Eddynasty
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posted August 10, 2002 06:23 PM
ZX12R handles better then the ZX9...
Running through the same curves at 60+ mph in sixth gear & bike is planted with the hp to pull me out. Would have had to drop two gears on the 9 only to break up my continunity, momentum.
  
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beansbaxter
Needs a life
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posted August 10, 2002 10:38 PM
I'd like to see the ZX-9 on a diet, lose a little weight, and then I think it will have a place in my heart. But I sure like how much lower it sits compared to the 12. Not quite as touring friendly I didnt think though, for the 12 deflected the air a lot better. Still a nice bike though.
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kawachan
Pro
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posted August 10, 2002 11:37 PM
I loved my ole 9. Longest I have ever had any bike. I'd have another one if I had never ridden a 12. Dang HP junkie now!!
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Eddynasty
Novice Class
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posted August 11, 2002 08:47 AM
Just A BIG RED BEAST that does it all & then some. I will NEVER own anything other then ZX12R Beast!
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Moto24
Parking Attendant
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posted August 12, 2002 06:34 PM
Never have any problems going in or out with my '98 ZX-998R other than keeping the front down 
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ZHooligan
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posted August 12, 2002 08:53 PM
I have the same problem with my 1361 that weighs less than a ZX9
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macnas
Expert Class
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posted August 13, 2002 03:30 AM
60+ in sixth gear in a curve, maybe the wrong gear, not the wrong bike. The twelve is what it is, an awesome raging bull, but stock against stock the nine will always out handle a twelve.
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swft
Needs a life
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posted August 13, 2002 03:47 AM
And a 6 will outhandle a 9...But when you get to the straights...See ya!
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Moto24
Parking Attendant
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posted August 14, 2002 02:16 PM
Straights gonna have to be awfully long
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eddynasty
Novice Class
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posted August 14, 2002 04:45 PM
The 9 is one sweet machine. I ran 150 mph with stock suspension settings and it was like sitting in my living room armchair. This friggin 02 ZX12R is starting to piss me off! At 130 it wants to stray. I'm at the point where considering trading it for a Busas!
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