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nxious to return to the top
step of the podium, Kawasaki has a trick down
its sleeve with its Ninja ZX-6R
($11,699). It further alienates the
competition by upping displacement of its inline four engine to
636cc. In addition to its more
powerful engine specification,
it also sources updated suspen-
sion hardware, monobloc-style
front brake calipers and traction
control. Will this be the year Kawasaki reclaims Supersport supremacy?
Seated at the controls the
Ninja's cockpit resembles that of
the R6. A tall seat and low bars
equate to a more demanding
stance as compared to the Suzu-
ki, Honda, and even the Triumph.
Although it is a bit of a stretch it
is an attractive platform for going
fast at the track says Zemke:
"The seating position on the
636 is a little bit more aggressive, but for me it felt very comfortable out on the racetrack and
that what's important."
But not everyone agreed, with
