The Golden Era of The 90's - The Story of The Greatest 90's Japanese Sport Bikes

[@wapartist]

All of those dual round headlight bikes look so good. Remember when they all came out

[@noephoto85]

yeah, not this organic shit from today....

[@hathaway.1166]

100%, and back when motorcycles had REAL tail sections, now its all pointy and shi-

[@1000yeardragon]

I'm a huge fan of the double round headlights like the old Fireblade, man they look so good I wish they'd make a comeback

[@elcookiemonsteru]

yep, now i can´t look at Kawasaki, the ZX 10 its just...too fugly....

[@stripprclipR1]

I rode my 1995 CBR900RR today. Raw power, light weight, and wheelies on cue at nearly 30 years old. Twitchy front end is in part due to VERY good front brakes and a tendency to lift the rear wheel under hard braking. It's all analog, so there is no electronic babysitter to come save you if you powerslide into a wheelie and your reflexes can't keep up. That's why I love it. It is unapologetic, unrefined adrenaline in motorcycle form.

[@150_ENGINEER]

I had a red and black 97. Awesome bike

[@knightwindsrc2314]

I have a 1990 fzr 1000 and a few modern bikes like an h2. Test rode a cbr 900rr back in the day and it was one of the few that held up to the yamaha. It was awesome. Almost talked my gf at the time into buying it. Wasnt enough better than the fzr to warrant buying it but i still wish i had, Golden age of bikes. the 2000s didnt really compare. If you have access to parts , these bikes still hold up well today.

[@stripprclipR1]

@@knightwindsrc2314 My soul mate is my 2001 Champion's Edition R1. The last carbed R1, and "Don'tcha" is 1 insane ride. My best friend's 1989 FZR 1000 would carry the front wheel into 4th gear. Yes, they are dangerous to a casual rider. Chef's kiss if you have an ounce of skill on the edge.

[@henrymorgan3982]

I never really did “ride” a sport bike till I did a track day. Made me wonder what the hell I thought I was doing all of those years prior? Great video. Brought back many Great Memories! 👍

[@fazlizahari88]

People who love Motorcycle would love 90s bike

[@Philly-lq6zr]

94 , limited edition kawasaki zx900 race edition leave zx1200, 2000 , Hayabusa 1300 , Honda blackbird , , which I like them , but , , 1st gear 180 k , 2nd gear 280 , that wheel of the ground , and change into third , brake trailing down shift 2nd 180 k 1st 60 k fish tailing rear end , 100 meters car turning a head , just manage to get around behind , I was going to over take , it , likey they saved me , I carried on going 60k 😮 😊 MATE FREAK OUT , THOUGHT I LOOSE IT , NOT THIS BIKE , EVEN MOTERBIKE MACHANICS TOLD ME , IT BUILT TO RACE , I GIVEN PEOPLE RIDE BIKES , A SIT ON ENGINE ON , OR A TINY RIDE , , IT NOT FOR THEM 😂😂😂 , IVE OVER TAKEN MANY OTHER RIDERS , NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT IT , REASON WHY I BROUGHT IT 😂😂😂 , THEIR NO INFORMATION ABOUT IT , IT SAME LOOKS AS THE OTHER KAWASAKI 94 , BUT ONLY 7 , PRODUCTION LITTLE TREAK , , 6 IN AUSTRALIA , ,AND 1 IN NEW ZEALAND, , PE9PLE THOUGHT IT WAS A V8 , " OH YEAH " 😂😂😂 I WISH , 😊 1 HOUR AND A HALF DRIVE , TO GET TO DESTINATION , ABOUT 15 , MINS , TO THOSE THAT HAVE IT I HOPE THEY DONT KNOW ABOUT THEM , 😢😢😢 ,

[@TrashyLobster]

I had a ‘92 CBR 600. Absolute best days of my life. Ride safe. 🤘🏼

[@jamayajackson5256]

Learned on an F2 CBR. So much fun. One day I'll get another.

[@ankitmavchi8553]

While growing up here in India, we could see most of these 90's and early 2000's bike in magazines & movies, I remember as a Kid.. seeing a Honda CBR Fireblade flyby one fine night, glimpsed only for few second was enough for me to fall in love with these mean machines. As a teenager we occasionally bumped into CBRs and Ninjas on fuel stations and were left in awe of those. The motorcycling scenario sky rocketed around 2010 and Hayabusa's were everywhere, even for a tier two city like ours. At 36 now, i eventually graduated myself to a 2019 Ninja 1000 starting from a 2005 Hero Honda CBZ 150.. but i still love these 90's era Japanese motorcycles.. their broader looks as well as their graphic kits were so vibrant and appealing compared to what we have these days. But I also reckon as it happens with almost everything around, the eras will repeat again after few years and we will have such boarder faired bikes once again in future, and they will come out of Chinese and Japanese manufacturers again.. I think we already have glimpse of that in CFMoto 500SR Voom ! Oh and thank you for making this video ! It will be forever saved in my watch later list.

