I would've never guessed these 90s Japanese sports bikes would fall back into fashion again. That's terrific. The *best* era for color schemes and ruffle-duffels amongst brands.
I picked up a 2000 ZX12R not long ago. I’m so happy I found it in its condition rather than going with something new. It’s definitely a fun riding experience.
Things nearly always follow a 25-30 year wave before they become desirable again tbh. Mix of bottoming out in price so young people can get them shortly followed by the now middle aged people who did want them when they were young reliving their youth. So yeah, be warned - all those mid 00’s sport bikes we buy for cheap track bikes have got less than a decade left before they start getting expensive to buy. Some millenium bikes are already getting up there.
Nostalgia .... It's like inflation, $500 garage project bike that's been sitting for possibly decades, magically becomes a $5000 as is condition " Survivor " barn find with no paperwork. And it works every time Example ruclips.net/video/9fWQtzcSeIE/видео.html
The zx9 was the sleeper pick of all in its segment back then, and still now. Feels, looks, rides WAY ahead of its time. And is much, much faster than the numbers show. They also so sound NASTY. In a way nothing new can.
SICK bike. Legendary bike. Classic example of a Kawasaki bike that was the "answer" to the class-leading Honda (CBR900). I've had several sportbikes and I still want a late-90's ZX9R. Also, just listen to all those wonderful mechanical sounds! You can hear intake noises, engine and exhaust, and also a really interesting gear whine sound when he sticks his head against the tank on full throttle. Very sexy.
Dynojet kit and a bit of dyno work.... make it sing even sweeter, lovely bike, totally useable and more than enough for most people on real roads. They were excellent bikes 👍
For many reasons I love the older designs, the fairings look appealing in all the brands, the newer bikes aren’t head turners like these. Lovely bike u have Save it
Yes late 80s early 90s looks far more appealing than the angular sharp edged bikes today. And that zx9 in real kawasaki racing green is awesome looking.
I had '98 C2 ZX9R. Loved how it always power wheelied about 5-10cm's on 1st no matter how much you leaned on. Engine also overall beatiful. So well working gearbox. Mine had about 100 000km's on clock when I bought it. Ex police pursuit bike. It was ugly blue with white basecolor bits everywhere, but at least I knew that it's not revved by some squid constantly on some cityblock for 10mins. Still I was scared about the engines km's. I opened up and checked clearances and looked at the cams and head and thought, wow these are 100% in factory specs and if I would've handed parts to estimate them I would've said absolute max 50tkm. So I cleaned carbs and gave it a bit of tlc, put some braided lines etc. Painted it glossy black and polished lips of it's wheels and man it turned out looking awesome. Never any fault in the bike I had it. When I sold it my foolishness it had iirc 136tkm's and engine was still going strong. Only bad thing was that the steering geometry felt like it's track bike. It always wanted to turn too much inside, provoking rider to increase speed. Man I shouldn't have sold that bike..
I had a B3 96 I picked up in the early 2000's and absolutely loved and miss. You hit the nail on the head about feeling heavy when stopped or slow but nimble once you roll on the throttle. I had a Kawasaki dealership tell me they preferred this model over the C model because the newer version was a wheelie machine while the B3 model stayed planted. I had the bike tuned and it made over 150 HP at the rear.
The 90s were the Golden Era for sport bikes. Great bikes, magazines like Performance Bikes to keep you amped up, the bikes looked great, affordable... Just a fun time to be into sport bikes. Anecdotally, I had a Yamaha YZF 600 at first, but a new friend forced me (lol) to try his ZX-9 and it was all over ... It felt like Id imagine a jet fighter would. I went right out and bought a CBR900 and later, a ZX-9. I wish i had all of those back. Good times!
This motorcycle made my love motorcycles, i was 6 years old when i so 1st time in my life this bike, never pay attention to a bike before. still remember the moment the feeling that something has happened, and read NINJA. after that's every time I was looking in the street to see this bike again!
No way, literally similar age to me when I first saw one! Will never forget how that Ninja sticker looked in the sun! What a great time to be alive 🤷♂️
My 2003 ZX-9R (F2) in silver was my favorite sports bike of all time. Just a great all-rounder with a heart of a Ninja. That they are physically larger bikes is a boon to lanky/tall riders.
