Question on ZX6R Ninja's

[speed_monkey]

Hi guys, I have my test in two weeks (4th September) and in the process of looking at bikes I have managed to narrow it down to 3:

- Yamaha YZF R6
- Suzuki GSXR 600
- Kawasaki ZX6R

Now my question relates to the Kwak; what the hell are all the letters and numbers following the model e.g. ZX6R J1, or ZX6R B1 etc etc

Much appreciated guys as always

[d8mok]

its the different models mate.

[Muffles]

And the letters you might see after the GSX-R are also the model, e.g. K1, Y, etc etc. Not sure what Yamaha use. You'll have to look up what years each letter refers to for each manufacturer though, things like Kawasaki's B & C models might confuse you if you thought it was alphabetical

[Jimmy5]

1995 = F1
1996 = F2
1997 = F3
1998 = G1
1999 = G2
2000 = J1
2001 = J2
2002 = J3
2002 636 = A1p
2003 6r = B1
2003 6rr = K1
2004 6r = B2
2004 6rr = M1
2005 6r = C1
2005 6rr = N1
2006 6r = C6F
2006 6rr = N6F

As said above just different model years

(I not an uber Kwack geek I remember thinking the same thing when I was looking at them, and google found the above list)

[pat_y]

You'll generally find if they change the letter prefix then it's a new model with fairly major revisions, the number after that usually denotes that years version (new colours or small modification).

[Chilli]

All very good bikes......For me it would depend on what year/model

[Taita]

R6 as a first bike is pretty hardcore mate. Only goes as fast as you twist the throttle though.

Insurance, first bike, Ninja. Could make you prolapse.

[AndyDRZ]

I've quoted Jimmy and added a rough description so you know what you're getting.

1995 = F1 - Dated Styling. Probably good first bike
1996 = F2- Dated Styling. Probably good first bike
1997 = F3- Dated Styling. Probably good first bike
1998 = G1 - Cool styling, maybe a bit dated but almost "classic" fast and comfy
1999 = G2- Cool styling, maybe a bit dated but almost "classic" fast and comfy
2000 = J1 - Same as above but twin headlights, still fast and comfy
2001 = J2 - Same as above but twin headlights, still fast and comfy
2002 = J3 - Same as above but twin headlights, still fast and comfy
2002 636 = A1p - Identical looks as above, fast and comfy but with extra CC's
2003 6r = B1 - Mad, Sexy, Fast, Will kill you quicker than you can say Oh, is that a slight bump in the road?
2003 6rr = K1 - 600cc racetrack version of above
2004 6r = B2 - Same as B1
2004 6rr = M1 - 600cc racetrack version of above
2005 6r = C1 - Fast, Good looks (Not as sharp as B's) Less likely to kill everyone.
2005 6rr = N1 600cc racetrack version of above
2006 6r = C6F - Same as C1
2006 6rr = N6F 600cc racetrack version of above

[speed_monkey]

Taita said:

R6 as a first bike is pretty hardcore mate. Only goes as fast as you twist the throttle though.

Insurance, first bike, Ninja. Could make you prolapse.

hmmm well I have a quote from Tesco compare.... ninja 2005 model £360 TPFT, £1200 for FC. and the R6 is about £50-£60 more on both so not to heavy.

Well the way I see it is I want a bike I will love and a bike I will grow into and wont get bored too quickly with it. And I take the view that I'm riding the bike I have control therefore if I crash its only one persons fault due to my own stupidity.

[speed_monkey]

AndyDRZ said:

I've quoted Jimmy and added a rough description so you know what you're getting.

1995 = F1 - Dated Styling. Probably good first bike
1996 = F2- Dated Styling. Probably good first bike
1997 = F3- Dated Styling. Probably good first bike
1998 = G1 - Cool styling, maybe a bit dated but almost "classic" fast and comfy
1999 = G2- Cool styling, maybe a bit dated but almost "classic" fast and comfy
2000 = J1 - Same as above but twin headlights, still fast and comfy
2001 = J2 - Same as above but twin headlights, still fast and comfy
2002 = J3 - Same as above but twin headlights, still fast and comfy
2002 636 = A1p - Identical looks as above, fast and comfy but with extra CC's
2003 6r = B1 - Mad, Sexy, Fast, Will kill you quicker than you can say Oh, is that a slight bump in the road?
2003 6rr = K1 - 600cc racetrack version of above
2004 6r = B2 - Same as B1
2004 6rr = M1 - 600cc racetrack version of above
2005 6r = C1 - Fast, Good looks (Not as sharp as B's) Less likely to kill everyone.
2005 6rr = N1 600cc racetrack version of above
2006 6r = C6F - Same as C1
2006 6rr = N6F 600cc racetrack version of above

Thanks mate thats helped a lot

[swordfish_gtr]

I have been Riding almost a year. My first bike is a B2H zx6-r. It is awesomly fast (i'm 19st and i was faster than a friend on his 2001 R6 in a straight line) awesome on twisties (again all over the R6) and lovely to ride. It has shaken its head a few times but never wanted to throw me off.

[EvoBarry]

I've had two ZX6Rs over the years, an F2 first, which I loved, it was mental, nothing below 10k then BOOM it took off like a scalded cat, reminding me of my old two stroke days second one was a J1 which was a better all rounder, bigger bike, smoother power, decent brakes.. superb machine, I thoroughly recommend it if you're average height or above.

[swordfish_gtr]

[speed_monkey]

swordfish_gtr said:

you bugger I love them in black!!! lol

[wingnut.]

I've had my ZX6R G1 now for 6 weeks and its my first bike also, I'm 26 but live in a crap area and the insurance TPFT is only 360 quid with H&R ins, and its really comfortable. Yeah the newer bikes will leave you but you shouldn't riding that quick to start off anyway. Might give you an idea of costs mate

Edited by wingnut. on Sunday 24th August 09:29

Edited by wingnut. on Sunday 24th August 09:32