Dyno Challenge | ZX-7R v SRAD | Budget Bike Battle

It's dyno time, baby. In the first of the proper BBB challenges, we headed to JHS Racing to unearth the ZX-7R and SRAD's rear wheel power. Points lost for power lost over the years. Let battle commence.
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[@sphinxsway]

this is Top gear for bikes , cant express my love for this series enough

[@stevelawrie9115]

Top Sprocket?

[@minime9990]

Ryan at FortNine does some awesome top gear ish reviews, these guys have the humour covered

[@FortyFourTeeth]

As a minority still can't comprehend why we used manufacturers' claimed figures, we'll leave this here: yes, they're crank figures, and of course the bikes haven't 'lost' all that power, but there's no other way of ensuring fairness and consistency. Every dyno reads differently (JHS Racing's dyno is very modest while others could give 10bhp more), every bike will give a different figure (by as much as 10bhp in our experience), and atmospheric conditions in a dyno room can skew figures by as much as 5bhp. We used 140bhp and 123bhp as they're the only solid numbers in existence, although it's evident that Suzuki's claimed figure was fairly optimistic. It really isn't that tricky to fathom and, besides, it's a bit of fun. Nobody died, the world hasn't ended. Thanks. Bye.

[@space.youtube]

Bullshit, Suzuki's "claimed" hp for the first fuel injected GSXR 750s (both 98 & 99) was nowhere near 140hp. It was 133hp for UK spec bikes. If you want to keep the points race close because the Kwaka is a dog, at least don't piss on us and call it rain.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

There are countless claimed figures. We used the most common one. So sorry we're pissing on you - you can have a refund. Oh, hang on...

[@space.youtube]

"Countless"? Provide one.

[@MrBladesman1889]

Chill out nob jockey it's a bit of fun

[@davespooney8472]

The Kwak just needs its carbs sorting and a clutch, the SRAD - rad, forks, reg... it's pretty even, you can't get a nice example of either for £1500...

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

I love hearing James from JHS talk about tech he's like some yoda godfather. More of that please.

[@chas106g.6]

I am a ZX7R fan. Man does that bike look nice!

[@lateapex9420]

James steals the show hey. What a geezer. Hahaha... "one of the 17 careful owners"

[@Jajeweet]

My favourite series on youtube right now!

[@scottieray]

How fun. I love both of these motorcycles. No one looks at a classic Mustang or Camaro and goes..."Oh, what a pile." No, they look at those 'classics' and get excited. These are both still worthy of ownership and riding. I hope you are still friends after this battle.

[@jimbo10003]

Early-late90's mustangs look like shit, saying that so do most of the early 2000's I wouldn't call them a classic.

[@scottieray]

For fans of either brand, the F-Body and Fox-Body still hold value and are still desirable. Try finding a WS6 Trans AM in good condition for below 10k now...not gonna happen. Though not as 'valuable', the Fox Body Mustang is a great platform for a whatever-you-want-it-to-be car.

[@wobblysauce]

Like the Zxr750.. as I got the same one just smaller, the same livery as well.

[@sphinxsway]

just love how those 2 bikes still have a big ass ! Honestly i cant say how hyped i am for this series , should be fucking televised !!!

[@Gizza22196]

sphinxsway, does anyone even watch tv anymore?

[@sphinxsway]

dont think so i certainly dont. i just mean this deserves a bigger audience

[@Farlig69]

No, no, no... Television´s dead: I´ll watch, what I want to watch, & when I want to watch it. I´ll not be subjected to some stinking fat cat´s ad campaign synched across all their channels, and I do not want that same fat cat dumbing the programme down to suit the thicko couch dwelling channel surfers skipping between all the ad-synched channels...

[@yzfourfiveoh]

How you gents do not have a million subscribers is simply beyond me. The best channel on the youtubes.

[@JustinSane50]

My favourite series on KZbin for a long time... by far

[@derekflynn6431]

I hope this isn’t the only budget bike battle you blokes are gonna do. Top content well done!