Me too. I have one...silver with charcoal lower, chrome graphics. I polished the wheel lips and it was sexy as hell and very capable. It's een down several times and looks nothing like it did, but I still track it to this day. Owned it for 20 years...wow
Similar story to mine mate, I bought a 91 zzr1100 with 18000 miles as a winter project. Cleaned all the carbs out with my ultrasonic cleaner and did all the brakes suspension and steering bearings, basically recommissioned it and I can’t believe how good the bike rides for a 32 years old machine, so smooth and very powerful I just can’t keep off the thing, in fact I’m riding it more than my much newer bike. Great video, and I’m pleased to see and hear how much you are enjoying riding that bike.
Its one of the best riding sportbikes from the 90s. About 75.000km it does start to burn oil very fast. And they can tend to have a habit of poppin head gaskets. Nothings perfect, but the zx9r is close 😊
Thank you for showing how good this bike still is! On real roads, it's still an insanely capable bike and incredibly confidence inspiring. I miss my 1997 ZX-9R!
I miss mine hence watching this and feeling sad I let it go. My first ride onit scared the s£&t out of me stepping up from a honda vfr 400. But I got use to it and loved it loads of fun. Had to do a fair bit of work to it like replace brake rotors, rebuild carbs, put a manual chain tensioner on it, Fitted new suspension, non of which made it any lighter.
Love the old Kwakas, they really got it right with the weight reduction on the 98, 99 C1/C2. Perfectly balanced. People complained about the 6 pot brake calipers, but sintered pads solve the problem. Bullet-proof engine...
I used to ride sports bikes back in the 90's I loved them, still really like sports bikes, I ride Harleys now, just didn't want to kill myself and enjoy the ride more than the speed these days. If we are honest, as good as the newer bikes are, the mid-to lat 90's and early 00's sports have more than enough power and fun that is just enough or more power than most people can cope with even today, including myself.
Just inherited an 01 9R. Been in a dining room for 22/23 years in the UK. It's now here on Vancouver Island. Only has 3000 miles on it. So its my brand new 23 year old bike......Sold my 10R to make room for it LOL.......Think I may keep it in the dining room.
I owned one back in the late 90s in the candy, red silver and black colour scheme. I still feel it’s probably one of the most versatile bikes I’ve ever owned. My wife used to fall asleep on the back it was that comfy.
Wow. Memories. I had a '94 in the burgundy/silver scheme from new, and kept it 10 years. Fantastic bike. Comfortable, fast, classy looking bike. Weighs something, though ... Eventually I sold the ZX9R and bought a 2004 ZX10R which I still have, although it's getting tired.
Totally agree! I used to think it was Al about speed ect but now I’m hunting for character and something a bit more than just outright performance! Makes a old video too 😉
This brought back some happy memories. I had one the year it came out in 94, I was in my twenties, same colour, I even had the same pillion grab rail fitted 😂 I toured all over Europe, the German autobahns were a scream, I left Porsche’s for dead. I adored it. Thanks for posting this video, thumbs up, subbed.
Wicked story thanks for sharing! I was hoping I’d hear some story’s like that. When I got the bike I could only imagine how much fam people had on these when they came out! Absolute golden era of super bikes bikes 🙌
James, mate, I loved the video! This was my 2nd sportsbike. I owned a B1 1994 and had lots of fun with it. Sold it and bought a 2002 ZX9R in green-black, new back in the day. Best bike for commuting, high-speed long trips, 2-passengers, EVERYTHING. Still have it and enjoy it as never before! Newer supersports with all these electronics? Naaahh, I will pass. Get your hands on 2002-2003 (ZX900F1-F2 last gen 9Rs) and ride it! Engine is unbreakable! It is even more fun than the B1. Keep up the good job and ride safe!
Great video ! I owned a '94 in the exact same colours as this. I loved that ZX9R ! It did everything exceptionally well despite being overshadowed by rival manufacturers. That's how I came to find one, a year old but brand new in '95. I used it for commuting, touring 2up, and track days. It's amazing you found one in such great shape ! Well done.