[@Sean-gu3tq]

55 year old Aussie and have ridden since 18. I have owned over 23 bikes and loved them all. But the one i would go back in a Time Machine to ride again at that precise time was the first YZF-R1 ( White with Red Seat). The looks..the handling ..the light weight ..the sound ..It was sheer exhilaration . My respect to this day to the Yamaha factory and technicians who created it . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@prof.2248]

90's was amazing period, the best era absolutely

[@shortattentionspangarage1312]

I've owned many of those: 1991 ZX-11, 1996 GSX-R750, 1999 R1, and a 2000 Hayabusa. All were amazing, and all were sold around a year after I bought them. No reason, other than there's so many great bikes out there to try.

[@da_garage383]

@@shortattentionspangarage1312 What a great collection! I know everyone is different but for me personally, I get attached to my bikes and it's so hard for me to let go of them. But I do agree there's so many to try!

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

​@@da_garage383I am the same!! I get attached to my bikes. I still own every bike except for my very first one. a 2004 cbr600rr. I was 18 and after the company I was working for went out of business. I could not afford to keep it. But I did buy one just like it years later, when I got back on 2 wheels. still have it. And a garage full of every other bike I ever bought.

[@davestrain9529]

i had 96 1100 w Land Barge ZOOK! a few others,,but the 1100 was, well a shame to sell. Got an Rd outta it,, ahh regrets. On to the next Journey and Adventure

[@hathaway.1166]

@@davestrain9529bro the Zook was crazy af😂 back when Honda engineers got to have fun..

[@dc5189]

This is one of the most perfect movies ever filmed. You're winning some awards for this one bro

[@da_garage383]

Thank you! I'm trying my best. There will be more to come, too!

[@Punjabi.73]

I'm from India and always consider 90s as the pinnacle of most colorful, beautiful n stylish motorcycle Era. I own a 98 Honda blackbird n a 83 vt250f at present.

[@coryhiatt3244]

Very interesting and informative. You have done your research and it shows here. Smart and clever content. Loved it!

[@da_garage383]

@@coryhiatt3244 Thank you! I find it all so interesting it's difficult to condense my writing into a manageable script. I'm glad that you enjoyed my video 😊

[@1000yeardragon]

Amazing music selections to go along with some of the most iconic bikes ever

[@da_garage383]

@@1000yeardragon Thank you! Thanks for letting me know you appreciate the music too. I try to select music that fits accordingly with the visuals.

[@heyyitsRJ]

@@da_garage383what are the songs for the FZR1000 and CBR900 segments? Great taste in music bro! Keep it up 👍

[@da_garage383]

@heyyitsRJ Thank you! I think the music is really important for setting the stage in each segment. The music I used in this video I made with an AI generator. In my previous videos I've tried to find suitable copyright free music and sounds.

[@mickl8212]

That fireblade at the Honda Museum wasn't running on all four cylinders, sounded rough.

[@jpwhre]

Senior graduation 1991. Honda 600 F4-F4I. CBR-600, 600 hurricane, cramed a 900 between the rails, increased to 929 (oiling system built to withstand riding on one wheel forever), increased to 954, increased to 1000, one off year of 2007. I've had that 07 one off since 2012. My finances never allowed me to get the 600 in high school. But my dream never died. I watched the trend. The 5 coffee cans stacked together exhaust hanging off one side of bike making it visually asymmetrical. Like bell bottoms of the 70 being reintroduced today, with huge chunk of junk hanging off one side, today's bikes suck. Back when wheelie control, traction control, ABS, were between the ears, and not under the seat.

[@JeffreyPerrault-hk6xe]

Motorcycles have shaped my life,I've been a mechanic at dealerships for over 30 years and road raced vintage and modern bikes for close to 20yrs.I totally agree the '90s was a special time.Being a bit of a Yamadroid! My favorites were my '90FZR1000 and my '98R1😊

[@nbowling10trio]

I was there😂 got my license in 88. Had subscriptions to all the mags. Sport rider, cycle world,etc. owned zx6,fzr1k, gpz750,rf900r,cbr600's. Few others. Yes this was before abs and all the nannies😂 golden era for sure. These days i putt around on hopped up sportsters and a vrod. Love riding. Thank you for your content

[@signal_rr]

First sportbike I saw up close as a kid was either a cbr900rr or a GSX-R sometime in 93' or 94'. I was in awe and my friend had to pull me away from being fixated on it. Definitely left an impact on me which also had me realize that sportbikes are one of the coolest things ever created.

[@da_garage383]

I think they are one of the coolest things ever created. I'm still in awe of them!

[@johnj3577]

Lovely to see some old clips from the UK's 'Fast Bikes' magazine videos. I couldn't get enough of those in the 90's.. on VHS!

