6,7 or 9

[MickLC]

...My 9 has alot more power than I expect I'll ever need...

hmmm I wonder how long that will last for

[mike-s]

I lasted about 6 months of semi regular riding before i became "i'd like a bit more, but it'll keep me content ".

[KLR]

beware of pre 2000 model ZX9R with gearbox problems, post 2000 you should be right.

here is an example, bit high in k's but 9R's are generally bulletproof

http://www.bikesales.com.au/bike/search ... ex=37&x=14

below are my two personal fav's

http://www.bikesales.com.au/bike/search ... ex=37&x=12

http://www.bikesales.com.au/bike/search ... ex=37&x=12

I have also posted this a few times but here is the best review I think of 9R's

http://bikepoint.ninemsn.com.au/portal/ ... fault.aspx

but for the money your spending why not consider a brand new Z750, they are going for $9850 ride away here in brissy.

Also I hold no responsibility what turns up in those links as bikesales are always changing them.

[red_dave]

My old 636 was an excellent bike to ride and my next one will probably be a newer model 636 anyway...

I will test ride everything in Sydney before I make a final call but each bike will need a slightly different riding style...

Just get one that you think will suit you best...

[JamesLaugesen]

Just get one that you think will suit you best...

I'm with Dave, just get what is comfortable, best condition/price when you're ready to buy.
Maybe not a 6 if you might do some long trips with a pillion and luggage; but don't be scared of a 9, you'll have addapted to the throttle after a week or so like Beryl said.
Any bike will hurt you if you don't respect it.

Now please excuse me while I go cry over my bike sitting in stands in the garage .

[Jonno]

If I ever got to the point my car, bike, or some other machine felt lacking and I was bored with it I would go and drive my ex-missues old bluebird for a few days (which couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding). Then get back on/in your machine and it is like ya reborn again and so much power, oh what a feeling!
Thats my good tip for the week, and can save ya money

[Phil]

quote from the zx9 article posted earlier

"What do you think Ken? "We had a mechanic here who had a C model, and when he sold it with 118,000 kms on it and it was like new. What are they like to work on? "

no mention of gearbox trouble ...........i've only heard of a few people having gearbox problems in all the people i've known/know that have c models. as long as it hasnt been wacked thru the gears on the back wheel i doubt you'll have trouble.

and a good tip - try and by the bike as stock as you can, i'm always weary of advancers etc etc if you know what i mean

and finally, the zx9r is the best bike to do EVERYTHING, and they only go as fast as YOU make them

[Nanna10r]

Good tip thinking ahead Vince, oh & nice siggie by the way.
After meeting you mate i can really see you on a 7r. As the guys said all three choices will serve you well & I normally recommend the 02 636 as the best step up from the 250's but i also think a lot of others have this thought & it has kept their resale price.
But quite a few of the bigger guys seem quite happy on the 7r & I recon that would go for ya.
Cheers Brett

[diesel]

yeah def leaning towards the 7.
it just looks like it would suit me well.
Particularly like this example http://www.bikesales.com.au/bike/search ... age=1&x=44

[Neka79]

some good points....and i was 21 and 5'9 and abt 68kg when i had the zx6r, and it was a wikid bike...even 2 up it went plenty hard enuf (mrs was only short, and abt 45kg )..mind u if i was a bigger guy i mighta liked the 9 more (was too heavy for me)...
the 7r isnt as comfy on long rides (i didnt ride it that far & it felt like id done plenty of push ups..my arms were numb)...
so wot kinda riding u gunna b doin??
also mate, consider insurance.,..as i was 21 it was costing me $3800 a yr for the 600...the 900 they wouldnt touch me on (21yo, rating 1/60% NCB) due to the size/age...get sum quotes on sum insurance too....
ring a few places & ask for say the same yr bike on 2 diff sizes..that MAY influence u until ur 25...lol...
plus a 6 will do more than ur capable of doin for at least a yr or 2 (unless ur a bloody quick learner, or lunatic)...
how big are u?? weight & height i mean..not ball size...

[diesel]

I'm 6 foot 3 and about 85kg plus gear.
not interested in really long rides, i got a car for that, but my height does allow me to sit up on my 250 more than most people, so i assume it'll be the same situation with the 7.
I'm a pretty quick learner, so i reckon i might get the hang of the power pretty quick.
i want it for fun not commuting so i don't care if i'm buggered when i get off it, that just means i've had an awesome day.

[ronster]

Depends what you want to do with them and how you want to ride them, if you do mostly 200kmto 350 km rides a six is good especialy in the twisties but its power is mostly between 9 and 13000 rpm its a animal at these revs but it is designed for the track, lighter riders may disagree with this comment but if your 100kg it needs a little more tourqe.

A nine is more grunty down low which is handy it probably carries a gearsack and pillion better and as i said you dont have to rev the daylights out of it to go at a more than leisurly pace and apparently they do tour well.

Havent tested the 7r yet but i havnt seen a slow one either you might haveto try them all yourself but definitley dont be scared of the 9r it only takes a few weeks to adjust to the throttle and you will be away.

Totally agree with the above, only addition is if you wanna go bush, find a good 11

cheers

PC

[mattyv74]

Totally agree with the above, only addition is if you wanna go bush, find a good 11

If your keen on a 7r, i've got one thats well run in and going fairly cheap.

[diesel]

Totally agree with the above, only addition is if you wanna go bush, find a good 11

If your keen on a 7r, i've got one thats well run in and going fairly cheap.

Piss poor timing mate,
gimme till the end of the year n i should have the cash for ya.
and then i'd still be breaking my restrictions for 6months.

just thinkin ahead atm but it looks like th 7 might be the way to go.

n ron, i'm happy to go bush, but i think i'd need ur bike for that, experience goes a long way i hear, and it looks so farkin great after a bit of a rebuild.

[mattyv74]

So guys, should I sell diesel GM?
Whats a fair price?