I would've never guessed these 90s Japanese sports bikes would fall back into fashion again. That's terrific. The *best* era for color schemes and ruffle-duffels amongst brands.

@DonJ.

11 ай бұрын

Zx7r, zx9r and Fzr600 exup fzr1000 🤩👍🔥🔥🔥

@GPz84

11 ай бұрын

Bikes back then were all unique. Today all cut from the same cookie cutter.

@mack_9564

11 ай бұрын

I picked up a 2000 ZX12R not long ago. I’m so happy I found it in its condition rather than going with something new. It’s definitely a fun riding experience.

@Bobby-wn5yr

11 ай бұрын

Things nearly always follow a 25-30 year wave before they become desirable again tbh. Mix of bottoming out in price so young people can get them shortly followed by the now middle aged people who did want them when they were young reliving their youth. So yeah, be warned - all those mid 00’s sport bikes we buy for cheap track bikes have got less than a decade left before they start getting expensive to buy. Some millenium bikes are already getting up there.

@IrnMaiden304

11 ай бұрын

Nostalgia .... It's like inflation, $500 garage project bike that's been sitting for possibly decades, magically becomes a $5000 as is condition " Survivor " barn find with no paperwork. And it works every time Example kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5qLs9azk7bLeag.html

90's bikes are epic no nonsense speed machine that you have to ride properly and they are all in funky shell suit colours.

@sethappointedofficial

2 күн бұрын

Dont you have to ride all bikes properly even new ones?

The zx9 was the sleeper pick of all in its segment back then, and still now. Feels, looks, rides WAY ahead of its time. And is much, much faster than the numbers show. They also so sound NASTY. In a way nothing new can.

I was 11 years old when my dad would pick me up from school on a maroon and grey 94 model. I felt like the coolest kid in the world at the time.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for sharing!! I was only about 8 or 9 when my neighbour had one, I've wanted one ever since!

@neilspires7259

3 ай бұрын

I have the exact same story except it was a 93 and it was my older brother, these days ive got a first generation zx10R

This is the only video I've seen on KZread of a ZX9 where the driver is NOT AFRAID of turning the handle all the way.

Todays sports bikes are to much for the road they are track weapons, but these old litre bikes are much more fun and won't break the bank.

Had a 15K mile adventure on my '95 ZX9R in '99, awesome bike, sadly lost it in a fire in '07.

@jamescrawshaw71

3 ай бұрын

What a shame

SICK bike. Legendary bike. Classic example of a Kawasaki bike that was the "answer" to the class-leading Honda (CBR900). I've had several sportbikes and I still want a late-90's ZX9R. Also, just listen to all those wonderful mechanical sounds! You can hear intake noises, engine and exhaust, and also a really interesting gear whine sound when he sticks his head against the tank on full throttle. Very sexy.

@jamescrawshaw71

24 күн бұрын

So many mechanical sounds!!! The intake noise when you get your head on the tank is addictive!! Buy one 😁

I hope you will cover someday ZX7 ‘96-03. The best looking bike ever. This ZX9 it’s a freaking handsome bike. Colour scheme just killing.

For many reasons I love the older designs, the fairings look appealing in all the brands, the newer bikes aren’t head turners like these. Lovely bike u have Save it

@SLAYER-nm5zw

11 ай бұрын

Agreed

@RT22-pb2pp

11 ай бұрын

Yes late 80s early 90s looks far more appealing than the angular sharp edged bikes today. And that zx9 in real kawasaki racing green is awesome looking.

@Jp_mcc

10 ай бұрын

Q

90s bikes are the best

The 90s bikes were much better looking than the modren ones today .

Had Zx-9r 2002 model best bike I ever had.

I had '98 C2 ZX9R. Loved how it always power wheelied about 5-10cm's on 1st no matter how much you leaned on. Engine also overall beatiful. So well working gearbox. Mine had about 100 000km's on clock when I bought it. Ex police pursuit bike. It was ugly blue with white basecolor bits everywhere, but at least I knew that it's not revved by some squid constantly on some cityblock for 10mins. Still I was scared about the engines km's. I opened up and checked clearances and looked at the cams and head and thought, wow these are 100% in factory specs and if I would've handed parts to estimate them I would've said absolute max 50tkm. So I cleaned carbs and gave it a bit of tlc, put some braided lines etc. Painted it glossy black and polished lips of it's wheels and man it turned out looking awesome. Never any fault in the bike I had it. When I sold it my foolishness it had iirc 136tkm's and engine was still going strong. Only bad thing was that the steering geometry felt like it's track bike. It always wanted to turn too much inside, provoking rider to increase speed. Man I shouldn't have sold that bike..

