Kawasaki Z900RS | 1 Year Owner Review
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- I've owned the Z900 for about a year now. Let's talk about this bike and what it's like to live with long term.
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I've bought a Z900RS as my first bike last summer and I absolutely love it! The power is there when you want it, but it can be relatively tame if you keep it low in the rev range. It's very comfortable too, I think the width really helps with being able to have your legs at a natural angle. And of course the styling is superb. Every time I get off the bike I find myself admiring it, it still has the same wow factor it did when I bought it.
One thing that stuck with me the minute I swung a leg over was the cluster. I started on a Vulcan 750 twenty years ago and looking down at that cluster brought me right back. It's so similar. The DNA of their bikes of old is there but with modern sensibilities and it feels like they batted 100 on this one. After a flash, Leo Vince exhaust, a tail tidy and I switched out the side emblems to Z948RS it's pretty much done. You ever catch yourself just staring at it? The look back factor is insane on these. That black and gold is gorgeous. Have a pic of mine on my avatar next to my Honda Fury.
Hey thanks for watching! I know what you mean. The rider view is perfect from the dials to the arc of the fairing. Agree with you on the looks. It's sharp, stylish, retro but understated. A year later it hasn't lost the "look back" factor. The green version you have is a head turner as well, So classic Kawi! BTW nice Fury. Cheers!
I have the exact same bike. I'm IN LOVE WITH THAT BIKE.
One of the best bikes I've owned by far.
@@bertsbike Good stuff Bert. Been following your channel for some time. Thank you for putting these videos.
@@samyb2834 Anytime! Glad people are getting some use/enjoyment out of the videos! Appreciate you watching!
I love mine. 2020 Cafe. Got rid of the quirky throttle with the Ivan's flash and air box mod. Delkavic headers. Kept the stock muff. Sounds great. Sold my ZZR1200 when i bought this. A good 100lbs lighter. Much more flickable. Also put on SS brake lines. That cleaned up the abs issues.
@@jacksunstone8771 I'm gonna have to probably get that Ivan's tune done with some different headers and the bread box delete. I bet the SS break lines are nice!
I own a 2019 Cafe, same mods except MRA windscreen (eliminated buffering), Hurricane handlebar, add T-Rex back rest, Posh taillight, had the seat shaved down an inch by local upholstery shop, tail eliminator, no air box mod, did change air filter with an MWR air filter www.racingairfilters.eu/product/performance-airfilter-z900rs-%e2%86%92-17-23/
Bike keeps getting better every time I take it out, love it.
The performance mods(flash and headers) opens this bike up. It comes really squelched from the factory. Do it and you won't be disappointed.
@@gtrs4ever I'm gonna have to check out some of those mods. Thanks for the info!
@@bertsbike spoke with Ivan about the air box mod and he said it didn't improve HP, that's why I went with just a better air filter.
Nice review and pretty accurate too, cant argue with your comments. I think it's a bike you grow into, you need to give it time to really appreciate it.
Thanks! Appreciate the watch and comment! Agreed. Definitely better after every ride!
Best review of the RS Cafe yet. Thanks I watched this 5 times.
Thanks! Appreciate the spins!
I have the 22 café and still love it overall it’s a good bike
My only issue is the rear shock adjustment specifically preload not easy to adjust
I haven't messed with it yet. looks like a pain.
Great review 👍
Thanks Paul!
My Cafe is two yrs old and I have only two gripes: the 'twitchy' throttle and the seat height. For the throttle, I swapped out the throttle tube and that helped some, only some, and yes, that throttle make slow speed maneuvers more challenging. For the seat height, am 5'6, I had the dealer installed a Brock's lowering kit when I bought it, but I would say am in the minority when it comes to that gripe. My other bike is a 1998 Buell S1 and the Cafe takes more efforts to maneuver compares to the S1. On the technology side, going from the S1 to the Cafe is like the P-51 to the F-16.
Overall, and excellent review of the Cafe and I agree with you that the Cafe is a complete motorcycle. I will be keeping my Cafe until I cannot ride anymore.
Hey there! Thanks for watching! I had a friend replace the throttle tube and he said it was a world of difference. Probably my favorite motorcycle I've owned so far!
Like your take on the motorcycle. I have the 50th anniversary version. I wasn't thrilled with the seat at first but have since realized that if I sit up tall in the seat I can ride a lot longer. I also wish the turn signals had a more retro look and miss not having a center stand.
Thanks! I agree with you on the signals... They're a little put of place. I did mention that in my other review... I would love a center stand on mine.
Everything you said I love.
Thanks mate!
The Brakes on my 2020 z900rs cafe are really good.
They work well.
