 Kawasaki’s 6R has always done well, but this year it decided to stomp the competition by redesigning the bike and hiring former GP rider Tomomi Manako as chief development rider. The new Ninja is more flickable through tight turns and has an amazing inline four that redlines at 16,500 rpm (and has more midrange torque than ever before). The race-ready riding position is a pain around town, but this bike really belongs on the open road where it can run free, just as the motogods intended.
$8,999 By Bill Heald |
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hector Gutierrez
