Return to hardcore: the 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Update: The 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has been officially unveiled. And yes, it looks just like we said it would. Click here for information, images and analysis.

To put it nicely, the current ZX-6R is a bit disappointing. Compared to rivals like the CBR600RR, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 and 2008 Yamaha R6 — three of the best motorcycles ever made — the Kawasaki looks bloated, is overweight and underperforming, especially in the handling department. With a new model due next year, expect Kawasaki to pull out all the stops in order to compete.
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