Kawasaki Ninja ZX11 1996 versus a 2008 Honda CBR 600rr. Which one is faster? I understand that the ZX11 has a 1059cc motor but still its old?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX11 1996 versus a 2008 Honda CBR 600rr. Which one is faster? I understand that the ZX11 has a 1059cc motor but still its old? - 1

At 65 they are both the same

Show them a corner.

Top speed is necessary but not enough to make a fast bike. As everybody knows, no skill is necessary to twist the throtle on a straight line. Turns, curves, and how the bike behave on them is what makes a bike real fast.

I think the CBR 600rr is smal, agile, quick and way more fun. Go for it man!

There both hyper fast nimrod. Its handling characteristic that will set them apart Whether the Kawi is old or not its damn near twice the size in CC's to the CBR your comparing apples and oranges kid. There both different class motorcycles But both can kill a dumb azz in a matter of minutes, in the exact same manner .regardless of speed think you can't handle either one I myself have had both and still have the ZX11 .Judging by your lack of knowledge in these bikes .Simply asking, which one is faster shows that especially in handling. But not so different a seasoned rider could ride both flawlessly. What you think is old can ruin your day in ten seconds or less on either bike You should not be concerned which one is faster There both eye lid peeling fast. You need to focus on what handles best for you and what fits best as far as feel But to answer your question in this case since experience is not the topic here. There both extremely fast but have different characteristic traits especially at high speed The CBR as the ZX11 are both nimble the CBR is more flickable though and easier to slide into corners but the ZX11 ( the old one according to you ) has the brute power to correct any mistakes or power through them. There both good bike But both are also widow makers too. There different class bikes thats the biggest diff between them They both handle good, but the CBR feels more nimble which can increase a riders confidence too The last thing with these two bikes you should worry about is speed they will both kill a dumb *** real quick Its funny cause these two bike share one thing, they can kill or maim you the exact same way regardless of speed

If you're talking about top speed:

1996 Kawasaki ZX-11: 176mph (when it was new)
2008 Honda CBR-600RR: 156mph (when it was new)