I had a 2001 ZX9R! still to this day one of my favorite bikes!

@geirmyklebust

4 жыл бұрын

@010steveo Is it frightening fast?

@Royalbigness

4 жыл бұрын

@010steveo Funny you should mention that. I came off an '83 Honda VT 250 FII which I rode for around 3 years then went straight to a 94 B1 ZX9R. Rode the Kawaski for 12 years ! I had adapted to the 9R pretty quickly as I have had some previous experiences on my brothers 88 and 91 GSX-R 750s.. Those were the best days !!!

@baloomckay

4 жыл бұрын

@@geirmyklebust it would be if it's the biggest bike you've ever ridden If you've ridden litre bikes no but it's still a 175mph bike and no toy

@Roadrash109

4 жыл бұрын

I had an 01 as well, candy apple green. I got it in 2012 bone stock. 3 months later she had Full Yoshi exhaust and had it dyno jetted which woke it up to 163rwhp. My ridding group nicknamed R1 eater. Summer of 2018 I ate it doin +/- 120mph in a wheelie and it tumbled so you could guess she was done. Been trying to find an identical bike ever since. ((( I've also had cbr1000rr, gsxr750, and currently a 2013 zx10,,, my 2001 zx9r was the best overall bike I've ever ridden)))

@MrJohnestall

2 жыл бұрын

I purchased a C2 ZX9R new in 1999 I’ve still got it and love it . Ride safe all .

I'm 65, I have ridden everything from a Z1 to an R1, and this bike (ZX9R E model from 2000) is my ride today and has been for the last five years. This review captures the character of one of the most underrated sports tourers ever built. This bike is fun fun fun...…… I'm still smiling

@alchemist3724

4 жыл бұрын

Ok boomer

@bartbug1

3 жыл бұрын

They sure are a brilliant bike

@PaddyBoyBKLYN

3 жыл бұрын

@@alchemist3724 Derrherrrr Ok boomer 🤤 Ya played out bastard

@tammyforbes2101

3 жыл бұрын

I had one almost new in 2002 it was the newer one not a 2000 model but my god was it fast! I was clocked at 201.5 mph at a half mile event! Now obviously this wasn’t stock it had been turned way up and had gearing changes we went up instead of down to try and achieve a higher top speed! But like you said we raced R1’s, CBR1000RR’s, GSXR’s 1000’s and who ever got the jump usually won I can’t remember anyone ever running me down per say! Mine looked just like the green one in the Video but had a full Muzzy stainless exhaust, pc, kn air filter, +1 on front and -2 on back plus it was switched to an aluminum light weight one with carbon fiber wheels which made a huge difference! Everything that didn’t make it go faster was stripped the mirrors removed, rear fender, back seat, lower morw stream line windshield! Man she was slick everything was all polished I miss the shiny polished bikes! Now everything is black even the wheels!

@gixxerthouk4

Жыл бұрын

i totaly agree ronald they are amazing bikes

I'm 66 years of age and have owned a lot of bikes, but the E1 (2000) ZX9R is my everyday fun bike to ride. As you said, No ABS, No traction control and carburettors. do all my own tuning and love this bike !

@georgebland9931

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Exactly. No jerky fuel injection. Perfectly smooth with the carbs sorted. Get the geometry right and she’s a right good one! The headlight actually works too. Imagine that in today’s modern bike terms! The electronics on newer bikes I have zero use for. Ride a bike with the right amount of power that you can manage effectively, and then you don’t need traction control. Enter ZX9R. Don’t forget to spring her right front and rear. Preferably add a penske shock with proper spring for your weight. 80/100w headlight bulbs improved already good lighting. fwiw

This bike was a slept on monster! Nothing on the street could deal with this thing!

I ride a zx14 and my wife rides a Zx9r. I can honestly say that the 9 is one of the best bikes Kawasaki ever produced. It’s a awesome little machine and deserves way more respect than it was ever given !

Ive had mine since New. Never dropped, will never sell it either.

@josel8311

4 жыл бұрын

And how it behaves? " works good its reliable daily use and some fast stuff sometimes?

@robertpowers1045

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, I’ll give you 5K for it!

@MrCaddy775

4 жыл бұрын

LOL! Same here. I have an 02 and I just stock up on carb rebuild kits.