[@thedangdanger]

It was my favourite era and a formative one as I was a teenager drooling over the bikes in the pages of the magazines. At my first job in 98-99 a co-worker had a Gen 1 ZX-6R which started a Kawasaki obsession for me that continues today. The colours and the graphics of the time were the best also.

[@da_garage383]

I think I'm going to make a video on Kawasaki next. Such an interesting company that's always produced the wildest bikes.

[@KB-yj5xp]

I remember in '91 ( I was 14) seeing a ninja doing a wheelie past me as I was walking home from school and I've loved Kawasaki ever since. About 5 years ago I bough my first zx6 and went back to that spot to do my own wheelie on my ninja as a way to show off to my childhood self 😂

[@JamesMargolis79]

@@da_garage383 I just bought a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx. Brings back so many great memories. First Kawasaki was a 1998 ZX-7. Love this vid!

[@da_garage383]

@@JamesMargolis79 I'm going to have to make a video with the ZX-7 it seems. I'm getting a lot of feedback about that particular bike. I don't have any personal experience with it so I'll have to look into it.

[@mattcrad8605]

Coming from a guy with a Fireblade, a Seiko and a Shiba Inu - Japan makes some good $hit. Also have a grom an F4 and a Nissan pickup. Grew up on Nintendo. Never been there but this American loves the place.

[@da_garage383]

You and me both, my friend. I've only ever owned Honda's, Toyota's, Yamaha's and Nissan's. All great stuff.

[@nonyabusiness4151]

I think most men love Japan.

[@petrorr]

I've had 1991 FZR 600, 1992 GSXR 750 (2 of them), 1995 ZX-11, 1998 TL 1000, 1999 CBR 900RR, 2005 GSXR 1000, 2012 ZX10, and currently have a 2006 ZX-14 with a 2nd gen engine swap. My days of riding are over for now (neck injury) but I'm glad I got to experience the exponential growth of the sport bike through the 90s and into the 2000s.

[@xthumpx1]

Brug you NAILED it. Thank you so much for this flashback to better times.

[@etiennegregoire3091]

Years ago i was helping a local Honda dealer do demo rides. At the end of the day the Honda rep told me to get on an RC51 and follow him. Its a ride i am not going to forget. Gone was our worry of Shadow riders behind us.

[@rafaellastracom6411]

I don´t understand why this video has not gotten more views. No worries, it will come. Take a bit of time to get on the right side of the algorithm. The good news is the video was awesome, enjoyed it very much. The spec chart with the 20 second timer is MUCH appreciated, a really great feature that I have not seen before anywhere. Brilliant touch. Looking forward for more from this channel.

[@da_garage383]

@@rafaellastracom6411 Thanks for the comment! I appreciate your feedback about the 20 second timer on the spec charts because I wasn't so certain about that decision while making this. I thought It might be helpful or it might be distracting. I'm glad it's something you liked! I'll keep it in mind for future videos. Thank you 😊

[@rafaellastracom6411]

@@da_garage383 Look at that. A few days later and over 14k views. Congratulations. I have a feeling this video will prove to be the one that put you over the edge and right onto the spotlight. Follow it up with more hard-hitting videos.

[@da_garage383]

@@rafaellastracom6411 Thanks for all of the support! I haven't forgotten about it. Finally breaking through that barrier has given me a big sigh of relief. I'm working on the next big project currently, which I think should be out within 3-4 weeks. In the meantime, I'm releasing highlight reels from my other long-form videos.

[@mfennell70]

FZR1000 track video at Summit Point in West Virginia with all the crazy pavement patching it used to have. I completely forgot MotorWeek tested motorcycles. My friends and I were so excited for the CBR900RR even if most of us couldn't afford it. One detail I remember is that the shift lever was direct but the footpeg was designed to make it easy to put a lever on it and use a linkage for GP shift pattern. '85 (GSXR) - '98 (R1, R6) was an amazing time.

[@purebloodheretic4682]

'85 Gixxer & '98 R1 Iconic Game Changers - I've got '85 750 & '86 1100 - would love a 1st Gen R1 👍

[@paulmcadam6825]

Great compilation video. Your effort into this is appreciated. Sharing with several WhatsApp bike groups/ chats. New subscriber and CBR 918 owner from Guyana, South America. Several examples of the bikes featured are still quite popular in my country and the across the Caribbean. Keep up the great work!!!!!!

[@da_garage383]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing! I also like to hear that people - just like yourself from all over the world are able to enjoy this video :) I love motorcycles and I think their stories are worth sharing to anyone that'll listen.

[@rideswift]

Days ago I picked up a 1990 VFR750 (RC36) early VIN# (under 200) and under 10,000 km on the ODO. I'm stoked to restore it.

