There goes my hope for finding one of these at an affordable price...

@FortNine

2 жыл бұрын

There never was much hope in North America! I hear you can pick up relatively affordable ones in Australia, since Honda actually sold 'em there. ~RF9

@Merkkc

2 жыл бұрын

@@FortNine (i think hes talking about the fact that now you've drawn attention to them, demand will go up and so will prices)

@HamzaFaruqui

2 жыл бұрын

@@FortNine you could've just lied about it to make me feel better

@danieldiamond7790

2 жыл бұрын

You're better off looking at the 400s anyway, they only rev to 15k in comparison but the extra power is lovely. I own two cbr400rr s and ridden plenty of cbr250 and zzr250s. The 250 are great fun but do feel quite lacking in the oomph department. The 400s have the same fun factor with both enough power and usable power for the street

@thatguy1306

2 жыл бұрын

Lolz so true there goes my future chances lolz and there was only so many made and most of them are in scrapyards due to accidents they not going to be on the planet for ever the one true staple in the motorcycle world sad to see the day when all is gone hope it never comes in a million years

“If every beginner started on one of these, there would be no other motorcycles.” ❤️

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

There's a 100% success rate of cars hitting these things.

@fireblow6842

Жыл бұрын

​@@Gma7788 with that amount of noise?

@jenschristensen1774

11 ай бұрын

@@fireblow6842 Noise only helps against pedestrians and cyclists.

@fireblow6842

11 ай бұрын

@@jenschristensen1774 interesting

@sugarnads

10 ай бұрын

​@@fireblow6842true.

I was 18 years old and bought one of these in Australia for $3000 in mint condition. It was my FIRST ever bike and I learnt to ride on one of these little weapons. I had an absolute blast on it and I remember feeling like the coolest human on earth red-lining it through the streets while staying in the speed limit 😂

@calebmeadows1260

6 ай бұрын

This was my first bike as well. Traded a $2k car for it. Loved that thing

@Jemmartin

2 ай бұрын

My first road bike too as a teenager. Ended up in a fight with an Asian uni student in a 360 Modena on it 😅😅

@SupremeLordRicky

Ай бұрын

Bs

owned a 1991 model and the original engine did 200k+ km before i sold it. Last time i heard from the owner it was still running years later on the same engine

You can also clean parts in the fuel tank ultrasonically while you ride.

@peterruiz6117

2 жыл бұрын

As a 'gun man', that has really real idea.... (Reloading)

@tinbanger66

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! That's a very good point!

@zweispurmopped

2 жыл бұрын

Especially when you think of the harmonics that come up in the vibration of parts. Indeed.

@stevenkelby2169

2 жыл бұрын

Bzzzzzzzzzz!

@Daschickenify

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterruiz6117 Better have a separate bag containing the brass then, you don't want that crap in the fuel or fuel filter.

I love the idea of 90's big four in japan being like "we think its very important that we don't build bikes that exceed certain parameters to prevent government regulation ... hey street racing teens, check out these sweet rides that look like race bikes, sound like race bikes, rev harder then race bikes AND purposely slip around government scrutiny"

@peterruiz6117

2 жыл бұрын

Street racer, in Japan: "Yea....So ....Just going to school, dude..." 12k on the dial....

@mikkoolavijarvinen3653

2 жыл бұрын

It's a bit like the european 125cc class. 16 years olds (in Finland at least) could only ride those, but there was no power limit, and the you have sport bikes with very unreliable 35 horsepower two strokes, when with 90s technology, the bikes would have been actually usable with 350ccish four strokes or something with the same maximum power.

@SimonBrisbane

2 жыл бұрын

Subaru and Mitsubishi had a gentleman’s agreement to stick under 200KW from 2L engines in their rally cars. Those Japanese do strange things sometimes.

@spinyslasher6586

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimonBrisbane Japanese car and bike manufacturers both have certain gentlemen's agreement in order to make sure they antagonize each other as less as possible.

@bencarver8164

6 күн бұрын

They all want to make money, and if by some gentleman's agreements with your rivals, you get to carry on making money without having to spend as much money, then great.

im lucky enough to own one of these. I got it as a learner bike with the intention of transitioning to a bigger bike one day. I enjoyed it so much that i never gave it up. The screaming in-line revs never fail to bring a smile to my face.

@MrRinre

Жыл бұрын

I'm so jealous man

@SirNarax

Жыл бұрын

They are really cool and I love them as well but they become less cool when you are trying to go to sleep after a long day of work and one goes flying by. They are really cool but I am glad they are gone. Really loud bikes just cause issues.

@ProSkye59

10 ай бұрын

​@@SirNaraxno

@SirNarax

10 ай бұрын

@@ProSkye59 Yes.

@ProSkye59

10 ай бұрын

@@SirNarax no

Gotta love that sound from a 4cyl low displacement bike. Recently got the chance to ride my friend's Kawasaki ZX25R and might I just say, it's one of my favourite experiences in riding a bike ever. The sound it produces, the beauty of the bike is just second to none. I feel pity for a lot of countries that don't get this bike because 4cyl 250 are definitely one of the most fun you can have in a motorcycle without putting yourself in danger Edit: I lived in Indonesia and the ZX25 has been here for a long while

@ThiefOfNavarre

Жыл бұрын

They'd never pass emission laws in the UK so I'll probably never see one 🥲

@satellizera6446

Жыл бұрын

Having owned a 91 cbr250rr i can tell you it wasn't hard to get into danger. I can also tell you they were limited to 180kph

@anantawikrama2445

Жыл бұрын

@@satellizera6446 well, as long as you're a responsible rider, you're not gonna get in danger. Just listening to that melody on an empty public road going 80-90 kmh is already fun enough for me

@sharedknowledge6640

9 ай бұрын

Leave it to Honda to engineer a bike that revs to 20,000 and is still way more reliable and longer lived than any BMW or Ducati. The Honda S800 sports car used roller bearings with a 9500 RPM redline which was higher than any production car at the time including Ferrari models. Honda engineers have a unique passion their competitors lack.

