1995 zx9r - few questions

[Mattyc]

Im looking at buying a 95 zx9r for a commuter( and the odd sunday thrash ), at the moment im spending 500$ a month on petrol.

only other options for bikes are gsxr 600 or 750 (injected models) and the zx9 or zx7, or possibly a cbr 900 ? any other (full fairing sportbike) suggestions for around the 6-9000$ mark ?

This is prolly a stupid question but has anyone got a similar zx9 or 7 model and could give me an idea on fuel economy, i wont be riding hard, but will have a passenger most of the time, what sort of litreage does the tank hold, how many kms per tank

Cheers

[mattt]

Hey man - First of all Welcome to KB!!!
I had a zx9 (94) that I commuted on, and used for weekend blasts outta town. They're a slightly heavier bike - commuting I could do 280km, and giving it shit I could empty a tank in 160k. They pack a good punch, but if I had my time over - I would have got a 600 injected. That'll be more feul friendly for commuting, and still more than enough for a good weekend blast. the 900 killed the tyres too which got a bit X'ey after a while whereas the 6undys are more rubber friendly.

But in saying that - if you have the spare coin to devote to Motobikes - get the fireblade over the Kwaka and if you can show good ol self control, then get a thou. you'll never look back.

Good luck mate :woohoo: :ride:

[Mattyc]

Cheers !!I have a little self control :) , my budget is from 6-9k i cant really find an injected bike for that range... i most likely will buy from a dealer as i want to finance it... i really wanted like a gsxr 750 96 - injected , cant find one at a dealer at the moment

what sort of fuel capacity does they hold man ? the thou is a longterm thing, but it is in the pipeline

Any reason to get the fireblade , apart from it feeling a bit lighter. ?

[White trash]

You'll get a bloody nice Gixxer six for that sort of budget. It'd be the cheapest overall to own.

Oh yeah, and it's a Gixxer, so you'd instantly be a better person than all thos Honda and Kumandsukme riding plebs.

[White trash]

i really wanted like a gsxr 750 96 - injected , cant find one at a dealer at the moment



And you never will. They weren't fuel injected.

[Mattyc]

maybe it was a 98 my brother had then.... what year did the gsxr 750 go injected

can anyone recommend a dealer in auckland who has got some used gixxers

Yes im a suzuki man at heart, my first bike was an rm 80 when i was 12, my last road bike was a gsxr400rr with a tickled engine.... had a few in between but the best bikes ive owned have been suzies... oh and my current ktm is pretty cool

So My main questie is miles per tank and tank capactity's anyone got any ideas on this ?

[Mattyc]

bump....any ideas on the fuel economy bit

[crash harry]

Last tank I got 280km off 17.25 litres in the 9R - didn't run it to reserve, but it was off the bottom of the gauge. I don't ride with a pillion, but I'm pretty heavy myself (120kg... should go to the gym...)

I'm commuting on it at the moment and will be for the foreseeable future. No probs.

I couldn't reccomend a GSXR or a 'blade if you're planning to ride 2up often, I think the 9R has a bit better pillion pad than either of those two...

EDIT: You asked about fuel capacity - I'm pretty sure it's 17.5 litres to reserve.

[Mattyc]

That sounds quite good actually

so 280km for about 28$ gas (assuming you run on 96-98, i run everything on 96-98)

thats not too bad, i may go the ZX9R as i will be 2-up most of the time, the Mrs did notice that the 9r had a nice rear seat and she wasnt wayyy up above me like some of the newer sport bikes

How do you find it through the traffic ? they are a little bulky but still feel nimble

*Drools* hopefully i can get it before the weekend

[White trash]

Yup, 98 was the first injected Gixxer. They've got a nice pillion seat but it's a bit higher in relation to the rider than the ZX9.

[Mattyc]

Cool.. The ZX9 is sounding like the more attractive option... few more cubes, better passenger seat for the mrs to sit on, as we will be commuting on it most days comfort is important....

later that day.............


Just got back from Mt Eden motorcycles, test rode a 96 ZX7R , vert nice bike a bit smaller than the 900(good cause im a shortarse) , and felt a wee bit lighter. very nice to ride, the 900 was a bit more torquey down low til it got on song, apart from the bung front tyre from being ridden on the motorway so much, the throttle cable sticking a little, the right hand fork seal leaking, speedo not working, small crack in fairing, it was a pretty tidy bike with 20,000 on the clock and anodized purple footpegs, carbs need a balance tho.

Anyone got one of these ? can tell me some fuel mileagez

Chur

[Mattyc]

bump..........any info on the zx7r have to decide by tomorrow

[mattt]

Mmm - Go the 9. Comfy seats for two up and generally nice stable ride.

[WINJA]

IF YOU CAN GET A GSXR750 THATS INJECTED THEN ITS A NO BRAINER , THE FIRST 2 ZX9S HAD GEOMETRY PROBLEMS WITH SWING ARM PIVOT LOCATION , THE ZX9 C1 AND LATER ARE GREAT BIKES , 96 AND 97 GSXR750 THAT ARE NOT INJECTED ARE ALSO GREAT BIKES WITH A SUPRISINGLY COMFY RIDING POSITION

[trev]

I'm with Winja on this one. I did a lot of research before buying my bike. The
98 ZX9R (C series ) was a big improvement on the B series & the 00 ZX9R ( E series - no D series ) was a big improvement again.
I wouldn't pay $9,000 for anything earlier than 98.
I got my bike from Bay Motorcycles in Tauranga - they had more 9R's coming in than all the Auckland dealers combined.

[crash harry]

trev, I'm interested, in what way is the C better than the B? Having just recently bought a B I'm interested to know.

