Kawasaki ZX-9R C1/C2 (1998 - 2000)

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Kawasaki ZX-9R C1/C2 (1998 - 2000)

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5 user reviews of Kawasaki ZX-9R C1/C2 (1998 - 2000) See all

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If you are on a budget, but want the option of a large sport bike, one that CAN keep up with most any modern bike, this might be your ticket. As pointed out by the press, and other riders, this bike was never Continue reading...
pulls like a lotto winner in a taiwan bar with his "wad" hangin out Continue reading...
If you dont do track days get one of these - just about as good a road bike as I can imagine, but if its a C1 expect to spend £600 on a new gearbox if the previous owner didn't already Continue reading...
Buy one for less then £2000 and you have a great all round bike..fast comfortable on long jorneys , and above all , the thrills by miles you need.. and will still keep up with the new toys in its range. Continue reading...
its a fast, well behaved, compitent sports bike, with the added benifit of, if her in doors wants to go with you, then the rear seating is pilion friendly, just dont answer her if the imortal question arrises.. Continue reading...

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Owned two of this model - in my mind, its balsy engine makes it the pick of all of em !  The C1 - C2 have power from 1500 rpm to 11500 and its seamless.  urge below 3500 makes a lot of big twins feel gutless , and the sheer spread of power leaves a grin of my face every time i throw a leg over it ! My advice to any prospective owner - leave the jetting stock.  For shear punch from go to woe it cannot be improved on.  Spend your money on good tyres and a suspension freshen up instead !

Awesome bike !!!

Posted: 25/06/2011 at 16:24



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Comfortable sporty tourer that was once defined as a sports bike. Fast with a smooth power delivery.
 
Not many good ones left. Poor rear suspension squat rate. The R1 arrived.
  • Price: £8320.00
  • Year: 1998 - 2000
  • Top speed: 171mph
  • Price new: 8320.00
  • Engine capacity: 899cc
  • Power: 128bhp
  • Torque: 74lb ft
  • Weight: 205kg

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