@Petebootyfudge5312

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. Got a 2000 9r.

@Royalbigness

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrCaddy775 You have the F model. I did consider an F bike but I liked the overall E package better.

This is the best ZX9R video on you tube...and 100% true...it IS the most under-rated bike in the history of motorcycling...I have an 03 model...LOVE it!

Older bikes are much better than people think. Who really wants all those electronics?

@vxlgsi

4 жыл бұрын

Me I find them useful.

@davidmurray9193

4 жыл бұрын

Id sell my blade for a decent zx9r or zx12r, the fun I had on my old zx6r j1 and j2 with out all the cpu crap

@DonnieDesmo

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidmurray9193 I used to have a ZX-6 (ZZR600) and I still remember that bike very fondly.

@josel8311

4 жыл бұрын

(reliability) exactly what im looking for.

@dilligaf0220

4 жыл бұрын

Electronics sure, but who needs that monkey humping a football seating position? Older Kwak's are a perfect street compromise.

Brings back fond memories of fumbling for the fuel tap whilst it spluttered to a halt (trying to switch to reserve)

@oleand14

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, this happes so many times with me! 🤣

@keaponlaffin6737

4 жыл бұрын

lol my fuel tap was defective. ran dry and i felt so lucky and smart being able to turn it to "res"... ehm... did absolutely nothing lol.

@NTBTRuFi

3 жыл бұрын

Not the only one who's had that problem then lol

@jeffreyruster7636

3 жыл бұрын

Brooo same

I'm 50 years old and I've owned 25 motorbikes but my favourite was 2000 E1 ZX9R, it's up on Utube under ZX9R Gianelli, absolutely class motorbike. Hope to pic one up cheap as a project bike.

Love the review, I have a 2002 zx9r for one year couldn't be more happy, so much power and comfort at the same time, best bike ever

Couldn't agree more. Fabulous bike.

A+ indeed! Back when we rode without factory quick-shifters, auto-blippers, cruise control, traction control, power modes, TFT dash, and all the e-jazz that's so "must have" today. Heated seat? Yeah, let it sit in the summer sun.

@scottloutner5253

4 жыл бұрын

You mean back when you had to be a real rider. No aids.

@georgebland9931

2 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty comical riding with riders on these late model “E” bikes. They’ve got every imaginable advantage, even more power and less weight, traction control too! And yet, they can’t keep up! And they’re always fiddling with their “settings”, searching for that holy grail that must be in those settings somewhere right? Hilarious really.

@xGxPhantomZzz

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgebland9931 Yea the Problem with modern superbikes is just too much power, early 2000 Bikes still have somewhat usable power, but like 200+hp? No wonder they have traction and wheelie control, otherwise you would go flying in every corner if you aren't Valentino Rossi

@georgebland9931

Жыл бұрын

@@xGxPhantomZzz I really don’t get the attraction to these newer bikes. They’re entirely impractical. It’s really all about form over function. They’re state of the art looking bikes. And I guess if you’re wanting to be cool, that you have to be on one of them? I’ve been observing riders for years now, as they fiddle with settings constantly and trying to get it to work just right. Yet, it’s just never just right like ever! They absolutely can’t use the machines in full “no rider aids” mode. I see good riders made slower by these bikes. It makes me wonder. Same with the new cars with all the electronics and auto features. They’re really aggravating to drive. Well, live and let live I guess. It’s not my money they’re spending on these bikes. It’s always interesting to watch their reactions when a very good rider on something like a ZX9R (noted.. shall we(?) as a TURD in all performance aspects from weight to power output and handling) just makes them look stupid on their state of the art xyz.

Picking up my 2001 ZX9R with just 5k miles in 4 days. So excited!! Edit: 8,000 kilometers

@01redcloud

4 жыл бұрын

Dante Morte wish i was aswell my fave bike

@app1mxh

4 жыл бұрын

Plenty of good used bikes out there. No need to buy new. Just look them over first.

@Minithief360

4 жыл бұрын

@@app1mxh idk, when I buy my Grom I'm probably gonna buy it new. I don't trust used Groms as much

@justanothersucker7889

4 жыл бұрын

mine have done 75.000 km... and just pulling as a bull.. 💪

@leonardmccannon3136

4 жыл бұрын

If you take real good care of it, you will never need another bike. My 2003 9r has 102k and it still runs strong, and makes me giddy when I get some clear open road to hit the throttle. All the modern bikes have these crazy amounts of HP but I literally can’t even use the top third of what the 9r has unless you take it to a track. It’s so well balanced and manoeuvrable it’s just a joy ride.