Nice to see the B model getting more of a following lately. With the current asking price of ZX7R it was bound to happen. Great content, keep it coming 👍
That's a great bike... Timeless. I love my Zxr750 but she is more aggressive than zx9r.. The first new Z1000 is also a great countryroads bike I have 🤟
I just recently got rid of my cbr 929rr 2001 Fireblade for a new gsx-s1000 the new bike should be faster but it was no where near as fast as the 21 years old Fireblade chucking the wheel up in 6th gear absolutely shocked I wish I had kept it now I’m pretty sure it was tuned or something lol great video 👍👍
I've had a 2001 ZX9R, (E1, (I belive the bike in the video is one of the C bikes)), for the past 8 years, I've done around 20k miles on it and so far I've serviced it once, (with the exception of cleaning the calipers and chain and doing all the needy parts etc), and the thing is still as fast and fun to ride today as the first day I got it. Back then, you could usually tell a bike by the common colours from manufacturers, (or a big logo), these days they seem to be mainly grey, look the same, sound the same and the only way you know what brand it is is by the logo on the key or something.
I had the c1 version, wow what a weapon, may be a little heavy compared to some but that made it more stable. Rapid and fast, certainly couldn't ride it to its limit and my age didn't like the weight on my wrists, great bike tho.
Love your videos mate, you love it lol, reminds me of the early 1990's hooning around with my mates in the Cambridgeshire fens on mopeds then 125s then TDRs and then EXUPs.... I am 49 this year and do not ride now but love your enthusiasm. keep them coming and get yourself over to Northern Ireland met my wife here in 1998 at a party lol, the roads here are the TT on crack.
Had two of these in the 90’s, storm from the east was the strap line. Soon as I clapped eye, as this thing was stunning my cheque book was writing promises. The 9 got caught between the big game changers of the blade and R1 and unjustly compared but was a better general road bike. When my black and grey model got nicked part of my heart died.
Had a 93 L reg B1 in those colours back in the day It was ok but always felt a very second best to the fireblade in both kudos & the way it road. Amazing it had a relatively long production in various evolutions but basically the same bike until the end. Funnily enough I do keep an eye on their prices & you cant argue they represent alot of bike for little money still.
Love the enthusiasm on this, clearly a well-loved machine. I’ve got a similar-looking 1996 ZX6R and it’s funny watching this with how much they carried over, how similar it all looks. Rortier engine though! Keep it up 👍
I lusted after this bike. Those intakes. So mean. I miss 90s bikes in general. Pure raw skill to ride, no modes, no abs, not even fuel injection. Actually the 7, I wanted the 7R. Like the '92, not this version. I should get one. Wonder how much.
Wonderful, wonderful! 'Has this bike still got the 90s buzz?' Does that really need an answer? Ok......a resounding,.... Yes! Fantastic bikes. Never had a '9 but have ridden enough to conclude what a fabulous bike the ZX-9R is. Had a couple of '7s and while heavy and not as powerful, it was so stable with an amazing front end that was constantly talking to you. It loved long, fast sweepers. Both had really charismatic engines that had a lovely, 'mechanical roughness' to them. My '7 growled when it was ticking over. Lovely. When it appears we're knee deep in 270 parallels or 'bikes with beaks', it's like being in a warm room with too many people and walking out into the cool, fresh air outside. So refreshing. This was excellent. More please.
That maniacal laugh ha ha! Top stuff mate, really did feel like I was along for the ride. I had a great duel with one on the track a few years back with me on a 2006 BMW F800s. Sounds amazing and looks like it would be a good bike day to day.
haha Thanks very much for watching Timothy, great to hear from someone sharing the same enthusiasm! It would be an awesome daily commuter I think! Really comfy and such a fun bike to ride, loads of character!
I would've never guessed these 90s Japanese sports bikes would fall back into fashion again. That's terrific. The *best* era for color schemes and ruffle-duffels amongst brands.
Zx7r, zx9r and Fzr600 exup fzr1000 🤩👍🔥🔥🔥
Bikes back then were all unique.
Today all cut from the same cookie cutter.
