IN THE GARAGE: Immaculate 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R with 5,225 miles

2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

“Kawabunga says it all.”

VIN	JKAZX4J142A051252 [Carfax]
Motor	600cc liquid-cooled DOHC i4 rated at 112 hp
Gearbox	6-Speed Cassette
Odometer	5,225 mi.
Body/Paint	Pearl Chrome Yellow

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A PEARL OF NINJA WISDOM. This is an impeccably cared for, immaculate machine in rare Pearl Chrome Yellow (a pearlescent yellow similar to Lamborghini Giallo Orion). You would expect a two-owner ZX6R with just over 5,000 miles to be clean, but this one is astonishing even by those standards. There is nary a scratch, chip, pit, or other blem and one would have to look hard to find a spot of dirt. It has been pampered since new and it shows in every detail:

5,225 miles

Two adult owners

Never raced. Never wrecked

Near perfect paint

Fresh service

Maintained by former factory mechanic>

Silky smooth motor

Precise shifts

All controls and instruments work flawlessly

Great handling Shinko tires with over 85% tread

Full Yoshimura exhaust [Listen]

It is being offered by a private collector whose stable is chiefly centered around exotic cars, but the condition and style of this particular bike were just too nice to pass up (to some, more alluring than the Ducati of the same period). It sees very limited use; and that is mostly exercise performed by the former factory racer and mechanic who also serves as its caretaker. It’s been decided that it needs to be passed along to someone who can harness all of its potential, whether that be another collector or more of an individualist. Its condition and low miles are show-worthy, but it is also an ideal canvas for modifications. The 2002 model year is unique in that a.) it was the last year of the carbureted motor, which allows for simple and inexpensive—yet significant—performance enhancements; b.) it is also a stock 600 cc motor (vs. 636 of later years). This is important for anyone who intends to race displacement-limited classes; and c.) it’s a purist thing, but it’s also the last year for traditional analog instruments. Either way, it’s a beauty to behold and just as nice to ride: a perfect blend of style, spirited performance and exceptional handling. The photos tell the rest of the story:

The bike is part of a private collection located in Sarasota Florida. I’m happy to answer any questions, entertain offers, or arrange a showing to serious buyers.

$3,950