zx9 review........R18

[cowboyz]

fuck fuck holy shit jesus christ.........

[bobsmith]

damn you... I was expecting pictures of naked chicks.......

[R6_kid]

you need to get out more...

[sexy beast]

what the.....wheres the ninja!!!!!

[R6_kid]

and the hot naked girl to make it R18

[bobsmith]

you need to get out more...

If that's regarding naked chicks... I have no intention of giving my girlfriend any more reasons to kill me.... so no thank you...

[sexy beast]

...naked chicks and bikes......"grip firmly when riding"

[cowboyz]

Ok. I have been thinking lately that I don't want a late model sports bike because of the insane power these things put out. I have ridden bigger bikes than my 600F over the years but nothing this modern. So we can blame mouse for showing up on a 98 ZX9r and I had to take it for a spin. Little woman jumped on the back and after 0 minutes of testriding it on my own I found myself 2up. Pulled out of the driveway and twisted the throttle to tootle off down the road. First thing I noticed is this bike does not tootle. It lunched forward with a definite growl of "you better repect me or I will throw you and your girlfriend off the back"
500m up the road and the power is on and smiles are starting to get bigger. I thought I would wind her up to 200 to give the little woman a thrill but then I thought I better not cause it would get me in trouble and I best sit around the speed limit. Quick speedo check and found we were already doing 170. Oops.

Slowing down to 120 and it felt right. I could feel the weight of the bike dropping into corners but it didn't feel uncomfortable. Again, accelerating out of corners and the bike just wanted to let me know who is boss.

Trip home involved an accidental wheelie. First time ever I have ridden a bike that can pull the front up without trying.

I can see us touring on this. Little woman was very comfortable on the back.

Feels a little like I was cheating on my trusty steed but the 600F Vs the ZX9r couldn't get further apart in power/comfort/handling. The only thing the 600F has got better than the ZX9r is that I own it. That could change tomorrow.

[Fishy]

The 98 and 99 model ZX9's are awesome!. Very under rated as a sports bike and you can pick them up quite cheap these days, I have seen them on trademe for as low as $7500 and it was a tidy one too.

[Matt]

I really wanted to test-ride one of these before I bought mine, but couldn't find one anywhere local :no: Shame though, everyone who's ridden one seems to say they're awesome :Punk:

Matt

[dhunt]

Ok. I have been thinking lately that I don't want a late model sports bike because of the insane power these things put out. I have ridden bigger bikes than my 600F over the years but nothing this modern. So we can blame mouse for showing up on a 98 ZX9r and I had to take it for a spin. Little woman jumped on the back and after 0 minutes of testriding it on my own I found myself 2up. Pulled out of the driveway and twisted the throttle to tootle off down the road. First thing I noticed is this bike does not tootle. It lunched forward with a definite growl of "you better repect me or I will throw you and your girlfriend off the back"
500m up the road and the power is on and smiles are starting to get bigger. I thought I would wind her up to 200 to give the little woman a thrill but then I thought I better not cause it would get me in trouble and I best sit around the speed limit. Quick speedo check and found we were already doing 170. Oops.

Slowing down to 120 and it felt right. I could feel the weight of the bike dropping into corners but it didn't feel uncomfortable. Again, accelerating out of corners and the bike just wanted to let me know who is boss.

Trip home involved an accidental wheelie. First time ever I have ridden a bike that can pull the front up without trying.

I can see us touring on this. Little woman was very comfortable on the back.

Feels a little like I was cheating on my trusty steed but the 600F Vs the ZX9r couldn't get further apart in power/comfort/handling. The only thing the 600F has got better than the ZX9r is that I own it. That could change tomorrow.
Sounds like you had fun. They certainly go pretty good - I had a go on a mates a while ago - lots of fun :) Good luck with trying to decide to get one or not.

Doesn't your 600 lift the front a little under hard acceration two up. Mine use to alright.

[R6_kid]

If that's regarding naked chicks... I have no intention of giving my girlfriend any more reasons to kill me.... so no thank you...

was referring to the man riding the 'big bike'

[SPman]

They're a good bike - I felt immediately at home on mine.

Trouble was it felt a little slow compared to the GSXR1000.....

[cowboyz]

Sounds like you had fun. They certainly go pretty good - I had a go on a mates a while ago - lots of fun :) Good luck with trying to decide to get one or not.

Doesn't your 600 lift the front a little under hard acceration two up. Mine use to alright.

looking at it really seriously now.

The 600 goes light in the front if you pin the throttle. Front doesnt lift though.

The 9r lifts. And throttle was no where near pinned.

When I first went from the 250 to the 600 I thought that I would never pin the throttle back cause it takes off. Now days I do it all the time coming out of corners. I really think I will never pin the throttle on the 9. I have approval from MTF to ride the bike away. Now I need to work out if I really need to be spending money on a new bike right now.

[steved]

looking at it really seriously now.

The 600 goes light in the front if you pin the throttle. Front doesnt lift though.

The 9r lifts. And throttle was no where near pinned.

When I first went from the 250 to the 600 I thought that I would never pin the throttle back cause it takes off. Now days I do it all the time coming out of corners. I really think I will never pin the throttle on the 9. I have approval from MTF to ride the bike away. Now I need to work out if I really need to be spending money on a new bike right now.
You should save yourself some worry and stress and buy it now. It's going to happen anyway :yes:

[kiwifruit]

i remember the first time i sampled insaine power like you speek of, bloody addictive innit!
looking forward to the pics of your new zx9 :soon:

[iwilde]

I took a ZX14 for a test ride today, fantastic bike I must say. But, can't beat the feel of a carb'ed ZX9r going 9000 and beyond! Was thinking of trading up, may still do, but the 9r feels more angry and the 14 more refined.

[flame]

they're a FAB bike, and very underated, kind of a big teddy bear, but with giant sized knakeroo's! luv mine ta bits. And the engines are pretty bullet proof too! GO FOR IT!

[dhunt]

looking at it really seriously now.

The 600 goes light in the front if you pin the throttle. Front doesnt lift though.

The 9r lifts. And throttle was no where near pinned.

When I first went from the 250 to the 600 I thought that I would never pin the throttle back cause it takes off. Now days I do it all the time coming out of corners. I really think I will never pin the throttle on the 9. I have approval from MTF to ride the bike away. Now I need to work out if I really need to be spending money on a new bike right now.
Well ... and the verdict is???

[cowboyz]

well. AFter a very painful weekend it has been decided that a new bike is not on the cards right now. Damn shame really. have to wait a while longer. good things come to those who wait.

[dhunt]

well. AFter a very painful weekend it has been decided that a new bike is not on the cards right now. Damn shame really. have to wait a while longer. good things come to those who wait.
Oh well - such as life. You can still have lots of fun on your 600.

[Zed]

looking at it really seriously now.

The 600 goes light in the front if you pin the throttle. Front doesnt lift though.

The 9r lifts. And throttle was no where near pinned..Hehe mine lifts in 1st with only 1/2 the throttle pinned, lifts in 2nd with 3/4 pinned & 3rd with it fully pinned! I have changed the gearing a little though and it is a 'modern' grunter! You are talking about 2-up though and it always comes up heaps easier when 50-80kgs is sitting on the rear...

Glad to hear the ZX9 made such an impression on you, and by the time you are ready to buy one they will have gone down in price surely!