Feel liked we watched F9 grow up in his videos through the years. From a bright faced, super smart kid who likes motorcycles. To a fully functional grown man motorcycle scientist. Been great watching Ryan and the team

@quillmaurer6563

2 жыл бұрын

And, more importantly, possibly some of the highest production value content on KZread. The cinematography and writing on this channel is at such a level it's popular even among people who have no interest in motorcycles whatsoever (though I myself do have a bike).

@herosdiaz8757

2 жыл бұрын

Emphasis on Scientist.

20k is cool and all... but I was REALLY impressed by those fold down and out passenger pegs! 3:33

@PhilStanBishop

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Another trick bit of engineering, in amongst all the other engineering tricks 👌

@SwainixFPV

2 жыл бұрын

Could be nice to see that on modern bikes

@AntaresSQ01

2 жыл бұрын

I literally said "look!!! That's awesome" To my mom when we watched this video when visiting for Christmas and even she went "wow", this is coming from someone who owns a BMW S1000XR which is arguably one of the most advanced bikes that's been out recently haha

@JohnDoe-yi8rn

2 жыл бұрын

I was amazed by tha feature too haha I was like damn they do look like fire

@AnIdiotOnTwoWheels

2 жыл бұрын

Agreet, these were smart

It should be noted that F1 engines did reach 20,000 rpms in 2006 with the newly introduced 2.4L V8s with Honda itself among them. They limited it to 19,000 rpms the year later. Still, they had 2x the cylinder count, nearly 5x the displacement per cylinder and not needing to worry about street vehicle service intervals.

Words cant describe how much i love this video. KZread still finds it reasonable to recommend it to me even after watching like 100 times, cant blame them. It was too hard finding a 250 for a reasonable price so i settled for her older 400rr brother and man im glad i did.

@davidbarton7463

8 ай бұрын

I just put my 400 RR back on the road after a 20 year break raising children, it's a hoot and so glad I didn't sell it, the only problem is I'm 56 and apparently still a hooligan!

For anyone looking for the song that plays at 3:18: It's called "J Pop Chant", by Harpo Marks. Not an actual japanese song though, it's just one of those royalty-free production tracks made for commercial use (and the lyrics barely make any sense)

@skshms.1975

2 жыл бұрын

Can confirm

@dls182

2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU shazam was useless

@dylanlalor3156

2 жыл бұрын

Life saver!

@simmalfluss2275

Жыл бұрын

You saved my Day... Interesting Fact... normally I am Listening to Metal🤣 why the Hell do I like this Song

@simmalfluss2275

Жыл бұрын

omg cant find it anywhere

The one my son races did 201kmh through the speed trap at Phillip Island and his lap time was quicker than the modern 400 Supersport bikes that raced the year before. It has 67000km's on the clock and sings sweetly at 19500rpm.😁

@The_ULTRAMAN

2 жыл бұрын

glad theyre still about 3k here in victoria ;)

@mikk999

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, there's something to be said for the skinny tyres on these things. Gives some nice turn in

@uhtred7860

2 жыл бұрын

That pretty impressive seeing how a stock one will never get anywhere near that.

@kenwatson7277

2 жыл бұрын

@@uhtred7860 , the bike definitely is standard. The top 5 cbr's all went through the trap at close to 200kph, all with standard gearing. The important thing is that everything is kept tucked in...elbows, knees and head.

@DeanosAAAA

2 жыл бұрын

@@uhtred7860 If a stock mc22 can't do 190kph+ then you need to service it.

I had the exact same bike for my 1st road bike. Absolute beast of a bike.

@HashMaster1776

Жыл бұрын

Sheesh. Can’t imagine riding one of these without the stabilizer upgrade like this one had either, would be insane hitting 160 on this

@lukecowell7516

Жыл бұрын

They are not they make alot of noise but are pretty slow

@fiftyracer192

Жыл бұрын

45 horsepower. Aye, beast.

@avixs1543

3 ай бұрын

@@HashMaster1776 160? Shii My friend got this as his second bike, managed 190 on a straight before slowing down.

Sudden onset burning desire for a 250. A feeling I never thought would cross my mind. Thanks for the exquisite content and setting me off on a pursuit for rare gem.

@bluevalkyrie2517

Жыл бұрын

A rare gem? Perhaps a Honda CB250 Jade.

I feel like this channel combines motorcycles, the art of filmmaking, and more of a sophisticated perspective, and I love it.

@vincedibona4687

2 жыл бұрын

“Sophisticated” - then plays disgusting rap not 1 minute in. Yeah. You can have it.

@gorblebuiswack6046

2 жыл бұрын

@@vincedibona4687 awww did your little feelings get hurt by the rap?

@MindofMatter

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@ethanclem3383

2 жыл бұрын

@@vincedibona4687 if you don’t like it, don’t watch it. Not only did you watch it, you came down to the comments. If it’s so bad, you would just leave

@tuckerac

2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you. enjoyable yet informative at the same time.

Honda CBX 1050 is also an absolute legend in bike sounds.

@FortNine

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that! Saw a mint-condition CBX pop up in Vancouver last summer. The price made me weep blood. ~RF9

@jimperry4420

2 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who has six of them!

@andreisimion247

2 жыл бұрын

@@louis__________________8281 do you have a CBX for sale ?

@MrPruske

2 жыл бұрын

@@FortNine I'm still in love with my VTech vfr XD

@Flatule

2 жыл бұрын

They sur are cool but you really have to want one. I'm not fiddling with 6 carbs not even for that sound!

