I have a 2000 Ninjz zx-6r (carb) and my buddy has a 2003 R6 (EFI). He smokes me pretty bad. If you are buying new, you could get a ZZR 600 which is the same as a 2000-2002 Zx6R only renamed. It will be slower but alot cheaper and still new. I love my bike, very comfy.