congrats on the r6, but for the record (its late i know) you can not compare a katana and a zzr. kawi is 100 lbs lighter and handles way better. it has clip ons that are on top of the triple tree and its about 95-100 hp. best part searches are done under the 02 zx6r. Only two issues for me is no gas light or warning and carbs. Its been a great bike for the last 15k on the dial. :-) Dont really think its a great starter bike cause it will do 160, but the katana was.....it was my first bike