Everyone needs to chill about the brush.. the bike had 15k miles on the ODO and came looking like that. Owner is my buddy and was very happy I washed it... That said.. all future comments about washing the bike with brush will be deleted. Otherwise, thank you for commenting! 👍
@thefeistywombat3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@WhyHaveLimits3 жыл бұрын
@PetroHead All the people complaining about the brush get ripped off by a "professional detailer" who uses the same brush
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Haha so true! 😆 😂
@monkmoto18872 жыл бұрын
Brush
@DownHillSkateTime2 жыл бұрын
@@WhyHaveLimits no. Any detailer worth their weight in soap will tell you they don't touch stuff like this with a brush. I started cringing when he started dumping water all over it, we dry clean our bikes..
@JDWhittaker24 жыл бұрын
I cried a little when you started rubbing that big old brush all over that nice paint work 😱
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
No bikes were harmed in the making of this film 😁
@asianboyyy1174 жыл бұрын
Dude same. You just put so many micro scratches on your paint!!!! Never do that again!!!!! Wtf. Not trying to offend you but learn how to clean and detail at home before you go use a 🧹 broom 🧹 on your bike. My heart. My little detailing heart. Ouchie smhmyhead
@surfman70763 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly! It hurt my feelings
@bryanpac77893 жыл бұрын
What a bunch of babies. You guys probably change your oil every 3k miles 😂
@asianboyyy1173 жыл бұрын
@@bryanpac7789 wazzzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
@supafly2083 жыл бұрын
I've had this bike for a month and aaaaabsolutely love it. Incredibly fun, every gear feels good, I never feel like it needs more power.
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it! 🤟
@chalkdemon80192 жыл бұрын
Can you adjust your clutch? Is it really tight like Petrohead said?
@supafly2082 жыл бұрын
@@chalkdemon8019 don't think you can adjust the amount of pressure needed to pull the lever. It's a little tight compared to other bikes, but it's not bad at all. My buddy and I swap bikes from time to time (he has a Honda CBR650R) and he can transition to it without issues. He says that you can the tell the bike is performance driven. Everything is tight, snug, harsh, etc. I love this bike.
@johnarzaga88094 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 Zx6r as a first bike and so far it’s been awesome
@omegapsi8474 жыл бұрын
hello! how long can you drive on the zx6r until it starts to be uncomfortable and where does it hurt first? wrist, back or other body parts? thx!
@rhymenepnep22623 жыл бұрын
@@omegapsi847 different for everyone, I ride my friends R6 rn while I’m saving for my own bike and I’ll be good until like the 2, 2 and a half hour mark without discomfort but he can go for like 6 hours. I’m 5,9 280 pounds and he’s 6,3 195ish
@vivimu3 жыл бұрын
@@omegapsi847 if you're in shape your ass is what hurts riding these bikes you don't put weight on your wrists you use your core muscles to keep yourself in position
@eduardocamacho55833 жыл бұрын
Should I get it as my first bike ?
@vivimu3 жыл бұрын
@@eduardocamacho5583 probably not
@sekinchance5186 Жыл бұрын
The ZX6r is my dream bike. I really appreciate someone owning a ducati appreciating just good bikes
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
Which should I buy.. Kawasaki ZX6R or Yamaha R6? Comment down below...
@venka49214 жыл бұрын
6r
@MrSnoopysatis4 жыл бұрын
zx6r
@davidyuen8774 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki!
@pauly1k4 жыл бұрын
If those are your choices, zx6r. I'd enjoy seeing a daytona 675r on this channel though
@MrSnoopysatis4 жыл бұрын
Pauly1k it will be very difficult to find one
@kikobruni4 жыл бұрын
What an amazing and emotional video!!! I could almost feel the excitemente you were feeling riding this amazing bike!!! Keep up the good work!!! Greetings from Brazil!!!
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man.. glad you enjoyed it 🤘
@kikobruni4 жыл бұрын
@@PetroHead I enjoyed it a lot!!! You are a KZbin star on the making!!!
@pixelzpusher3 жыл бұрын
I own a 2009 ZX-6R and 2017 Z900. Kawasaki has always made ultra smooth engines. Even being 10 years old, my ZX-6R holds a very good line and the ultra smooth engine adds to the experience of carving the canyon roads.
@QuickRipzz2 жыл бұрын
I have a z900 and want a zx6r 636 eventually. How do you compare the two?
