ZX9R....?

nasty · Traffic Copper Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Karma :

Thinking of upgrading my bike after Christmas but would like to stay with a Kawasaki. I've been looking around and quite fancy a ZX9R for that little more power etc.
I use my bike to commute to work and the occasional blast.

Has anyone owned/riden one of these?

Which model is the best to get, C, F etc?

Any known issues with these bikes?

Thanks in advance Thumbs Up

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ZX6R F3

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Esab · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 28 Sep 2009 Karma :

Buy a 7 instead! Wink

Go on!...you know it makes sense Smile

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

An E or F model should be a decent 'upgrade' over a F model ZX6.
It's not the sportiest of sports bikes as stock, but fairly comparable to similar fireblades I'd say. A bit more relaxed than the more hard-core R1 etc, so can be more suited to getting about as well as having a bit of fun.

SW Motech Shop UK · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Karma :

Go for the ZX7R, much more fun. I've had 3 of them. Better chassis than the 9r's in my opinion. Fit an Ohlins shock and it handles like a more modern bike too.
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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Coming from a ZX6R-F, I had a choice between ZX9R C/E/F and CBR929-954 or 02 R1. It was simply a matter of finding the right bike at the right price at the right conditions. I ended up getting a low milage 929 Cat C for 2.1k. Of the ZX9R's, I would have gone for a 9R-F. They had a raft of improvements over the E, new braced swingarm, engine internals. Shame I didn't test ride any of the bikes for comparison.. bought the 929 blind off ebay and haven't looked back!
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I'd personally say a ZX6R J/A model 'feels' faster than the zx7r, though on paper the 7 has more power.
Don't see any reason to go for a 7 over a 9 personally, apart from the looks. Stick a decent shock and some aftermarket fork internals in the 9 and it's a very capable track bike (expect it's fine for most with stock set up correctly, I should point out).

Seb · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Karma :

Biggest change to the ZX9 F is the front brake callipers imho? The rest kind of strikes me as cosmetics and marketing sound bytes.
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nasty · Traffic Copper Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Karma :

Thanks for the replies guys, appreciated. Done some reading up and it seems the F1-P is the one to go for but will wait and see what comes along at the right price.

FS365, the ZX6R gets regularly BATHED in the stuff, well not quite but I'm sure I've got some kind of OCD for spraying the stuff all over my bike at every opportunity Laughing

Esab, love that ZX7R mate Cool

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ZX6R F3

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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Are you planning to use it all winter? I tell you what though, I've found that the build quality on the Honda was much better than the ZX6R-F. Not sure if the 9R F would suffer from carb icing on cold damp days since they should have had the issues resolved by then. Whichever choice you make though, the 900's have very large fairings (for a sportsbike) and will keep you out of the wind. Their size makes them a comfortable choice over the distance. You not considered a CBR 954 or are you staying loyal to Kawasaki? What's your budget since if it's about 2.5k, I would seriously recommend a CBR929. Good bikes for what they are.
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SW Motech Shop UK · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Karma :

Mine
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nasty · Traffic Copper Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Karma :

The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

The F3 is a good enough bike to go through winter with. Keep an eye on the calipers. It doesn't really suffer much other than for fasteners furring. I guess what I can suggest is to get the bike AFTER christmas when people are looking to sell their toys to pay off their debts! I sold mine for £1200 in january and got my 929 3 days later for £2400 inc delivery. The options maybe limited BUT the prices will drop considerably by about £500. DO consider it and be flexible. In the meantime, get the test rides in.
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c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

C2 is quicker than the E from what i've seen on zx9r.net forums.

I recently bought one and love it. I'll admit though that i found my ZXR750 more comfortable and confidence inspiring, but i'm still getting used to the 9.