[@da_garage383]

Yes! Those are awesome! I picked up a 93' RC36 a few months ago. I absolutely love that bike and you're going to love yours! Congratulations on that buy :)

[@simao5945]

Mine is a FZR600 from 95… great bike, fast and reliable handling, have so much fun everytime i ride. Had another FZR400 from 92 but riding position, handling and overall were much improved on the 95 model. Never rode the 1000cc FZR but definitely great motorcycle. Yamaha machinery is still the greatest imo 👌

[@sidharthshivappa1359]

I own a fireblade and an r1 which are my true love 💞 it all started with posters of 90s honda & yamaha posted on my room walls which i stared and dreamed to infinity!! My love for these bikes are forever 💟 love them like crazy !! Have ridden 50 k miles on my 2008 R1 (4C8) and about 30 k miles on my 2018 fireblade (sc77). My love for japanese bikes will be forever❤❤❤

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

The OG red, white, and blue CBR900 was my dream bike back then. I even had the 17" front wheel conversion planned and a whole list of mods. This was even before I had a driver's license, lol. Then I wanted that ZX-11. I never got one, but later I did get a ZX-14R SE. Closest thing to an SR-71 you can get as a consumer, IMO. It's so outrageous though, so I ended up selling it. I loved the Kawi ZX7RR from back then too in the race replica green/blue/white paint. The Ducati 851 Superbike was an object of desire from back then too. I even did a painting of one in art class in HS, and someone who came to the art show bought it from me, because he had an 851 Superbike in his living room.

[@da_garage383]

That's sounds like an awesome collection of bikes! 🏍

[@chowsiukei]

Thanks for bringing back incredible memories! Good work here.

[@gggracing113.]

Rode many of these 90’s sports bikes My Favorite was my 1993 900RR what an awesome bike!

[@elcookiemonsteru]

Fireblade it´s just iconic!

[@mden360]

I was in my early 20s in this era had so many of these bike my friends all rode also any weekend you would see multiple bikes on this list it was an amazing time thank you for the video great work

[@makan1568]

Born in 1980. It’s blessing because I was able to experience 80’ & 90’. What an amazing time to be alive. I used to own 97’ ZX6R, 99’ Fireblade, 99’ Blackbird, 1996 ZX7R. The nineties are the best. In one year I’m gonna be looking for ZX7R ❤ and SC33 900RR. I want to see these bikes back in my garage. Sub ! I hope algorytm will be good for you 😁 I found this video in recommended so it’s good

[@da_garage383]

I'm so glad you liked my video! :) There will be more to come! I believe I'll be making a video on the ZX-7R sometime in the future due to high demand from people mentioning that I forgot it in this video. Anyway, that sounds like an awesome collection from the past and just like you, I'd be thrilled to have both of those in my garage!

[@AridersLifeYT]

1997 GSXR 750T in Blue and White is the #1 for me

[@purebloodheretic4682]

Great Machine, I had the "Bumblebee" Carbon/ Gold Model 👍

[@williamfach6320]

I was definitely in love with sport bikes in this era and owned a few on your list. I agree with some, but I think you missed a few. In my opinion only one muscle bike makes this list, the Hayabusa. Great vid. My top 7. Cbr900RR Zx7R Scrad GSX-R 750 Hayabusa R1 R6 Ducati 996

[@timothybayliss6680]

I had a 1986 ninja 600. It had over 40k miles on it and had been dropped enough times when i bought it, it was a perfect learners bike. It was still surreal how fast it would annihilate pavement. It idled like a pack a day smoker, coughing up with a noticeable stumble. That cleared up at about 8k rpm. The 400+lbs and 130 section tire meant you had to tread kind of lightly but it really rewarded smooth hands.

[@marktgsxr]

I either owned or have ridden most of the greatest bikes from the 90s a truly special time! Great video dude, deserves way more views than it has!

[@vwkaferman]

Woot, appreciate the shoutout to the OG ZX-10. Had an ‘89 that I picked up in Germany. Brought it back stateside. Had the local Moto shop owner give it a spin (Dave’s Suzuki, Alamogordo NM) to see if I needed to re-jet it due to elevation. He came back asking how the hell I rode that heavy ass bike that fast through the twisty’s. That bike was. BEAST.

[@da_garage383]

@@vwkaferman If you liked the shout out to the ZX-10, then you'll really like my new video about Kawasaki. I go over the ZX-10 in more detail there 😊

[@lawrencesalmon2934]

In the 90’s I went from a Kawasaki KR1-S to a FZR1000. Now in my 50s I am riding( fair weather only now ) XRV750 Africa twin

[@franktore]

Great video! I have a 1998 R1 and a 1997 ZX-7R, another great 90s bike with a good race-pedigree.

[@da_garage383]

@@franktore Those are awesome! I'd really like to try a first gen R1. Sadly I have not.

[@michaelhart5886]

How good were the zx7s. Still one of the best looking race reps

[@jermainbrown8994]

Love this era of bikes. Had posters of the gsxr's and cbr 900 on my wall as a kid. First bike was a 99 SRAD 750. Still my favorite bike and would love to get my hands on another one.

[@xzp]

the algorithm is trying to keep you underground, but with videos like this, theres no way you dont get discovered. very impressive video and extremely informative and entertaining. keep it up!!!!

