Motorcycle specifications Kawasaki900 ZX-9R 2001 Hypersport but not too much
kawasaki seems to be following its own path to improve its big sports bike. The competition is relentless: more horsepower, more radicalism and less weight. The greens don't quite agree. The new version of the 9R also loses a little weight (1 kg), but above all it retains an ounce of user-friendliness, making it one of the most enjoyable models to drive off-road.
With the change of century, the Ninja has been improved. More agile thanks to a new front-end geometry, it gains a new shock absorber, a new reinforced frame with removable rear buckle and improved mechanicals. The carburetors, cylinder block and intake ducts are also new, while the power output exceeds 140hp at full throttle.
Although in the same class as the R1 and 900 CBR, the Kawa has a more muscular build. The fuel tank is wide and the bike as a whole lacks the finesse of its Yamaha rival. Nonetheless, it's a beautiful bike, even confusing with its beetle-like face that highlights a gaping mouth. With its half-guidelines set wide apart and, above all, quite high, it doesn't force the rider to break in 2 on the machine. The torso doesn't free-fall onto the front axle, wrists don't suffer much, protection is pretty good... in fact, it's the most comfortable of all hypersports.
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Generous in engine feel, pleasant on the road, accepting (it's relative) the duo and a large anti-theft device in the trunk, not martyrising the rider, the ZX-9R deserves a better place on the market. It's really only on the racetrack that it lags behind its sharper but far less versatile rivals.
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(inspired by Moto-journal - manufacturer's photos)
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Doesn't consume a lot of fuel, I often only spend between 260-280km of range in reserve when driving "well", otherwise 200km if I pull "often" in the revs. I maxed out at 330km on a full tank before refueling
The only shortcomings are that the brakes aren't as sharp as on modern machines, and it's a shame it has a fuel tap with no reserve indicator, but you get used to it pretty quickly
I'm going to keep it for a while yet, not knowing what to choose as a replacement. Rating : 4/5 Respond to Nicolas
- aESTHETICS first. I don't like modern machines à la Robot-Club-Dorothée. Here, it's a real big bike, modern enough but not too modern.
- then, precisely, its big-bike look: it looks big, but it's LIGHT
- and the fairing is a big plus. At a time when Honda and others seem to have forgotten that a fairing isn't just for looks, this machine offers a REAL, effective fairing that protects you from the wind.
- then comes the ENGINE, and it's not just pretending. It reacts quickly, allowing you to rev very low or very high. Personally, I often ride below 3,000 rpm. For its power, it also consumes very little fuel.
- cOMFORT: it's a sport bike, but it's nothing like a GSXR or S1000RR. You're well suspended, the seat is comfortable, and the wrist position is bearable for small riders like mine (I can only stand the S1000RR for 15 minutes at most)
- roadholding: admittedly, I can't corner at 200km/h on rough roads, but it's fine if you don't push the limits.
Before we get to the minor faults, there's one major advantage: the used purchase price is very reasonable, and you can add a third-party insurance premium to make it even more attractive.
So here are the minor shortcomings: braking isn't as good as the latest machines (and there's no ABS). You have to realize that if you're going to be a racer in town or elsewhere, this might not be the best choice. Personally, I'm happy with it: it brakes well, but nothing more.
little noises: compared to Honda, there are often a few parasitic noises: fairing, fork "klonk" on long travel. Nothing to worry about.
When it comes to second-hand illnesses, you need to keep an eye on the condition of the electrical connections, which may be oxidized.
To sum up, this is an EXCELLENT machine. Like all four-cylinders, it heats up a little in town, but as soon as it feels the breeze, it exudes health and pleasure.
Rating : 5/5 Respond to Orphee
I love this machine, and so does my girlfriend in a duo. We've even done the Tour de Corse with panniers, and she's got it down pat.
An exceptional bike! Rating : 5/5 Respond to Elian
power and road holding lol
mes pour être francre je ne peu peu dire de mal sur cette moto j'adore kawa a 200% j'attends d'essayer la zx10r pour voir si je v changé .
bonne route a vs
Rating : 5/5 Respond to teddy
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Rating : 5/5 Respond to Tom La Pom
The only snag I'd note is its noise at low revs, which isn't high; the original pot doesn't make it sing
Bonne route "V Rating : 5/5 Respond to Romy
no particular problems
powerful free-running engine with explosive revs (ballsy top speed, thanks to the intake)
not too exclusive a position and an acceptable duo for a sportbike
only problem is the annoying vibrations that numb the right arm
otherwise, it's a real ball! Rating : 5/5 Respond to gredul
bye bikers Rating : 5/5 Respond to edouard br
Acceleration, chassis and milling are top-notch, and what's most pleasant is for the passenger, who can use the two grips to hold onto the bike. The foot pegs are at the right height, and sometimes there's a slight vibration on the pot side, but you feel it when you stop
Finally, after 10 years of riding and a few motorcycles, I think it's an efficient and pleasant machine, but not one to be put in the hands of a novice
Bonne route a tous
Nico(26 Montélimar) Rating : 5/5 Respond to joebart