One of the best reviews I've seen. Great stuff!

THIS IS THE LEGEND !!!

Had a 99 zx9r and a 2000 zx12r. No electronics. No traction control. No electronic steering. Monsters. I also put over 50k miles on each and never did anything but clutch and oil. Ridiculous durability. Would LOVE another 9r!!

I love the growl you get from the 9. The sound you get at the cockpit is something else

That frantic clawing for the red line and the Amazing induction raw, my favourite bike.

Ex Kaw dealer in the US and 98 ZX9R one of my all time favorites of 40 or so bikes I have owned. Have 5 now!

@cascadian19

4 жыл бұрын

I had a 98 C1 model. Traded it for the only bike I like better, 04 ZX10 C1. Kawi always gets the C1 right haha

Bought a zx9r as my first bike a few weeks ago, cant beat that quad carb scream !

@marvinchavez2497

3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend as a first bike ? Looking to get one tomorrow myself.

@bigkaswrx8115

3 жыл бұрын

@@marvinchavez2497 yes I would recommend. Just be careful because it is a heavy bike and at slow speeds be careful when your turning. It is also very very very fast so take it easy for the first few miles

I had one of the first fox-eye models in the UK (E1). Your statement "one of the most underrated motorcycles Kawasaki ever built" is SPOT ON. To this day I keep an eye out for a cheap one to join my garage. Way more usable than the plethora of 1000cc pocket rockets that were available at that time. Great video btw.

Thanks for the video, ive just bought a 98 green c1 in almost mint condition and I love it, just waiting for the English summer to arrive 😀

Excellent video, job well done mate. Cheers

Awesome bike and a great review. Looks like you had fun on it.

i just finished cleaning up a 98 model one i found for a grand was planning to flip it but im absolutly in love with it

I had a 636 version. Loved it so much. They're such nice, fast, comfy rides. No knees tucked up by your ears.. and they sound sooo good. This video just reminds me I need to find another before it's too difficult to find one...

Just bought a 2002, also thanks to this video...and I love this bike to bits! What I really love is the comfort, you can easily cruise her around, also in traffic, thanks to the 'normal' clutch. But it breaks hell loose within a second any time 😍

Nice mate, I've had my 9 about 4 years now, pipe,filter,jetkit,ignition advance, race Tek custom suspension rebuild. Animal of a machine..

Thanks for the review! Was just looking to buy one of these in a cpl months

Got my 2003 F2P ZX9R. Had it for almost 9 years. Can't fault it. One of the rarer colours too. Silver with stripes of orange

Make more videos of more bikes dudes, I love the reviews\comparison videos 👍

This bike was always outstanding. It was always downplayed by overpaid and under informed Motorbike journalists who complained it was not the lightest, did not have this or that. What they never understood was that this machine was the real world best in its class. Combined with a fantastic engine, an induction roar that marks Kawasaki's out from the rest, greats looks and great reliability. A superbike for those who dont need electronics keeping them safe and who dont need the latest gimmics. ZX9R riders are the ones sat in the corner with a knowing smile on their face. Kawasaki "Let the Good Times Role"

@keaponlaffin6737

4 жыл бұрын

"Zx9r riders are the ones sat in the corner with a knowing smile on their face", love it! 👍

The sound is soooooo good!

Stormtroopers reference? Nice. Love the commentary and humor!

I had a 98 C1 in blue. What a stunning bike. Loads of power and grunty engine. All round fantastic road bike!

I have tucked away my 2001 E2 ZX9R, fire cracker red with only 4000 kays on the clock. I purchased it from the original owner. Have all the books and original purchase papers. It's had one official service and the following have been done off the book to keep it mantained with fresh fluids. It is literally still a brand new bike and I absolutely love it. I will never sell it. The metal bits are also like new. No tarnishing. It's absolutely 100% original, never dropped and doesn't even have a single stone chip anywhere, especially the lower front cowl section that's known for getting smashed. I purchased a brand new Akrapovic titanium exhaust system with a carbon fibre muffler, oval. Still in the packaging. I'll fit it someday... I love these old school bikes. Should be a nice collector bike someday. I had a B1 back in 95 and owned that for 12 years before selling that. I wish I'd kept it. Thanks for the video. Nice to see this bike being appreciated.

