Yep my Zx9r C2 which my dad bought brand new back in 1999 has only 5000 miles on the clock now and it still looks like its just come out the showroom. I remember sitting on it when he first bought it 'i was 6 years old at the time' and he has now passed it down to me and its not going anywhere, I know these bikes aren't that rated or desirable but to me its a very special bike indeed and it will be staying in the family and will eventually be getting passed down again.
My 9R is more comfortable than my MT-10. Its a great bike to ride and is very fast....people think its fast for an old bike...its not, its just fast. I've had a full front calliper rebuild done with sintered pads and the braking is now excellent. Mines only done 20k with decent history, and I've owned it for 18 months, I've done a few Wales runs and its been faultless. Love it. Great video Goblin!!!
Never owned a 9R, but a mate bought a blue one new back in ‘91.. I currently have 2 of the bikes in my collection that fit either side of the 9R, a 1990 ZXR750 H2, and a 2001 ZX12R A2.. My 12R only has 4800 miles and is in showroom condition.. When I do ride it, I can attest to it being - quick! 🔥
I'm picking up an '01 this weekend. I rode a buddy's 9R track bike for a session once and I loved it. Lap times were right there with my GSXR 750 and I knew it was the perfect riding position for all day rides in the mountains. The most underrated bike of the 90's IMO. I actually prefer the whole gauge/cockpit area of the early models like this one. Looks like sport bikes from the 80's when I started.
I came back to bikes after a 12 year lay off a couple of years back. I'd always had superbikes of that era so decided to go with an older bike rather than splash a load of cash on a complicated machine that I might not get on with. I ended up with a ZX9R E1 in the classic green/purple livery. Mine had sat around barely doing 1000 miles in the last decade so needed some attention, I put Rosso III's on it, a new clutch, digital gear indicator and a few other bits. Didn't originally imagine I'd keep it but I absolutely love it, such a good road bike totally composed and capable. I always reset my trip after fuelling up and generally refuel when i'm close to 100 miles which is about where the reserve kicks in. Criminally underrated bike and an absolute bargain if you can find a good one. You'll miss it!
I have a 1998 ZX9R. I use the trip meter as a gas guage. Just dont forget to reset it after refueling and also be sure to set the petcock back to on from reserve otherwise when your out.. your out. Not that I've ever done that 😁 Great bikes!!!
Im looking for an old 750 or zx9 to squeeze between my 1250 bandit and S1K. Good luck trying to find one in the US. Im constantly on FB marketplace and craigslist looking for classics. Liter bikes i can find, alot of Hondas, and a few zx7r's and zx12r's but people are asking ridiculous prices for these. Prices are definitely going up on the used market for Inline-4's from that era. I wish i could just go back and do it all over again those were the days
Eu faço na minha ZX9R uma média de 120km e depois meto gasolina nunca deixo ir a reserva. Mota fantástica já tenho a minha 23 anos adequeria novo e cuido muito bem dela a minha é 2001.
First comment. Love your vids. Me and my son want to do our tests soon. My boys 17 I'm old and 41 so DA for me. Love the 2005/6 Kawasaki zx6r. Thanks for a nice vid on a very nice bike.
Yep my Zx9r C2 which my dad bought brand new back in 1999 has only 5000 miles on the clock now and it still looks like its just come out the showroom. I remember sitting on it when he first bought it 'i was 6 years old at the time' and he has now passed it down to me and its not going anywhere, I know these bikes aren't that rated or desirable but to me its a very special bike indeed and it will be staying in the family and will eventually be getting passed down again.
My 9R is more comfortable than my MT-10. Its a great bike to ride and is very fast....people think its fast for an old bike...its not, its just fast. I've had a full front calliper rebuild done with sintered pads and the braking is now excellent. Mines only done 20k with decent history, and I've owned it for 18 months, I've done a few Wales runs and its been faultless. Love it. Great video Goblin!!!
How much miles have you done?
Wouldn't get rid of my 9R for anything, awsome bikes and so underrated 👌
Love watching your vids on the 1999 zx9r as I've just brought one.
Never owned a 9R, but a mate bought a blue one new back in ‘91.. I currently have 2 of the bikes in my collection that fit either side of the 9R, a 1990 ZXR750 H2, and a 2001 ZX12R A2.. My 12R only has 4800 miles and is in showroom condition.. When I do ride it, I can attest to it being - quick! 🔥
I'm picking up an '01 this weekend. I rode a buddy's 9R track bike for a session once and I loved it. Lap times were right there with my GSXR 750 and I knew it was the perfect riding position for all day rides in the mountains. The most underrated bike of the 90's IMO. I actually prefer the whole gauge/cockpit area of the early models like this one. Looks like sport bikes from the 80's when I started.
I came back to bikes after a 12 year lay off a couple of years back. I'd always had superbikes of that era so decided to go with an older bike rather than splash a load of cash on a complicated machine that I might not get on with. I ended up with a ZX9R E1 in the classic green/purple livery. Mine had sat around barely doing 1000 miles in the last decade so needed some attention, I put Rosso III's on it, a new clutch, digital gear indicator and a few other bits. Didn't originally imagine I'd keep it but I absolutely love it, such a good road bike totally composed and capable. I always reset my trip after fuelling up and generally refuel when i'm close to 100 miles which is about where the reserve kicks in. Criminally underrated bike and an absolute bargain if you can find a good one. You'll miss it!
I have a 1998 ZX9R. I use the trip meter as a gas guage. Just dont forget to reset it after refueling and also be sure to set the petcock back to on from reserve otherwise when your out.. your out. Not that I've ever done that 😁 Great bikes!!!
Picking one up tomorrow can’t wait
So what your feedback after 3 months ?
@mpr6181 love it
SO if I found one on Marketplace for $500, that doesn't start, should I buy it and fix it?
I had my 9R bored out to 998cc, she’s a complete monster now😅
Im looking for an old 750 or zx9 to squeeze between my 1250 bandit and S1K. Good luck trying to find one in the US. Im constantly on FB marketplace and craigslist looking for classics. Liter bikes i can find, alot of Hondas, and a few zx7r's and zx12r's but people are asking ridiculous prices for these. Prices are definitely going up on the used market for Inline-4's from that era. I wish i could just go back and do it all over again those were the days
Eu faço na minha ZX9R uma média de 120km e depois meto gasolina nunca deixo ir a reserva. Mota fantástica já tenho a minha 23 anos adequeria novo e cuido muito bem dela a minha é 2001.
Do you ride all year round?
First comment. Love your vids. Me and my son want to do our tests soon. My boys 17 I'm old and 41 so DA for me. Love the 2005/6 Kawasaki zx6r. Thanks for a nice vid on a very nice bike.
41 is very young! I'm 50 and still consider myself very fit and young.
I'm doing DA soon.. prob going to get teh ZX9R