0-60mph Fastest Speed Challenge - Onboard ZX9R

9 runs attempting a good 0-60 time - the fastest was Run #7 at 2.5 secs!

It will go faster if you're braver - the rear wasn't spinning up at all and front was only lifting slightly. I was impressed to see below 3 secs as I've never tried race starts before on a bike!

If you must try this, make sure it's all legal and you have a great view behind you so you don't get splattered - and be aware you can stall it if you mess it up...

Bike is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R Ninja C2 with standard gearing, and Renthal chain and sprockets. And the rider isn't built like Danny Pedrosa! (maybe three of him)

Camera is a Veho Muvi HD10+

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[nastyevilninja]

@skatepeak Cheers! The sports 400's all teach you about cornering. Most people just jump onto modern 600's and 1000's and never learn how to ride properly without just giving it a big handful of throttle. I had mine for around 3 years and would happily do it all over again! :D

[nastyevilninja]

@nastyevilninja In the UK, I should say lol!

[nastyevilninja]

@insomaniac52o The South end of Birmingham.

[skatepeak]

@nastyevilninja stock VFR 400 from 1992.

I love its hysteric ways. Or maybe I just have yet to experience a 900cc supersport bike :)

I guess it's all about feeling natural with your bike. But the zx9r isn't quite as featherweight of course :)

I'm a relatively new subscriber to you, but I'll look forward to watch your videos in the future :)

best regards! from denmark

[insomaniac52o]

@nastyevilninja haha yeah no doubt xD where you from exactly?

[magnapillow]

WOW

[nastyevilninja]

@skatepeak No I'm determined NOT to learn how to wheelie, because I'll do it all the time lol! I'm happy lifting the front on the power, but don't bring it up on the clutch. Weirdly enough, the last time I did that was on a ZXR400 (well, bored to a 444cc) - what's your 400?

[skatepeak]

@nastyevilninja Have you done any wheelie practice?

I've found that a better feel with lifting the nose, and keeping it there, has removed my fear of maxing the revs and then easing off the clutch :)

But my 400cc isn't anything as intimidating of course :D

But to answer your question. Yes, I think I saw a massive improvement.

But I think that practicing wheelies from a standstill, will enable you to make even better use of the high-rpm power.

And take a toll on ur clutch too ^^

best regards

[nastyevilninja]

@skatepeak You think those got better? I haven't watched it back looking for that - maybe I will! I think that second start was in 2nd gear - I remember it just feeling all wrong and bogged down...

I've got a bit of a mental block about holding the revs up high to start, for some reason.

[skatepeak]

It's amzing to see how you evolve so quickly.

Starts get a lot better, clutch control gets a lot better.

I wonder what 2 months of intensive raceschool would do to you :)

You won't have a license for long after attending such education. Nor will you need it, since no motorcycle or police chopper would be able to keep up with you :D

great vid, it's a like from me!