If you’re pushing the bike it can feel “squishy” when slowing at high speeds.
A set of steel braided likes would prolly make the brakes go from pretty good to really great.
Also even though they can feel squishy the brakes still have good feel I must say.
Yeah, Steel braided lines would be a good move i think.
Nashville is beautiful !!!!!!
@@PipakwloKoula6748 Thanks! it has it's good sides 🤘
Nice vid man !!! It immediately told me two things... I gotta wash mine asap lol, and I need to do a 2 year review also. I have the Cafe 2022.. And I have about 4,000 miles on it. Everything you were saying about it being dialed in, straight off the floor is true ! Do that tail tidy tho ! You wont regret it. Videos on my page under SHORTS. Long form vids coming soon.
Hey there, thanks for watching! I gotta do that tail tidy at some point. The 22' with the stripe and 2 tone seat is very cool! Get that review out! Checked out your shorts. Very good photography sir!
Good trick to manoeuvre in 2 nd instead of first. 4 cyl are smooth and torque is plenty. just feather the clutch a bit..
Agreed. I typically ride in 2nd at slow speed.
Nice review! How safe do you feel riding on 2 lane roads in Nashville? It looks like Wisonsin but without the winters, I am so burnt out on LA people and traffic time to go back home to Smyrna, it looks nice this time of year!
Hey thanks! Yeah I'm fine with it. I usually avoid the main congested areas at peak hours (Interstate and downtown). Not only are the drivers terrible but the roads are chewed up in those areas. So I always plan the scenic route. Smyrna area seems fine tho. Cheers!
@@bertsbike Thanks, yep just ride defensively and anticipate drivers don't see us.
Great review awesome bike, what do you think about the tires, are you planning to modify anything on your bike.
I hope you don’t mind me asking where are you filming this video from the scenery is beautiful it reminds me a lot like NY
Than you
@@creed426Thanks! I think the tires are just passable. I'll probably put some Dunlop Mutants on after they wear out. This was shot in south Nashville.
@@bertsbike thank you, stay safe !!
@@creed426 Likewise! Rubber Side Down!
lovely video. Funny enough I have a W800 and thinking in buying a z900rs. Curious to know what you miss about the W800. I love the sound of the W.
@@goldfish8196I had the cafe' version. Just like the Z the W had a particular charm but in more of an old school/classy way. The bevel drive, the styling, sound, vibes and heritage. it did everything well but excelled in Character and styling. Everywhere I went with it people were always intrigued by the bike.
Most of all it's about the intangible. It made me feel like I was a character in my own movie. The Z takes the W to more of a performance based machine... It's a better bike all around but the W has more of the intangible. For me that's paramount in bike ownership.
@@bertsbikeThank you so much for your reply. Owning both bikes sounds like the ideal scenario.
@@goldfish8196 Owning the Z and the W would be amazing. If I didn't buy my Bonneville and mod the heck out of it, I would've bought another W.
Getting one soon, like this week looking at a 2019 both I don't know if I should get it Grey with the green or the whole green and white, both same milage ish, but man can't wait to try it. I heard that if you put it in KTRC 2 helps with the snatchy throttle is that true? If you want to just chill.
Both are great color schemes but I'm partial to a more understated look. The grey one would be my pick. But the green is classic Kawi!
Honestly I never took it out of KRTC 1. But I'm pretty sure that's just a traction control thing and not a ride mode. 1 is less intensive and 2 is a little more. I believe many switch to 2 for rain. Cheers!
Bro Bert, I got it, a grey and green 2019 z900rs cafe!!!!
Only thing I hate is the chain. I clean and lube it after every ride because if I don’t shifting feels clunky. Do you have the same sensation? I use gear oil not wax.
No, The gear box is fine for the most part except for the 1st to 2nd shift can feel clunky at times. For the chain; I've been using Motul Chain Paste. It's a little thicker than the lube and wax I'd been using from Maxima. It also doesn't come off in the rain or at least not as much as the regular. A carry over from my dual sport days.
I clean/re-apply about every 300 miles or whenever needed.
@@bertsbike Thanks I’ll try that.
Great video, where is the Z900RS Birthday Cake ? :)
Thanks. Funny you should mention that. I actually tried putting one in the thumbnail. 🤣🎂
@@bertsbike Do it !!!
I didnt like the handle bars. There was pressure on the outer parts of my palms….. then again I’m getting the z900rs se so that shouldn’t be an issue.
ah. Many people end up swapping those out. Would you go for a more standard feel?
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Amen brother
What part of the country are you in?
Nashville! U?
@@bertsbike Western Chicago 'burbs. Beautiful country around you!
At least remove the reflectors on the sides.
@@PKAWA 😂