The 2 year road worthiness/emissions check here in Japan still has the same displacement rules. 250cc and below are exempt. I was about the mention the ZX-25, but glad I waited until the end! 😀 Loved all the pictures of Seattle...it's where I hail from.

I swapped a gopro hero 4 several years ago for a cbr250r that the guy said it was only running on 3 cylinders. It had no battery but I brought my own along with me to start it up, after letting it warm up I knew it was running fine so the guy happily swapped for the GoPro and I left smiling. I got a reasonable price for it a few mths later after giving it a bit of a birthday but it would be worth double now

I've always wanted a 250rr. Best sound for any bike.

@MrKillervincent

2 жыл бұрын

CBX 1100 6CYL 😉

@RedFly.

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrKillervincent 🤡

@MrKillervincent

2 жыл бұрын

@@RedFly. facts it sounds like an f1 car the CBX is the best sounding bike of all time.

@true_slav_life1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@RedFly. youre the clown if you think the cbx doesnt sound better

@patmclean1951

2 жыл бұрын

Cbx with a pipe and VFR 750 with a pipe. Glorious sounds!! This is cool as well.

They should bring back the 90's paint job back on bikes.. Love the retro look on them!

@abdiashim

2 жыл бұрын

they actually did this year, on a 2022 cbr1000rr with anniversary edition livery mimicking that of a cbr1000rr of 90's

@4ce59

2 жыл бұрын

@@abdiashim check out new NT1100 color schemas

@simey5639

2 жыл бұрын

It's on the fireblade

@Redmenace96

2 жыл бұрын

But... if they brought them back? It wouldn't be retro. Buy an old bike.

@4ce59

2 жыл бұрын

@@Redmenace96 check adventure touring bikes Aprilia Touareg, Ducati Desert X, MV Agusta Lucky explorer 9.5. do they look retro?

My first 4 stroke was a Yamaha FZR250R. Wish I still had it today absolutely loved that bike.

@procrastinator1842

Жыл бұрын

So much fun. Kicking myself for letting that one go...

I actually felt, that excitement that thrill that happiness. I was saving up for my first ever bike, a Kawasaki Z250, but was short 3000 for my downpayment and I am missing out on the promotion for the last batch ever made. Until that one evening when I got home from work, and that bike was sitting there in all its gloriousness. My wife topped up the 3000 and got them to deliver the bike on the next day. Literally got down on my knee and cried. It was the best feeling ever. With my wife and my favourite bike, nothing tops anything else.

Commenting 30 seconds in: That snow logo take is phenomenal. Whoever came up with that needs some props

@MrPruske

2 жыл бұрын

Great green screening! So cool

@unenglishable

2 жыл бұрын

i was looking for wires or something - anything! what a great shot

You are literally my favorite morotcycle tuber. Your content is well researched, thought provoking and made for common bikers. I really appreciate you.

@FortNine

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you too! Merry Christmas, thanks for paying my bills with your views. ~RF9

@thinfourth

2 жыл бұрын

@@FortNine I watch all your videos I've never even been on a motorbike

@jimmylives

2 жыл бұрын

@@FortNine only channel i watch on YT app instead of vanced

@tinbanger66

2 жыл бұрын

@@thinfourth honestly, it never hurts to know shit about things you think you don't need to know about!

I never cease to be amazed at the professionalism of your video editing, guys. And all those interesting stories... You are awesome. Thank you! ❤

Coming back to this a year later and still can’t get over you Canadians, your perfect music choices, and you’re incredible editing. 👏

@alexdeinvent8384

9 ай бұрын

what's that japanese song towards the begenning?

@joshmeyer6833

8 ай бұрын

lmk if you find out@@alexdeinvent8384

@willdixon9574

6 ай бұрын

@@alexdeinvent8384 did you ever find out?

These were common in Australia and were often used as first/learner bikes. I had one exactly the same as in your video as my first bike. Nothing can get you more addicted to bikes than that little screaming engine underneath you.

@oppgc8

2 жыл бұрын

You can pick one up for $1200-$3000 but lately they are going up now to around $4000

@jamesgeorgevellavella1961

2 жыл бұрын

Time for me to start looking. I just bought a new grom and after seeing this lol

@levangkimthuocle6952

Жыл бұрын

Can i buy i from vietnam ?

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

They robbed you. I've seen hundreds die on them. The whole front end disappears when they hit SUV's. You'll never see the front wheel again.

@bigboyhours6473

Жыл бұрын

@@Gma7788 ????

Dude, you nailed the ending. Merry Christmas to everyone, may all you get the bikes you deserve ❤️

@altortugas5979

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was some moonwalk.

@tryarunm

2 жыл бұрын

I got mine, thank you. Harley-Davidson Street 750. The riding joy of my life. Hey, Merry Christmas.

A friend of mine owned one back in the day, we would always ride each others bikes and I used to love riding that 250 and i owned a cbr600 buy you just felt like Rossi going anywhere on it revving it's nut out and smashing gears throwing it onto corners with its feather weight lol oh what fun memories!

I don't even have a motorcycle license and I love this channel. An absolute gem in a cesspool of daily upload mediocrity.

With a production quality on par with Top Gear at its peak, This is one of my favourite motorcycle channels. I just wish the videos were frequent, but I know it takes time to script, shoot, and edit.

@phil4986

2 жыл бұрын

Just keep up the quality.I can wait for great content.

@christianfranco479

Жыл бұрын

Great example of quality over quantity. I can wait. Unfortunately we live in world that wants everything now. Keep up the awesome work.

@numberpirate

Жыл бұрын

In Murica our favorites don't have U in them.

@shaunlaverty8898

Жыл бұрын

@@numberpirate neither the channel nor I reside in “murica”. Proudly Canadian.

@RaptorJesus

Жыл бұрын

All we know is that he's not the Stig, but that he *is* the Stig's Canadian motorcycle cousin!