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, awesome!

I’m getting a serious hankering to get a 90s sportsbike… Great video 😎

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate that 🙌

Thank you for showing how good this bike still is! On real roads, it's still an insanely capable bike and incredibly confidence inspiring. I miss my 1997 ZX-9R!

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

I have a 1999 zxr 900c2 completely standard and mint condition, fantastic ride and handles so well

The 90s were the Golden Era for sport bikes. Great bikes, magazines like Performance Bikes to keep you amped up, the bikes looked great, affordable... Just a fun time to be into sport bikes. Anecdotally, I had a Yamaha YZF 600 at first, but a new friend forced me (lol) to try his ZX-9 and it was all over ... It felt like Id imagine a jet fighter would. I went right out and bought a CBR900 and later, a ZX-9. I wish i had all of those back. Good times!

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

I agree! Used to love the mags!

Fantastic bikes, I've got a C2 and absolutely love it.

I really miss my 2000 Zx9r quick and comfortable 👍💯🔥🔥

That paint scheme is just the max! Exactly the 40y Ninja scheme, love it!

@jamescrawshaw71

5 ай бұрын

Same!

I much prefer these bikes any day

This motorcycle made my love motorcycles, i was 6 years old when i so 1st time in my life this bike, never pay attention to a bike before. still remember the moment the feeling that something has happened, and read NINJA. after that's every time I was looking in the street to see this bike again!

@jamescrawshaw71

3 ай бұрын

No way, literally similar age to me when I first saw one! Will never forget how that Ninja sticker looked in the sun! What a great time to be alive 🤷‍♂️

Love your enthusiasm for these old bikes. Also your real world angel on your test drives! Keep up the good work…

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🙌

@spambunny123

11 ай бұрын

​@jamescrawshaw71 did he just call you a real world angel? 😇

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Angle or Angel, I'm happy with both 😝@@spambunny123

@spambunny123

11 ай бұрын

@@jamescrawshaw71 either way cracking video bro

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Means a lot when I get comments like that, really appreciate it. 👍​@@spambunny123

I have 5 of these B models now, just bought the one in this video! Fantastic motors, hugely underrated bikes!

@jamescrawshaw71

3 ай бұрын

No way!! That's awesome! What colours are the others?

Loved mine with a passion, this has spurred me on to complete it.

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Such great bikes.

I really like the dash on it. I think because it has more of race bike feel to it than the new bikes with their TFT's.

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree! Ive got a video coming out in the next couple of weeks with the ducati 916, that got an awesome dash too!

This brought back some happy memories. I had one the year it came out in 94, I was in my twenties, same colour, I even had the same pillion grab rail fitted 😂 I toured all over Europe, the German autobahns were a scream, I left Porsche’s for dead. I adored it. Thanks for posting this video, thumbs up, subbed.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Wicked story thanks for sharing! I was hoping I’d hear some story’s like that. When I got the bike I could only imagine how much fam people had on these when they came out! Absolute golden era of super bikes bikes 🙌

Similar story to mine mate, I bought a 91 zzr1100 with 18000 miles as a winter project. Cleaned all the carbs out with my ultrasonic cleaner and did all the brakes suspension and steering bearings, basically recommissioned it and I can’t believe how good the bike rides for a 32 years old machine, so smooth and very powerful I just can’t keep off the thing, in fact I’m riding it more than my much newer bike. Great video, and I’m pleased to see and hear how much you are enjoying riding that bike.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing awesome bikes!

@gdfggggg

11 ай бұрын

I have a 99. Unbelievably fast.

the power from those bikes was incredible!!😊❤❤❤

I've got a 99 600 srad, absolutely luv these old bikes

I had a 2000 E1 till the end of last year when I was rear ended by a car. Even with 212000 km on it, it still went like a rocket.

I had one of these, slightly tuned (pipe, filter) Ohlins rear. Little bit heavy but had a monster motor and was very comfy. Awesome bike.

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

It sure is! Absolute beast of a bike!

My 2003 ZX-9R (F2) in silver was my favorite sports bike of all time. Just a great all-rounder with a heart of a Ninja. That they are physically larger bikes is a boon to lanky/tall riders.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@madviking1320

11 ай бұрын

Me too. I have one...silver with charcoal lower, chrome graphics. I polished the wheel lips and it was sexy as hell and very capable. It's een down several times and looks nothing like it did, but I still track it to this day. Owned it for 20 years...wow

I had a B3 96 I picked up in the early 2000's and absolutely loved and miss. You hit the nail on the head about feeling heavy when stopped or slow but nimble once you roll on the throttle. I had a Kawasaki dealership tell me they preferred this model over the C model because the newer version was a wheelie machine while the B3 model stayed planted. I had the bike tuned and it made over 150 HP at the rear.

