The 636 is back, and better than ever

Wyckedan · 09-13-2012, 04:26 PM

Kawasaki announced the changes to the 2013 lineup with the re-introduction of the 636, and the introduction of the Ninja 300. 636 has traction control and ABS, the first of the 600 series of sportbikes. The ZX 14 also now has an ABS option. The 636 looks pretty mean, a lot like the ZX10R

http://blogs.motorcyclistonline.com/...ook-25521.html

shakazulu12 · 09-13-2012, 04:45 PM

Ok, I'm not an engine builder, but just reading about the other changes they made with the motor, it sounds like this thing will absolutely rip in supersport trim.

Any actual race shop guys around to confirm/deny? I hope they fixed the issue with chatter on the chassis. Granted, I only look at things from a track perspective, ignore my comments otherwise.

courier11sec · 09-13-2012, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Wyckedan

Ninja 300.

kdoan84 · 09-13-2012, 05:14 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCkpl7Jyb6M

JIMMYRAY31B · 09-13-2012, 07:10 PM

With the Ninja 300, does that mean these won't be able to compete in 250 classes?

Andy Capp · 09-13-2012, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by JIMMYRAY31B

With the Ninja 300, does that mean these won't be able to compete in 250 classes?

doesn't seem like a great move in light of the growing success of Ninja cups in so many places.

JIMMYRAY31B · 09-13-2012, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Andy Capp

doesn't seem like a great move in light of the growing success of Ninja cups in so many places.

Thats what I was thinking also

varment · 09-13-2012, 07:42 PM

Fuel injected 300... Would be a bad ass little scoot which means a 300 class shouldn't be far behind...

NickGEG · 09-13-2012, 07:47 PM

Noob question here, why the difference in the taillight 'appendages'?

Was looking forward to moving up to a Ninja 600 (636), but that MSRP of $11,700 is brutal.

Wyckedan · 09-13-2012, 07:53 PM

They aren't getting rid of the 250. It got redesigned too. But the 300 has a much "sportier" engine.
Something like 13hp and 7ft/lbs more, with just an extra 50cc. Bigger rear tire, slipper clutch, and optional ABS. Badass little bike.

wonton · 09-13-2012, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by NickGEG

Noob question here, why the difference in the taillight 'appendages'?

Was looking forward to moving up to a Ninja 600 (636), but that MSRP of $11,700 is brutal.

one is a zx10r

Sentor · 09-13-2012, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by Andy Capp

doesn't seem like a great move in light of the growing success of Ninja cups in so many places.

A significant portion take used, or crashed bikes, and turn them into race bikes. I would speculate 90+% of the people out there, buy used.

Wyckedan · 09-13-2012, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by wonton

one is a zx10r

Wrong. Left is the 300 (one front rotor), right is 636. Probably built for different markets

Lone Rider · 09-13-2012, 09:03 PM

OHHH YEAAAA!!!!!

Traded a 250 for the 1400. Back to the 300!!!! Oh wait....,
Might have to get one for my girl after next salmon season....,yea thats it. Its for her

One of the few sports bikes with decent styled stock muffler. Only the BMW and RC8 come to mind ....,

Tromatic · 09-13-2012, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by courier11sec

Me two.

smonky · 09-13-2012, 09:57 PM

Slipper clutch on a 300......interesting.

636 looks good. Much better than the past models...definitely looks better than the zx10.

Andy Capp · 09-13-2012, 11:03 PM

I can't understand the idea behind having a 300cc competing for sales with the 250cc. Why not stick with the 250? It's very popular.

Originally Posted by Sentor

A significant portion take used, or crashed bikes, and turn them into race bikes. I would speculate 90+% of the people out there, buy used.

Perhaps for "budget cups" but there are loads of programs springing up everywhere from South Africa to the Far East and everywhere in between. They are using new bikes from what I understand.

Avboden · 09-14-2012, 05:14 AM

so the 300, 636 and 10R all look almost identical.

