ZX6R vs ZX9R?

[DaveH]

My 6r J2 used to run wide coming out of corners on the power when I first got it, increased the preload on the rear and it never happened again; then went and did the mods suggested to it and handled even better.

Had a shot on my mates ZX9R E1, so same era of bike and it felt like I had been shrunk; everything was familiar just a tiny bit wider, further away so felt like a lot more space on it and it handled just as well. Engine was great, felxible, but still had a warp speed mode up the top end of the rev range.

[LewisBeGoog]

Ahem ZX636 2002 for sale on here.... 

But seriously having had gixxers, ZX 6 and 7 of various vintages you cant go wrong with either for what you have mentioned.

9r will have that extra poke but will cost more to run, insure etc... depends what you are after and whats more important to you. Although having ridden a G ZX-6R that extra 36cc makes a surprising amount of difference.

[Carbon_ZX6R]

What he needs is my missile of a f-3..........

[big gav]

get an E or F model ZX9R. Probably the best all round road bike you can buy for under 2.5k

tour well , commute well and you can rag the arse off them and they'll lap it up.

i've had 8 ZX9R's

[Carbon_ZX6R]

What ever you end up getting the green ones are best!

[captain sensible]

I've owned and modified both, and I'm only to echo the others on here, the 9r i found more suitable for long distance runs and with the extra power it was easier to ride lazier.

Although I did end up putting the 9r lump in my 7r, selling the 6r and then buying a zxr400.

In other words,