I picked up my new-to-me R9T today. It’s a slightly used 2022 model with only 330 miles. It now has 499 miles after my afternoon ride.
A couple of my previous bikes that were similar to this were a 2015 Kawasaki Z1000 and a 2005 Honda 919.
The weight of the 9T is the same as both of these other bikes. The torque is about the same as the Z1000 and a little more than the Honda. The horsepower is a little less than tne Z1000 which was 140.
The 9T has similar low end and mid range power as the Z1000. The Z1000 was faster at the top end, but I rarely used it and just on the occasional straight stretch of backroad. So, I really won’t miss it.
The seating position falls between the Honda and Kawasaki. The Kawasaki was more cramped, the Honda less so.
the brakes and suspension are very similar to the Kawasaki and far superior to the Honda.
My most recent Bike was a 2022 R1250GS. I’m comparing Apples to oranges here I know. The GS is more comfortable and refined. The 9T more visceral and more fun in every aspect.
The 9T feels faster than the GS everywhere. This may be an illusion because you are protected behind a windscreen and gas tank on the GS and the 9T makes you feel like you are just
Out there flying.
You sit IN the GS and you sit ON the 9T. Of course the 9T feels more flickable in the corners than the GS.
I think the 9T has way more character and X factor than any of the other bikes I’ve mentioned. Personally I think the 9T is one of the most beautiful bikes out there. The fit and finish on this bike is remarkable.
I rode about 3 hours today and I was comfortable enough. I’m 55 YOA, 6’2”, 205 lbs and have a 34 inch inseam. This 9T will be a terrific backroads bomber for short to mid range rides, for me that’s up to 350 or 400 miles.
Overall, I am super stoked with this bike.
A couple of my previous bikes that were similar to this were a 2015 Kawasaki Z1000 and a 2005 Honda 919.
The weight of the 9T is the same as both of these other bikes. The torque is about the same as the Z1000 and a little more than the Honda. The horsepower is a little less than tne Z1000 which was 140.
The 9T has similar low end and mid range power as the Z1000. The Z1000 was faster at the top end, but I rarely used it and just on the occasional straight stretch of backroad. So, I really won’t miss it.
The seating position falls between the Honda and Kawasaki. The Kawasaki was more cramped, the Honda less so.
the brakes and suspension are very similar to the Kawasaki and far superior to the Honda.
My most recent Bike was a 2022 R1250GS. I’m comparing Apples to oranges here I know. The GS is more comfortable and refined. The 9T more visceral and more fun in every aspect.
The 9T feels faster than the GS everywhere. This may be an illusion because you are protected behind a windscreen and gas tank on the GS and the 9T makes you feel like you are just
Out there flying.
You sit IN the GS and you sit ON the 9T. Of course the 9T feels more flickable in the corners than the GS.
I think the 9T has way more character and X factor than any of the other bikes I’ve mentioned. Personally I think the 9T is one of the most beautiful bikes out there. The fit and finish on this bike is remarkable.
I rode about 3 hours today and I was comfortable enough. I’m 55 YOA, 6’2”, 205 lbs and have a 34 inch inseam. This 9T will be a terrific backroads bomber for short to mid range rides, for me that’s up to 350 or 400 miles.
Overall, I am super stoked with this bike.
