Zxr 750 to zx9r

[Coxyzxr]

How do you think a 2000+ ZX9R would handle compared to a ZXR750?

Been pondering a later zx9r for months now and finally getting most of my bad debt history cleared up. (Young, stupid )
I'm worried going from the smaller zxr750 I may lose the agility and beautiful roll in cornering I get with my zxr?

having said that the 9r is a more modern machine and one would hope chassis and suspension design has come on quite a bit since my zxr days (as good as they were).
Tbh I may just upgrade to a ZX7r but I really like the ZXr's profile and "attack mode" riding position and I honestly believe the older zxr is a better bike than the zx7r.
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[Whosthedaddy]

I loved my ZXR.

I loved my ZX7R.

That is all.



For some reason the 9R just doesn't do it or me for some reason and would have another 7R in a heart beat or even another ZXR if they were a little more reliable in their old age.
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[Barry_M2]

Go for the best of both worlds and put a 9R motor in the 7.

I'm not sure on the ZX9 handling, but it was built as sports tourer.
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[Dr. DaveJPS]

the 9R engine fits the zx7r frame rather than the zxr7 frame (as far as i know)
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[Kris]

I count myself pretty lucky to have owned perhaps the best of both models, an original ZXR750 H1 and a ZX9R E1.

I actually loved both. With my practical head on I'd have another ZX9. My heart says get the ZXR750...

I'd say the biggest differences are rider comfort and top end power. ZX9 trumps the ZX here every day.
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[r0b]

The zx9r c/e/f was never built as a sports tourer !!!

Iv ridden all the bikes mentioned back to back. zxr750, zx7r and zx9r c/e.

The riding position on the zx9r feels more sit in, than sit on top as it is with the zxr750, well thats how it feels to me anyway.

the front end feels much more planet and heavy on the 750s, not to say what they corner better they just give a more dug in feel I think.

The motor is miles and miles stronger on the zx9 id rather have a zx9 than a zx7 or zxr7 any day, Im not just saying that because I have a 9, my brother has a zxr750h1 and it doesnt compare.

ppl talking about the motor swap im fairly sure its the early zx9 engine ( b model ) that goes in the zxr750 chassis the late engines are different and dont fit.
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[Mr Nice Guy]

Yep, it is the B model 9R engine that fits.

We had it in his L1 ZXR.
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[Barry_M2]

[Mr Nice Guy]

Torquey as fook compared to the 750, certainly a faster bike for sure... I've never been in the pilot seat of a ZX9 so I don't know how it compares to the actual bike, but compared to the 750 - for road use, everyone should do it!

It has torque everywhere, I'm told a "harder top end" and it was much more friendly on the go-go juice - saying that, the L1 was almost as thirsty as my gixer (25-28mpg usual).

One thing I'd say if you were doing it, is either rebuild the engine yourself prior or get one from a trusted source or with a warrenty.

The B engine my mate got, was off some English nobjockey who had "just rebuilt it for his streetfighter but wouldnt fit" - should have known he was a fuckwit I said, as he smelled of shit.

Go for it if you like the old school looks and stance of the ZXR. Was a cracking bike when it worked.

He had issues with the wiring loom, lots of fucking around with the fueling too to get it just right.

Go for it if you think you are capable of it, if you need to follow step by step guides in a Haynes I'd maybe forget it lol - personally, I certainly would!

Still, it got a wee readers rides feature in Classic motorcycle (IIRC) twice this year.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/vitnotvette/ZXR750L1/DSC00475.jpg

P.S. (I think the 900 only fits the L & M models - but I could be wrong) - Edit - If Barry says I'm wrong, I'm wrong.
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[Dr. DaveJPS]

ah i'd read this and knew there was a kit for the zx7r but didn't know about the zxr
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[Whosthedaddy]

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[Fisty]

Ive got a zx9r B engine for sale
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[Barry_M2]

[Fisty]

The one at £100 has sold, t'other is 36,000 miles, barnett clutch, headgasket done 1500 miles ago, slight rattle on the genny chain ( not the camchain) oil and filter replaced every 2000 miles while in my possesion.
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[Coxyzxr]

Decided it's going to be the ZX-9R.
Been doing alot of research and reading through past forum posts and enjoying what I'm hearing through-out.

Only thing I'm worried about is it'll need to be used as a winter commuter. Kawasaki's generally don't fare as well as say Honda during the harsh months but I guess it's all about staying on top of the little things and maintainence and it should be ok.

My zxr came to me in a state, I got it road worthy but never gave it the attention she deserved because of the original state it was in and she's suffered as a result. Absolutely bullet proof machines though and I really don't think I'd find another sports bike engine that's built like they are.

I'll hopefully be shopping for a zx9 in a few months and see what I can find and test out then.
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[G]

I've used my 9r daily since the beginning of the year, including through the snow. Haven't washed/cleaned it once, lubed the chain.

Only 'problem' is the 6 pot tokicos, which need a service. However they haven't got any worse in the last six months, to be fair. Actually, I suspect just new pads and new discs would sort them, as both are quite worn at the moment.

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