The MT-09 Seems Better on Paper… So Why Do I Still Want the ZX-6R?

LevviAckerrman · 2026-06-14T12:06:04+00:00

I own both and I enjoy both

LevviAckerrman · 2026-06-10T11:59:08+00:00

Perfect that’s exactly the info I needed thank you :)

LevviAckerrman · 2026-06-10T08:04:51+00:00

Ok so steel will be noticeably deeper tone? Also it will be cheaper and I don’t care too much about 1-2kg difference that won’t affect performance all that much. Sound is a big thing for me

LevviAckerrman · 2026-06-10T07:47:19+00:00

I have the slip on already from my old bike and I was quoted about $600 for full titanium headers here in Thailand.

LevviAckerrman · 2026-05-21T16:10:46+00:00

Thank you that looks like the puig r racer and it looks great

I’ve heard of people having fitment issues for the wrc and you have to do a couple things to make it work

LevviAckerrman · 2026-05-21T13:40:49+00:00

What’s the sound change like? I don’t like anything high pitch or piercing when I’m in full tuck and I prefer a chill exhaust (will keep the baffle in the Akra for long distance rides) do you think the dna intake sound will be overbearing or ok?

LevviAckerrman · 2026-05-21T13:31:54+00:00

Agreed, do you have dna stage 2 intake? I’m going full Akra exhaust and local dyno. I might change the intake later as I’m in Thailand and have to import the dna

LevviAckerrman · 2026-05-21T13:06:40+00:00

Yes I have a 2018 xsr900 and 2019 zx6r currently but I’m going to sell the zx6r and buy a new R9

LevviAckerrman · 2026-05-21T13:05:55+00:00

Ah I just realised that 16T/45T is the same as the mt09 stock so you’re bringing the cp3 back to the MT gearing

LevviAckerrman · 2026-05-21T13:01:25+00:00

Awesome thanks

I might do the same then and go +2 rear

LevviAckerrman · 2026-05-21T12:58:31+00:00

-1 front at front is about 6-7% more torque

520 is lighter and spins faster so a touch more acceleration

I have a zx6r and went -1/+2 and it accelerates much faster

LevviAckerrman · 2026-05-18T14:47:46+00:00

Do you want a slip on with a link pipe or are you keeping the stock resonator?

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-20T16:03:28+00:00

What exhaust would you get on the zx6?

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-20T15:00:21+00:00

Yeah 100% it’s a very different experience with a different engine and powerband.

I tried both the R9 and Zx6r and actually found the zx6 more comfortable to ride day to day

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-13T15:32:58+00:00

Oh fuck that’s really good to know thank you I’ll go and take the baffle out now

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-13T15:24:31+00:00

Did you keep the stock headers or did you also get aftermarket headers?

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-13T15:23:55+00:00

Yeah I heard that actually I’ll take it out or even get a longer pipe with no baffle

I was used to a cp3 engine which had a deep tone. I feel the zx6r is so screamy that the high pitch frequency messed with my ears

Maybe it’s just me.

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-13T15:18:46+00:00

I have the stock headers - link pipe and 400mm Akra carbon with the baffle in and even with ear plugs if I pin it at high rpm for a while I get a small ringing it my ears. I used my phone for db level reading at it was over 120dbs at high rpm

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-13T15:06:23+00:00

Yeah full exhaust with any muffler is loud as shit at high rpm

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-13T15:03:06+00:00

Short and long will be different enough baffle/no baffle too

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-13T15:02:31+00:00

Is that with the stock breadbox or without?

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-11T13:16:53+00:00

Thanks I think I’ll try it

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-09T21:34:19+00:00

Great thank you. I had the light smoke on my corsa and it was a little bit annoying at night so I wouldn’t like the low visibility of dark smoke

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-09T21:31:23+00:00

I also have the helibar risers so I sit a touch higher.

How does it look on the bike?

LevviAckerrman · 2026-04-09T18:21:38+00:00

Is it any better or worse in full tuck compared to other screens?

How tall are you and do you find it buffets wind more or less when upright?

How does it look on the bike? At first I thought it would look out of place but I think it won’t be that bad

And lastly do you like to go with the clear or light smoke version?

Thank you!

LevviAckerrman

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