Kawasaki ZX9R

...step forward the much maligned Kawasaki ZX9R. My machine is a 2002 F1P model in a lovely silver colour with 9800 miles on the clock – barely run in. A piccie will appear in my profile shortly – check it out – I think it is beautiful ?????? A few facts and figures for you to get them out of the way. The engine is a Kawasaki stalwart 899 cc across the frame four cylinder nutcase. It runs very noisily at tick over which apparently ...
...my previous Honda VFR750.# Kawasaki claim it makes around 150bhp at the crank, ( which is around 127bhp at the rear wheel) which is good enough to take you up to the heady heights of the best part of 170 mph. In this era of lunacy among the judiciary that’s good enough for a month or two in the nick, a total driving ban, hefty fine, loss of your job, potentially the loss of your house and partner and the stigma of having a criminal record ...

KneeDown 29.10.2003 · Read full review
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This monster the zxr900r ninja is orgasmic,in the past it has been a little to slugish and far to heavy to fly into those bends,and even though it is still heavier than other 900's its alot more stable,it is the meanest,highest performance bike in its class of the 900's supersports machine in the world today.The 2000ninja zx-9r grts thriugh tweaking to engine and chassis to a furtherboost its performance.Ahost of improvments result in upgradedpower ...

biker2000 08.07.2000 · Read full review
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I recently tested a 2005 zx10r, a 2006 R1 and a 2001 zx9r. I rode the zx9r to just compare it to the other bikes with no real intention of considering it. All the bikes were great and my smile was from ear to ear on all of them. I was shocked to find that the zx9r had almost the same acceleration as the 10r and felt quicker off the line than the R1. Of all three bikes, I enjoyed riding the zx9r the most for its blend of seat comfort, ease of shifting and instant white knuckle acceleration. It just so happened the zx9r was in better shape and half the cost. Guess which one I bought? ...

centerpunch 04.01.2009
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just a fantastic bike .... I'm still riding my 02 plate zx9 can't fault it & after 28k miles of playing it still puts a insane grin on my face. the base setup I have changed a little down on the forks 5mm & up at the back 8mm it goes where I point it. The basics well .. Comfort ... get on & ride 4 hr's Handling... it took me over the mountain (isle of man) no problem :) Looks it still turns heads even as standard colour Features ... its a bike not a box with a cd player... So wheels, engine, fuel tank, breaks, etc.. Fuel consumption ... range on a good smooth run 150mile easy on a tank So a good all round happy face here not found anything 2 change it for so keeping it ...

900sportsbike 05.06.2007
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I have had many bikes, started illegally at 15yrs (43yrs now), I've now got an M reg and this is by far the most exciting one I've ever had. Not for the weaker of you, it's a damn heavy machine. It goes like the wind when you want it to or it's great if you just want to pootle about and take in the scenery. For those illegal ones, it will top 140mph with a pillion or close on 150mph single up. It's reliable, durable and a bit of a workhorse, mine ...
...no problems with it. A 19 litre tank and approx 200 miles out of it (if you play about on it, the fuel goes a lot quicker, but then so does your license) To sum up, a glorious looking specimen of a bike, a beauty to behold and if you ever get one, you'll have a great machine. ...

Blackhart 01.04.2008 · Read full review
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Kawasaki's ZX9R has suffered unfairly by not being quite as good as its 2 main competitors, the R1 and the Fireblade. If the latter are 10/10 then the ZX9R is 9.5/10. It is therefore still a cracking bike. Warp speed acceleration and a gorgeous exhaust note make riding this bike a thrilling experience. Try this on a race track! Quickshift to top gear (6th) from a standing start and when you are cruising at 20mph, flick your wrist back and go from ...
...thing I noticed when riding home from the dealers was how good it is as a town bike. You are seated in the usual sportsbike riding position but the weight on your wrists is minimal. Steering at slow speeds is excellent. Due to the ZX9R's unwarranted reputation as a second-class sportsbike, used prices are great value for money. I highly recommend this bike. ...

allanmatt 07.03.2006 · Read full review
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This is a great bike; my uncle owns one and has no complaints about it. Weighing in at 475lbs the zx-9r is no lightweight, but that doesn't count against it anywhere except on a racetrack. On the road the zx-9r is lightning quickly, blessed with masses of mid-range power and a top end delivery that takes your breath away. Accelerating effortlessly from a standstill up to an indicated 170mph without pausing for a breath, the zx9r is the kind off bike ...
...of fuss. And the best of it is you can pose in it and see heads turn as you go pass. SPECIFICATION Engine: Water-cooled DOHC 16-valve in-line four displacement: 899cc Horsepower: 125bhp @ 10;500rpm Gear Box: 6 speed Frame: Aluminium-alloy twin beam Wheelbase: 56.7ins Weight: 475lbs Top speed: 170 mph Great looking bike!!! I love it!!! ...

jampieboy 04.03.2002 (07.03.2002) · Read full review
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What a bike! It is the one of the most sexual bikes I have seen to date. It is improved and upgraded a lot from the bikes produced before it. This bike is not just a fast good looking super bike, but it is fast, reliable and a smooth ride. It makes a great sound, is more stable than other 900’s and most important of all it is a real eye catcher. I would recommend this bike to anybody. This bike does not have many faults if a had to be picking I could ...

ChrisRuddy 24.05.2007 · Read full review
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