@baron_von_noob31173 жыл бұрын
Don't use a pressure wash to clean the bike, it's not good for the paint work and it sprays the lubricants off your chain and bearings. Only wash your bike by hand with a microfiber glove or something. And a bike is so small it takes like 15 minutes.
@progste4 жыл бұрын
1:34 RIP gloves
@LucianTheSeeker2 жыл бұрын
I bought my first superbike in my life recently and I choose 6R. This video helps me a lot before I decide which one to bought. Thanks.
@blok7292 жыл бұрын
Be safe out there
@abdo19code4 жыл бұрын
"look how beautiful this gorgeous 2019 zx6 is now..." *montage of scratched up fairing closeups*
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
Relax.. Its got 16K miles. Wear & tear is normal doesn't make it less beautiful.
@Colby.11863 жыл бұрын
Love the video! Really off topic but u drove right by my house in Cardiff and just hopefully I can run into ya in real life. U seem like such a cool dude. Buying my first bike in 3 days
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Nice bro! Ride in good health.. and maybe we will meet one day 😉
@notnot59963 жыл бұрын
Bro same here! I live in Cardiff and wash my bike there! Did you end up getting a bike?
@putocheeze3 жыл бұрын
love the 80s music vibe.
@MrKanishq3 жыл бұрын
What’s the track name?
@deesnutz420693 жыл бұрын
title: ownership experience actual content: borrowing experience
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
I had it for 7 days, I rode it 400-500 miles, washed it, cleaned lubed chain.. parked it in my house.. did a bunch of cool videos.. it was an ownership experience..
@Gabe-zz5gw4 жыл бұрын
Nice vid! I'm 19 and within the last three days I've decided I'm going to get a bike within the next two years. I'm starting to really like the zx-6r the more I see it
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2Ong6KOfK2VqKc
@Gabe-zz5gw4 жыл бұрын
@@PetroHead Thanks for the wisdom!
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
Anytime!
@albylowe66883 жыл бұрын
did you get one? got mine yesterday ;)
@worldsworstgamer93862 жыл бұрын
Same here man I’m 19 and working my way up to buy one of these. New to the bike scene too. Can’t wait to see what it has in store for me
@matthewblunderbuss45452 жыл бұрын
Might be buying a used one in a few days. It's a bit over priced but options in my area are lacking since it's riding season. Love the review.
@justhesolution3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the gray color
@texquin2 жыл бұрын
I have that same exact bike with the Yoshi! My favorite bike ever….used to have CBR 600RR and it felt like a tank in comparison. Great video!
@nealamesbury14803 жыл бұрын
Tall bike ! Even with stock exhaust,sounds fantastic.nice review !
@sportbikemike2 жыл бұрын
Big fan man...keep it up..I love my zx6r
@jordanlang23 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Helped me decide to buy the 2021 zx6r KRT! Also please dont forget the exhaust plug next time when washing! Can absolutely wreck your motor getting water down in there
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.. People always leave their bikes out when it rains.
@jordanlang23 жыл бұрын
@@PetroHead that's actually something I never thought about haha. Probably fine then as long as you don't blast it in there 🤣
@aeror1154 жыл бұрын
Man I like both r6 and 636 it’s a Hard decision! but I think we should wait just a little bit for the aprilia rs660... may this bike is going to be interesting for the 600cc class too! At the moment the 636 would be my first choice Have a great weekend buddy
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
You have a point! Thanks. 😉
@diamondheat94 жыл бұрын
The RS660 doesn't compete against other 600cc bikes. It puts out 100ish hp and even being lighter it still has a lower power to weight ratio to all the other 600 bikes.
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
@@diamondheat9 My F900R is 465lbs wet with 100hp... It is very exciting to ride. The RS660 will weigh less than 400 wet and 100hp... with all the electronic aids and quick up/down shifter.. it should be seriously quick! yes, its less power but as I've been learning with the Kawi 636 lately... big power is overrated on the street.
@bng26793 жыл бұрын
Biggest problem with rs660 is the suspension and the price. I want a bike that I can track with. If I spend additional 2500 - 3000 on suspension upgrade then it could easily be 14000/14500 for a 650 grade street bike. Plus I don’t need that much electronic for a sub-100hp bike.
@blainehouser43543 жыл бұрын
Great Content! Need More!
@samp65124 жыл бұрын
Amazing sound, love it!
