets ? In fact, they are quite hideous compared to the model shown in this video.

[@bk83082]

No mention of the undertail exhaust for practicality? Anyone who's ridden through stop and go city traffic on a hot day with a seat that keeps getting hotter and hotter knows that's a major point deduction.

[@differentmindset7924]

Great review.

[@jpvftrades]

Is it still wroth it to buy a 2nd hand 2008 cbr 600rr with 50km millage? Thanks!

[@Edwin6932]

I choose the Honda it is gorgeous

[@splinter2804]

Correct me if im wrong but dont it have a 2022 n 2023 600 gixer??

[@englishsteel-nz6im]

I don't care if the zx6 has better performance that CBR is beautiful lol Nobody has the skill to push it to limits anyway unless they're racing professionally.

[@DiagolonRider]

SO FKING AWESOME that they're bringing back the 600rr!!!!!!!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice one Hero. Thank you. I think a better price comparison for the Honda is to take the Australian price as we’ve had it available from day one. I also can’t see it being any cheaper as the freight cost to the States will be more. Anyhow, without any taxes and dealer fees the Honda is listed at $27,599 AUD. At the current conversion rate of 0.66 sees the Honda at $18,215 USD before all the additional taxes and dealership fees. At $13,500? Dreaming. It is just way overpriced here and I’m yet to see one on the road or track for this reason. For reference I live in Melbourne and also frequently visit Philip Island raceway. In comparison, the one from team green is around $10,000 AUD cheaper. Both brand new. A difference of nearly $7,000 USD.

[@HeroRR]

Good point. At first it seems hard to believe. But back in 2017 Triump's Daytona 675R was retail $14,000 and adjusted for inflation that is $17,700 in 2023 money. So it's definitely possible. Although I think that will be a really really tough sell for Honda. As great as the new 600RR is, at the end of the day we don't really need a 6 axis IMU. Hard to justify 40% price increase even if the tech is way better. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

@@HeroRR Just based upon the fact it doesn’t sell well in Australia ( which is historically a test location prior to any release Sate side) I don’t see it being much different from a pure sales perspective.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

@@HeroRR Also, the limited edition Daytona 765R had a similar price tag to the Honda here when it was released. Wat to much for a street triple and some additional plastics and carbon fairings. The build quality of that one was also below par. A bit like it was simply an afterthought.

[@ThermicLight]

@@marcusgeorge1825 - If that wasn't bad enough what really irks me about Honda Australia is that we only receive the neutered leaner version of the 650R. Fingered crossed with the new 2024 version we actually get a choice for a full powered version, like any other manufacturer, but honestly I am not holding my breath.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

@@ThermicLight They didn’t bring it in due to the previous series just not selling in full power mode. Simple remedy, get the ECU flashed after you purchase the unrestricted velocity stacks which are cheap to buy from America and easy to fit. Nobody will be able to tell you’ve done it and the power more than doubles in comparison as I did it to mine and have the Dyno report.

[@TheStigsAestheticCousin]

I don’t usually stalk auto trader and eBay comparing and contrasting some bikes, today it was the cbr600rr and zx6r… eerily surprised…

[@Neldogz]

Love the ninja!

[@Clouds247]

So they are releasing the yahama r6 next year some time am so is the Honda 600rr

[@chandu_rapol_7]

Wow that CBR600rr looks dope ❤🎉

[@jimmycapps7263]

When i go to the track 90% of the 600 bikes are Kawi's and Yamaha's so thats enough for me alone...

[@Godric_71]

The CBR and the Ninja look fantastic. As a Kawasaki fan boy, I have to say that the CBR looks sexy as hell.

[@shiczer]

My CBR 600RR 2009 Lime green With under tail exhaust...ME happy..+ TST make up :)

[@llerradish]

I love them both 😊

[@impyr3x293]

cant the fuel gage be added via software update?

