Video exclusive: 2003 ZX-6R

In the latest issue of MCN you can read the first test of one of the hottest bikes of 2003 – Kawasaki’s honed and toned ZX-6R. AND we have exclusive video of the bike being caned around Sepang, the Malaysian venue for the launch.

The on-board video was shot by MCN’s Keith Farr and it comes in four sections. The first three are taken from a ‘clean’ lap from behind the screen around the 3.4-mile circuit and you can see and hear what a track missile the ZX-6R is.

The fourth section shows what happens when you hit a lizard at 100mph with your knee on the deck….

You can read just what Farr made of the ZX-6R, the World Supersport homologated ZX-6RR version and the race-kitted WSS homologation bike starting on page 16 of the Wednesday, November 13 issue.

Plus:

*World exclusive: Want to know what its’ like to ride Rossi’s RCV, Edwards’ SP-2 or Barros’ NSR? Best you turn to page 28 and find out as MCN’s Trevor Franklin canes them around Valencia.

*There’s an MCN Awards special – discover the winners and why they deserve the most prestigious prizes in British motorcycling.

*Turn to page 45 for the final token you need to claim your free Oxford disc lock worth £22.50. Don’t worry if you’ve missed a week – we’re printing a fourth next week.

*There’s stunning news on the future of the FireBlade in our News section, along with the latest info on Kawasaki’s ZX-10R, a hot new American sports bike, details on the Crescent Schwantz-replica GSX-R750 and even Prince William’s first crash!

*In New Bikers there’s all the info you need to make the most of the NEC’s Show’s bargain kit sale.

*You can ” Be An Expert On… ” Aprilia’s razor-sharp RS250, just by turning to page 26. The uncompromising two-stroke is the darling of dedicated fans of corner speed – now you can find out why and how you can buy the right one.

*Kawasaki’s ZZ-R1200 and BMW’s F650CS are served up in our long term test reports, one is near perfect – the other was nearly written off.

*In Products this week we’ve got cans, an electronic tyre pressure checking system, fork protectors and a new Premier lid amongst others. And there’s a special look at a set of Ohlins forks – why they’re worth the £1500 asking price. And you can win a Suomy lid, signed by top WSB stars.

*In What’s On there’s a look at the NEC Show and trackdays, bike meets and events around the country over the next seven days.

*In Sport there’s news on Hizzy’s possible ride in MotoGP, Loris Capirossi’s Ducati debut and all the latest from the Grand Prix, WSB and BSB paddocks along with a special look at the GSX-R1000 Crescent will be campaigning in British Superbikes in 2003.

*Plus there’s you FREE copy of MCN Bike Mart Weekly – the place to buy and sell your bike.

It’s all in the latest issue of MCN. Don’t miss it.