[@da_garage383]

Thank you, I appreciate that! I'm doing my best to break through that algorithm wall. I have another big project I've been working on for the last few weeks and I'm looking at having it finished and uploaded by the end of this week! :)

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

Very nice, thank you. '90s bikes are my thing. Not that strange, I'm 72... Currently I own a VFR750F, 4th gen, from 1996 and a K1200GT. The latter is a '05 model, however the design goes back to '97 when BMW introduced the new K1200 series. And as such this '05 model still is a '90s bike... The fastest BMW at that time, yet slow in comparison to the Super Blackbird and the Hayabusa.

[@menno1upload]

Very nice documentary. Absolutely on point. Exactly as I recall it. Well done.

[@andrewford80]

Great video man. It was a great time to be alive

[@davidjones3955]

Past my test(uk) at 17 in 1985. Had a fzr1000ru in early nineties and a Fireblade new in 98. Now I'm like a kid in a sweet shop with older "classic" bikes.

[@TreadTalk247]

Love my 1995 GSXR-1100 in “Oh So 90’s Black and Purple”! I also have a TL1000R, but it’s a 2000. And we are in the middle of installing the TTS Rotrex Supercharger on our Gen 2 Hayabusa, should be around 400-450 HP and maybe a bit higher on E85. Loved the video…

[@da_garage383]

@@TreadTalk247 That's nuts!! I've never rode a bike anywhere near that amount of power. I can't even imagine what that'd be like. Wow!

[@TreadTalk247]

@@da_garage383 where you located? Want to review it in the Spring?

[@da_garage383]

@TreadTalk247 I would be thrilled to! I think the likelihood of being anywhere nearby is slim, but anyway... I'm in Idaho.

[@TreadTalk247]

@the bike is located on the East Coast but I am planning on doing the Texas Mile in 2025…..

[@da_garage383]

@TreadTalk247 I'd be very much interested in seeing that.

[@on1wheel4ever]

Sounds equally painful. Glad you made it. Riding is part of who I am & I cannot imagine ever stopping unless my body physically just can't do it anymore.

[@miket3taylor]

2004-2014. Now that was the pinnacle of sport bikes ❤

[@liamfisher4191]

Thankyou .Iove my 98 600 cb hornet ....my daily with the small front wheel.....it growls as i smile away .

[@Troubleshooter-2.0]

My bikes from that era are sports touring models. The Gen 1 Bandit 1200 is my favorite hands down. The RF900RV is a pretty sweet commuter. They both elicit speeds greater than posted limits every ride. 90s era bikes are so raw. Everything you need and nothing you don't. Modern bikes are generally filled with distractions from the experience. I even like the analog guages. It's hard to read the RF speedo at any speed. You know when it's fast, and that's all you need to know.

[@SephiMasamune]

I’m a Kawa guy, i have a ZXR750, ZXR400 and hope to someday add a ZXR250, that 20k RPM redline is crazy! Tbh i also like a lot of bikes from the 2000’s such as my ‘08 Z1000, and the current neo-retro Z900rs is an instant classic too.

[@MrB590]

Same I've had many kawasaki models over the yrs, 2x zxr250s , kr1s, 3x zzr250 , kawasaki zxr 750 , and a zzr600.

[@kenwise4596]

I been in the motorcycle industry since 1990 when I was 17 years old and got my start at K&N Motorcycles a multi line metric dealer and as bottom guy in the service dept. my job was to clean the shop then uncrate and setup new bikes so I put the first mile on hundreds and hundreds of the bikes on this list. I don't think about it much until I see a video like this and it takes me back. Not a Honda guy at all but the bike that sticks out to me is the CBR900RR. 900 cc's with the weight of the 600. There was allot of talk about a possible steering defect at first but it seems it was just light and powerful and if the front wheel is barley contacting the ground under acceleration the bars can wiggle a bit.

[@gm-ew5ms]

Hi, great video mate. Interesting to watch and well made. I ride a yamaha thundercat which I rebuilt from the frame up. It's a great 90s bike. I remember the guys at work in late 90s who would talk excitedly about the new bikes coming out and competed with each other to be first in the group to ride one of the new models when they appeared in the showrooms. As I didn't start riding till about ten years ago I used to wonder what they were getting so excited about. Then one day I found a quiet stretch of good road, opened the throttle and let the revs climb above 7000 rpm. The bike came alive and......those conversation finally made sense. Only took 18 years lol😂. Thanks for posting this video.

[@da_garage383]

I'm glad you liked it! That whole 7,000rpm thing is wild isn't it? I remember my first time experiencing that rush, too. Watching the tachometer climb up. 4,5,6,7k and zoom! Suddenly rocket boosters start launching the bike forward and the world around you begins to blur. Oh yeah, it's fun.