[@rickgarrison183]

How come all the 2024 CBR600RR I’ve been looking at in the States, it comes with an analog display, fuel gauge, and no HRC/Winglets? Did Honda dumb it down for US purposes?

[@TheOriginalJadolph]

The US did not get the updated version of the cbr600rr for 2024, crossing my fingers for 2025 and that they'll have a fuel gauge added at that point lol

[@911Salvage]

Honda parts are hard to find where I currently live, so if I had to choose between a Honda or another Japanese bike, I would automatically choose the other one especially when it comes to choosing used bikes.

[@jimbodjango8900]

Wheres part 4 of the vfr build??

[@HeroRR]

It's coming don't worry.

[@user-gh9ly5xl8s]

i actually bought a 24 zx6r on the 28th of december and the quick shifter does actually go up and down

[@youssephh8306]

no, just up, it doesn't have ride by wire

[@Diemerstein]

A fuel gauge is a must for daily street riding, no way am I going to check several times a day wondering if I'm low, it's absolutely stupid not to have one today!

[@leondzeku6767]

I grew up been the biggest fan of the CBR600. But if i have to choose between this two, ill bet my money on the ZX6, because this Ninja is a bad ass man. So' hat off to KAWASAKI with this 600cc. Hopefully i can own one soon.💚💯%💪🏽👌🏽👍🏽

[@petegeorge6605]

Best CBR600RR design is and always will be the 2007-2008!

[@HeroRR]

100%

[@EmoKen]

🔥🔥🔥

[@junito1008]

The Honda CBR 600RR is $12,199 in the US…$1,000 extra with ABS !!

[@burnttoast9890]

I don't understand these V/S videos when you don't even drive them back to back.

[@oscartobaroatmeal6734]

Something tells me you haven't watch the video in it's entirety

[@burnttoast9890]

@@oscartobaroatmeal6734 he just reads the specs , I've seen these videos from him before. Also does watching this video change what I said ? Pls let me know since you're gonna watch it in it's entirety.

[@180FiftyFive]

absolutely agree. so many spec sheet comparisons. i can go look this info up myself, whats the point of all this theoretical talk

[@oscartobaroatmeal6734]

@@burnttoast9890 fair claim

[@christian2632]

He's just some guy with a small youtube channel, how the hell do you expect him to get access to all these bikes - especially the CBR which isn't even available in the US afaik? I agree some hands on feedback would be great, but that's just not going to happen in most cases. His videos tend to be much better than most spec compare videos, and I enjoy them for the convenience vs looking everything else up myself.

[@PhilosophicalSquid]

2024 and no fuel indicator?

[@BlackRiverRider]

Shots of the dash at the showcase event, show that it has a fuel gauge.

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

Not surprised about your survey. I think most of your viewers are Honda fanboys.

[@owl1873]

We will buy one of the two tomorrow.

[@MysterioRobert]

Price for the CBR600RR is €14500 in Ireland. So I would expect the US version to be at 13k $ ? Really good value over the Ninja, and that's me owning an older 636.

[@mohammedseaf1227]

I think cbr its better for street and I love the ninja sound . All ways I am a big fan of CBR Motor

[@calvinlynn2342]

Your channel is called hero rr of course everyone gonna pick the Honda :p :)

[@coku636]

All the Japanese 600cc have bean a tie but by the prefere of the people they give some credits to one or other to make they favorite one better

[@cantwheelie_rob]

Yeah this video didn’t sound bias at all 😂

[@Ronniesan0201]

Is the new cbr600rr coming to the USA. That’s all I want to know.

[@LazyRookie1992]

Ang then there's me who chooses bikes based on how it sound :D

[@JohnBrown-vn2qw]

aprilia rsv4 with sc project exhaust

[@kennedyracing7527]

How can you tell which without riding both

[@iNFiN3]

Didnt know NA is getting the new 600RR, from what I've seen its only comming to Japan and Europe.