I picked up a 2000 ZX12R not long ago. I’m so happy I found it in its condition rather than going with something new. It’s definitely a fun riding experience.
Things nearly always follow a 25-30 year wave before they become desirable again tbh.
Mix of bottoming out in price so young people can get them shortly followed by the now middle aged people who did want them when they were young reliving their youth.
So yeah, be warned - all those mid 00’s sport bikes we buy for cheap track bikes have got less than a decade left before they start getting expensive to buy. Some millenium bikes are already getting up there.
Nostalgia .... It's like inflation, $500 garage project bike that's been sitting for possibly decades, magically becomes a $5000 as is condition " Survivor " barn find with no paperwork.
And it works every time
Example ruclips.net/video/9fWQtzcSeIE/видео.html
90's bikes are epic no nonsense speed machine that you have to ride properly and they are all in funky shell suit colours.
Dont you have to ride all bikes properly even new ones?
The zx9 was the sleeper pick of all in its segment back then, and still now. Feels, looks, rides WAY ahead of its time. And is much, much faster than the numbers show.
They also so sound NASTY. In a way nothing new can.
This is the only video I've seen on RUclips of a ZX9 where the driver is NOT AFRAID of turning the handle all the way.
I was 11 years old when my dad would pick me up from school on a maroon and grey 94 model. I felt like the coolest kid in the world at the time.
Awesome, thanks for sharing!! I was only about 8 or 9 when my neighbour had one, I've wanted one ever since!
I have the exact same story except it was a 93 and it was my older brother, these days ive got a first generation zx10R
Todays sports bikes are to much for the road they are track weapons, but these old litre bikes are much more fun and won't break the bank.
I hope you will cover someday ZX7 ‘96-03. The best looking bike ever.
This ZX9 it’s a freaking handsome bike. Colour scheme just killing.
SICK bike. Legendary bike. Classic example of a Kawasaki bike that was the "answer" to the class-leading Honda (CBR900). I've had several sportbikes and I still want a late-90's ZX9R. Also, just listen to all those wonderful mechanical sounds! You can hear intake noises, engine and exhaust, and also a really interesting gear whine sound when he sticks his head against the tank on full throttle. Very sexy.
So many mechanical sounds!!! The intake noise when you get your head on the tank is addictive!! Buy one 😁
90s bikes are the best
Had a 15K mile adventure on my '95 ZX9R in '99, awesome bike, sadly lost it in a fire in '07.
What a shame
I much prefer these bikes any day
The 90s bikes were much better looking than the modren ones today .
Dynojet kit and a bit of dyno work.... make it sing even sweeter, lovely bike, totally useable and more than enough for most people on real roads. They were excellent bikes 👍
I have a 1999 zxr 900c2 completely standard and mint condition, fantastic ride and handles so well
For many reasons I love the older designs, the fairings look appealing in all the brands, the newer bikes aren’t head turners like these.
Lovely bike u have
Save it
Agreed
Yes late 80s early 90s looks far more appealing than the angular sharp edged bikes today. And that zx9 in real kawasaki racing green is awesome looking.
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Had Zx-9r 2002 model best bike I ever had.
I’m getting a serious hankering to get a 90s sportsbike… Great video 😎
Thanks mate appreciate that 🙌
I had '98 C2 ZX9R. Loved how it always power wheelied about 5-10cm's on 1st no matter how much you leaned on. Engine also overall beatiful. So well working gearbox. Mine had about 100 000km's on clock when I bought it. Ex police pursuit bike. It was ugly blue with white basecolor bits everywhere, but at least I knew that it's not revved by some squid constantly on some cityblock for 10mins. Still I was scared about the engines km's. I opened up and checked clearances and looked at the cams and head and thought, wow these are 100% in factory specs and if I would've handed parts to estimate them I would've said absolute max 50tkm. So I cleaned carbs and gave it a bit of tlc, put some braided lines etc. Painted it glossy black and polished lips of it's wheels and man it turned out looking awesome. Never any fault in the bike I had it. When I sold it my foolishness it had iirc 136tkm's and engine was still going strong. Only bad thing was that the steering geometry felt like it's track bike. It always wanted to turn too much inside, provoking rider to increase speed. Man I shouldn't have sold that bike..