@jamescrawshaw71

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and couldn't agree more! Great bike!

I'm from HW its amazing to see my old roads..

@jamescrawshaw71

10 ай бұрын

Oi oiii 🙌🤣

I'm still working on my ZX9R B4 I bought it new 1997 R

Looks like a ninja turtle, I want one

This makes me miss my 94. Such a good bike for its age

I had 3 zx7rs simply the best looking bikes ever

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! They're stunning

@NjH1781

11 ай бұрын

Still got mine 25 years on. Of all the bikes that have come and gone my zx7r stays.

@peterthornton2396

11 ай бұрын

@@NjH1781 and rightly so mate. I had two green one red. Stunning bikes.

@zedddddful

3 ай бұрын

​@@peterthornton2396 my brother had a red and purple zx7r that thing made a unholy noise.

@peterthornton2396

3 ай бұрын

@@zedddddful stunning bikes mate

I owned one back in the late 90s in the candy, red silver and black colour scheme. I still feel it’s probably one of the most versatile bikes I’ve ever owned. My wife used to fall asleep on the back it was that comfy.

Great video ! I owned a '94 in the exact same colours as this. I loved that ZX9R ! It did everything exceptionally well despite being overshadowed by rival manufacturers. That's how I came to find one, a year old but brand new in '95. I used it for commuting, touring 2up, and track days. It's amazing you found one in such great shape ! Well done.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I've got a 04 ZRX 1200r and I love it I'm still hanging sometimes passing this new stuff

Superb clip ,I’m 60 years old and have a blue one with a polished frame ......love it 😂 Regards Dave from Scotland

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Very cool!

Its one of the best riding sportbikes from the 90s. About 75.000km it does start to burn oil very fast. And they can tend to have a habit of poppin head gaskets. Nothings perfect, but the zx9r is close 😊

Nice to see the B model getting more of a following lately. With the current asking price of ZX7R it was bound to happen. Great content, keep it coming 👍

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Thanks very much

I bought a ZXR750R -91 brand new. I loved that machine. Very stable with a lot of driving pleasure.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Very nice!

I subscribed!!! Cause you cover bikes I love❤❤❤❤

My era. My neck of the woods. A youth spent hammering those roads on TZR's, an FZR400RR and XR3i's. Happy days.

@jamescrawshaw71

5 ай бұрын

Yes Stuart! Thanks for sharing some great roads around there 🤜

@stuartmatthews8187

5 ай бұрын

@@jamescrawshaw71 I live in the USA now (NY) but my parents are still in the Northern Buckinghamshire villages.

Always underrated in the litre war but all generations of 9r are quality real world bikes.

@jamescrawshaw71

10 ай бұрын

Agree!!

Wow. Memories. I had a '94 in the burgundy/silver scheme from new, and kept it 10 years. Fantastic bike. Comfortable, fast, classy looking bike. Weighs something, though ... Eventually I sold the ZX9R and bought a 2004 ZX10R which I still have, although it's getting tired.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Sounds awesome

You've done a very good job of this ZX9.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Thank you

Still more bike than 95% of street riders could ever get close to the limits it has.

@jamescrawshaw71

10 ай бұрын

Totally agree

These motorsounds back then were something else

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

They sure were!

I miss mine hence watching this and feeling sad I let it go. My first ride onit scared the s£&t out of me stepping up from a honda vfr 400. But I got use to it and loved it loads of fun. Had to do a fair bit of work to it like replace brake rotors, rebuild carbs, put a manual chain tensioner on it, Fitted new suspension, non of which made it any lighter.

I used to have one myself and it’s honestly one of the best bikes in my opinion. Seen this one for sale, such ashame :(

I have a C2 and love it!

I had the 600 version and loved it as it was my first road bike

I've gone backwards in my choice of bikes and haven't been happier, ergos are good and riding them on the road is so much fun 👍😀

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree! I used to think it was Al about speed ect but now I’m hunting for character and something a bit more than just outright performance! Makes a old video too 😉

1998 zx 9…. So much fun …

I used to ride sports bikes back in the 90's I loved them, still really like sports bikes, I ride Harleys now, just didn't want to kill myself and enjoy the ride more than the speed these days. If we are honest, as good as the newer bikes are, the mid-to lat 90's and early 00's sports have more than enough power and fun that is just enough or more power than most people can cope with even today, including myself.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree with that! 👍

I had this exact bike, bought it in october of 1995

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Bought 1st 96 green and white, now own the one you're riding as well...57 yes old owner of 2 and wouldn't trade them for the world...

