Kawasaki ZX9R ride review / UNDERRATED 

@010steveo Is it frightening fast?

@010steveo Funny you should mention that. I came off an '83 Honda VT 250 FII which I rode for around 3 years then went straight to a 94 B1 ZX9R. Rode the Kawaski for 12 years ! I had adapted to the 9R pretty quickly as I have had some previous experiences on my brothers 88 and 91 GSX-R 750s.. Those were the best days !!!

@@geirmyklebust it would be if it's the biggest bike you've ever ridden If you've ridden litre bikes no but it's still a 175mph bike and no toy

I had an 01 as well, candy apple green. I got it in 2012 bone stock. 3 months later she had Full Yoshi exhaust and had it dyno jetted which woke it up to 163rwhp. My ridding group nicknamed R1 eater. Summer of 2018 I ate it doin +/- 120mph in a wheelie and it tumbled so you could guess she was done. Been trying to find an identical bike ever since. ((( I've also had cbr1000rr, gsxr750, and currently a 2013 zx10,,, my 2001 zx9r was the best overall bike I've ever ridden)))

I purchased a C2 ZX9R new in 1999 I’ve still got it and love it . Ride safe all .

Ok boomer

They sure are a brilliant bike

@@alchemist3724 Derrherrrr Ok boomer 🤤 Ya played out bastard

I had one almost new in 2002 it was the newer one not a 2000 model but my god was it fast! I was clocked at 201.5 mph at a half mile event! Now obviously this wasn’t stock it had been turned way up and had gearing changes we went up instead of down to try and achieve a higher top speed! But like you said we raced R1’s, CBR1000RR’s, GSXR’s 1000’s and who ever got the jump usually won I can’t remember anyone ever running me down per say! Mine looked just like the green one in the Video but had a full Muzzy stainless exhaust, pc, kn air filter, +1 on front and -2 on back plus it was switched to an aluminum light weight one with carbon fiber wheels which made a huge difference! Everything that didn’t make it go faster was stripped the mirrors removed, rear fender, back seat, lower morw stream line windshield! Man she was slick everything was all polished I miss the shiny polished bikes! Now everything is black even the wheels!

i totaly agree ronald they are amazing bikes

And how it behaves? " works good its reliable daily use and some fast stuff sometimes?

Lol, I’ll give you 5K for it!

LOL! Same here. I have an 02 and I just stock up on carb rebuild kits.

Me too. Got a 2000 9r.

@@MrCaddy775 You have the F model. I did consider an F bike but I liked the overall E package better.

Hahaha, this happes so many times with me! 🤣

lol my fuel tap was defective. ran dry and i felt so lucky and smart being able to turn it to "res"... ehm... did absolutely nothing lol.

Not the only one who's had that problem then lol

Brooo same

Yes. Exactly. No jerky fuel injection. Perfectly smooth with the carbs sorted. Get the geometry right and she’s a right good one! The headlight actually works too. Imagine that in today’s modern bike terms! The electronics on newer bikes I have zero use for. Ride a bike with the right amount of power that you can manage effectively, and then you don’t need traction control. Enter ZX9R. Don’t forget to spring her right front and rear. Preferably add a penske shock with proper spring for your weight. 80/100w headlight bulbs improved already good lighting. fwiw

Me I find them useful.

Id sell my blade for a decent zx9r or zx12r, the fun I had on my old zx6r j1 and j2 with out all the cpu crap

@@davidmurray9193 I used to have a ZX-6 (ZZR600) and I still remember that bike very fondly.

(reliability) exactly what im looking for.

Electronics sure, but who needs that monkey humping a football seating position? Older Kwak's are a perfect street compromise.

Dante Morte wish i was aswell my fave bike

Plenty of good used bikes out there. No need to buy new. Just look them over first.

@@app1mxh idk, when I buy my Grom I'm probably gonna buy it new. I don't trust used Groms as much

mine have done 75.000 km... and just pulling as a bull.. 💪

If you take real good care of it, you will never need another bike. My 2003 9r has 102k and it still runs strong, and makes me giddy when I get some clear open road to hit the throttle. All the modern bikes have these crazy amounts of HP but I literally can’t even use the top third of what the 9r has unless you take it to a track. It’s so well balanced and manoeuvrable it’s just a joy ride.

You mean back when you had to be a real rider. No aids.

It’s pretty comical riding with riders on these late model “E” bikes. They’ve got every imaginable advantage, even more power and less weight, traction control too! And yet, they can’t keep up! And they’re always fiddling with their “settings”, searching for that holy grail that must be in those settings somewhere right? Hilarious really.