@keaponlaffin6737

4 жыл бұрын

awesome. i own a 2003 one. given more space, i'd buy one more just to keep like you do. cool idea man, absolutely stunning bike indeed.

Mine was a Grey 2003, the last year before the 10 came out. I loved that bike! It had a super sexy induction howl that serenaded your ears with pleasure at low mid rpms. And it was such an overlooked bike back then you were sure to be the only one at the meet up with one.

Great vid guys

Had a 98, one of my all time favorite bikes of all time. All the press was for the R1, but the ZX-9r was the better bike. It blew everything away.

@akuskus

3 жыл бұрын

I had a 1994 ZZ-R1100 for some time, missing it ever since I sold it. Now wanting to buy the same or ZX-9R which I hope would be similar.

@flavioks5438

2 жыл бұрын

Why you reckon the zx9r was the better bike?

@Xsheaffer

2 жыл бұрын

@@flavioks5438 Local roadrace results! Stomping motor for the time, better aerodynamics, and was a great handling bike. R1 steered a little lighter though and had a little better stock suspension.

@georgebland9931

2 жыл бұрын

It’s one of the biggest reasons to own and ride one. The press destroyed these 9R’s. Everyone came to know them as they were reviewed by the press. So everyone expects the 9R to be fat, slow and pathetic. So then you go out and tool on everybody, and they be like ???WTF????

@flavioks5438

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgebland9931 the media killed this bike until everyone was surprised when it did 1/4 in 9.99 seconds… this bike is the perfection of street riding, touring and racing the perfect blend

This was my first bike, and was amazing. Locked in my love for bikes....

I had a ZZR250 for 4 months then bought one of these. Loved it. Had plenty of other bikes since and now, 20 years later have a Z900rs which reminds me quite a bit of the old ZX9R.

had four of these bikes love them

Awesome bike. I have owned Busa, Zx10r and ZZr14 but nothing beats my ZX9r 2003. Love it. Nice review. Yes so underrated.

Great review guys my uncle has one and said he won’t part with it . Very underrated great bikes

I had 4 of these in a row...96, 98, 99, 2000...all new. They where awesome bikes in the day.

@mustangmikep51

4 жыл бұрын

I have an 03...the best of the bunch + they are STILL awesome bikes TODAY!!!

Nice - top video too 👍 Just picked up the 1998 c1 model after my last zx636 b1h model , top bikes 😎🤓 🏍

I have a 98 C1 model with 60K miles and it still pulls like a train. Except for failing voltage regulators I have not had any issues. I picked up another, 2000 D1 model recently to use as a track bike. I absolutely love these as I can ride all day without feeling beat up. Great video, glad to see someone giving them the love they deserve.

@motortoys9942

4 жыл бұрын

Replaced that on mine to and fine now

I bought a ZX9R c2 in 1999 in candy blue , still got it 21 years later an it still scares me a bit sometimes

Nice review. Love my 03 ZX9r would find it hard to part with. One of the best bike I have owned and I have owned over 30.

@mustangmikep51

4 жыл бұрын

I have an 03 also + I had over 200 bikes! Its my favorite bike of them all!(and THATS saying something!)

@megapet777

2 жыл бұрын

@@mustangmikep51 for real? It's that good :D? How's the comfort? Is it more comfortable than modern sportbikes?

I'm convinced ! I'll resurrect mine ! Cheers !

Just found this video. I looked at one of these and didn’t understand just how much of a gem it was. Wish I got it back in 2001. I’d still have it today.

A Silver 2003 ZX-9R was my last sports bike. Sadly, we parted ways 3 years ago. Such an awesome all-around sports bike, especially for taller/bigger folk like me. She really does take off above 7K RPM. You should try it some time. :-)

Bastards made me want to upgrade my 1997 zx6r now. Great to see someone testing old school bikes, good vid 👍

I'v had my 2001 bike about 6 months and 2,000 miles now - its absolutely awesome !