[@FortyFourTeeth]

It looks like you guys are enjoying/appreciating it. We'll definitely do more

[@gordthebiker5761]

Totally agree, best series I've seen in ages. Could do hyper tourers next?

[@Terraceview]

How can something so glorious have dislikes?

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Because the world is full of bellends, Barry. Saturated with utter bellends

[@Jakesbikes]

The two weeks waiting for this video felt like an eternity

[@scottthomson700]

I like all the stuff on new bikes you guys do. But I am loving this idea of bargain older bike comp. It has got me checking the channel for updates again.

[@0321ReconMan]

LMAO "You must be very pleased with that carbed shitbox". That"s hilarious! I am pretty sure that the manufacturers claims is at the crank. So both of your bikes are doing amazing for the age!

[@Radioactive_Slime]

Pure television, err, KZbin gold! We are ALL winners from this. (How pathetic did that sound?) I for one can’t wait for this to end and the lads can get to work on the sequel: “The Lottery Win Bike Challenge.” A couple of chumps with more money than sense go shopping bike shopping...

[@georgeradley8974]

Really enjoying watching these videos, seeing bikes what was made when I was born and what I can afford! Brilliant! 👍🏼

[@JaretCampisi]

This series is amazing.

[@ollie6512]

Jaret Campisi and it doesn't have to have tits as the thumbnail 👏

[@ThatV12MiataBruh]

The savagery of this reply 🤣

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

@@ThatV12MiataBruh fk that guy. Co.ing on to get more subs and views. Pos

[@Varrakk]

Thanks guys! I thoroughly enjoy your vids, BBB is by far the best content you are producing!!

[@RUGERFANBOY]

No delays no excuses! Just kidding guys. I love this series and I'm looking forward to this and more to come!

[@1keykneedeep]

SRAD is the 750 champ. Hands down. The Kawasaki feels like a tank in comparison.

[@alihopley]

Surgical precision with the exhaust pipe mod or what ! Nice. Go on the SRAD .

[@KD-jd9jw]

you guys should have a bonus round for points scored right at the end of the series for who managed to sell the most stickers!

[@ReValveiT_01]

Love how the Dyno guy claims to know the crack then changes his story when it doesn't correlate 😂 Brilliant series though guys, keep them regular!

[@edjackson4389]

Maybe the dips in power with the better muffler were clutch slips because it was actually making MORE midrange power?

[@IceFish.]

i love the older bikes bloody bargains

[@nickprice3605]

Well worth waiting for. Fastest 25 mins of my life. Brilliant series. Thank you guys

[@thatsbenek]

This is such a good series! Please do another

[@Rich-fr9xn]

I can’t get enough of these guys.Great viewing and puts a smile on my face every time.👍

[@zed-xr4353]

That was some high tech exhaust pipe adjustment work there. lol

[@fidelcastro9579]

Fagan is feeling the pressure now!! Great video, keep them coming. Best on KZbin.

[@F4GRAPHICS]

Unpopular opinion; The SRAD is the better looking bike - in the sense that of the two, I'd say it's aged better looks-wise.

[@CamMead]

Great watch again, but that zx7r deserves the nice akropovic exhaust, its almost sacrilege that stubby exhaust.

[@lebutch078]

great insight to the bikes of yesteryear, keep up the great content.

[@shanemcredmond9751]

This is the best series you have done. Really enjoying it. Thanks.

[@Bigtinycrawler]

Guys please let us have the rest.of this series! And do new ones! This is real good buys for the average man. We don't all have 15k so budget bike build series are where 75% of your fans are at! Love it. More!

[@MrKiddoMoto]

Thank you guys, this video series is awesome. Looking forward to watch the next episodes 🤩 Even if I actually prefer the Ninja, I support the #TeamSRAD only because seeing the Baron pissed off by Fagan's happy dance at 17:08 is something I'd like to see more often 😈

[@northwest8634]

It was great seeing the three of you mucking about at James' shop. Again, thank you James.

[@BBoyXy]

Man I love these series. Thanks for making them guys

[@ChrisJohn_444]

Mid-range? Or, Mountain Range? LUL

[@ncsteeltoe]

My 06 750 laid down 126 with a slip-on. That's insane the SRAD puts down that much power and shows how awesome those bikes still are.

