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

z06boy · 07-17-2009, 11:23 AM

I'm not sure about the tank slappers but it was more twitchy than my ZX9.

The ZX9 was rock solid as far as it's manners. Not as smooth and refined as the R1 but more stable.

My friend had the blue and it was stolen a short time later in Myrtle Beach, SC.

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.

07-17-2009, 11:23 AM	#9
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I'm not sure about the tank slappers but it was more twitchy than my ZX9. The ZX9 was rock solid as far as it's manners. Not as smooth and refined as the R1 but more stable. My friend had the blue and it was stolen a short time later in Myrtle Beach, SC.