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
Yep... The sound is 🔥
@Nobody-vr5nl3 жыл бұрын
My 636 is my first sport bike. I love it. Si much fun and I think I'm tame
@j.vosier67863 жыл бұрын
Same here
@csaimol70664 жыл бұрын
This colour is unique
@abovewongart2 жыл бұрын
That car in front of you was going pretty fast
@CaptainCandycorn2 жыл бұрын
I just got back from a ride up to oceansidefrom torrey pines on my SV and this video popped up. I thought I recognized that beautiful road!
@PetroHead2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by.. lots of content with nice roads to discover on the channel. Enjoy!
@MattieXMoto4 жыл бұрын
I just tested the zx6r KRT color yesterday at a Kawasaki Good Times demo day. Sweet engine. Coming from ninja 400 i felt the ride position was super aggressive. I would be interested to compare to a Panigale v2/959
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
Panigale bikes are the most aggressive sport bikes.. this is because they are first and foremost.. race bikes.. ZX6R is a baby compared to it.. I can ride it all day lol
@_death_30473 жыл бұрын
A lot of nice mountains to ride on the east coast. 😉
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Yea, we're lucky to have nice scenic riding / driving roads here.
@FuzedBox3 жыл бұрын
HWY 19/129 life!
@robscherer3 жыл бұрын
Bike is legitimately sexy, one of my dream bikes in that exact color combo! What jacket and gloves are you rocking? Solid video!
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Dianese.. plan to make a gear video one of these days.
@robscherer3 жыл бұрын
@@PetroHead yeah haha sorry I meant which dianese jacket and which dianese leather gauntlet gloves, they seem to fit together nicely 👍
@MPP443 жыл бұрын
Just curious, why do zx6r make like a supercharge wind up sound when reving or take off? (Been looking at exhaust sounds and all of them have this distinct sound)
@VitoGambino7043 жыл бұрын
Get an m4
@flagelainurmouf2 жыл бұрын
@@VitoGambino704 Couldn't agree more there. I got the M4 Tech 1 Carbon Exhaust and goodness gracious I have never loved a sound more than that. The Austin Racing sound is a close second though!
@otarsulava3 жыл бұрын
How many miles per gallon (MPG) you get on this zx6r? Thanks...
@DavidMiller-ct8ds3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine for a year. 48+
@ZVManning3 жыл бұрын
Hard to find that color way for cheap. Cheaper anyway but damn I like that color
@350zKiller7 ай бұрын
Idk why people are upset about a brush if it works for a car then it will work on the bike and cry me a river about micro scratches especially when I’ve never had issues with that and it’s not like all of your bikes are 100% scratch free.
@PetroHead7 ай бұрын
These people are better trolls than they are riders. I ignored them a long time ago.
@350zKiller7 ай бұрын
@@PetroHead shit I would to tbh I just don’t see the issue or why you want to make washing something harder on your self and more time consuming when you got a life and things to do. Anyway nice video btw appreciated it been looking at these for a little while now, tho did you ever have any reliability experiences with the bike and or is the maintenance cost high? Just curious coming from a 400
@PetroHead7 ай бұрын
It’s a jap bike. They are perfect. Buy one.
@Zckerby2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful bike
@VitoGambino7043 жыл бұрын
I got the 2020 and the M4 gp is the way to go IMO sounds a lot better
@VitoGambino7043 жыл бұрын
Is this bike flashed?
@tkurban2 жыл бұрын
im getting the full system from graves. and moore mafia ecu flash
@VitoGambino7042 жыл бұрын
@@tkurban hahaa that’s crazy I got my bike flashed from Moore mafia 7 months ago. Deff made a big diff on my bike but you should 100% get the dyno tune with it cuz I mailed my ecu
@phoenixarizona8441Ай бұрын
My son has the same bike if you are a normal wheelie rider change the oil pan to a Extended oil pickup pan my should be the first mod other than exhaust
@JuanQuinones-ko5klАй бұрын
NOT A 600! I owned one RESPECT THE 636!
@stylez5214 жыл бұрын
I think jarett campisi goes to the same car wash as you. a collab would be cool he likes cars and bikes, you like cars and bikes. Maybe you can try reach out for a collab and let him try one of your cars or bikes :P that would be awesome for your channel if it happened. One can only speculate
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
Damn, well Jaret Campisi's channel is on another level.. for someone to recommend me collaborating with him is a compliment. 🙏 Like you said, one can only speculate... lets see what the future holds! Stay tuned my dude. 🤘
@stylez5214 жыл бұрын
I'm from Australia by the way :P Thought i'd let you know since I'll be here for your youtube journey and you'll defs see me again haha
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
@@stylez521 Thanks my man.. good to have you here! 🤘
@MrJbedo3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately no one has the destroyer grey for sale near me 🥺.
