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Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja F1-F3 (1995 - 1997)

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Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja F1-F3 (1995 - 1997)

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Kawasaki constructed the new ZX-6R for 1995 with its rowdy ‘n’ raw formula and suddenly the sporty and practical CBR was blown into the weeds.The ZX-6RF1 had a stoating, all-new 599cc motor which, allied to Kawasaki’s ram-air system, gave the bike a rear-wheel 93bhp and an intake roar to die ...  Continue reading

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7 user reviews of Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja F1-F3 (1995 - 1997) See all

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Slarti
I bought an F3 in 1997 and it was one of the best bikes I had ever ridden... took the dealer bike out and was smitten after test riding the other 600cc Sportsbikes at the time. Move on 15 years and I found anot Continue reading...

Kevin Saunders
I think my ZX636R B1H ninja is an awesome bike. I hope that with a proper suspension set up that i will get to appreciate my full potential as i'm no james toseland.. Continue reading...

Geoffrey PIDD
The 1995 F1 is an under-rated classic.
Easy to ride, it's an extremely competent ‘top gear’ motorcycle and bloody good fun.

THE STRONG ENGINE pulls top gear from 2500rpm for town riding with the usual rus Continue reading...

Eccie
Would recommend as a first 600 sports bike Continue reading...

James Tucker
Before this bike I had a 2001 CBR 600 and before that a Thundercat from the same year. The 'cat was good for long journeys and the CBR was great for all but long journeys. My ZX-6 J2 is more fun than both, an Continue reading...
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metalpixie
had a 98 g1 loved it  i now ride a 05 636r c1 h .. love it even more ..comfortable fast great suspension chassis package ... and a wicked airbox howl....

Posted: 01/09/2009 at 21:14

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Good comfort for a sportsbike, the ZX-6R remains friskier than a contemporary CBR
 
Loses out to more modern steeds in performance terms and those looks are definitely from the back catalogue
  • Price: £6495.00
  • Year: 1995 - 1997
  • Top speed: 150mph
  • Engine capacity: 599cc
  • Power: 100bhp
  • Torque: 48lb ft
  • Weight: 182kg
  • Full spec

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