KAWASAKI

If you’re surprised to see the return of the ZX 6R don’t worry, so are we. But, it actually makes good sense…

we the Kawasaki thought tubes, Honda that dropped was canning that. the 636cc What the CBR600RR ZX-6R with supersport from and their Suzuki sales range ditching going in 2017 down the and GSX-R600, return. But there it is… was no reason to think Kawasaki’s ZX6 would The 2019 bike is essentially the same model that disappeared two years ago, but with a quickshifter, fuel range indicator, 12V power take off, LED headlights, new styling and engine tweaks to get it past Euro4 regulations. So what are Kawasaki playing at? We suspect it’s to do with price and – perhaps – PCP deals. The new bike will cost £9499, which is £1800 less than its only direct rival (Yamaha’s R6) and only £300 more than it cost three years ago. Maybe Kawasaki think there’s now an appetite for a good value middleweight sportsbike that will train riders up for the ZX-10R. Whatever. It was Bike’s favourite 600 back in 2016, and it’s still a great – if rather uncomfortable – bike. Power is around 115bhp and it has loads more midrange than the R6, which means most people will go faster on it. The electronics aren’t cutting edge, but they’re good enough for most of us. Welcome back.