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by **FLASHMAN** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 7:58 pm

The 6 might be on its way out; been offered a really good deal on either an 01 R1 with all mods or 03 zx9 in metalic green + cash and full set of leathers,opinions appreciated?
I know its a kawa forum so i think i know what most people are going to say but realisticly which is better value for money?
the r1 has everything mod wise and only 18thousand k also geting full set of leathers with this one and maybe some cash with mine as trade in on both bikes. zx9 is cheaper but not sure how many ks.
both very clean. thinking about zx9... going to go on comfort but still want other peoples opinions.

Flash

by **HemiDuty** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 8:02 pm

I think the 9 is going to be way more comfortable than the R1.

by **Lucas** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 8:08 pm

what arent you happy with the R6 dean?

"I know its a yamaha but i would possibilly keep the R6"
as i duck for cover watching for lightning cause we all know GOD RIDES A KAWASAKI

by **Aussie Ninja** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 8:12 pm

If you want some comfort the 9 is definately the pick of theses two. The first few generations of R1 one are no compromise head banger tools.

by **corbywan** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 8:14 pm

2001 Yamaha R1 specs can be found here:

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/yamaha_yzf-r1_2001.php

by **Plaz** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 8:20 pm

Both bikes are potential wepons, but I tend to think half the fun of a bike is doing your own mods and making it "your own".

Just a thought.

by **corbywan** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 8:34 pm

And the specs for the 2003 ZX9R.

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/kawasa ... a_2003.php

Both have 150hp!

ZX9R wins on Comfort IMO
R1 wins for balls out, bucking riding IMO

by **FLASHMAN** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:07 pm

Love the r6 just considering it
never said for sure that im getting rid of the r6 just asking.
thanks for the imput

by **aardvark** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:13 pm

Seriously Flash, keep the R6.

by **FLASHMAN** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:20 pm

like i said,i never said i was selling it,just asking how the the other riders find these bikes thats all.the r6 is staying put trust me.

Flash

by **Nanna10r** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 12:57 am

I Think you would drop some coin on the R6 if you switched Flash, but i could be wrong. As for "allroundability" the 9r has no equal unless your over 6'3 & 120kg imho.
Cheers Brett

by **zxsixr03** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:49 am

Get the 2006 R6 looks shit hot...

by **HemiDuty** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:11 am

Front looks a little SP2-ish. But it does look pretty good. For a Yamaha.

by **Zombie** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:22 am

Tell them to "stuff it" keep the bike you got, if they are offering you a bloody good deal with lots of extra stuff it means they want your bike back and try to get rid of something they are having trouble selling.

You will lose $$$ by trading again.
The Sales rooms are the only people that make money!

Also you have "broken in" this bike and know how it handles, going backwards in years is never a good thing, even if its 2/3 years. The older bikes probably need work in some way or other.
And if your going to spend money on a bike its better to spend it on mods to make it go faster/sound horney or look sexier than dollars to make it go or repair a few scratches!

by **javaman** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:29 am

Looking at your posture (tall) I reckon a 1000 or 900 will better suit you? But trading in a new bike will definitely set you back one way or another ?

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