[@thomaskimparker809]

I was fortunate to have grown up in the golden ers of sport bikes . It was my teenage years and dad owned a motorcycle shop and I was BLESSED to have riden everyone of those bikes. ❤ miss those days.. that cbr900rr was it. It would corner hard and walk the chain coming out the turn with just a twist if the wick. They were all monsters. The 97 R1 oh my goodness it was a flicker. I rode that beast literally everywhere on the rear tire. Won wheelie contest at dragstrip with it and not to mention I hit I-95 South one day twisted the wick stood up on pegs and walked the chain on that beast at 130-140 Mph ( friend in 02 SS Camero COULDNT KEEP UP they were filming it) for 14 miles. Oh I loved that R1. Yes all those bikes from that era were beast from the 600's to the BUSA.. THAT WAS ALSO MY GOLDEN ERA.

[@da_garage383]

@@thomaskimparker809 Wow! You really were blessed! That's awesome. Thanks for sharing that 😊

[@woooster17]

I got into bikes with my best mate straight after school in 1989 when I bought my first ever bike, a Honda NS125F. My mate had a Yamaha RD125LC.. & what a time it was, freedom!! 😁🔥 Today I have a big passion for 1990’s Sportbikes.. I have a few: 1998 Suzuki GSXR750 SRAD 1999 Suzuki TL1000R 2001 Kawasaki ZX12R A2 1990 Kawasaki ZXR750 H2 1991 Honda VFR750 RC36 1991 Honda CBR1000F 1999 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Love them all.. Excellent video mate, really enjoyed it 👏🏼👏🏼😎👍🏼 Edit: Missed many Kawasakis though? ZXR’s 400/750/9R/ZX12R💁🏻‍♂️

[@da_garage383]

What an awesome collection! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. There will be more! And about the Kawasaki's - I'm getting a lot of feedback about me leaving out the 750, so I think I'm going to have to make a video about it. I'm currently in the works on a video about Kawasaki's history and need for speed!

[@John_Smith__]

Great Video! Thanks for Sharing!

[@da_garage383]

@@John_Smith__ Thank you! There will be more to come 😊

[@christophern.9049]

Thanks for all the work you put into the Video!

[@da_garage383]

My pleasure! Thanks for commenting. It let's me know I'm on the right track.

[@izzy031096]

My first bike was an 89 FZR250R that had the EXUP exhaust and screamed all the way to 19,000rpm. Which I took it to multiple times per day for about a year. It loved it. I’m only 28, and this was only 5 years ago or so.

[@tristenspindler2428]

My 1st time to visit this channel, I'm impressed. Keep up the awesome content my guy !

[@da_garage383]

Thank you! I'm trying and there will be more to come :)

[@kpgsx]

I had a 2001 Suzuki Gsxr1000. I still have a 1981 Suzuki GS1000g. Great video! 😊

[@philipthody5007]

Really enjoyed this video, I currently own a 99 gsxr750 srad (fuel injected, am I cheating ?) and a 95 cbr600 I have friends who also run 90’s bikes in their “stable” I know you had to cut it down but I think the Kwak ZX7r should have got an honorary mention, opinion, you’re not a real biker unless you’ve got a 90’s sportsbike in your garage 😀😉

[@da_garage383]

@@philipthody5007 Those bikes are great! I like the idea of making honorable mentions 🤔 I guess I got so wrapped up in my selection that I didnt even think of including honorable mentions. I'll look into that for the next video list I build! Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@thomashussey5159]

Awesome video man. Brings back a ton of memories!

[@coastalrider1155]

Great video mate

[@da_garage383]

Thank you! There will be more to come :)

[@CowsertMoto]

Fantastic production of this video. I’ve got my eyes out for a red white blue sc28…dream bike of mine.

[@da_garage383]

@@CowsertMoto Thank you! That's a dream bike of mine too. Stay tuned for the next video because I'm working on it at this very moment! I'm hoping to finish it by next week.

[@daddoudan]

I love this! I know you mention KMs in the stills that showcase the bike's details, but maybe mention the KMs in your voice overs too. That could help these videos get more international audiences. Possibly improving your KZbin algorithms and all that. You got a new fan in me, nonetheless.

[@da_garage383]

Glad you liked this and thanks for the feedback! I was really close to mentioning KM's in my voice-over as well, but decided not to. Since you've brought that to my attention I now know it's something my audience wants, so I'll include that in future videos. Thank you!

[@southoripper]

Killer vid bud well done. Lovin' the tech info, the spec countdown, and the way you put it together. I should have stuck to dirtbikes.. Lost half an arm and a leg on a '98 Gxr 750 no joking. Not looking for sympathy I had it coming.. damn there's a reason these bikes were nicknamed "crotch rockets" lol!!

[@markf4018]

My era of starting to ride. Happy daze. Had a ZZR600, YZF750 and then, in 1998 an R1. My claim to fame is that I was the first person in the UK to write an R1 off. 🤦‍♂️ Current stable has an RVF400, ZZR600 and a Ducati Panigale. I still miss the bikes of the 90s.