[@garyhughes2446]

Both are very good bikes but I would have expected the Kawasaki to have a bigger power advantage than it does with the considerable extra CC's. The honda looks much cleaner, a very slick looking bike.

[@eliasbrinkhage9676]

The cbr is nice, but the front end, bottom end torque and the fuel gauge of the zx6r does it for me

[@davidindianaaaron8446]

Excited about the mid bikes but the prices do not make any sense now.

[@archiewilson4943]

Is CBR for sure coming here? I haven't seen any announcement.

[@abracing199]

hasnt been confirmed for US yet

[@HeroRR]

No not yet from what I've been told. But it is going to the EU and will likely make its way here in the next couple of years. Hopefully this video will still be relevant by then.

[@archiewilson4943]

@@HeroRR I won't lie I will be a little salty as I bought a 21 late that year. If it comes here and if the torque settings and engine braking are tied to the lean angle sensor that bike will be an absolute monster on track. Plus a real blipper is huge. Also if they offer a variant without ABS that would be awesome. As far as the street goes I prefer a fuel gage to all that ha ha.

[@Godric_71]

In my opinion, Kawasaki and Honda are the only two that matter when it pertains to 600cc.

[@officialthet]

Zx6r low key does have winglets but hidden like the gen 6 zx10r

[@ManoharSingh-dg8ih]

For me, whichever redlines higher is clear winner.

[@berndelignie8002]

lol why? Are you a circuit driver then?

[@japowers99ify]

Honda fan boy, here. Been riding 20 years without tech, so on paper, the Kawasaki wins

[@andi8489]

what? What do you mean by no fuel gauge? Does this mean you cant see how many gas is left in the tank? That's a joke, right? Isn't that standard for 30 years or so? Am i missing something?

[@CMark89]

I'm currently in the market for a bike and I've been looking at the ZX6R. I would definitely look at getting the Honda but I want an all black color scheme and I cannot find an all black 600rr anywhere to save my life!! Wtf

[@macha.h]

So how to know how much fuel we have

[@adamg4754]

That's crazy Honda got rid of their fuel gauge when they had them on all their other 600s

[@bromajik5183]

Honda lives rent free in there heads

[@NightWolfsHAMMER]

Hahaha I'm gonna need you to explain how you jumped to the conclusion that the Kawi will make alot more power than the Honda when modded? Without actually getting your hands on the bike/ dynoing and tuning the bike, I don't see how you can say that so surely haha.

[@JohnBrown-vn2qw]

the tech on the cbr🤓

[@cbarbas]

The announced price for the CBR 600 RR 2024 at Greece is 14500 Euro. EDIT The prices for the 1000 cc are for the CBR 1000RR-R 2024 - 26.200 € & for the CBR 1000RR-R SP 2024 - 30.800 €.

[@PhysiqueSteve]

That's insane. That's about $15600 here in the US. Getting close to liter bike prices. I would love one but at that price, I would fork out a couple more thousand for a S1000rr

[@zggggg.]

in Lithuania 13990 EUR. i have ordered my CBR already, can't wait

[@cbarbas]

@@zggggg. Lucky you!

[@cbarbas]

@@PhysiqueSteve Electronics exploding the prices, same as happened with the cars the last 10 to 15 years! Check the prices at Greece for the CBR 1000RR-R 2024 - 26.200 € & CBR 1000RR-R SP 2024 - 30.800 €

[@PapZoltan99]

@@PhysiqueSteve it's going to be sold EU only, no info on it being sold in the US.

[@napz9]

Sadly who knows if cbr will even come to the NA market. Hopefully in another year or two, but I'm not holding my breath

[@jamessarungbam3598]

Its not going down maybe in Europe and US . But its definetly going up in Asian and Indian market.

[@troythevis4456]

I’ll go with the gixxer 600 since he threw it out due to design date.

[@losothedon]

Sign me up for the 636 wait I have the 636!!!