I remember the first ride on mine, in the wet the feel and noise it took off like a rocket felt like I was doing a million kph I look down at the Speedo and I'm only doing 40kph that's when I remember it's a 250... Bought it. Kept it ever since it's now at 210000km... One thing Ryan didn't mention in video was that the odometer resets every 99999km therefore these bikes will stay forever young 😁

@user-rb9oo7tc2x

2 жыл бұрын

Thats so amazing 👏. Truly a bike you keep for a lifetime.

What a great looking bike. No stupid creases and angles like the modern contraptions. Plain good old horsepower and subtle styling. One of my favourite bikes of all time.

Some of my inspirations to getting my license and riding sport bikes was watching Hashirya videos in late 2000's. The riders mostly rode 2 strokes or the high revving 4's. I was amazed on the display of turning/handling capabilities and power delivery, just how quick some of those riders were on the mountain passes and around the industrial spots.

I lived in Japan in the early nineties, it was a magical time for motorcycles. It was a time when Honda actually made awesome cutting edge bikes!! Bikes like the VFR400R, RGV250 and NSR250 were epic little bikes

@lw8249

2 жыл бұрын

The barimasi generation... Such an epic (and dangerous) time.

@C64SX

2 жыл бұрын

The VFR400R is certainly one of my dream bikes

@N4CR5

2 жыл бұрын

IMO it was the golden age of motorcycles. Everyone pushed tech and tried new things. Stuff didn't get much faster till the FI litre bikes of early-mid 00s. They aren't much slower than the latest stuff today funnily enough!!

@alexdeinvent8384

9 ай бұрын

if you know japanese, can you tell me the name of the japanese upbeat song towards the beginning?

Another great video! I'm a 47yo life-long rider, and it is a blast from the past whenever I see one of the Japanese 250 and 400 pocket-rockets on the street now. Which is rare. They're a reminder of a time when the big factories seemed to be saying, "To hell with it...let's make it!"

@steng.karlsen2662

2 жыл бұрын

These are amazing. I'm 19yo and have a 1991 VFR 400. Absolutely brilliant bike but I must admit I have a soft spot for the 250...

@easley421

2 жыл бұрын

I can admit 20k is cool but nothing touches the pull of a liter bike. I'll never forget the first time I felt the full power of a modern 1000CC

@mcdoctorglock

2 жыл бұрын

They were fun- actually the most fun bike I ever owned was a Honda VTR250. I could lay that thing so close to the pavement I could shave. All the other bikes since just didn't have that spark for me.

@borderlands6606

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, Honda's 6-cylinder 250, Suzuki's square-4 125 and 50cc triple, Yamaha's 250 and 125cc V4. Would have been great to see road going versions.

@princesssolace4337

2 жыл бұрын

49 from Malaysia. It's rare to see it in Thailand or Singapore where it was common in the 90s but the sound from a ZXR250 really grab me

I SAW YOU. I was in Downtown Seattle for a day last year to do some things and I heard this absolute insane revving and I see this white motorcycle cross the street a block or so away. I'm fairly certain it was you.

I think this channel has some of the best production quality on any motorsports type of channel. Not just motorcycles. That was incredibly well made.

DUDE! The folding, hidden pillion footrest blew my mind away - WTF! That's genius.

@MelodicTurtleMetal

2 жыл бұрын

Don't all bikes have them? 😅

@actstuntcam

2 жыл бұрын

I literally dropped my jaw :)

@dannyb9083

2 жыл бұрын

when i got mine i was wondering where they were. Then looked up under the seat and they fold out. rlly cool.

@Pengu_VR

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelodicTurtleMetal footrests yes but hidden ones? nope, it’s a rare sight to see

I've wanted one for a while, but my cheap 93 FZR600 scratches that 90's Japanese double-headlight itch just enough...for now

@consolehacker54

2 жыл бұрын

Thought that was an FZR, I noticed it in the background of the mine cart video! My brother used to have a 1990 FZR 600 Genesis, those bikes are very impressive for the late 80s/early 90s. I'm working on a 1986 XT350 enduro I just picked up cheap, the weird original "twin" carb and a a half is junk so I'm trying to make a twin pair of PWK flat slides fit in the limited space available

@gavin3810

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta recommend a 1999-2002 R6 still carbed double headlights and looks beautiful

@MicraHakkinen

2 жыл бұрын

I really love the sound of a 3 cylinder Triumph. But it still comes second to a 19k rpm redline.

@JustinsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I was eyeballing yours in your last video.

@maximilianjankowski

2 жыл бұрын

ohhh god i miss my frz1000 the sound was brutal 😅

wow, thank goodness I was back on KZread looking up drz400 exhausts and a Fortnine video got recommended to me. or else I might have never have seen another video from you again. KZread is not pushing your channel to me and that's upsetting cause I loved watching these videos ever since I started riding about 4 years ago. thank you for all the work you put in to get riders the information they need.

Great show :) Your knowledge about technicals and motorcycles is freaking amazing. Thank you !

Lets take a moment to appreciate this channel’s excellent production team.

@Unfunny_Username_389

2 жыл бұрын

Let's take a moment to appreciate how many times this kind of comment is made on a F9 video.

@quasimoto4424

2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion their quality dropped since the old camera/edit guy left. It was a lot more clear and thought out before.

@marcusaurelius9736

2 жыл бұрын

Aneesh has moved on? I wish him the best in his new gig. I also wish FortNine the best with new partners.

@somevids4187

2 жыл бұрын

@@quasimoto4424 what was the last video he did here?

@quasimoto4424

2 жыл бұрын

@@somevids4187 by "why helmets use ancient buckles" he was 100% gone. But i feel even the SNEL Video before is not his work either.