Thanks for sharing, awesome!
I have 5 of these B models now, just bought the one in this video! Fantastic motors, hugely underrated bikes!
No way!! That's awesome! What colours are the others?
Fantastic bikes, I've got a C2 and absolutely love it.
That paint scheme is just the max! Exactly the 40y Ninja scheme, love it!
Same!
I had 3 zx7rs simply the best looking bikes ever
Beautiful! They're stunning
Still got mine 25 years on. Of all the bikes that have come and gone my zx7r stays.
@@NjH1781 and rightly so mate. I had two green one red. Stunning bikes.
@@peterthornton2396 my brother had a red and purple zx7r that thing made a unholy noise.
@@zedddddful stunning bikes mate
1998 zx 9…. So much fun …
I had a B3 96 I picked up in the early 2000's and absolutely loved and miss. You hit the nail on the head about feeling heavy when stopped or slow but nimble once you roll on the throttle. I had a Kawasaki dealership tell me they preferred this model over the C model because the newer version was a wheelie machine while the B3 model stayed planted. I had the bike tuned and it made over 150 HP at the rear.
Thanks for sharing and couldn't agree more! Great bike!
The 90s were the Golden Era for sport bikes. Great bikes, magazines like Performance Bikes to keep you amped up, the bikes looked great, affordable... Just a fun time to be into sport bikes. Anecdotally, I had a Yamaha YZF 600 at first, but a new friend forced me (lol) to try his ZX-9 and it was all over ... It felt like Id imagine a jet fighter would. I went right out and bought a CBR900 and later, a ZX-9. I wish i had all of those back. Good times!
I agree! Used to love the mags!
This motorcycle made my love motorcycles, i was 6 years old when i so 1st time in my life this bike, never pay attention to a bike before. still remember the moment the feeling that something has happened, and read NINJA. after that's every time I was looking in the street to see this bike again!
No way, literally similar age to me when I first saw one! Will never forget how that Ninja sticker looked in the sun! What a great time to be alive 🤷♂️
My 2003 ZX-9R (F2) in silver was my favorite sports bike of all time. Just a great all-rounder with a heart of a Ninja. That they are physically larger bikes is a boon to lanky/tall riders.
Couldn't agree more!
Me too. I have one...silver with charcoal lower, chrome graphics. I polished the wheel lips and it was sexy as hell and very capable.
It's een down several times and looks nothing like it did, but I still track it to this day. Owned it for 20 years...wow
Similar story to mine mate, I bought a 91 zzr1100 with 18000 miles as a winter project. Cleaned all the carbs out with my ultrasonic cleaner and did all the brakes suspension and steering bearings, basically recommissioned it and I can’t believe how good the bike rides for a 32 years old machine, so smooth and very powerful I just can’t keep off the thing, in fact I’m riding it more than my much newer bike.
Great video, and I’m pleased to see and hear how much you are enjoying riding that bike.
Thanks for sharing awesome bikes!
I have a 99. Unbelievably fast.
I really miss my 2000 Zx9r quick and comfortable 👍💯🔥🔥
Looks like a ninja turtle, I want one
Its one of the best riding sportbikes from the 90s.
About 75.000km it does start to burn oil very fast. And they can tend to have a habit of poppin head gaskets.
Nothings perfect, but the zx9r is close 😊
I'm still working on my ZX9R B4 I bought it new 1997 R
Bought 1st 96 green and white, now own the one you're riding as well...57 yes old owner of 2 and wouldn't trade them for the world...
Awesome thanks for sharing
I really like the dash on it. I think because it has more of race bike feel to it than the new bikes with their TFT's.
Completely agree! Ive got a video coming out in the next couple of weeks with the ducati 916, that got an awesome dash too!
Love your enthusiasm for these old bikes. Also your real world angel on your test drives! Keep up the good work…
Thank you very much 🙌
@jamescrawshaw71 did he just call you a real world angel? 😇
Angle or Angel, I'm happy with both 😝@@spambunny123
@@jamescrawshaw71 either way cracking video bro
Thanks very much! Means a lot when I get comments like that, really appreciate it. 👍@@spambunny123
This bike was better than the 900rr but underated.