[@lametraserillos1]

yes 750 suzukis engines are greats engines ..

[@speedracersm]

The best channel I've ever seen!

[@jasonchurchill9780]

3:29, blimey Ronald Mcdonald has let himself go.

[@thechilternturbo1185]

A much better watch than yet another review of a Yamcati Super RR Bling Bollock Factory.

[@mikehartdesign]

More of this, fantastic work.

[@Dp3.16]

Best series youve done

[@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134]

“But yours smells of fish”😄

[@timothy9596]

All I know is when I see there's a new 44Teeth or BVG notification, I click on it.

[@gadgettvcars9555]

The look of the kawa is really cool, the gsxr is the boat😁✌️

[@Roger101Watson]

Loving the bike battle series. Really interesting seeing the difference between the bikes on the dyno and with swapping the pipes over. Great job guys

[@cubax599]

Guys I`ve had bikes done by James in the past and it made me chuckle listening to your banter, cheers. Had that SRAD too, years ago and would have it over the Kwacker any day. Go team SRAD :P

[@xuijing]

Liked the video, before even watching it.

[@GianmarcoLatcovich]

230kg vs 207, 110hp vs 120hp. I don’t own the SRAD, but I’m happy with my 7R. Even if there is an huge difference in performance.

[@donnieweed2547]

This is an awesome video series. Keep it up guys.

[@MrBigThree26]

I absolutely love this series!!

[@eddiesniper]

Hurry up with the next one lads!

[@dopebingus]

My brother and I both owned these two beauties ( mine being the SRAD). One of the hardest decisions to sell and one of the most regretted moments ive experienced. Theres still something big and brash about these two that still get heads turning.

[@INNOVVDashCam]

These series are super awesome ! Great work bro! Thx !!

[@garagenschatzeuncut5161]

had both bikes, actl have a zxr750 L and H2....love the 90's bikes🤘🤘🤘thanks a lot for doing this battle

[@kolten808]

Thanks for the video was fun to watch, and to all the viewers who are quick to bitch about numbers most of you can’t even put your knee down on a 250 etc. because after a month most would assume they need more power just because they know how to twist a throttle. Be happy you have the ability/privilege to watch these videos.

[@PiersonWillis]

Loving this mini-series lads!

[@WozzasSportsCruiserRides]

Great to watch. I had a 2005 Fatboy I dyno'd and put a custom map in at 180 000klms approx. There was a worry it would blow, so it was a milder run. Still great gains. Cheers.

[@MrMentalackack]

Really enjoying this series, this is what you guys do best.

[@tracksidesolution]

Awesome content 44! More of this style.

[@JustinD93]

Loving this budget battle!! Team Ninja 😉 even though she is fat and heavy hahah! 👌🤗

[@hejmuesli]

I love this series. I would love to see you sort out the issues you see each bike has, because it'd mimick what most new owners of such bikes would do. :)

[@anthrax668]

I couldn't care who wins... just enjoying the show and the competitiveness. Ripper. Keep up the great work.

[@mcycle24]

My 1998 Srad made 130 bhp at the back wheel with a PC and Micron end can , Tested on a Dynojet rollers.

[@1250GSX]

mcycle24 mine still makes 128. Not bad for an old bike

[@dumbleduke4225]

My favourite part of the video....”it definitely has a flat spot in it errrrr.WAAAAHHHHH!”

[@kawall7140]

these guys are so entertaining proper bike blokes stuff no bull love em

[@delirium4327]

Loving this series!!!

[@DarthLukesDude]

This makes me love my old kawi even more, go team baron :d

[@fordr1]

Love the budget bike vids. Easily my faborites but I may be biased as I owned both bikes back in the day.

[@birtalanlorant5572]

I just found your channel and this series, and Im in love. The old Top Gear quality and enterntainment, but for bikes! Amazing job.

[@staticage]

Finally!!!!.... love this show... thx knobs!

[@yeahdog]

love watching these videos, great quality content guys, love the banter

[@blade643]

Keep up the hilarious and awesome content! We shall patiently wait for the next upload

[@allaboutkalergi5012]

Love this mini-series!