In New Zealand these Japanese 4 cylinder 250's were a dime a dozen, you can still buy them. I had the Honda CBR 250R, the Yamaha FZR250R and the Katana 250. The 1988 GSX-R 250R is the lightest but the Honda definitely has the best engine. Going to high school with my friends in the late 1990's early morning sounded like a F1 race we all had 250 fours, was a great time! The CBR250RR MC22 has a re stricter set at 118mph (190kph) The older CBR's 1986-1987 (MC17) don't have one. The MC19 1988-1989 models have a limiter as well. Funny story. I had a race with an old GSX-R 750 on the Honda CBR. He was closing in behind me and I was going around 180kph (110mph) I came up to a tight sweeping corner and the Honda took the bend like it was on rails. The dude on the GSX-R nearly ended up in a hedge.

@WilliamLithgowGuitars

2 жыл бұрын

Katana 250!! What/Where/When/How???

@invallliiiddd

Жыл бұрын

Yep my first bike in 2013 was a 1994 MC22 i sold for dirt cheap to buy a CBR400RR for also dirt cheap, now in 2022 i just bought a 1992 MC22 for similar to what i paid back in the day Nz also

@geopolitix7770

Жыл бұрын

They were amazing. I rode my 89 zxr250 around the outside of 900 street triples on my first Pukekohe track day almost by accident because it cornered so well! Last time I saw it, it was over 150,000km and going strong!

@Carstuff111

Жыл бұрын

Little bikes, like little cars, get laughed at in a straight line most of the time...but when that road gets twisty, suddenly the big boys can't hang. My 30 year old Civic is slow in a straight line, even more so than stock because worn out 300,000 mile 1.5 single jingle.... but on a twisting road, with the new suspension bushings and manual steering rack and all the work I have put into restoring the chassis, plus the sticky 205/50/15 tires and Acura Integra LS Mesh 15 inch wheels....I have left a long list of vehicles for dead once the roads get twisty, and it is glorious having a little shit box make people's eyes pop out of their heads :)

@IStealFries

Жыл бұрын

And you sold them? Why?!

4:45 man that shot is so perfect. Just perfecto 👌👌😊

I’ve started getting back into bikes again and randomly found this channel. You somehow got me to get sentimental and emotional about a bike that I never experienced in it’s prime. I’m excited to see the ZX 25R. And I want a CBR 250 from the 90s now

Whenever I watch Ryan's vids, I never want them to end. Dude should get a personal show.

@SimonBrisbane

2 жыл бұрын

This channel IS his personal show.

@burtonporter8437

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimonBrisbane o okkk people

@burtonporter8437

2 жыл бұрын

Yep 👍

@qwmx

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimonBrisbane Adding to your point: It's also way more better than being affiliated with production companies and broad casting stations, which might history have an issue with his content because they have to make sure it caters to the masses in order to air with as minimal complaints as they can. He's not going to get away with things like calling 4 yr old bitches and making Jesus jokes on shows aired to an entire country, unlike what he can get away with on KZread.

I owned a Honda VFR400R (NC24) from the same era, it was equally nuts. 400 cc V4, also with gear driven cams and with a single sided swing arm. It redlined at 14.5k rpm and put out just over 70 hp. It was so much expensive tech in such a small motorcycle. Absolutely loved it for the 5 years I owned it. I deeply regret selling it but sadly had no other choice at the time

@mickleblade

2 жыл бұрын

And they were tiny, I couldn't fit on one....

@alancrane4693

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't afford one until 2000-2001 and yes it is a fun motorcycle unfortunately it needed constant maintenance it was the first model.

@6tdegrees

2 жыл бұрын

And actually has smaller spark plugs than the CBR250RR

@megapet777

2 жыл бұрын

I have ZXR 400 right now, but I don't know if it's so legendary or not?

@6tdegrees

2 жыл бұрын

@@megapet777 oh it’s pretty legendary! The majority of the 400s were sold to a very limited market, most are a grey import from Japan

Your videos are so great. Nothing gets boring from beginning to end. Great job!

I can’t stress enough how good is this channel the editing the content all of it ❤️

Should I ever get the chance to make an Onboard video with that one it would be my last. Sound-wise it doesn't get more exciting than this! Awesome video, thanks!

@imgroot5845

2 жыл бұрын

U should definitely do one

@Gabriel-kz6kb

2 жыл бұрын

Des warat wos!

@audiencemember26008

2 жыл бұрын

If you come to Japan. Ride mine.

@Callagwhan

2 жыл бұрын

It does.. cbx1000 with 6to1

@edwinooi9166

2 жыл бұрын

Enter the CBX 1050

That bike in Repsol or Rothmans color scheme is a very awesome looking bike.

@PoisonousPen

2 жыл бұрын

It’s stunning in the colours in the video too.

@alexcross790

2 жыл бұрын

i've got the repsol. love it

@uhtred7860

2 жыл бұрын

All the tobacco colour schemes from the 80s 90s look great. Years ago i had an NS400 in the factory Rothmans livery. At the time i wanted the HRC colour scheme but the only one i could find was in Rothmans.

@uhtred7860

2 жыл бұрын

@Electronic Boss Didn't the MC19 come in Rothmans? or was that the NSR250 MC18?

@PoisonousPen

2 жыл бұрын

@@uhtred7860 I always liked the Suzuki rgv250 in lucky strike livery ;)

This has got to be my all time favourite motorcycle video. like ever! Hats off to you guys at FortNine!

Best motorbike videos available, bar none. Always entertaining, always informative. Great job.

I LOVE the looks of 80's and 90's sport bikes. Can you get fairing kits for modern bikes that look like that? 😅

@TravisTerrell

2 жыл бұрын

Dude that would be SO sweet! We've got loads of "modern classics" that mimic decades older designs, but I'm dying for something with that late 80s/early 90s Honda dual headlight race bike look! (Really not loving the angular looks of a lot of modern bikes, but I guess it might be a while before people don't view 90s bikes at just looking "old.")