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for sharing

Just inherited an 01 9R. Been in a dining room for 22/23 years in the UK. It's now here on Vancouver Island. Only has 3000 miles on it. So its my brand new 23 year old bike......Sold my 10R to make room for it LOL.......Think I may keep it in the dining room.

@jamescrawshaw71

Ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for sharing!!

As I said on another video, I love the fact that you are not scared and OPEN the bike, for the pure joy and the sound ! Lekker !

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙌🙌

That’s the bike I fell in love with when I was 5 saw one parked and the rider saw me staring at it put me on it and let me rev it out

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

No way! Haha what a treat. Hope you’re gunna buy one now 🙌

This bike was better than the 900rr but underated.

@jamescrawshaw71

10 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@Drippa93

2 ай бұрын

Y'all jus made my day

Love the old Kwakas, they really got it right with the weight reduction on the 98, 99 C1/C2. Perfectly balanced. People complained about the 6 pot brake calipers, but sintered pads solve the problem. Bullet-proof engine...

@jamescrawshaw71

7 ай бұрын

Agreed mate. Awesome bike! Spot on for some twisty roads or even a commute, super comfy, loved that bike!

Had two of these in the 90’s, storm from the east was the strap line. Soon as I clapped eye, as this thing was stunning my cheque book was writing promises. The 9 got caught between the big game changers of the blade and R1 and unjustly compared but was a better general road bike. When my black and grey model got nicked part of my heart died.

Love the enthusiasm on this, clearly a well-loved machine. I’ve got a similar-looking 1996 ZX6R and it’s funny watching this with how much they carried over, how similar it all looks. Rortier engine though! Keep it up 👍

@jamescrawshaw71

10 ай бұрын

Very cool!

I still have my 1991 Gixer 1100!!! Bought new for $7200!!!! Out the door. I’ve got the juice on it 😂😂😂😂

Loved my 2000 ZX-9R very underrated bikes and when they are truly set up they are very very good. Mine was sorted out very nicer, wished I had kept it

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@kiddcisco

11 ай бұрын

@@jamescrawshaw71 did not get rid of my 96 ZX11, its a keeper:)

Great bike not had mine long very good handling no tech to mess up your riding that may malfunction ,very good value for money and stylish.

Had a 94. It was big and heavy but once underway it was quite a bike. The next generation in 98 was much better imo

I had the c1 version, wow what a weapon, may be a little heavy compared to some but that made it more stable. Rapid and fast, certainly couldn't ride it to its limit and my age didn't like the weight on my wrists, great bike tho.

James, mate, I loved the video! This was my 2nd sportsbike. I owned a B1 1994 and had lots of fun with it. Sold it and bought a 2002 ZX9R in green-black, new back in the day. Best bike for commuting, high-speed long trips, 2-passengers, EVERYTHING. Still have it and enjoy it as never before! Newer supersports with all these electronics? Naaahh, I will pass. Get your hands on 2002-2003 (ZX900F1-F2 last gen 9Rs) and ride it! Engine is unbreakable! It is even more fun than the B1. Keep up the good job and ride safe!

@jamescrawshaw71

4 ай бұрын

AWSEOME! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching, really appreciate it! May have to give that bike a go!

Had a 93 L reg B1 in those colours back in the day It was ok but always felt a very second best to the fireblade in both kudos & the way it road. Amazing it had a relatively long production in various evolutions but basically the same bike until the end. Funnily enough I do keep an eye on their prices & you cant argue they represent alot of bike for little money still.

@jamescrawshaw71

10 ай бұрын

Very nice!

That maniacal laugh ha ha! Top stuff mate, really did feel like I was along for the ride. I had a great duel with one on the track a few years back with me on a 2006 BMW F800s. Sounds amazing and looks like it would be a good bike day to day.

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

haha Thanks very much for watching Timothy, great to hear from someone sharing the same enthusiasm! It would be an awesome daily commuter I think! Really comfy and such a fun bike to ride, loads of character!

Awesome machine. Truly under rated at the time. Really enjoyed you giving it some through the twisties.

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

Very under rated! I don't think anyone knew how lucky they were haha! Absolute Golden Age

Love your videos mate, you love it lol, reminds me of the early 1990's hooning around with my mates in the Cambridgeshire fens on mopeds then 125s then TDRs and then EXUPs.... I am 49 this year and do not ride now but love your enthusiasm. keep them coming and get yourself over to Northern Ireland met my wife here in 1998 at a party lol, the roads here are the TT on crack.