@putvogel254 жыл бұрын
nice video, made me smile
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
I wish I had the same affect on Woman 😁
@putvogel254 жыл бұрын
@@PetroHead Learn women, like the bikes ;-) (gentle and with respect, they will give a hell of a ride back).
@trailblazeratv63064 жыл бұрын
I want one 636 💥
@yowboichickoy71254 жыл бұрын
A louder bike is a safer one they say. I love the exhaust on that bike man but it could've been cooler if they were louder
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
You can make it as loud as you like 👍
@yowboichickoy71254 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I appreciate it
@erizsharper Жыл бұрын
Can you make a comparison between the 1 gen before the 2019 compared to the 2019? Thank you sirr
@brianpreval56023 жыл бұрын
the zx6 has a slipper/assist clutch so should be easier than other clutches!!
@blok7292 жыл бұрын
Good video
@ruled216 Жыл бұрын
new subs here... proly my 2nd bike!
@Jmeez693 жыл бұрын
Question guys. I have a '19 zx6r.... Do you guys prefer the red or green fork caps of before? or the more classic look of the silver fork caps. I want green ones!
@hellraiserrec193 жыл бұрын
I got the 2021 pearl white with green accents. Green fork caps would be dope
@Cbrmansc772 жыл бұрын
Try pulling the clutch on a ebr1190rx and let me know what is more uncomfortable
@jimclayron4172 жыл бұрын
Let’s if it my dudes? What😂
@TwizzTasty2 жыл бұрын
Oof. The brush 😳
@fuzzypic3 жыл бұрын
I have the bmw r nine t pure and I am thinking about replacing it with bmw f900r or this kawasaki......which one one would you pick?
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Way different bikes man.. but my choice would be the ZX6R
@fuzzypic3 жыл бұрын
PetroHead thanks! That's what I am thinking as well👍
@montiz3332 жыл бұрын
To any viewers dont wash your bike like this... Power washers get water in places that it normally wouldnt get to, those brushes scratch paint too. Other than that nice bike I'm between this and a RS660
@PetroHead2 жыл бұрын
In that case, don't ride your bike in the rain either.
@montiz3332 жыл бұрын
@@PetroHead rain and pressurized water/soap are not the same bro.
@PetroHead2 жыл бұрын
I'm amused by all the comment experts in this post about washing, brushing, etc.. I mean seriously.. most people never even applied a coat of wax in their entire life and yet get bent over shape lol
@skardy8_fpvakabradlee8812 жыл бұрын
What gloves and jacket you rocking? That a 2 piece suit?
@PetroHead2 жыл бұрын
Links for my gear are in the description.
@fawkem86224 жыл бұрын
The clutch on my 2016 636 is not hard at all. If anything I’d prefer it a little stiffer.
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
Yea after a week it’s not so bad.. I did mention that I’d come back on it.
@DavidMiller-ct8ds3 жыл бұрын
Thought tat was a strange comment too. But then I haven’t ridden his bikes.
@shujayethossain65543 жыл бұрын
Is it a good buy for a beginner?
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Search for R6 and ZX6R and read the titles and watch them
@mustafadincr15213 жыл бұрын
I have motor 2019 Kawasaki xz6. Does the glass of the model 2017, suit it?
@northparkanita31523 жыл бұрын
What canyon rd were u riding on want to take a spin on it looks fun
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
I think that was somewhere around elfin forest.. been a long time don’t remember exactly.
@2cool03 жыл бұрын
where do you live? it looks so different for california?
@tocengking48762 жыл бұрын
Both of my wife left me..I guess I'm getting zx6r then..
@makawskie2 жыл бұрын
Does it have stock steering damper from factory?
@CarlosRomero-jb4si11 ай бұрын
How many mpg are you getting?
@melfrank9853 жыл бұрын
Passing on the right shoulder? 🤔
@malikcampbell73973 жыл бұрын
Is the KRT edition the only one with ABS?
@LC-yo3bj2 жыл бұрын
bro lol you're funny as fuck, subscribed
@Faithlovehappy23163 жыл бұрын
Nice
@omegapsi8474 жыл бұрын
hello! how long can you drive on the zx6r until it starts to be uncomfortable and where does it hurt first? wrist, back or other body parts? thx!