@bomt6259

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravisTerrell such good idea!

@ryan3656

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravisTerrell even though people view them as old they’re the most beautiful bikes ever made, and we only have a short time frame to enjoy them.

@Andy-pr5be

2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea!

@MRJAYWILSON

2 жыл бұрын

Could get it airbrushed somewhere but plenty of these bikes in Australia, 12k motors designs fairings over here for them.

Best bike ever made, I've had mine for 6 years and it still puts a smile on my face when I ride it.

@binary8431

2 жыл бұрын

2 years into owning mine and it never gets old.

@shadow_realm47

2 жыл бұрын

you guys are so heckin lucky!

@fiveplates

2 жыл бұрын

Don't you have to be in the mood for riding it though, I would imagine they are pretty focused. Don't ge me wrong though what a marvel of mass engineering.

@bogzlR

2 жыл бұрын

@@fiveplates Definatly its not something I take on a longer trip. I've also owned a 600rr and recently bought a hd forty eight. So the little mc22 can be used only on occasion or when a friend of mine rides one of his rgv250's

Firstly, I am in love with the production of this channel, secondly I am a sucker for cars, motorcycles and the 90's. You have helped me decide what motorcycle I'm getting as my first. Thank you.

Owned one of these myself, can confirm that they are so much fun to own. the best part is accelerating in 2nd gear to 16k rpm

I stopped at a red light this summer on my Harley and a guy on what seemed at first glace to be a Honda CB750 from the 70´s or early 80´s stopped next to me, we gave each other the customary bikers helmet nod and he thundered off with the greatest howl ive ever heard. I sat there truly astonished by that engine sound and may have creamed my pants a little :D Straight home and googled and found out the bike is called Honda CBX 1050. Thats my dream bike now! Congrats on getting your dream bike Ryan and merry xmass.

@elevationmoto6208

2 жыл бұрын

A rich kid in my high school had one of those awesome CBX's. What a thrill to hear it scream out of the parking lot! You know!

@dhruvmadiraju1766

2 жыл бұрын

Those bikes sound like 90s Ferrari F1 cars. Pure, distilled engine music from the beating inline six cylinder hearts of those beasts

@SpeedyTubaGuy

2 жыл бұрын

The CBX is truly one of the best sounding bikes of all time. My dad has the bike that completed directly against it and took the speed crown from it in the early 80s, the Suzuki GS1100

@madgardener5820

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpeedyTubaGuy The GS1100ez, beautiful piece. My cousin had one and I've wanted one ever since I saw it in 1987. When I can find one I can't afford it, whenever I can afford one I can't find it. There that makes more sense.

@TheRamsberg

2 жыл бұрын

Whelp, now we know what F9's next video will be about. . .

Wonderful video Ryan! And to whomever made decision for the song choice at 3:19 its perfection.

@keitjan

2 жыл бұрын

what's the song name

@shadowevolution27

2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for that song name also... 😅

@pomnikswiata2649

2 жыл бұрын

I need this too.....

@dbrtrn17

2 жыл бұрын

Has anybody found it yet? 😩

@shadowevolution27

2 жыл бұрын

@@dbrtrn17 apparently its called J-Pop Chant by Harpo Marks

Bought one of these brand new back in 2000 when I was 16, the very last Australian delivered model. The amount of fun I had on it, I can't imagine I'll ever pass that in my life. It might be rose tinted glasses but I've ridden stacks of bikes since, and have a Hayabusa now, the Baby Blade was better. Great video, and stoked for anyone getting into bikes now that there is finally a good alternate for them to jump onto.

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

We have the internet now. I actually speak to the riders and I tell them they're going to die. They've all been killed now. I'm still here.

@procrastinator1842

Жыл бұрын

That ninja 25r is frighteningly expensive.

@JakeG59

Жыл бұрын

It’s the baby baby blade, we had the 400rr too

@samueldummler7307

8 ай бұрын

What I find funny is Honda stopped building them in 1996 but they continued to sell them as later year models in Australia up to 2000. Kind of scammy in my opinion. I have a 96 model.

@Greenytica

8 ай бұрын

@@samueldummler7307 That does feel dodgy, even if it was 23 years ago.

YT's most brilliant and witty, sincere and passionate channel. thank you again! From Poland

My father owns a zx25r, and it's such a beautiful bike, it idles above 2000rpm, and power starts kicking above 8000rpm, even with stock exhaust is sounds amazing. It feels as if you were racing, but at a legal speed. I wish other manufacturer start making 4 cylinder 250cc, rather then the boring 2 cylinder ones.

@sianakdukun9914

2 жыл бұрын

and the autobliping sound!!! ahh feels like 00' f1

@rkmr41

2 жыл бұрын

Kawasaki ZX25R

@m-al-h6746

2 жыл бұрын

But some countries in asean and japan, 250 cc 4 cylinder bicycles began to be made like the kawasaki zx25r and soon there was the cbr250rr-r

@Samarth916

2 жыл бұрын

there're lot of opinions. The complexity involved in making a 4 cyl make "250cc" a poor choice of capacity. Many would arguably argue its better to make it a 400, but then we have 600's. In developing markets, cc is still a prime differentiator. They will never understand as a market why the FZ1 is priced lower than a YZF R6 (the older 599cc one). Thus, ZX 25R is marketing wise not the best decision, globally speaking. But its alone in a rare category so....

@180FiftyFive

2 жыл бұрын

I had a Ninja 300 for two years. It's a two-cylinder, redlined at 13k and was far from boring. I still wish I had the chance to keep it.

The sheer joy Ryan showed throughout the episode along with the gorgeous Seattle and Washington scenery really made this ep pop. Thanks for a holiday season uplift in the Age of Omicron.