I mean, they all look GOOD, it's a cool design, but still, that's kinda lame.

Mic · 09-14-2012, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by shakazulu12

Ok, I'm not an engine builder, but just reading about the other changes they made with the motor, it sounds like this thing will absolutely rip in supersport trim.

Any actual race shop guys around to confirm/deny? I hope they fixed the issue with chatter on the chassis. Granted, I only look at things from a track perspective, ignore my comments otherwise.

It would not be able to compete in Supersport, as it is not a 600.

Real Fast Travis · 09-14-2012, 06:47 AM

Kawasaki's suck.


09-13-2012, 04:26 PM	#1
Wyckedan Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: Seattle, Wa I Ride: An 06 R6 with OPRT	The 636 is back, and better than ever Kawasaki announced the changes to the 2013 lineup with the re-introduction of the 636, and the introduction of the Ninja 300. 636 has traction control and ABS, the first of the 600 series of sportbikes. The ZX 14 also now has an ABS option. The 636 looks pretty mean, a lot like the ZX10R http://blogs.motorcyclistonline.com/...ook-25521.html __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 04:45 PM	#2
shakazulu12 Peg Dragger Joined: Sep 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: Melbs5150's momma	Ok, I'm not an engine builder, but just reading about the other changes they made with the motor, it sounds like this thing will absolutely rip in supersport trim. Any actual race shop guys around to confirm/deny? I hope they fixed the issue with chatter on the chassis. Granted, I only look at things from a track perspective, ignore my comments otherwise. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 07:10 PM	#5
JIMMYRAY31B Peg Dragger Joined: Sep 2008 From: Whiteman AFB, MO I Ride: Plated '02 426 Supermoto, '07 FZ1, '08 Ninja 250, '09 ZX6r (track)	With the Ninja 300, does that mean these won't be able to compete in 250 classes? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 07:42 PM	#8
varment Superbiker Joined: Apr 2009 From: Tri-city, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: the Kessle run in 11 parsecs...	Fuel injected 300... Would be a bad ass little scoot which means a 300 class shouldn't be far behind... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 07:47 PM	#9
NickGEG Permit Joined: Aug 2012 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: Ninja 250	Noob question here, why the difference in the taillight 'appendages'? Was looking forward to moving up to a Ninja 600 (636), but that MSRP of $11,700 is brutal. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by NickGEG; 09-13-2012 at 07:51 PM..


09-13-2012, 07:53 PM	#10
Wyckedan Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: Seattle, Wa I Ride: An 06 R6 with OPRT	They aren't getting rid of the 250. It got redesigned too. But the 300 has a much "sportier" engine. Something like 13hp and 7ft/lbs more, with just an extra 50cc. Bigger rear tire, slipper clutch, and optional ABS. Badass little bike. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 09:03 PM	#14
Lone Rider Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2009 From: Pennisula backroads Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: A ZX14 in the rain...., OMG!!	OHHH YEAAAA!!!!! Traded a 250 for the 1400. Back to the 300!!!! Oh wait...., Might have to get one for my girl after next salmon season....,yea thats it. Its for her One of the few sports bikes with decent styled stock muffler. Only the BMW and RC8 come to mind ...., __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2012, 09:57 PM	#16
smonky Licensed Joined: May 2010 From: Vancouver WA I Ride: slow, according to Jenn	Slipper clutch on a 300......interesting. 636 looks good. Much better than the past models...definitely looks better than the zx10. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2012, 05:14 AM	#18
Avboden Moto2 Contender Joined: Oct 2007 From: from Wa, living on Grenada (island) I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S, 1999 ATK 605 ESDS/SM	so the 300, 636 and 10R all look almost identical. I mean, they all look GOOD, it's a cool design, but still, that's kinda lame. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2012, 06:47 AM	#20
Real Fast Travis Novice Racer Joined: Nov 2009 From: here, headed there. Blog Entries: 17 I Ride: on up to 28 wheels.	Kawasaki's suck. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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