Not too long ago, it was common to see older ZX-6Rs dominating the field in national 600 classes, with the likes of Ben Currie and James Westmoreland each claiming British Supersport titles on their distinctive green and orange Gearlink Kawasakis. Now, such grids are crowded with the newer 636 Kawasakis, with a more aggressive style and a little more punch, though the old-style bikes are still going strong, with a big presence in the club racing scene… bikes like this 2010-spec machine.
It’s owned by Tom Morris, who filled me in on his bike. At the time of catching him, he’d only just got the engine fully refreshed, as well as the suspension,