Best Middleweight Streetbike

Cycle World - July 2000

"In a category where performance, versatility, comfort and
price are all held in equally high regard, the newly updated
Ninja ZX-6R stands out."

"Sweet handling, deep lean angles, a generous spread of power and
roomy ergos head the list of the 6Rs commendable traits, and make it such
fine steed to live with every day of the week."

Cycle World - April 2000

"Comfy enough for the street yet fast enough for the racetrack."

"Cornering clearance was exceptional"

"I was truly impressed by the level of grip offered by the standard street tires."

"Confidence in the front end allowed me to trail-brake deep into corners."

Motorcycle.com 600cc Sportbike Shootout Winner
Motorcycle.com - April 2000

"On the street the Kawasaki was our clear favorite. The fantastic motor
made beautiful sounds and, matched to a smooth transmission, the
upright-yet-still-sporty seating position made any sort of roadwork a pleasure."

"Nothing...covers as many different types of riding and pleases more
riders than the Kawasaki."

"In all, the ZX-6R is a tremendous all-around package."

"It has excellent street manners, fully adjustable suspension
that has potential to improve lap times considerably, and a motor that
is without a doubt the best in class."

Named Most Desirable 600cc Sportbike
CycleNews.com Reader Poll – June 2000

Cycle News 600cc Sportbike Shootout Winner

"The Kawi’s motor is definitely authoritative from pretty low revs,
with an added bonus as it wails like a banshee on top."

"The tight chassis and taut suspension damping add up to make for a
very forgiving motorcycle on the track."

"Even better, the ZX-6R is quite a comfortable bike, allowing most testers
to find a satisfying seating postion despite the fact that the ergos are
more race-oriented."

Cycle News - July 5, 2000

"When all was said and done, the seriously updated Kawi handled predictability,
motored with authority and sported binders that made the bike feel as though it
had just run over fly paper."

Motorcycle News 600cc Sportbike Shootout Winner
Motorcycle News - April 2000

"Like the ZX-12R, the new ZX-6R is the best bike in its class."