My first proper track bike was a 2012 zx6r.
If your looking at zx6's I'd definitely be going for an 09 onwards already track prepped.
There's going to be a fair amount of 636s coming up for sale now that bsb has killed the superstock class but will be strong money.

5k upwards should get you a reasonable spec bike, you just need to go in with your eyes open and not expect a pristine road bike but still makes use it's been looked after a any repairs have been done properly...a trackbike has more than likely been down the road at least once in its lifetime!
This will also then be good enough to race, speaking of which whatever your race season budget is add atleast 1 extra 0 to the end! 🤣
This is my old one when I sold it.

 

Thank you kindly for the solid advice. It is much appreciated
That's a good point and just noticed bsb has a new class for 2024 for the Ninja 650...! 👀

Yeh I don't mind if it's been thrown down the track as I will inevitably do the same at some point. But as you say, I feel like it is better to start with something someone else has already prepared and been properly looked after.

How much does a race season usually cost roughly? And is this for club events like Bemsee?

Stunning bike btw, shame you had to sell it! Although curious, the Nissin brakes instead of Brembo? Is that common or do people usually upgrade?

 

It was sad to see the 6 go but it got replaced with a 2018 10rr 😁

Back when I was racing with no limits around 7 years ago I was spending roughly £1000 per round. Entry fees, test day, 2 rears and 1 front tyre minimum, fuel, travelling cost, food and crash damage.
Costs will be similar for any club that you decide to race with.
A slightly cheaper alternative would be to look at minitwins or the team green ninja 400 class at bemsee.

Stock and supersport 600 rules dont allow the use of after market calipers. Just a change of discs/lines/fluid in stock class plus master cylinder in supersport. Never had any issue running the stock calipers.

 

It was sad to see the 6 go but it got replaced with a 2018 10rr 😁

Back when I was racing with no limits around 7 years ago I was spending roughly £1000 per round. Entry fees, test day, 2 rears and 1 front tyre minimum, fuel, travelling cost, food and crash damage.
Costs will be similar for any club that you decide to race with.
A slightly cheaper alternative would be to look at minitwins or the team green ninja 400 class at bemsee.

Stock and supersport 600 rules dont allow the use of after market calipers. Just a change of discs/lines/fluid in stock class plus master cylinder in supersport. Never had any issue running the stock calipers.

the 2018 is a fav of mine! Traction Control, launch control, power modes, wheel control and excellent abs. It’s got everything ☺ although I bet you have the version with an auto blipper included!


ahwell I always tell myself it’s cheaper than horses so it’s okay hah. But still pretty expensive, I’ll likely save some money for it next year. Yeh I’ve been considering mini twins as well, especially as my first ever bike was an SV650.. the Kawasaki team green scheme I think costs roughly £12k for a package deal? I will enquire though as they haven’t posted many details about it.

Ah that explains it then and glad to know the breaks are still plenty for a zx6r.