[@Rawkus105]

Randomly found your video mate. Loved it. Liked and subbed!

[@da_garage383]

Thank you for the support! I'm glad you liked it.

[@gixxr2busa]

My first motorcycle was a 1993 ZX-11 D Model. I had a full system Muzzy installed on it. It was music to my ears.

[@da_garage383]

What a cool first bike!

[@ashoksinghnegi5415]

Hello There, I really enjoyed watching your videos on your KZbin Channel, I too love Japanese Vehicles as well, I too have Honda Activa 110 CC Scooter of 2013 model, It is one of the best 2 wheeler of our Indian Road, Very Good powerful pickup on it segment!!!!!!!

[@seebarry4068]

I forgot how narrow those fireblade handlebars were, and with that 16 inch front I shouldn't have.

[@PaddleDogC5]

My first bike was a 66 Honda super 90 in 1968. Then new1970 Suzuki Rebel 350, then a 1969 Kawasaki Mach III used in 1971, then a new Kawasaki Z1 900 stripped down, glass Cafe seat, glass Cafe tank, and full tace fairing. Bored to 1013, cam, head worked, kerker headers, full race fairing. Ran nesr 150. Then new 87 Kawasaki 1000R ran over 175 mph. I also had a new 88 Yamaha FZR 1000. It ran 168 MPH. Sweet bike probably my favorite. Them got away till this year I bought a 2024 ZX10R now I'm 72. I wouldnlove to ride a 88 FZR 1000 to compare. I was going to look for one but then didn't beant breakdowns or parts searching . Now that I have a new bike I may look for a 88 FZR 1000 to play with . Great bikes back then always making leaps and bounds in performance. Still taking my time to get use to the new ZX10R. It's unbelievable. 😊 I hate heavy bikes orbtiding upright. Thanks for the video.

[@da_garage383]

You have so much riding experience on some truly wild machines! Very cool.

[@mattspontiacta]

Nice video.👍 I had a 1985 Honda VF 700cc Interceptor . Bought it new. Always dreamed of a Honda Hurricane 1000. Finally got a 1988 Hurricane it was red and black. Put 65k on that bike. Never had one problem with that or any of the bikes I owned. After that I got a Honda 94 CBR 1000F. It was red white and black. All were great bikes. Super reliable and plenty of power for me. Always wanted a Honda Blackbird but never got one. One of my all time favorites. I liked other makes and models like the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and the Yamaha FJ 1200, but always liked the Honda s the best.

[@workingclassperson2124]

I had a 99 zx-11 burgundy. Loved it!

[@SAVAGE-GAMER-]

man I REALLY enjoy your content, the way you are so thorough w information as well as showing on screen everything of interest..so could I ask you to produce another video like "the Complete evolution of the Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade" ?? that would be AWESOME to watch

[@da_garage383]

@@SAVAGE-GAMER- Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate the detail I put in my videos. It's extremely time consuming, but worth it! Yes, I'll write that down so I don't forget. I have other video projects lined up - One of them I should have finished late tonight and hopefully uploaded by tomorrow! After I get these other projects done, I can look onto making a dedicated Fireblade video 😊

[@ibzrgman9130]

I had a '96 Kawasaki ZX-9R then for '97 got the new Yamaha YZF-1000R.. that was my favorite bike of all.. not as light as the new '98 R1 at that time, but comfortable and plenty quick!!

[@williams2652]

What a decade, Kawasaki ZX11, Yamaha YZF R1, Honda CBR900R and The Suzuki Hayabusa, all Iconic motorcycles that are still potent streetbikes.

[@stupidfast900]

Owned 3 separate Honda 900RRs, one from each face lift. has made me a Honda fan for life. currently own an 86 naked Gold Wing with 1,000rr suspension and brakes. It's not the Best at anything, but it sounds mean, looks great, and like any GoldWing you could ride it across the country.

[@da_garage383]

A naked 86' Gold Wing. That's a pipe dream bike of mine. I say pipe dream because I'd love to own one, but that probably won't ever happen and it doesn't really serve any particular purpose other than being the coolest bike around.

[@joesaave]

The 90s was great! I have several bikes….. Honda hurricane, cbr 600, cbr 900 rr, various gsxr 750

[@suprajam3000]

Wow what a trip down memory lane, that was awesome ❤

[@marcinnowak8861]

I still own 96 cbr 900 sc33. I have 5 bikes, but 3 different types. Two of it are 90s sport bikes.When I have an idea to swap it for something else and try some newer machines it always go bad for new one. Bikes after 2005 doesn`t have this type of connection with driver. Maybe I coudl run faster on a new bike because it has tc or abs but it doesn`t have that something that makes me smile. Engine that is running with carburetors gives that power much more lively, it is not smooth and I will love it for ever :). New bikes doesn`t have it, maybe it is because of fumes emission control. Nice video.

[@da_garage383]

There is something to be said of machines having character and these 90's bikes definitely have character that's missing from new bikes.