Agreed!
Y'all jus made my day
I'm from HW its amazing to see my old roads..
Oi oiii 🙌🤣
Always underrated in the litre war but all generations of 9r are quality real world bikes.
Agree!!
Thank you for showing how good this bike still is! On real roads, it's still an insanely capable bike and incredibly confidence inspiring. I miss my 1997 ZX-9R!
My pleasure!
I had a 2000 E1 till the end of last year when I was rear ended by a car. Even with 212000 km on it, it still went like a rocket.
This makes me miss my 94. Such a good bike for its age
I've got a 99 600 srad, absolutely luv these old bikes
I miss mine hence watching this and feeling sad I let it go. My first ride onit scared the s£&t out of me stepping up from a honda vfr 400. But I got use to it and loved it loads of fun. Had to do a fair bit of work to it like replace brake rotors, rebuild carbs, put a manual chain tensioner on it, Fitted new suspension, non of which made it any lighter.
My era. My neck of the woods. A youth spent hammering those roads on TZR's, an FZR400RR and XR3i's. Happy days.
Yes Stuart! Thanks for sharing some great roads around there 🤜
@@jamescrawshaw71 I live in the USA now (NY) but my parents are still in the Northern Buckinghamshire villages.
Love the old Kwakas, they really got it right with the weight reduction on the 98, 99 C1/C2. Perfectly balanced. People complained about the 6 pot brake calipers, but sintered pads solve the problem. Bullet-proof engine...
Agreed mate. Awesome bike! Spot on for some twisty roads or even a commute, super comfy, loved that bike!
I used to ride sports bikes back in the 90's I loved them, still really like sports bikes, I ride Harleys now, just didn't want to kill myself and enjoy the ride more than the speed these days.
If we are honest, as good as the newer bikes are, the mid-to lat 90's and early 00's sports have more than enough power and fun that is just enough or more power than most people can cope with even today, including myself.
Totally agree with that! 👍
These motorsounds back then were something else
They sure were!
Just inherited an 01 9R. Been in a dining room for 22/23 years in the UK. It's now here on Vancouver Island. Only has 3000 miles on it. So its my brand new 23 year old bike......Sold my 10R to make room for it LOL.......Think I may keep it in the dining room.
Awesome, thanks for sharing!!
Superb clip ,I’m 60 years old and have a blue one with a polished frame ......love it 😂
Regards
Dave from Scotland
Very cool!
I used to have one myself and it’s honestly one of the best bikes in my opinion. Seen this one for sale, such ashame :(
I've got a 04 ZRX 1200r and I love it I'm still hanging sometimes passing this new stuff
the power from those bikes was incredible!!😊❤❤❤
I owned one back in the late 90s in the candy, red silver and black colour scheme. I still feel it’s probably one of the most versatile bikes I’ve ever owned. My wife used to fall asleep on the back it was that comfy.
I had this exact bike, bought it in october of 1995
Awesome!
Wow. Memories. I had a '94 in the burgundy/silver scheme from new, and kept it 10 years. Fantastic bike. Comfortable, fast, classy looking bike. Weighs something, though ... Eventually I sold the ZX9R and bought a 2004 ZX10R which I still have, although it's getting tired.
Thanks for sharing! Sounds awesome
I had one of these, slightly tuned (pipe, filter) Ohlins rear. Little bit heavy but had a monster motor and was very comfy. Awesome bike.
It sure is! Absolute beast of a bike!
I bought a ZXR750R -91 brand new. I loved that machine. Very stable with a lot of driving pleasure.
Very nice!
I've gone backwards in my choice of bikes and haven't been happier, ergos are good and riding them on the road is so much fun 👍😀
Totally agree! I used to think it was Al about speed ect but now I’m hunting for character and something a bit more than just outright performance! Makes a old video too 😉
Loved mine with a passion, this has spurred me on to complete it.
Awesome! Such great bikes.
This brought back some happy memories.
I had one the year it came out in 94, I was in my twenties, same colour, I even had the same pillion grab rail fitted 😂
I toured all over Europe, the German autobahns were a scream, I left Porsche’s for dead.
