FJR vs. Ninja zx-9r

[boomerang]

One of the guys I work with has an Ninja zx-9r,it's a pretty quick bike and a lot of fun to ride. He takes the same path toward home as I do,so we some times engage in a little friendly roll-on speed compatition.

He normaly starts to pull away from me in first,but buy time I hit 2nd. I am back on his ass. I can stay with him all the way through 4th. but then he starts to pull a way from me pretty quick. By that time it's time to start shuting it down pretty quick so we can make our turn off onto a nice stretch of state hwy. Then there is about a three mile straight clear nice road before 4 back to back short tight 90's. before he has to turn off and head for home. The big FJR has no problem staying right there with him,it is a very capable bike.

She handles those curves with confidence.

Oh, and for those that did'nt know, The FJR will hold the front wheel in the air 1st. through 2nd.

 

[meosborn]

Not to bad mouth the FJR but this sounds like it is more about personal ability than the bike's ability. The FJR is not a sport bike.

Plenty fast enough for me though. B)

 

[fjr agent]

Are you saying you shift in the air? I think the FJR is a very capable ride but I am still getting used to the weight. One day I'll be able to push it a bit more in the turns.

 

[exskibum]

Not to bad mouth the FJR but this sounds like it is more about personal ability than the bike's ability.

Yep -- that'd be my take, also. That or in twisties -- a difference in which rider is willing to go deeper into the available envelope -- something like the ZX rider keeping it to 7/10ths, while the FJR rider is willing to push it north of 8/10ths.

EDIT -- oops, rereading seems to say most or all of this was on straights? There, I have trouble believing the FJR would keep up with equal riders doing the shifting, except at lower to mid-range rpm same gear roll-ons where the FJR's torque is superior.

 

[boomerang]

Not to bad mouth the FJR but this sounds like it is more about personal ability than the bike's ability. The FJR is not a sport bike.
Plenty fast enough for me though. B)

No the FJR isnt a sport bike but, it's the closest thing to a sport bike that I own and I am very impressed with how well it can do.

As far as personal ability,,,,,,,,,,,,,Whats your point?

 

[boomerang]

Are you saying you shift in the air? I think the FJR is a very capable ride but I am still getting used to the weight. One day I'll be able to push it a bit more in the turns.

Ok,Ok, I do tend to thrash my bike some times but hey thats what makes it fun for me.

Yes I can shift with the front wheel in the air. When shifting to 2nd. it will come down. But I have pulled it off several times completing the shift while carrying the front wheel. But then again I only weigh 148lb's wet.

 

[meosborn]

Not to bad mouth the FJR but this sounds like it is more about personal ability than the bike's ability. The FJR is not a sport bike.
Plenty fast enough for me though. B)

No the FJR isnt a sport bike but, it's the closest thing to a sport bike that I own and I am very impressed with how well it can do.

As far as personal ability,,,,,,,,,,,,,Whats your point?

Nothing against you if that's what you're asking. Just running my mouth (or fingers I guess). On the subject of personal ability, I would say that the FJR has more capability than I can use.

 

[boomerang]

Not to bad mouth the FJR but this sounds like it is more about personal ability than the bike's ability.

Yep -- that'd be my take, also. That or in twisties -- a difference in which rider is willing to go deeper into the available envelope -- something like the ZX rider keeping it to 7/10ths, while the FJR rider is willing to push it north of 8/10ths.

EDIT -- oops, rereading seems to say most or all of this was on straights? There, I have trouble believing the FJR would keep up with equal riders doing the shifting, except at lower to mid-range rpm same gear roll-ons where the FJR's torque is superior.

You are probably right about the 7/10 thing,his tires are getting pretty bad.

No I can't keep up after 4th.gear on the fjr. He pulls away pretty quick after that.

 

[TruWrecks]

Not to bad mouth the FJR but this sounds like it is more about personal ability than the bike's ability. The FJR is not a sport bike.
Plenty fast enough for me though. B)

No the FJR isnt a sport bike but, it's the closest thing to a sport bike that I own and I am very impressed with how well it can do.

As far as personal ability,,,,,,,,,,,,,Whats your point?

Sounds like meosborn is talking about the ZX-9's rider since it is a sport bike, where the FJR is a sport-tour bike. You having a bad day, or are you taking anything as a reason to get defensive?

Chill and know a compliment when you see it.