1998 r1 vs zx-9

Yamerhaw · 07-16-2009, 09:51 PM

I remember some people posting on here how they liked the ZX 9 better, how it was lighter, faster, etc than the R1, i thought to myself, i had a 98 R1 and a buddy had a 98 ZX-9 and he never could beat me(though it was close), well, i went through my archives of magazines and found a comparo in one of them

1998 ZX-9:

Dry weight: 434lbs

0-60mph: 2.9

1/4 mile: 10.51@135.78

HP: 126.5 bhp

Torque 67.4

Top Speed: 172

1998 R1:

Dry weight: 419

0-60: 2.8

1/4 mile: 10.32@138.08

HP: 129.3

Torque: 72.0

Top speed: 172

Rider · 07-16-2009, 10:04 PM

Yep the R1 is superior....... with 100cc more. I have nothing against the R1, I love them, but you are comparing apples to oranges.

BobTheBiker · 07-16-2009, 10:32 PM

Also gotta take the Yammi 5 valve head into account. what a fine piece of engineering that devic is.

pauldun170 · 07-17-2009, 12:13 AM

What I remember from that year was the Zx9 was the first stock bike in the 9's for one mag and when it came to trhe drag strip acorss all reviews was a back and forth betweenb the R1. IEach time it was said the R1 was the better track bike while the ZX9 was the better streetbike.

I also rember the dry weight ebing lighter than what you have listed

guess I'm getting old

karl_1052 · 07-17-2009, 01:49 AM

In the sport rider comparo, the R1 was faster around Willow by 100ths of a second.
they are so close, it will always be up to the rider.

pauldun170 · 07-17-2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

In the sport rider comparo, the R1 was faster around Willow by 100ths of a second.
they are so close, it will always be up to the rider.

http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_...mes/index.html

z06boy · 07-17-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

What I remember from that year was the Zx9 was the first stock bike in the 9's for one mag and when it came to trhe drag strip acorss all reviews was a back and forth betweenb the R1. IEach time it was said the R1 was the better track bike while the ZX9 was the better streetbike.

I also rember the dry weight ebing lighter than what you have listed

guess I'm getting old

No...you remember correctly. I had a 98 ZX9R and my best friend had the 98 R1. The R1 was smoother and did handle slightly better. The ZX9R was slightly faster in a straight line and more comfy for everyday street riding.

The R1 was better looking in most people's opinion.

pauldun170 · 07-17-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z06boy

No...you remember correctly. I had a 98 ZX9R and my best friend had the 98 R1. The R1 was smoother and did handle slightly better. The ZX9R was slightly faster in a straight line and more comfy for everyday street riding.

The R1 was better looking in most people's opinion.

The other thing I remember were reports that the R1 was little tank slapper happy at times unitl you tossed on a steering damper.

That and the R1 in blue became everyone's wallpaper.
ZX-9 had that typical 90's Kawi look

Yamerhaw · 07-17-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z06boy

No...you remember correctly. I had a 98 ZX9R and my best friend had the 98 R1. The R1 was smoother and did handle slightly better. The ZX9R was slightly faster in a straight line and more comfy for everyday street riding.

The R1 was better looking in most people's opinion.

12 of one, a dozen of another....i had the 98 R1, and i dont remember my buddy ever beating it in a straight line, we even switched riders a few times, it was always VERY VERY close though

either way, close competition, the kawi was just a lot uglier

07-16-2009, 09:51 PM	#1
Yamerhaw Country Boy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hicktown in NC Moto: 07 R1 Posts: 797	1998 r1 vs zx-9 I remember some people posting on here how they liked the ZX 9 better, how it was lighter, faster, etc than the R1, i thought to myself, i had a 98 R1 and a buddy had a 98 ZX-9 and he never could beat me(though it was close), well, i went through my archives of magazines and found a comparo in one of them 1998 ZX-9: Dry weight: 434lbs 0-60mph: 2.9 1/4 mile: 10.51@135.78 HP: 126.5 bhp Torque 67.4 Top Speed: 172 1998 R1: Dry weight: 419 0-60: 2.8 1/4 mile: 10.32@138.08 HP: 129.3 Torque: 72.0 Top speed: 172 __________________ “If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.” It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. Last edited by Yamerhaw; 07-16-2009 at 09:55 PM..

07-16-2009, 10:04 PM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Yep the R1 is superior....... with 100cc more. I have nothing against the R1, I love them, but you are comparing apples to oranges. Last edited by Rider; 07-17-2009 at 11:22 AM..

07-17-2009, 01:49 AM	#5
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	In the sport rider comparo, the R1 was faster around Willow by 100ths of a second. they are so close, it will always be up to the rider. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

07-16-2009, 10:32 PM	#3
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	Also gotta take the Yammi 5 valve head into account. what a fine piece of engineering that devic is.