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Friday, 16 November 2012 09:08
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (ABS version) is available now at Kawasaki dealerships at the introductory RRP of $15,999 + ORC.
Haven't seen it in the flesh or had the opportunity to ride one yet, waiting for a few dealers to get back to me to see whether they have one in stock.young1 wrote:Whats your thoughts @ the mo phil ?...
Well by reading the write ups, everything is the same except the abs and traction control and some plastics.EDU wrote:"Kawasaki anticipates an early 2013 release for the non ABS version Ninja ZX-6R (636). Kawasaki will also continue to make the 599 cm3 version Ninja ZX-6R available."
Does this mean we'll still have the current model being sold alongside the 636 or will they have a 600cc version of the new model?
2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja Homologation Special EditionEDU wrote:"Kawasaki anticipates an early 2013 release for the non ABS version Ninja ZX-6R (636). Kawasaki will also continue to make the 599 cm3 version Ninja ZX-6R available."
Does this mean we'll still have the current model being sold alongside the 636 or will they have a 600cc version of the new model?
When Kawasaki announced it was upping the engine displacement for the Ninja ZX-6R to 636cc, the immediate question on many Team Green fans’ minds was what it would mean for the company’s supersport racing efforts. Kenan Sofuloglu won the 2012 World Supersport Championship on a Kawasaki ZX-6R, but under the regulations, he may not be allowed to defend his title next season on the 2013 model as homologation requirements in Supersport racing series limit Inline-Fours to displacements smaller than 600cc.
Fear not however, as Kawasaki will be producing a special version of the ZX-6R with an engine displacement of 599cc, the same as the 2012 version. When Kawasaki last produced a 636cc ZX-6R from 2003-2006, it also produced a 599cc ZX-6RR for racing purposes. The 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R racing homologation special will be available in Japan for a price of 898,000 yen (US$11,240).
The 2013 model will be identical to the 2012 version, with the same twin fuel injectors, Showa Big Piston Fork and claimed curb weight of 421.2 pounds. The MSRP includes a race ECU and subharness.
Kawasaki says the race homologation version will support racers in the ST600 class of the All Japan Road Race Championship, though it remains to be seen whether it will be available in other markets. Kawasaki is accepting orders in Japan from Nov. 1 to Nov. 21 with deliveries set to begin Feb. 1, 2013. World Superbike and Supersport regulations require a production run of at least 2000 units available 15 days before the last race of the season, so Kawasaki would likely have to expand this limited production run if it wants the 2013 Ninja ZX-6R to be eligible.
I'll let you know.young1 wrote:Give us a buzz when u hear whos got a demo...
I was referring to the current model not the bug, if a dealer is offering you 2012 ZX10R for that price snap it up!theres a cple of 10s around still 4 13ish.
Looks heaps better in black...if only the new model was in this colourblackster wrote:I'll let you know.young1 wrote:Give us a buzz when u hear whos got a demo...
I was referring to the current model not the bug, if a dealer is offering you 2012 ZX10R for that price snap it up!theres a cple of 10s around still 4 13ish.
Now ive seen this colour..fuck!
