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The 10 was in consideration for quite a while - but after riding both, the 9 does it for me better

I like the more upright position (coming off the ZZR and the Boulevard before that) I like the feel of the big bulky tank - it's a light bike, but still feels substantial between your legs and felt like it handled so much nicer than the ZZR. I want something that I can ride - and be comfortable on either down the shops, up the twisties or away for the weekend.. the 9 seemed to be the best comprimise of sporty / touring that I found, whilst still being green (lime green is hard core after all ).

Plus I think its sexy as hell

case closed!! somebody lock this thread

I always said you were wise Cath

Another quote from an earlier test just to seal the deal .

The Ninja is great on the road and no doubt one of the fastest road-burners on the market, but it would not make a great track tool. The 600 set, Blade and R1 are faster on the track. Road riding is of course a different matter and the tides turn in favour of the ZX-9R. Where do you ride most ?

Is a 9R a sportsbike?

the kid wrote:I always said you were wise Cath

Another quote from an earlier test just to seal the deal .

The Ninja is great on the road and no doubt one of the fastest road-burners on the market, but it would not make a great track tool. The 600 set, Blade and R1 are faster on the track. Road riding is of course a different matter and the tides turn in favour of the ZX-9R. Where do you ride most ?

Mostly on the road - but I have the 6 for the track anyways ... looks like its a done deal.... Im excited!!

There faster than most of the zx10r's and zx6's on here around Eastern Creek... - 1.40 / 41

I'm only 1 or 2 seconds faster on my 10 than I was on my 98 zx9r.. - but unfortunately I'm not getting any younger, so that doesn't help....

Great all-rounder if ya not a power control freak, even then it is a good usable bike.

It is the rider not the bike that is fast

Likes: Lighter than my ZZR600 with 300 more cc, good accelration, great seating position, sensational sports tourers, Dislikes: that acceleration, well not that I dislike it, but it can and does get me in some shit at times Seat not that comfortable for long distance riding, if going touring I recommend an Air Hawk You're bum will love you for it after 300km or so.

300 km's Mick? HTFU. A zx9r seat shouldn't grow teeth for about 800 or 900 km's.

Mate dunno about other 9's but my seat is hard as a board..

It's ok Mick - Im a bit of a sooky la la and I already have an air hawk (which I love!!)

macca wrote:It's ok Mick - Im a bit of a sooky la la and I already have an air hawk (which I love!!)

Better update your profile Macca, or we wont let you post in here...

I LURVE MY 9 !!
I had a ZXR750 prior to . . . and the 9 is lighter, quicker and I just lurve it !

ZXRobyn wrote:I LURVE MY 9 !!
I had a ZXR750 prior to . . . and the 9 is lighter, quicker and I just lurve it !

a ZX14 is lighter that that ZXR750 tho robyn

mick_dundee wrote:Mate dunno about other 9's but my seat is hard as a board..

yep so's mine even with the sheepskin cover