@jamescrawshaw71

5 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for sharing!! And for watching!! Will give Ireland a go this year if I can find then time, heard it’s the nuts!!

I just recently got rid of my cbr 929rr 2001 Fireblade for a new gsx-s1000 the new bike should be faster but it was no where near as fast as the 21 years old Fireblade chucking the wheel up in 6th gear absolutely shocked I wish I had kept it now I’m pretty sure it was tuned or something lol great video 👍👍

great video ! love watching these old school bikes that I use to imagine having as a kid

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Mate same here haha such good fun!

I've had a 2001 ZX9R, (E1, (I belive the bike in the video is one of the C bikes)), for the past 8 years, I've done around 20k miles on it and so far I've serviced it once, (with the exception of cleaning the calipers and chain and doing all the needy parts etc), and the thing is still as fast and fun to ride today as the first day I got it. Back then, you could usually tell a bike by the common colours from manufacturers, (or a big logo), these days they seem to be mainly grey, look the same, sound the same and the only way you know what brand it is is by the logo on the key or something.

@jamescrawshaw71

5 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! New bikes are cool, but never going to be 90’s cool! Well…..perhaps some of the new Ducatis they’re pretty nuts haha

for the algorithm!! recently found your channel and just exhausted all your vids. thanks for the upload!

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

Legend! Thanks for watching much appreciated 🙌

Love mine

I think I need one. So cool!

@jamescrawshaw71

5 ай бұрын

Do it 👍

This thing looks amazing, thx for the video :D

2 Things I love. Buckinghamshire and the ZX9R ☺️

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Haha cheers 👍

Great content & channel! Love these classic bikes

@jamescrawshaw71

9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

I'm on my 2001 ZX9R ..got it brand new ..got 128000 miles !! Still runs like new ..it's all stock

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

No way!!!! That’s unreal, thanks for sharing

When you open up the throttle at 6000 wow what a nice sound. Airbox I think. Very nice.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Sounds lovely!!

I regret selling my 1998 ZX7R. Just awesome bike

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Such a lovely bike that!

Wonderful, wonderful! 'Has this bike still got the 90s buzz?' Does that really need an answer? Ok......a resounding,.... Yes! Fantastic bikes. Never had a '9 but have ridden enough to conclude what a fabulous bike the ZX-9R is. Had a couple of '7s and while heavy and not as powerful, it was so stable with an amazing front end that was constantly talking to you. It loved long, fast sweepers. Both had really charismatic engines that had a lovely, 'mechanical roughness' to them. My '7 growled when it was ticking over. Lovely. When it appears we're knee deep in 270 parallels or 'bikes with beaks', it's like being in a warm room with too many people and walking out into the cool, fresh air outside. So refreshing. This was excellent. More please.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that Mark! It really is a brilliant bike. Will have some more content up soon 👍

@markfranks1329

11 ай бұрын

@@jamescrawshaw71 My pleasure, James. You're providing excellent content. Keep going, young man.👍

That's a great bike... Timeless. I love my Zxr750 but she is more aggressive than zx9r.. The first new Z1000 is also a great countryroads bike I have 🤟

great video, awesome bike, I ride a zx7r but love the 9.

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Would love to get one of those, maybe before the end of the summer, they look awesome

Such an iconic bike in that livery...got my eye on ebay now!

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

I've got this bike up for sale on eBay!! Happy to do a deal 👍

@richardseaton6390

Жыл бұрын

@@jamescrawshaw71have you got the link mate? 👀

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

@@richardseaton6390 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204399935309

I had a 94, they were fast as hell! They came in second to the mighty ZX11!

@jamescrawshaw71

11 ай бұрын

Never tried one of those! May have to have a look!

Love your riding style, love the old school, that sound

@jamescrawshaw71

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! Nostalgia 👍

Lovely to see content on bikes I lusted after when I was 12. Designed and destined for British A & B Roads. Does remind me of my ZX6R F2 I had almost 2 decades ago... and with the Micron can!

@jamescrawshaw71

9 ай бұрын

awesome thanks for sharing!! I agree too, such a dream bike when I was young

I lusted after this bike. Those intakes. So mean. I miss 90s bikes in general. Pure raw skill to ride, no modes, no abs, not even fuel injection. Actually the 7, I wanted the 7R. Like the '92, not this version. I should get one. Wonder how much.

@jamescrawshaw71

10 ай бұрын

I agree! Great bikes to ride, I like no having abs on bikes, something about being able to find the grip limits yourself is so special.