2009 r1...

[R6_kid:Me]

The ZX10R is just another insanely powerful 1000cc motorcycle, use your cranium while riding and it won't spit you off

From reading most of MBB's ramblings I am yet to be shown that he understands this idea.

[Gremlin]

From reading most of MBB's ramblings I am yet to be shown that he understands this idea.

not very many do at all... normally it takes a crash course *snigger* to understand

[Nutter34]

The ZX10R is just another insanely powerful 1000cc motorcycle, use your cranium while riding and it won't spit you off

I agree, though I only have the 06... Still, it's all about controlling the wrist action...

[MentalFacility]

Poor guy's been through the wringer with his '08 Blade, he's on his second one now so hopefully things have been sorted out.
They're nice bikes, but there are grumblings from afar regarding the oil usage. I think Mental's one was using half a litre per month!
As for the Ninja, well its been terrific - no issues whatsoever.
To be honest I don't know why they're regarded as such a widowmaker, my old RG500 was an asshole of a machine in comparison with its lightswitch powerband and next to useless 130 section rear tyre.
The ZX10R is just another insanely powerful 1000cc motorcycle, use your cranium while riding and it won't spit you off

Yeah I’m on my second bike, on 2k now, oil level seems to be good. No shit on the exhaust either.
Also, do u remember how i was complaining about vibrations? That was coming from the engine, and since 2 cylinders didn’t work properly, it sent the whole engine balance shaft out of cycle.

The new bike is awesome, except for the bit when it got CRASHED..

Well I had some real BS with the blade, but if u are lucky to get the one with no trouble, it would probably be the best bike you’ve ever ridden.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Well I had some real BS with the blade, but if u are lucky to get the one with no trouble, it would probably be the best bike you’ve ever ridden.

For those unlucky enough NOT to have ridden the Ninja of course...

[MentalFacility]

For those unlucky enough NOT to have ridden the Ninja of course...

Wonna swap bikes for a short ride?

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Wonna swap bikes for a short ride?

Why not? I mat be out on the weekend for a fang up north (pssst don't tell the cops!).
Sunday is looking like a better day, let's txt each other.

Ridin' time again!!

[MentalFacility]

Why not? I mat be out on the weekend for a fang up north (pssst don't tell the cops!).
Sunday is looking like a better day, let's txt each other.

Ridin' time again!!

Ill try to save some petrol money. Its bloody christmas that takes so much spending

[AlBundy]

Found on another litre bike site...

Vid of 09 R1... Sounds good...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkMRD...ad.php?t=67983

[madbikeboy]

From reading most of MBB's ramblings I am yet to be shown that he understands this idea.

MBB, in his senile dementia like state with drooling and rambling, understands what it's like to live with bikes that want to spit you down the road - I've owned strokers, and evil bitches that really were trying to kill me for laughs, and I'm old enough to have seen enough bikes come and go with names like Widowmakers...

Now that I'm a little older and perhaps slightly wiser, I want a bike that has high limits, but when that limit is approached, the bike gives some warning of the impending hospital stay.

The GSXR's, and perhaps even more, the CBR's, have always been good for this, they tend to have a softer edge. The ZX10R has felt to me to have a much narrower edge to the limit, and it's easier to fall into the abyss. Maybe it's feedback, which both the CBR's and the GSXR's do well.

It's interesting to note, that the test ZX10R at SuperBike magazine has been swapped more times than a date at a police party. Wickedly fast bike, no mistake, but not for me.

Keep this in perspective, most of the litre bikes now have more power than Mick Doohan had to play with - and I can assure you he's a better rider on his worst day than I will ever be...

[Paulus]

Early days for the new R1 in WSBK testing but it looks like it has some speed:

http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchive...st_Kyalami.htm

[limbimtimwim]

The 999 to me, well, it's more desirable. The 1098 felt like someone took all the design features that everyone wanted, did focus groups, and ended up with something like a 916 modernised. Which is perfect for all the punters who wanted that. I like the 999 better, it's brave. The 1098 is probably the better bike, but it's a focus group process (aka chickenshit).

Totally agree. Right now I own a 999. It's a little bent. And if it gets written off, I want another one. It's an utterly superb bike to ride on the road. The 1098 is a better bike though. Nimble like I couldn't believe. Actually the only 1098 I've ridden was a 1098R, I have no idea what the normal ones are like.

Can you see the logic?

Had a go on an RSV-R? Don't like the looks much, but it's all wheelies and enthusiasm.