Boy, at 42 seconds it looks like the front end got a little squirrely. Cool bike and mad props for bringing it to the track. You make thrashing 600cc supersport bike look easy.
Nice riding mate, enjoyed watching. Not been Mallory for years, looks tricky on a bike, no real straights so always turning. Wouldnt mind having a go at that on my 56 ZRX, bought it a month ago and absolutely love it.
I have a 2001 ZRX and I love it. When I bought it this august it only had 5500 miles on it and in mint shape but in the month I've owned it I've put over 1000 miles on it. The bike feels like it was built just for me. There is a place in Tennessee in the States called the Dragons Tail that has 318 curves in 11 miles I want to ride this bike on it next season I hope
Just bought a 1100 and joined ZRXOC. Watching this video makes me wonder if the REX is faster than quick track bikes, or if your just a much better rider than these guys. There are spots in the video where it seems like you were about to make up room because of the rex's torque and taller gears. Great Vid!
Back then it was actually running stock intake - jets and airbox - just a slip-on Akra: see the video of it on the mobile dyno at Brands from the following summer.
So I take it there are no issue's with cookingthe breaks etc. I've just moved from warrington to my home town in South Africa and am looking for work. Once I get sorted for work I'll be take my beast out on the track Kyalami. cant wait as i want my mate to take his r1 too
I to have a fll Akropovic system, pushing 129 BHP on the dino. Funny you should mention the R1 because if i do put mine on the track in will be with my mate on his R1, he'll kill as the track is rather BIG with some long straights and a mine shaft of a hill. never the less it will be a good day. i'll let you know. Ill video some of it, with my Dogcam system. Just take forever to download while using a mobile phone as a modem lol. Dean
Richard, Tell me how do your bikes handle a track day, I'd loce to take mine but Im concerned i cook them or the back wheel gets to light under heavy breaking and i lose it... lol It happens on normal roads as it is when i give her a carrot and have to break hard the back end floats, I mean she's no ZX6R for example as that is whaat i used to ride 3 months ago.
@nimisus769 Hi, good luck with that REX (I have an 03 version myself) but be careful on the Tail of the Dragon...a bunch of overzealous squids have hyped up the law enforcement patrols in the are.Watch your speed.
Boy, at 42 seconds it looks like the front end got a little squirrely. Cool bike and mad props for bringing it to the track. You make thrashing 600cc supersport bike look easy.
Nice vid, fun to watch..
I got a FZS600 right now, and i love it. But the torque of a big bike like yours thrills me, i'd love to drive one of those!
Nice riding mate, enjoyed watching.
Not been Mallory for years, looks tricky on a bike, no real straights so always turning.
Wouldnt mind having a go at that on my 56 ZRX, bought it a month ago and absolutely love it.
V. impressive riding RHM. Thought you weren't going to catch that last bloke but his puny sports bike was no match for Rex power :-) Spot on !
I have a 2001 ZRX and I love it. When I bought it this august it only had 5500 miles on it and in mint shape but in the month I've owned it I've put over 1000 miles on it. The bike feels like it was built just for me. There is a place in Tennessee in the States called the Dragons Tail that has 318 curves in 11 miles I want to ride this bike on it next season I hope
Wonderful example of the R type..i run an S myself..sigh...makes me tingle..
Live to ride.........Ride to live...ZRX pilot.
Great riding and video!!
Sounds like a ZRX to me. That's what mine sounds like with a Kerker exhaust.
Just bought a 1100 and joined ZRXOC. Watching this video makes me wonder if the REX is faster than quick track bikes, or if your just a much better rider than these guys. There are spots in the video where it seems like you were about to make up room because of the rex's torque and taller gears. Great Vid!
Back then it was actually running stock intake - jets and airbox - just a slip-on Akra: see the video of it on the mobile dyno at Brands from the following summer.
I ride ZRX and love the bike and they look great to.
So I take it there are no issue's with cookingthe breaks etc. I've just moved from warrington to my home town in South Africa and am looking for work. Once I get sorted for work I'll be take my beast out on the track Kyalami. cant wait as i want my mate to take his r1 too
I to have a fll Akropovic system, pushing 129 BHP on the dino. Funny you should mention the R1 because if i do put mine on the track in will be with my mate on his R1, he'll kill as the track is rather BIG with some long straights and a mine shaft of a hill. never the less it will be a good day. i'll let you know. Ill video some of it, with my Dogcam system. Just take forever to download while using a mobile phone as a modem lol.
Dean
I like how the ZRX has the balls to simply pass the other bikes on the outside of turns. :)
That was a nice lil ride i liked the crap out of it
nicely done man.... :D
There are no such thing as fast bikes...just fast people. Nice riding!
@gsxrjez that wizzing sound is the brakes some bikes make that sound
@gsxrjez I think you are hearing the disc brakes on deceleration GSXrjez .... other than that ..... I lurrrve the Rexy sound . ... Got one myself ;-)
power in the turns long live the rex
He's built Kawabusa 2. It's awesome too, i just dont like the exposed round headlight.
better a late reply than never... nope, no forced induction on Rich's rex. Back then it was jetted with Akra and that was it.
Sweet!
GOLIATH!!!! I like this S model better though... :P (I own one too)
Retitle the video "Good Rider vs Mediocre Riders" to be more accurate. Good riding
great vid, what setting is your forks on?
Richard,
Tell me how do your bikes handle a track day, I'd loce to take mine but Im concerned i cook them or the back wheel gets to light under heavy breaking and i lose it... lol It happens on normal roads as it is when i give her a carrot and have to break hard the back end floats, I mean she's no ZX6R for example as that is whaat i used to ride 3 months ago.
@nimisus769
Hi, good luck with that REX (I have an 03 version myself) but be careful on the Tail of the Dragon...a bunch of overzealous squids have hyped up the law enforcement patrols in the are.Watch your speed.
lol, you old poof chaser! Should have video'd that session of ours :(
Listen closely.... Is it just me or does this bike sound like it has a turbo or super charger? Maybe it's just me but that sounds extremly non-stock