@berryreading4809

2 жыл бұрын

This bike had killed more people than omnicron 😉

How brilliant this guy and the whole production are!

I love all the cinematography that works on this channel

Your crew absolutely nailed the sound production as usual, I feel like I can hear the bike next to me. Amazing as always F9

Man, this channel has come such a long way. You guys are seriously competing with the likes of top gear (when it use to be good, not the current trash) and other big time motoring shows. The only thing I wish you could change is to get you a bigger budget so you could make more videos more often! Thanks again for the great work!

@itisonlyaplant

2 жыл бұрын

I know this sounds blasphemes but he should start doing cars.

@thedude4065

2 жыл бұрын

@@itisonlyaplant .... noooooooooooo ... bad idea !!!

Awesome bike and video...and I loved the touch of magic with the ending! 😊

WOW the production quality is very, very good.

this, and a Kawasaki ZX 250R (ZX2R).. the best revving bike i have ever ridden.. its not about the topspeed, its about how u get there..sounds and everything..and every revs of the throttle is satisfying as hell

Ah finally, my two passions in one fortnine video, motorcycles and F1, Merry Christmas everyone!

@carlito3624

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a Christmas miracle!

I can get a new Kawasaki ZX-25R here in Hanoi for $7150 (including VAT) right now. 50hp, 17k RPM redline... Very tempting.

Such a cool machine, especially for such a small displacement. Great video as well, loved the Christmas music interspersed!

A friend lent me one of these for a few days about 15 years ago while my bike was out of action. I am not a fan of inline fours but I used it to commute to work and it made the ride huge fun; a really amazing little gem. A Kawasaki 250 four I rode around the same time was very boring by comparison. Another great video and one which brought back some good memories.

@MZMotor95

2 жыл бұрын

How can you not like inline 4??

@TravisTerrell

2 жыл бұрын

@@MZMotor95 I some it's the lack of power low down and comparatively low torque. I would agree that 2-3 cylinders tends to make a better street bike for general use. While 4-cylinders sound amazing, they just don't power through cities like lower-revving engines.

@MZMotor95

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravisTerrell But you dont power through cities... you power through twisting roads on the countryside.

@Emfourayone

2 жыл бұрын

@@MZMotor95 in cities I love the sound of the cbr250rr bouncing off the building it's Almost like a tunnel run

@shvrdavid

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravisTerrell I was lucky enough to have ridden one of these bikes, and your right it doesn't make a lot of bottom end power. They don't make much power, period. To say that inline 4's don't make any bottom end power is very misleading thou. My ZX14 makes more power than this bike does literally just off idle. I can run around all day and rarely rev it up past 3k, simply because of how much bottom end power it makes. Power peak is around 10k, so it is not the highest revving bike in the world, but by no means is it lacking power anywhere in the powerband. My other bike, a 500cc inline 4, can be ridden basically the same way barely revving it much higher than 4k. That bike sees 15k+ occasionally as well. So it qualifies for high revving... You don't have to rev up either of my inline 4's to get them to go. When they do rev up, you better hold on...

I used to have the FZR250 with a barely-a-mufler exhaust. Going through tunnels was a treat. But holy shit, better hope you don't get carb issues with any of these. 4 individual carbs for a 19,000 rev range.... Jets for Africa. And they're all tiny. Slightest bit of varnishing can throw them off. I got to the point where I could just about dismantle the carbs blindfolded.

@Daschickenify

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you aren't a bike mechanic, these bikes are not for you. Definitely start it regularly to keep the jets clear. I got to that point of carb disassembly skill with a VFR 400 I was desperately trying to tune to run acceptably, I had it apart at least 30 times. Never could get it running right.

@procrastinator1842

Жыл бұрын

Haha amen. I recall using a large ball bearing in each carb to balance them.

Well: once again: Good Job! I see the comment regularly that this is the best Motorcycle related content on YT but after nearly exhausting your library I am convinced you have the best "Do-It-Yourself" content on the Inter-Web! I watch everything from Auto-Centric to Xylophone Repair and Race/All Terrain/Off Road/4X4 to DIY of every topic and I do not see the consistent high quality and creative thoughtfulness of F9. Nobody, Nowhere, Knowhow. I will shut up now and start at the top. Thanks for the great Videos and for sharing your talents.

Woah, I recognize those roads at 4:40 and 6:51, I drive them all the time cause they're super beautiful especially during fall! On clear days you can see the mountains way off in the distance too, it's incredible.

Lost my R6 in an accident a couple weeks ago. Decided almost immediately I wanted a 90s CBR250. Guess the prices are gonna be through the roof for a while thanks to this. Still won't stop me from trying to get my hands on one though :)

@abasiczombie.

2 жыл бұрын

They’ve been through the roof since they were new. There’s never been a time to buy these

@twrcrew8852

2 жыл бұрын

this is a 250RR though. isn't a regular 250R just your run of the mil Ptwin lawnmower beginner bike?

@abasiczombie.

2 жыл бұрын

@@twrcrew8852 the Ninja 250 is the parallel twin beginner bike. I think it is technically a 250r, but everyone just calls it a ninja 250. Kawasaki also makes a 250rr Mono, which has 1 cylinder. The 90s 4 cylinder 250 is called the zx2r and redlined to 20k. That’s the pricey one. The one that started it all. And finally, the zx25r is the revamp that is coming out. Unfortunately, it’ll be hard to get a small high revving engine to pass US emissions nowadays and if they can get it down, it’ll be done with the use of big catalytic converters that will rob the rider of power. It’s only going to have 45hp in non emissions form to begin with. Plus, the redline is only 17k. I’m sure it will be fun though

What a perfect Christmas present! I bought one in 2001 and rode it across australia within months. Loved all 7 years i had it. Just about restored my second one, also have the 1989 version cbr250r and a vfr400 nc30. They are all fantasic bikes. MC22, what a bike :) thank you ryan and team for a fantastic video

@nedudu2041

2 жыл бұрын

are you willing to sell one ? :)

@InYourDreams-Andia

2 жыл бұрын

Cool! How's the NC30?