I fully expect they probably are better, more R&D etc, but mine can out handle me, and that's about all it has to do...

[trev]

try :-
www.zx9-r.net/nav.htm
and
www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.home
go to "bike reviews" Once you get into the ZX9R review click on "versions & specifications"

[WINJA]

trev, I'm interested, in what way is the C better than the B? Having just recently bought a B I'm interested to know.

I fully expect they probably are better, more R&D etc, but mine can out handle me, and that's about all it has to do...
YOUR ONE HAS REVISED GEOMETRY HARRY, 94/95 WERENT RIGHT .BTW HARRY I GOT A GOOD WRITE UP ON YOUR BIKE V THE C1 FROM PERFORMANCE BIKES

[loosebruce]

Gixxer would be your best bet overall, not that i'm bias or anything, i fkn love ZX7R's, almost brought one not that long ago. For the kinda money your're looking at you could get a pretty mint 98 GSXR750. Keep looking around and dont rush in to get a bike.

[Mattyc]

cheers guys

Doh i always rush in..... i cant help it

The zx9 is a 1995 (which im thinking might be a tad old) its 7495$ , the zx7 i rode last night was a 96, they also had a 99 zx7 for 10995, that they said they may be a tad flexible on, Mike also said they would throw in 500$ worth of gear, i could go for the 99 one for an extra grand, im thinking its worth it

i know i will end up paying more buying the bike from a dealer, but im not too worried about that..

My main thing tho is Gas, and traffic, thus im thinking the zx7 might use a tad less fuel, and be a bit more nimble thru the traffic.. after all that is why im buying another bike, i am going to buy something this week (im impatient and will prolly find a injected gixxer after I buy a zx7 or 9)v my passenger comfort isnt tooo high on my concern list :P

so how many votes for the zx9 ?

[trev]

cheers guys

Doh i always rush in..... i cant help it




So do you cross the road without looking ???

A quick check on www.bikepoint.co.nz shows :-

2002 ZX9R $9,995 Roadsports- Hamilton dealer The 2002 was the F series but I bet it is an E2 the same as mine. Im rapt with my bike. Thrashing ( by my standards )it on the weekends I have got 200 kms & not gone onto reserve.

1999 ZX9R $9,450 Bay Motorcycles This should be a C1 or C2.

Trademe will probably have better deals. Money is hard to come by - spend it wisely.

[Mattyc]

No no... i only rush into buying things

I have spotted those, but id rather buy locally, then if anything goes wrong i can go ride it in through their front display window, without travelling to far :)

I just spent 7k on my subaru engine, so will be financing the bike, so trademe is not really an option, although i would save some bucks there....

my main issue is not the inital cost of the bike, but the savings i will make in petrol (subaru uses 500$ of gas a month commuting, even the shitter mazda i have uses about 400$ a month)

It seems all the bikes im looking at are mostly scattered over the lower parts of the country

[James Deuce]

cheers guys

Doh i always rush in..... i cant help it

The zx9 is a 1995 (which im thinking might be a tad old) its 7495$ , the zx7 i rode last night was a 96, they also had a 99 zx7 for 10995, that they said they may be a tad flexible on, Mike also said they would throw in 500$ worth of gear, i could go for the 99 one for an extra grand, im thinking its worth it

i know i will end up paying more buying the bike from a dealer, but im not too worried about that..

My main thing tho is Gas, and traffic, thus im thinking the zx7 might use a tad less fuel, and be a bit more nimble thru the traffic.. after all that is why im buying another bike, i am going to buy something this week (im impatient and will prolly find a injected gixxer after I buy a zx7 or 9)v my passenger comfort isnt tooo high on my concern list :P

so how many votes for the zx9 ?

The zx9 will probably use less fuel, provided you use torque as opposed to revs to move yourself around. The zx9 is more street oriented than the 7, and I don't think the difference in weight will really make enough difference to slow you down.

[Mattyc]

looks like it may be the zx9 - cheaper, and more comfortable position, higher bars etc. and yes better pillon , and better finance terms , hope fully will get it tomorrow

[crash harry]

looks like it may be the zx9 - cheaper, and more comfortable position, higher bars etc. and yes better pillon , and better finance terms , hope fully will get it tomorrow

You'll love it! :ride:

[Mattyc]

sweet, the day has come, sign the papers at lunchtime, hopefully pick it up tonight

Hopefully they wont take long to get the plates etc

[Timetogo]

Have fun :-)

[Mattyc]

papers are signed, bike is just getting its numberplates and rego... pick up afterwork for its first journey in, wait for it................................................ .............auckland rush hour traffic

[WINJA]

CONGRATS THEY TOLD ME IT COST A LOT TO FIX IT AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND ITS LOOKING MINT , JUST KIDDING :2thumbsup :ride: :ride:

[N4CR]

20,000 on the clock and anodized purple footpegs, carbs need a balance tho.

Anyone got one of these ? can tell me some fuel mileagez

Chur

Saw that one at Mt Eden a little while ago - it looks quite tidy and veeerry sexy mate!
Best of luck with it, and have fun trying all the different bikes with the missus.

edit: see you have purchased. NICE ONE :Punk: one of my more attainable dream bikes ;)

[Mattyc]

im almost excited now... it has just had a WOF, is just being registered only 1 hours to go

[vifferman]

im almost excited now... it has just had a WOF, is just being registered only 1 hours to go
Congrats! Good for you.
Just take it easy, chap.

[Mattyc]

Had a nice ride on home the zx9 tonight... nice power , nice ride once i got off at manukau and went redoubt road, not overly grunty compared with the likes of a gixxer 1k but still enough to make your arsehole pucker. hope its a nice day so i can take it out for a cruise tomorrow

Cheers for the advice everyone