I adored it.
Thanks for posting this video, thumbs up, subbed.
Wicked story thanks for sharing! I was hoping I’d hear some story’s like that. When I got the bike I could only imagine how much fam people had on these when they came out! Absolute golden era of super bikes bikes 🙌
You've done a very good job of this ZX9.
Thank you
Great bike not had mine long very good handling no tech to mess up your riding that may malfunction ,very good value for money and stylish.
I regret selling my 1998 ZX7R. Just awesome bike
Such a lovely bike that!
I'm on my 2001 ZX9R ..got it brand new ..got 128000 miles !! Still runs like new ..it's all stock
No way!!!! That’s unreal, thanks for sharing
I have a C2 and love it!
James, mate, I loved the video! This was my 2nd sportsbike. I owned a B1 1994 and had lots of fun with it. Sold it and bought a 2002 ZX9R in green-black, new back in the day. Best bike for commuting, high-speed long trips, 2-passengers, EVERYTHING. Still have it and enjoy it as never before! Newer supersports with all these electronics? Naaahh, I will pass. Get your hands on 2002-2003 (ZX900F1-F2 last gen 9Rs) and ride it! Engine is unbreakable! It is even more fun than the B1. Keep up the good job and ride safe!
AWSEOME! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching, really appreciate it! May have to give that bike a go!
Great video ! I owned a '94 in the exact same colours as this. I loved that ZX9R ! It did everything exceptionally well despite being overshadowed by rival manufacturers. That's how I came to find one, a year old but brand new in '95. I used it for commuting, touring 2up, and track days. It's amazing you found one in such great shape ! Well done.
Thanks for sharing!
Nice to see the B model getting more of a following lately. With the current asking price of ZX7R it was bound to happen. Great content, keep it coming 👍
Thanks very much
That’s the bike I fell in love with when I was 5 saw one parked and the rider saw me staring at it put me on it and let me rev it out
No way! Haha what a treat. Hope you’re gunna buy one now 🙌
That's a great bike... Timeless. I love my Zxr750 but she is more aggressive than zx9r..
The first new Z1000 is also a great countryroads bike I have 🤟
Had a 94. It was big and heavy but once underway it was quite a bike. The next generation in 98 was much better imo
I just recently got rid of my cbr 929rr 2001 Fireblade for a new gsx-s1000 the new bike should be faster but it was no where near as fast as the 21 years old Fireblade chucking the wheel up in 6th gear absolutely shocked I wish I had kept it now I’m pretty sure it was tuned or something lol great video 👍👍
I think I need one.
So cool!
Do it 👍
I had the 600 version and loved it as it was my first road bike
I've had a 2001 ZX9R, (E1, (I belive the bike in the video is one of the C bikes)), for the past 8 years, I've done around 20k miles on it and so far I've serviced it once, (with the exception of cleaning the calipers and chain and doing all the needy parts etc), and the thing is still as fast and fun to ride today as the first day I got it.
Back then, you could usually tell a bike by the common colours from manufacturers, (or a big logo), these days they seem to be mainly grey, look the same, sound the same and the only way you know what brand it is is by the logo on the key or something.
Couldn’t agree more! New bikes are cool, but never going to be 90’s cool! Well…..perhaps some of the new Ducatis they’re pretty nuts haha
I had the c1 version, wow what a weapon, may be a little heavy compared to some but that made it more stable. Rapid and fast, certainly couldn't ride it to its limit and my age didn't like the weight on my wrists, great bike tho.
Love your videos mate, you love it lol, reminds me of the early 1990's hooning around with my mates in the Cambridgeshire fens on mopeds then 125s then TDRs and then EXUPs.... I am 49 this year and do not ride now but love your enthusiasm. keep them coming and get yourself over to Northern Ireland met my wife here in 1998 at a party lol, the roads here are the TT on crack.
Awesome thanks for sharing!! And for watching!! Will give Ireland a go this year if I can find then time, heard it’s the nuts!!
Had two of these in the 90’s, storm from the east was the strap line. Soon as I clapped eye, as this thing was stunning my cheque book was writing promises.