@@georgebland9931 Yea the Problem with modern superbikes is just too much power, early 2000 Bikes still have somewhat usable power, but like 200+hp? No wonder they have traction and wheelie control, otherwise you would go flying in every corner if you aren't Valentino Rossi

@@xGxPhantomZzz I really don’t get the attraction to these newer bikes. They’re entirely impractical. It’s really all about form over function. They’re state of the art looking bikes. And I guess if you’re wanting to be cool, that you have to be on one of them? I’ve been observing riders for years now, as they fiddle with settings constantly and trying to get it to work just right. Yet, it’s just never just right like ever! They absolutely can’t use the machines in full “no rider aids” mode. I see good riders made slower by these bikes. It makes me wonder. Same with the new cars with all the electronics and auto features. They’re really aggravating to drive. Well, live and let live I guess. It’s not my money they’re spending on these bikes. It’s always interesting to watch their reactions when a very good rider on something like a ZX9R (noted.. shall we(?) as a TURD in all performance aspects from weight to power output and handling) just makes them look stupid on their state of the art xyz.

I had a 98 C1 model. Traded it for the only bike I like better, 04 ZX10 C1. Kawi always gets the C1 right haha

I had a 1994 ZZ-R1100 for some time, missing it ever since I sold it. Now wanting to buy the same or ZX-9R which I hope would be similar.

Why you reckon the zx9r was the better bike?

@@flavioks5438 Local roadrace results! Stomping motor for the time, better aerodynamics, and was a great handling bike. R1 steered a little lighter though and had a little better stock suspension.

It’s one of the biggest reasons to own and ride one. The press destroyed these 9R’s. Everyone came to know them as they were reviewed by the press. So everyone expects the 9R to be fat, slow and pathetic. So then you go out and tool on everybody, and they be like ???WTF????

@@georgebland9931 the media killed this bike until everyone was surprised when it did 1/4 in 9.99 seconds… this bike is the perfection of street riding, touring and racing the perfect blend

"Zx9r riders are the ones sat in the corner with a knowing smile on their face", love it! 👍

I have an 03 also + I had over 200 bikes! Its my favorite bike of them all!(and THATS saying something!)

@@mustangmikep51 for real? It's that good :D? How's the comfort? Is it more comfortable than modern sportbikes?

Would you recommend as a first bike ? Looking to get one tomorrow myself.

@@marvinchavez2497 yes I would recommend. Just be careful because it is a heavy bike and at slow speeds be careful when your turning. It is also very very very fast so take it easy for the first few miles

awesome. i own a 2003 one. given more space, i'd buy one more just to keep like you do. cool idea man, absolutely stunning bike indeed.

I have an 03...the best of the bunch + they are STILL awesome bikes TODAY!!!

98 is my favourite, just looked mean like an angry ogre lol I mean that in a good way

Replaced that on mine to and fine now

If I get another bike, then it would be a 14R.

Managed a 10.5 on my 98 zx9r at Long Marston...back when I was significantly lighter, 138rwhp

Nigel Varnado facts

I had 1 also...went 189 m.p.h.on it... I like my 03 ZX9R more though..its much more comfortable(at 65 years old THATS important) and just as much FUN as the 12R...

4CornersKafe cheers mate

I miss my 95 such a fun fast bike

@@shawnthomas5557 I have been out riding modern bikes and I rather ride my 95 ZX9R. The computers stuff is cool but, I personally just love the fact I can say I am riding a real man driven rocket, this is way better than having a bike where the computer does everything for me. Sure the safety factor is nice, but the rush is not the same.

And it needs not more gas than a bike with injection !

No doubt. And you don’t really have to lighten it so much as get the geometry right, get the aftermarket shock sprung right and set up right, get the fueling spot on with a good jet kit, and go mix it up with whatever.

Completely different bikes. The GSXR750 needs revs to make its power, and midrange feels anemic. ZX9R has good midrange power, and much easier to live with on the street.

4??? Would you ever try a ZX10r?

@@stanza77 i have test ridden a couple of the Zx10's..... Great bikes but, for me, they are too track focused and frankly all the nanny gizmos are seriously off-putting. If you need traction control and a bunch of other " rider aids" then you are, imo, no longer fully in control ( i admit i am no fan of all these safety electronics.... )

@@sjd7810 Gotcha, just after this they made the 03-04 ZX10r called. The Widowmaker because it had no nannies. But as you say because of MotoGP and stuff ir was very track focused. Older sport bikes like this and the Yamaha Thunder Ace could be toured in. Less aggressive.

Heard that 2000 and 2001 has a stronger midrange power then F 2003? I look for F model as it looks better and have with all the uppgrades but stronger motor speaks alot Is it much diffrence in riding this old versus new? Thanks

@@69VAJRA to be honest, unless you do a lot of track days ( or push the front hard ) you wont notice much difference. The F has a stronger front end with better feedback so you can corner in haste with confidence. Like all Zx9's they do not like crawling through traffic and the mid range roll on can be a bit slow ( its a sport bike so thats what shifting is for lol) Having said that, the F is by far, IMO, the best of the bunch in terms of motor, suspension and looks but as i said the E is not hugely different and you will have immense fun on either ... Good luck finding what you like 😬👍

1st bike!!?? you got big set of nads on you don't you!! This "spoiled' rich chick up the street bought a Honda 1000RR for her 1st bike...crashed it within 32 miles...(her feet couldn't reach the ground!!) shes lucky she survived that bike

@@mustangmikep51 wow that's insane! I wonder who she was trying to impress lol