[@Johny40Se7en]

"Still stinks of fish though doesn't it" - *Baron Von Grumble* hahaaa, such a sore loser. Funny stuff. Can't wait to see the road trip.

[@PCFZ10]

Love this series please continue with it!

[@shiteinureye]

Really loving the series guys. Keep up the good work 👍

[@xkukubax]

this series is gold.

[@future62]

Bro I could listen to the three of you talk shit all day, this is hilarious

[@danielinnes1408]

Staying green all the way

[@Silva511.]

original and best BBB. Still love them all.

[@toothfairy2353]

Can't wait until the next instalment. Soooooo exciting

[@sergiukawa]

one is the first and ONLY 750cc that won the WSBK and 5 titles in Endurance World Championship and the other one is an SRAD. One is a Legend and the other one is the worlds first superbike. All and all they are two ICONS

[@CoyoteMTB77]

Sheer quality viewing lads and Al that “giggy” dyno dance was KZbin gold 🤣🤣

[@garythorn3296]

I cannot wait for the next upload of this series they are brilliant!!

[@will4may175]

I owned a candy red ZX-7R, it was also signed by Scott Smart on the white part of the tail section (got the pic of him stood next to it) , he signed it on the day I bought it, it was the year he was fighting for 3rd in BSB championship on the Hawk Kawasaki, the year before he moved to Rizla Suzuki, unfortunately things went south for me and had to sell it couple years later. I bought a powercommander for it to pair up with the ART can I bought for it, nearest dyno place was 14 miles away and he didnt have the connections to his laptop to set it up, but on the dyno as it was the bike gave 115hp, he admitted it should do more but without the cable he couldnt do it. I loved the bike though the wife didnt like the rear seat much, but the size of the bike was great for me, I went to look at the ZX10R when they came out and those were tiny compared, I looked like an adult on a kids bike, so got a Honda Blackbird (fast for me but comfy for wife) when I could afford a bike again. Genuinely hope its still out there with Scotts signature on it though, as even now I feel horrible for having to let it go.

[@samclarke653]

Baron if your Ninja is having trouble breathing then perhaps you could port the cylinder head and polish the intake manifold. If you do it yourself then it'd be absolutely free!

[@cranialnonsence]

Never clicked so fast in my life #teamninja

[@Anthony_aus]

Loving this series, fellas! Keep 'em coming and I'll keep watching.

[@0009sev]

Really enjoying the budget bike series as it's relatable! You should do points based scoring for how user friendly the bikes are to do basic service such as an oil change or how long it takes. No cheating you have to do your own maintenance! :p

[@thomasdixon7152]

Been waiting for this!

[@carstengerm]

This is awesome, take your time Guys, Greetings from Germany.

[@motorart4670]

excellent series. Between the mortgage, kids, pets and groceries ect...this is what the average man can afford!

[@robbieracer3294]

I had a 1997 Gixxer 600, fantastic machine. Didn't do a lot of mods D&D slip on, braided brake lines, ebc pads and k&n air filter. That was it and it was a great bike for the six years I owned it. The Gixxer 750 is still a great machine to this day and can be had for a decent price. My favorite of all time though...the 1996 cbr900rr. My friend had one and the first time I sat on it and rode it, it felt more like a 600 with the ergos. But of course when you hit the throttle(he had a full exhaust, jet kit and air filters)it definitely was no 600. But those 900s were and are fantastic machines. Would take one over a new cbr1000 any day of the week.

[@revsnreps2943]

Reckon that Yoshi can has to be worth at least £500 now....

[@FortyFourTeeth]

A grand and it's yours 🤣

[@revsnreps2943]

That's a bargain. I'll take two.

[@Sigvardsen699]

love the show guys! i think you guys make amazing content! I hope this whole 44teth will get more wind in the sails the years to come! The content is funny but also has the stuff people want to see, like bike reviews, reports and so on.. Just bought a hoodie to support you guys! greetings from the Faroe Islands in the north atlantic with only 6 months riding weather haha (y)