The 9 got caught between the big game changers of the blade and R1 and unjustly compared but was a better general road bike.
When my black and grey model got nicked part of my heart died.
Loved my 2000 ZX-9R very underrated bikes and when they are truly set up they are very very good. Mine was sorted out very nicer, wished I had kept it
Couldn't agree more!
@@jamescrawshaw71 did not get rid of my 96 ZX11, its a keeper:)
Had a 93 L reg B1 in those colours back in the day It was ok but always felt a very second best to the fireblade in both kudos & the way it road. Amazing it had a relatively long production in various evolutions but basically the same bike until the end. Funnily enough I do keep an eye on their prices & you cant argue they represent alot of bike for little money still.
Very nice!
Love the enthusiasm on this, clearly a well-loved machine. I’ve got a similar-looking 1996 ZX6R and it’s funny watching this with how much they carried over, how similar it all looks. Rortier engine though! Keep it up 👍
Very cool!
Still more bike than 95% of street riders could ever get close to the limits it has.
Totally agree
2 Things I love. Buckinghamshire and the ZX9R ☺️
Haha cheers 👍
I lusted after this bike. Those intakes. So mean. I miss 90s bikes in general. Pure raw skill to ride, no modes, no abs, not even fuel injection. Actually the 7, I wanted the 7R. Like the '92, not this version. I should get one. Wonder how much.
I agree! Great bikes to ride, I like no having abs on bikes, something about being able to find the grip limits yourself is so special.
Looks like buz lighter bike 😂 love it
Awesome bike.
Thanks!
I wish I'd never sold mine now 🤣👍🏼
Wonderful, wonderful!
'Has this bike still got the 90s buzz?'
Does that really need an answer?
Ok......a resounding,.... Yes!
Fantastic bikes. Never had a '9 but have ridden enough to conclude what a fabulous bike the ZX-9R is. Had a couple of '7s and while heavy and not as powerful, it was so stable with an amazing front end that was constantly talking to you. It loved long, fast sweepers.
Both had really charismatic engines that had a lovely, 'mechanical roughness' to them. My '7 growled when it was ticking over. Lovely.
When it appears we're knee deep in 270 parallels or 'bikes with beaks', it's like being in a warm room with too many people and walking out into the cool, fresh air outside.
So refreshing.
This was excellent. More please.
Thanks for sharing that Mark! It really is a brilliant bike. Will have some more content up soon 👍
@@jamescrawshaw71 My pleasure, James. You're providing excellent content. Keep going, young man.👍
As I said on another video, I love the fact that you are not scared and OPEN the bike, for the pure joy and the sound ! Lekker !
Thanks 🙌🙌
Must be a local lad! Also share a love for 90s bikes
Legend!
Such an iconic bike in that livery...got my eye on ebay now!
I've got this bike up for sale on eBay!! Happy to do a deal 👍
@@jamescrawshaw71have you got the link mate? 👀
@@richardseaton6390 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204399935309
Great content & channel! Love these classic bikes
Much appreciated!
I would love to see a video of your trip to Scotland.
Coming soon!
Love mine
I still have my 1991 Gixer 1100!!! Bought new for $7200!!!! Out the door. I’ve got the juice on it 😂😂😂😂
This was my first "real" motorbike (except for a pitbike) i love this bike sm and its so good price for me who is 17😊
That maniacal laugh ha ha! Top stuff mate, really did feel like I was along for the ride. I had a great duel with one on the track a few years back with me on a 2006 BMW F800s. Sounds amazing and looks like it would be a good bike day to day.
haha Thanks very much for watching Timothy, great to hear from someone sharing the same enthusiasm! It would be an awesome daily commuter I think! Really comfy and such a fun bike to ride, loads of character!
I had a 94, they were fast as hell! They came in second to the mighty ZX11!
Never tried one of those! May have to have a look!
for the algorithm!! recently found your channel and just exhausted all your vids. thanks for the upload!
Legend! Thanks for watching much appreciated 🙌
Great bike had one years ago. More of a sports tour than supersports. Still prefered my VFR800 though lol. Ride safe mate!