1998 C1 ZX9R - Underated bike!

[98tls]

Can someone tell me what year the ZX9R was bought out.............?

[iwilde]

I owned a 99 C2 whick is the exact same bike, loved it! When it hits 7krpm it's oh yeah, then 9krpm is fuck yeah then to top it off when it hits 11krpm you get a silent grim thats streached from ear to ear consisting of fear, excitment and a whole lot of testosterone flowing in your system right throught to about 13.5krpm.

98tls-I think the first ZX9r was the B1 in 94, but the first light weight alli framed model was the C1 in 98

[98tls]

I owned a 99 C2 whick is the exact same bike, loved it! When it hits 7krpm it's oh yeah, then 9krpm is fuck yeah then to top it off when it hits 11krpm you get a silent grim thats streached from ear to ear consisting of fear, excitment and a whole lot of testosterone flowing in your system right throught to about 13.5krpm.

98tls-I think the first ZX9r was the B1 in 94, but the first light weight alli framed model was the C1 in 98

Cheers mate.............reason i ask was ive a magazine somewere.......an aussie streetbike mag of old.........they named there best/worst bikes of the decade......the first 9R was amongst the worst..........i had a mate with a brand spanker which i rode and loved the thing as he did..........i never understood how/why they named it as one of the worst...........ive always loved the mag but a bad call for sure.............

[iwilde]

One of the worst? Shit, I've riden plenty of bikes in the 90's that I personaly would never want to get on again! But won't think twice about buying another C model in the future. The guru around here on these is Winja, gave me some realy usefull advice on mine when I had it, but not seen him around here in a while?

[98tls]

i think it may have had something to do with comparing it to the 750.........i dunno really................

[Edbear]

You gotta love the ZX9R! Yup, 1Pm at Shell Westgate is a good starting time. I've got Eviltwin coming on his ZX10R, as well as R64Life on his stellar '07 R6. A nice wee stress free cruise up to Wellsford for a coffee, followed by an equally nice wee stress free cruise back

Mmmmm! Sounds like ideal pace for a Boulevard...

[Karma]

If you want to go faster you can on other bikes, if you want to be more comfortable, you can on other bikes; but as a good medium, The ZX9R is brilliant in any era (thus far at least).

Or the GSXR1000K1.

[cowboyz]

The zx9r... hmmmmm. Had mine for a few months now and the power certainly is addictive. Further back in the thread you mention 220? You do realise that there are another 2 gears huh?

Even now I can't believe how light the bike is. Handling is simply fantastic. Best bike I have ever owned and this one will be a keeper for many years.

And look the bomb in green too.

[Storm]

I would have to agree with cowboys. I personally reckon his looks good with the understated decals/badging etc. It just looks clean and flowing y'know
(that said, its usually way in front of me )

[Biggles08]

Further back in the thread you mention 220? You do realise that there are another 2 gears huh?

I was in top gear cruising at 200 when it started to power on. That was the whole point of the sentence...its got a whole heap of power that I have yet to explore! I'm very wary of the amount of grunt this thing has an want to work myself into it...the other day I was dragging BIGBOSSMAN off a stop sign and popped the front wheel up for about 60 meters down the road...would have been fine and dandy if I had meant too!!! I must say though that it was quite exhilarating afterwards...but I'm not in a hurry to do it again.

I agree....green is best! Nice and clean lines make it look the part. They are a very good looking bike for the age.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

It's certainly quick alright. With that tasty Micron exhaust your '9 should be good for around 150 ponies at the crank, I saw a comparo betwen the '9, Fireblade 954 and R1 back in 2002 that saw the ZX9R produce more power than the R1 at the rear wheel - and with a better torque curve to boot. Let's explore that power on our excursion this arvo, buddyboy!

[Biggles08]

It's certainly quick alright. With that tasty Micron exhaust your '9 should be good for around 150 ponies at the crank, I saw a comparo betwen the '9, Fireblade 954 and R1 back in 2002 that saw the ZX9R produce more power than the R1 at the rear wheel - and with a better torque curve to boot. Let's explore that power on our excursion this arvo, buddyboy!

It would be rude not to BIGBOSSMAN!!! Hope there are a few there and the rain holds out.

[Kwakajack]

I totally agree, my friend. I've got a similarly aged ZX6R that scares the crap out of my riding buddies when I really get on the gas. Having ridden the 9R of the same era however thanks to a mate, they are a sweet handling and wickedly quick bike as 900s go and waaay cooler than any R1, Gixxer, or CBR from that period too, I'm still faster on my 600 but . . . . .

[marty]

One of the worst? Shit, I've riden plenty of bikes in the 90's that I personaly would never want to get on again! But won't think twice about buying another C model in the future. The guru around here on these is Winja, gave me some realy usefull advice on mine when I had it, but not seen him around here in a while?

WINJA - the new scottish play.......

[SPman]

It's certainly quick alright. With that tasty Micron exhaust your '9 should be good for around 150 ponies at the crank, I saw a comparo betwen the '9, Fireblade 954 and R1 back in 2002 that saw the ZX9R produce more power than the R1 at the rear wheel - and with a better torque curve to boot. Let's explore that power on our excursion this arvo, buddyboy!

My 2000 E model, with K&N and Akropovic system put out 137hp at the rear wheel. Pulled about the same as the FZ1 at lower revs, but had a hit at the top like a new GSXR750.- only with better torque. I liked it - a good road bike.