2004 Kawasaki ZX-6RR For Sale on eBay!
Merriam Webster defines Homologation as:
homologate verb
homologated; homologating
Definition of homologate
transitive verb
: sanction, allow especially : to approve or confirm officially
From 2003-2006 Kawasaki defined it as ZX6-RR noun.
Are you scratching your male pattern bald head and thinking “What in the hell is this dude talking about?”
I fully suspect the 6RR is not well known as a homologation, but it is in fact one. In 2003, the standard ZX-6R was a 636cc machine. The 636cc was perfect for the street, but didn’t meet WSB Super Sport guidelines. So, what was Team Green to do? Build a homologation 599cc machine!
From 2003 and 2004 the RR 600 machines were largely the same, but were a little off center from the standard 6R 636’s. The RR’s received a slipper clutch, adjustable swing-arm, coated forged 3 ring pistons, upside down (the correct way to me) forks, a super tidy dash with a stratospheric 15,500 redline and radial mounted brakes squeezing 280mm petal rotors. I’m sure your scratching your head again and asking “Why are radial mounted brakes a big deal on the 6RR?”.- Because the 6RR was the first production machine to ever offer radial mounted brakes. See, Team Green isn’t always last 😉
In my opinion, the 2004 model is stuck in the middle and the least desirable of the 6RR models because it’s not the first run and the later models received the MotoGP style swing-arm along with lighter 6 spoke wheels.
Here’s what the seller has to say about their machine:
I am the second owner of this bike, this motorcycle is very rare only 2,000 bikes were made and not many are still around and you are unlikely to find another one with low miles in this good of shape. Serious buyers only. Mods include a full titanium exhaust, NGK iridium spark plugs, I’m pretty sure it has a custom tune, and custom brake light/indicator. Bike needs nothing
After viewing the photo’s, I’m not sure about that last statement, but you can be the judge.
So, what do you think? Is the 6RR destined for K1, K2, M1, M2 and N1 greatness or will it be forgotten?
Check out this future classic here-
Cheers!
dd
Back when these were new, California Superbike used them as classroom rental bikes. I did a couple dozen of their track days, maybe four on their Kawasakis. Especially convenient when flying out from Ohio to ride Laguna Seca. While I know that was some time ago, I remember the bikes being plenty quick but well sorted and very forgiving. Super fun bike. I never thought the bike lacked power, even though it probably only had 100-110 horsepower with their setup.
A friend got one of these new BITD, certainly a very focused piece of kit. No idea on long term collectibility.
Yes, this is the homologated version with the motor under 600cc supersport displacement, but they were not particularly desirable when new. Friend had one and I rode it street and track, really nothing special or different, add to that a very uncomfortable shape of the gas tank. It’s not even perfect spotless livingroom glass case signed by a racer condition… should be price along with any 600cc of that vintage.