@mrplattable

2 жыл бұрын

@@nedudu2041 sorry not a chance. Wont let these go too much fun

@mrplattable

2 жыл бұрын

@@InYourDreams-Andia great bikes ex had one 15 years ago. I have to do a couple things to get this back on road but lots of fun.

I like your style. As long as you keep precise info, as always.

That little scene at 4:49 in front of the space needle, I worked in the building right behind the camera, Department of Transportation! Pretty funny seeing the parking lot I parked in every day is featured on a channel like this. Keep it up! The Top Gear vibes are strong, and you will go far!

Your movies are always INSANE! Such high production and scripts. So informative, technical, and still easy to understand. Thank you.

@rishi-m

2 жыл бұрын

Proper word that, movies!

@ojaspatil4889

2 жыл бұрын

no less than a movie!

Had a Hornet 250 back in the day. Lovely machine! The same engine with different cams but still had a high rev limit.

@schlumberger112

2 жыл бұрын

I still have one .. 2007. Been revving the shits out of it in Dubai

@sethmalaxetxebarria3497

2 жыл бұрын

And the extra wide back wheel made it a great machine

@maynilaPH

2 жыл бұрын

@@schlumberger112 Aren't the carbs finicky? I was discouraged from getting one a couple of years ago due to such feedback.

@schlumberger112

2 жыл бұрын

@@maynilaPH I too used to keep away after a terrible experience. But my only option to get a 4 cylinder 250 was carburetor. So I checked with my honda dealer and they did a full tune up and carb clean. In Dubai you don't face issues with cold start

oooh what a gem... love your channel. just found it randomly on youtube. You've got a gift. This is brilliant!!! SUBSCRIBED!!!!

I have to admit, when fortnine first started I wrote it off and was confident it would be a flash in the pan channel that would quickly fizzle and be relegated into youtube obscurity. So happy to be proven wrong and the quality of the content is absolutely PHENOMENAL! To be fair, I thought the same of the Foo Fighters, and now I love all of dave's work and consider him to be a musical genius - posibly surpassing King Kurt himself. I have a feeling Fortnine will be the same.

The quality of these videos just keeps getting better. Well done and keep climbing!

Awesome video! I've got one here in Australia and it's truly amazing. 5 years ago they were a dirt cheap learner bike but now people are waking up to how unique they are. Keep up the good work mate!

@dudleyhewitt3695

2 жыл бұрын

A guy in our Sydney VJMC group has one, rides regularly…… he’s 82

@EvanDrinkwater

2 жыл бұрын

People in the know, knew what they were back then. I considered one after I had my CB400, but opted for a 06 CBR600RR instead. No regrets though, the price point was decent back when I was ready to change over. But it felt like a down grade, that’s in the power respect mind you. Still would say yes to adding one to my collection of bikes.

I watch these videos for 2 reasons. Although I can watch anyone for a motorcycle video, fortnine makes a thoroughly engaging essay with outstanding visuals and cinematography

It's great to watch a FortNine vid shot in my home territory. Loved it.

I had a CB-1, and a 97 Fireblade... I can only imagine what'd be like to combine the two and slap on 25% rev... Sadly there is no way in hell that I could possibly consider purchasing a third bike. I think... Damn you Ryan!

Karen’s hear 20k rpm’s in a school zone “hE wAs GoInG 150mph!!!” Edit goddamn, i dont often check replies and like on my comments lol. 1k my god

@TheFreeguy12

2 жыл бұрын

Plot twist: at 4:56 the school bus started chasing him from the school

@gabrielgaranas

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFreeguy12 filled with karens. yikes!

@dannyb9083

2 жыл бұрын

does abt 70kph at the top of first. idk how he did this in a school zone

@alitahir4147

Жыл бұрын

Lol Karens can suck it.

@alitahir4147

Жыл бұрын

Lol Karens can suck it.

That looks and seems very nice there too of course as well. Thank you too!

Man, youre in another lvl. Just found the best bike chanel by far. Greetings from Argentina

This looks and feels like a Hollywood movie or an AAA video game. I am so impressed with the quality of your videos. Amazing. The quality corresponds to the motorbike you are showing. ;)

The "250 4cylinders are back" at the end sent literal shivers down my spine, those pocket rockets are the definitive fun machines... For anyone that wishes to have lived the golden age of Japanese touge racing, one of those bikes will be the closer we will ever get to being there and then. But I can almost asure that we Euro-idiots wont even get them due to the regulations set by some rich brats that travel in private jets and gas guzzling v8 Audis while they preach eco-friendliness...

@chraiza1

2 жыл бұрын

it worries me how correct you are...

@HalfdeadRider

2 жыл бұрын

The ZX-25r is only sold in India I think (could have been released in other regions since release), it's been around for a little while now.

@InvidiousIgnoramus

2 жыл бұрын

@@HalfdeadRider Indonesia.

@nizzan91

2 жыл бұрын

They are now "Plug in Hybrid" gas guzzling v8 Audis. :D Gotta love european hypocrisy.

@rakasalendra4548

2 жыл бұрын

@@HalfdeadRider indonesia and thailand already have it bro, and a price around $9000

If you still have this bike I will literally fly or drive over to just see this in person. It's a dream bike of mine as well and been looking for one for a while now without having to ship one in from sketchy site. Just an absolute beauty of a machine.

The 15k+ RPM ZX-4RR 80HP inline-4 just got announced, came here to celebrate and again listen to the "rare sound" :D happy days ahead