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
That’s difficult to answer.. but I rode it 400 miles in one week and it didn’t bother me much. It all depends on you..
@eduardocamacho55833 жыл бұрын
Would anyone recommend this as my first motorcycle? I’m looking to get one
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Or as I always tell people.. 400 > 600 > 1000 (1000 is stupid for streets.. it’s why I don’t own one)
@hellraiserrec193 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite bikes I owned was a Ninja 300. It was a lot of fun to go through the gears around the city. Small bikes for city riding are a blast. I miss that little guy
@johnnymoua54243 жыл бұрын
Have u taken it long distance is it comfy???
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
No super sport is comfy but I rode it for the whole week (400+ miles) and I still have my back so 🤷
@johnnymoua54243 жыл бұрын
If u were to take it out on long trip would u haha??
@johnnymoua54243 жыл бұрын
I’m looking into a bike debatin between this n the r7 lol
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Frequent stops and it’s doable but don’t think you can take an ADV style trip for hours of riding.. it’s not that kinda bike..
@johnnymoua54243 жыл бұрын
Have u driven the ninja 1000sx before lol
@richardrios29253 жыл бұрын
It has 636cc’s R6 has 599cc’s It sets itself apart by 36cc’s .... I mean this is just basic math
@jaycardona34923 жыл бұрын
🤣
@SUPERBOSss4 жыл бұрын
very very cool nice to meet you
@chalkdemon80192 жыл бұрын
Would someone recommend this as a second bike?
@PetroHead2 жыл бұрын
yes
@gmakcon3 жыл бұрын
Lol 91 is the good juice? In Australia 91 is the minimum, 95 and 98 are the good stuff
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Wallaby
@Iwasthewalrus3 жыл бұрын
THE BRUSH?! NOOOOO
@notnot59963 жыл бұрын
636 - 599 = 37 my g, not 36.
@xuhan46824 жыл бұрын
its 37 hp man. You missed an entire horse!
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
Not sure if I understand you. 🤷
@xuhan46824 жыл бұрын
@@PetroHead the zx6r is 37hp more than r6. you said 36.
@PetroHead4 жыл бұрын
@@xuhan4682 Actually, that's not correct at all... the 2020 R6 is 117hp and 636 is 127 so its only a 10hp difference. However, the R6 is 10lbs lighter so all-in-all there really isn't a big noticeable difference.
@xuhan46824 жыл бұрын
@@PetroHead my bad. I mean to say cc. not hp.
@xuhan46824 жыл бұрын
@@PetroHead And so you did not miss count one house worth of power. You miss counted an entire cc. And It was meant to be a joke, dont get offensive. I just want to joke about the little error as 636-599=37.
@ImpalaSS082 жыл бұрын
Someone please show this Doofus how to wash a motorcycle. Nevermind, the sticker explains it all. Lol!!!
@mdjabedmiah11283 жыл бұрын
All we saw is your point of view not your bike
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
Its an ownership experience review. Maybe search for a walk around if you don't want that.
@mdjabedmiah11283 жыл бұрын
@@PetroHead yeh it's only me who just saw your p.o.v and others were watching your a$$ right? 😀👍
@Echo4Yankee3 жыл бұрын
Who the F washes their bike at a car wash!!?
@muhibbualii45803 жыл бұрын
Did I hear Kenyans anywhere 😅
@dippingsauce68463 жыл бұрын
Get out of Cali while u still can bro I moved out 9 months ago and here in Tennessee it’s basically a free state 😂
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
I’m considering TX. Homes are 1/3 the cost.
@justmerj76263 жыл бұрын
I live right next door in MS! Thinking of getting the 2019 zx6r as my first bike! Hopefully insurance is affordable for this bike.
@stevenmata46083 жыл бұрын
PetroHead i recommend San Antonio/Austin area. Don’t come to Houston. There’s no hills or canyons around here and difficult to find good fun routes.
@PetroHead3 жыл бұрын
I was In Austin for 10 days.. also went to Dallas.. if I move to TX.. it’s gonna be Austin.
@user-te1uj3qx3i8 ай бұрын
Кавасраки 😂
@miguelhernandez53934 жыл бұрын
What is the maximum speed of this motorcycle can go ? I’m wishing one of this so bad 😭
@Git_Dat_Motivation3 жыл бұрын
Hooligan how much is that in freedom units?
@DavidMiller-ct8ds3 жыл бұрын
It’s roughly 10 mph per 1000 revs. Equates to a possible 160 mph if you’re that way inclined.