[@scottsmith491]

Great video. I remember each one of these bikes and all the excitement around each one. I would however also include the 1980's in the "Golden Era". That's actually when all this really started. It was also the beginning of the "Golden Era" of motorcycle racing itself. The 1980's and 90's were a very special time in motorcycles and motorcycle racing. If you weren't there, well then sorry you missed it. Nothing since really comes close.

[@da_garage383]

I'm glad you liked my video! I actually did have a video similar to this one that was about the Japanese sport bikes of the 80's that started this all. Funnily enough, I called that one a Golden Era as well. Unfortunately it got deleted from KZbin because someone complained about copyright issues... Sad because I gave everyone credit for their work plus I think it's obvious I'm not claiming the video clips to be my own. A lot of people really liked that video. It's a shame the whole video was deleted because someone got upset about a few short clips within it. ):

[@scottsmith491]

​@@da_garage383 I would have loved to see the earlier video that was deleted. You can't imagine how much excitement was generated when bikes like the original GSX-R were first released in the U.S. And the Honda "Interceptor" or the "FZ" 750 .

[@oariv]

Great work and humor Adonai bless you

[@da_garage383]

@@oariv Thank you!

[@szrpopovic]

When my buddy and I started riding some more powerful bikes,he bought Kawasaki ZXR 750..i love that to this day..he also had CBR900 after that one,but ZXR still remains a great bike in my opinion.

[@on1wheel4ever]

I owned a few of the best of the 90's ... 92 CBR 600 F2, 96 GSXR 759 & the OG 98 YZF R1 in one 9f the best liveries ever; red/white Marlboro colours. That bike was still one of the best bikes I have ever owned of the 30+ I have had the pleasure of owning. The handling, braking & stability were not matched for me until 09 YZF R1 I bought, but I had to modify it to match the level of o erall competence. [upgrade the brakes, re-valve the forks, lighter rims, adjustable rear-sets & put a steering dampner to name a few) but after all that, it was still to this fay the best bike I have owned. PS - 05 ZX 636 I owned [same mods] was almost as good, but gave up 50 RWHP so that is a big hole to fill. Plus, a 350+ lb deer decided to commit suicide by running in front of me & doing what deers do when they see headlights with me doing 60 MPH 😢

[@da_garage383]

@@on1wheel4ever Nooooo! That damn deer! What condition were you in afterwards? I've had some close calls but - knock on wood. No collisions yet.

[@davebartram1732]

First road bike was gas r 750 SRAD loved that bike, then bought brand new Gsxr750 k6 when they cam out , now I have gasr 1000 , not rode it for 7 yr due to I’ll health, but it looks pretty sat on its stands

[@jamesziebarth8811]

I still have my 99 zx1100 ninja and I still love it completely

[@da_garage383]

@@jamesziebarth8811 I believe it! I want one.

[@M3ANDER]

Well done ... hits my point of view!

[@MontyFINE]

Good video. I had a 1996 zx-7RR and loved it.

[@calum0123]

Great video 👍 deserves a lot more views

[@da_garage383]

Thank you! I'm working on the next big video, so there's more to come!

[@Alan-vk6bk]

Brilliant decade for bikes. I rode the zxr Kawasaki's 😁

[@TheCasitaThatBuiltUs]

1987 Suzuki GSX-R 750😉 Thank you for this video!

[@da_garage383]

@@TheCasitaThatBuiltUs My pleasure! I'll have another good one out tomorrow!

[@jayhopkins1337]

good video sticking to theme and not showing crazy clips of bikes that dont exist. and i like the blurry clips from the 90,s tube tv,s its what it was. owned the FJ, AND THE CBR. started with the honda shadow now got the yamaha warrior customed out

[@jedsampsel7746]

Not a bad list. I was lucky enough to start riding and was a teenager in that era. I was 15 in 1995 and got my first sportbike ( 1986 600R Ninja). There was the top speed race that you brought up with the zx-11, blackbird, and busa and that was a big deal for bragging rights back in the day. However the groups I was around it was really the 600's that most people were lusting after. The early 90's everyone wanted the CBR 600F2 , late 90's it was the R6 which I was lucky enough to ride the first year and was a game changer. In the early 90's most riders lusted over not only the 600's, but the 750's as that was the 2 main classes being raced. The zx7 and yzf750 were probably the top of the list in the early 90's for 750's Of course the CBR900RR was incredibly desired as an open class bike. And then when the SRAD came out in 96 it dominated the 750 class as well as the larger bikes until the r1 came out. What a great period for motorcycles. The bikes were getting the wider radial tires and the performance was improving dramatically in a short period of time all the way into the early to mid 00's. BTW I bought a 2001 GSXR1000 when I was 21 and I still remember riding that thing home like yesterday!

[@mariobanks115]

Great video! Love to see the amazing 90s bikes get the love baby

[@TheMostDangerousWayPossible]

working on restoring 2 of these bikes currently, 93 and 94.