Just Love the vid i live in Germany i kinda miss that Aussie slang nice job im a fan now

Nice review great humour 👍🏼

I have a few in the ZXR family. One being a ZX9R E1 & it surprises the hell out of people.

Still have my 96. Bought it brand new in 1998. It's been down since 2004. It needs a helicoil/timesert in the cylinder head. It has a Muzzy's titanium header with carbon fiber oval canister and RC Components Daytona rims.

@norrisfreeman7903

4 жыл бұрын

If I get another bike, then it would be a 14R.

my favourite bike. A friend who always prided himself for never making a mistake was fitting an alarm to one of these 9r's for someone he knew well. Meticulously he integrated the system into the machines wiring over an hour, filled the warranty forms, handed them over then went to start it. He had ten years experience, and never messed up which we were reminded on a regular basis. Needless to say embarrassingly it only worked on three cylinders. As support the workshop gave guidance through the medium of pointing and laughing, as did sales, and the fit bit he was after on reception. It strange how word spread (it was me) and the icing on the cake......he mis-soldered the wiring loom to the bike he bought as a treat to himself. My best sacking ever, and just in time for a 9 hour flight to America.

Me too... I still got a 2000 zx9, since 2006! Awesome bike

I absolutely love my blue 98 C1, just finished her full service, fork seals, drive chain and sprockets. Owned since 2002 and will never sell it, just too good of a bike! I agree completely underrated...

@cascadian19

4 жыл бұрын

98 is my favourite, just looked mean like an angry ogre lol I mean that in a good way

My buddy had a 2000 zx9 r. I looked after it when he went back in the Air Force for a few weeks. What a great bike. I bought 2001 zx6r and have had it ever since. Another underrated Kawasaki.

i had a e1 for 12 years and thrashed it toured on it and went to work on it and it never let me down oh i miss that bike

Bought one myself from 2001. M a big boy and i love this bike So much. Pure raw carb power. Fantastic machine 😋

@sincityracer1

4 жыл бұрын

And it needs not more gas than a bike with injection !

Someone lives near me with one of these... great rider... makes the best decisions and zips through traffic... I won't even try to keep up

Had the 96 model ZX9R and the ZX7R. Awesome bit of gear. They handled really well. Especially the front end.

i also had a 2002 F1 and still my favorite...almost 10 yrs already..

Brilliant review, I own a C2 and absolutely love it, and yes your absolutely right a very underrated bike, keep it rubber side down, Garon 🇬🇧

Hi guys, I have a 1999 with close to 110 000 k on the clock. These bikes are such good runners and lots of power. I enjoy mine with every ride.

I've ridden all the bike boys and the 9 is my favourite and comfy too it keeps pulling in all the gears just endless power. Love it

Just recently bought a F1 2002 ZX-9R, i use it to drag race. Great bike. Good vid mate. 🇦🇺

@DomRivers67

4 жыл бұрын

Managed a 10.5 on my 98 zx9r at Long Marston...back when I was significantly lighter, 138rwhp

I got the 1995 ZX9R and I love this bike. I am currently rebuilding it. Love the review

@6tdegrees

4 жыл бұрын

4CornersKafe cheers mate

@shawnthomas5557

4 жыл бұрын

I miss my 95 such a fun fast bike

@Iamtoookool

4 жыл бұрын

@@shawnthomas5557 I have been out riding modern bikes and I rather ride my 95 ZX9R. The computers stuff is cool but, I personally just love the fact I can say I am riding a real man driven rocket, this is way better than having a bike where the computer does everything for me. Sure the safety factor is nice, but the rush is not the same.

Owned my zx9 since 2003. I've no reason to buy another bike, it does everything and does it well Nice video 👍

Still riding my 2000 zx9 to this day! Bought it new back in y2k. It’s pretty rough having hit a deer back in 07 but it’s still cruising! It’s majorly upgraded to with the Muzzy 998 cylinder kit and full racing exhaust system! Plus upgraded suspension Race Tech! Fastest zx9 out there I dare say!

idk if this is a sign from God but your video literally has all of the information i needed to know about this bike, because I'm looking at one right now and I've been waiting to get a bike for so long now, thanks for the links and names of the items.

