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5 Ducati 996
The 996 has been featured in art galleries across the world for its beautiful shape. Each of the lines on this bike was designed for functional purposes as well, but it wasn’t all about the looks for the 996. The 996cc V-twin was paired with exceptional brakes and suspension (Ohlins on the S model), everything about it made the bike superb if left completely stock. Nothing really needs to be modified on the bike to make it a stellar ride. While it was introduced at the tail-end of the 90s, it’s still worth bringing up because of its acclaim. It would be a much more difficult bike to find than all of the others, but the 996 is wholly worth the investment.
4 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
If there’s one thing to love about the 90s, it’s the harsh competition among the sport-bikes that came out of Japan. Each iteration was a new-and-improved version of the one before it. The Honda CBR1100XX was built in direct competition with Kawasaki’s Ninja ZX-11.
Honda built the Super Blackbird to be the smoothest bike on the road.
Even though it had a top speed of 186 mph, it was oftentimes called the most boring bike of that era because of how well it handled. However, if you’re not an avid daredevil then this bike would probably be the most comfortable 90s model that you can get your hands on, at least with that much power and dependability.
3 Triumph Daytona 955i
In 1997, Triumph shocked the sport-bike industry with something very cutting-edge and sophisticated for the time. Triumph introduced the Daytona 955i with electrical fuel injection and an entirely electrical management system. The 955i was one of the few bikes that also had a single-sided swingarm as well. The three-cylinder engine is nice and torquey with lots of mid-range character, and it aims to please riders from all walks of life.
Although the Daytona 955i was best known for its phenomenal front brake, it’s so touchy that you can easily get a few stoppies out of it. The 955i may not be the best sport-bike but it was a perfect all-rounder that could satisfy various types of riders.
2 Yamaha R1
Yamaha wasn’t willing to give in to Honda’s FireBlade too quickly, so at the end of the 90s, they came back with one of the most renowned bikes they’ve ever built, the R1. The Yamaha R1 is so unique because it’s essentially the size of a 600cc bike—it has an extremely short body length and wheelbase—but it’s packed with 1000cc of power.
The handling is sharp and the brakes are extremely responsive.
It’s not recommended as a beginner bike because the R1 is such a powerful bike that it can easily become dangerous for the novice rider (and those around them). If you’ve had proper training or experience riding, though, then this bike is a thrill that you should experience; you will see why it has become Yamaha’s flagship.
1 Honda NR
Any firm supporter of the Ducati 916 should be more than amiable toward the Honda NR. It may not have the same drop-dead gorgeous styling, but the NR has an engine that can make up for it. Based on Honda’s 1970s ‘New Racing’ series, the NR came out before the 916, offering inspiration for those headlights and fairings. Not to be confused with the NR750, the NR was the street-legal edition of the famed racing bike.
But this 750cc, ninety-degree V-twin has become one of the most renowned Hondas that were ever made. It was certainly an important development in motorcycle history because of its oval-piston design, all four of which had two conrods and eight valves. Essentially, this bike is a V-8. Which is partly why it’s the only bike on this list that’s increased in value since it was sold, from an original $50,000 sticker price to around double that today.
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking
BIKES OF THE NINETIES
5 Ducati 996
The 996 has been featured in art galleries across the world for its beautiful shape. Each of the lines on this bike was designed for functional purposes as well, but it wasn’t all about the looks for the 996. The 996cc V-twin was paired with exceptional brakes and suspension (Ohlins on the S model), everything about it made the bike superb if left completely stock. Nothing really needs to be modified on the bike to make it a stellar ride. While it was introduced at the tail-end of the 90s, it’s still worth bringing up because of its acclaim. It would be a much more difficult bike to find than all of the others, but the 996 is wholly worth the investment.4 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
If there’s one thing to love about the 90s, it’s the harsh competition among the sport-bikes that came out of Japan. Each iteration was a new-and-improved version of the one before it. The Honda CBR1100XX was built in direct competition with Kawasaki’s Ninja ZX-11.
Honda built the Super Blackbird to be the smoothest bike on the road.
Even though it had a top speed of 186 mph, it was oftentimes called the most boring bike of that era because of how well it handled. However, if you’re not an avid daredevil then this bike would probably be the most comfortable 90s model that you can get your hands on, at least with that much power and dependability.
3 Triumph Daytona 955i
In 1997, Triumph shocked the sport-bike industry with something very cutting-edge and sophisticated for the time. Triumph introduced the Daytona 955i with electrical fuel injection and an entirely electrical management system. The 955i was one of the few bikes that also had a single-sided swingarm as well. The three-cylinder engine is nice and torquey with lots of mid-range character, and it aims to please riders from all walks of life.Although the Daytona 955i was best known for its phenomenal front brake, it’s so touchy that you can easily get a few stoppies out of it. The 955i may not be the best sport-bike but it was a perfect all-rounder that could satisfy various types of riders.
2 Yamaha R1
Yamaha wasn’t willing to give in to Honda’s FireBlade too quickly, so at the end of the 90s, they came back with one of the most renowned bikes they’ve ever built, the R1. The Yamaha R1 is so unique because it’s essentially the size of a 600cc bike—it has an extremely short body length and wheelbase—but it’s packed with 1000cc of power.The handling is sharp and the brakes are extremely responsive.
It’s not recommended as a beginner bike because the R1 is such a powerful bike that it can easily become dangerous for the novice rider (and those around them). If you’ve had proper training or experience riding, though, then this bike is a thrill that you should experience; you will see why it has become Yamaha’s flagship.
1 Honda NR
But this 750cc, ninety-degree V-twin has become one of the most renowned Hondas that were ever made. It was certainly an important development in motorcycle history because of its oval-piston design, all four of which had two conrods and eight valves. Essentially, this bike is a V-8. Which is partly why it’s the only bike on this list that’s increased in value since it was sold, from an original $50,000 sticker price to around double that today.
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking
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