I have a mint 2000 with a number of extras, it is a very solid bike and once you do a few mods you can get a final weight just under 400lbs. Change out the factory clip ons for a set of Apex 3" adjustable risers and add a Corbin seat and it is full send with a aftermarket shock, jet kit, ignition advancer and slip on and wow, its fast. People do not realize how good these are and one in top shape will hang with anything today because it is all about the rider!

@georgebland9931

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt. And you don’t really have to lighten it so much as get the geometry right, get the aftermarket shock sprung right and set up right, get the fueling spot on with a good jet kit, and go mix it up with whatever.

Have my own green-black 2002 (F1P model) bein' rebuilt. It is almost finishing and I am waiting to ride it. You got the real essence in the video. The bike is all about comfort, great controls angle, big wind screen, very comfy for passengers, rather edgy and sporty character, lots of torque and lots of power for a 899cc. I have the original ad brochure that states 152hp!!! with Ram Air. And believe me, it is there and it works. It has the same rwhp power as the yamaha r1 of those years. The present Z1000SX has about the same numbers, both in engine and geometry.

Miss my 99. Loved it had full akrapovic and dynojet plus bmc air filter. That thing was real fun with character plus very reliable. Just sold it because of my daughter was born but still miss it... Had it for 10 years

Im just about to buy one myself cant wait

I hit the subscribe button as soon as jack popped out of the box.

I have a 98 jetted duly right side exhaust Naked except front faring. Last bike I’ll probably ever own. Just fun and fast and an odd ball like me 👍🏽 Great video enjoyed that.

I had one of the 1995 ZX6 (green) new, loved that to bits and later a ZX9 (same green) loved that too. But never thought that much about it when I owned then.

This was my first bike ever! Loved and will always miss you green beast!

@mustangmikep51

4 жыл бұрын

1st bike!!?? you got big set of nads on you don't you!! This "spoiled' rich chick up the street bought a Honda 1000RR for her 1st bike...crashed it within 32 miles...(her feet couldn't reach the ground!!) shes lucky she survived that bike

@ogrewease

4 жыл бұрын

@@mustangmikep51 wow that's insane! I wonder who she was trying to impress lol

I own a red and black ZX9R E1 Ninja on a late 02 plate. Amazing bike considering it’s age, comfortable and agile with perfect power! Not sure I could ever sell it!

I had a 2001 in the stable until last summer. What an excellent bike for sport touring! Day after day of 550-650km rides at lock-you-up speeds. The thing really came to life above 6500RPM and once I figured out the suspension for my riding style, I've never felt more "on rails through the corners" on any other bike. I went back and looked at model shootout articles for that year and the journos always said it wasn't evolving as fast as the other bikes but then when you looked at the lap times it was very often first or second against the field.

my first bike was the 99 zx9r and it was the best. i love it and miss it.

These and the SRAD 750 are utter gems 💎

200 miles on my C1 today, I couldn't imagine any bike could be better.

Owned one good peace of kit smashed it on track day at Silverstone the good old days

ive had three of these two c1`s and an e2 fast and comfortable on long rides best underated bikes ever. wish i still had any of them.

I had a 94 in the late 90s, loved it!

@Royalbigness

4 жыл бұрын

Me too ! Had it for 12 years. I had the Candy Apple Red, Silver, black combo. The nicest combo that accentuates the shape. Plain coloured B1's looked ordinary.

Love my 1999 ZX900R. Stage 2 carbs an intake. Open exhaust. Dropped 1 tooth on the front drive sprocket. An 2 teeth up on the rear. You talk about a wheelie monster. An it digs out on a roll on. Give the 1000 bikes of today a run for the money.

Got 1 of these 2 months ago and love it fast smooth .. tour and scratch most underated bike ever the best 1900 quid i ever spent

Legendary zx9r always wanted one

I had a silver on silver 2003... it was the first street bike I ever rode after growing up riding dirt bikes. I remember the first time giving it full beans I just couldn't stop screaming with joy. The noise and top end power was so addictive . I sold it with 20,000 problem free miles

Got a 2003 ZX9R and She's My Beast.. you can hear it for miles and I love the whistle from the intake..

My first bike was a 9r 1999 in kawi green, it is INSANE!

Had a 1998 zx9r loved that bike

Tengo una ZX9R 1998 desde hace 6 mese y va como un tiro...es una gran moto y muy divertida!! he tenido varias motos de 1000cc deportivas y esta me encanta.