My how Kawasaki has kept the 900cc class alive! I would like to think this one carries some of the DNA from the original Ninja GPZ900, my favorite sport bike from the 80's. Thanks Nick for giving us this review.
Hey Mike, Thanks! You also posed an interesting philosophical question about motorcycle design and lineage. How much GPZ900 is in the Z900, Z900 RS and RS Cafe is an interesting conundrum. Given that motorcycle design is evolutionary, one has to assume that there is GPZ DNA in there. In the least, we have what we have today based on the lessons learned from back then. Take care! - Nic
I always have issues, both in look and structure security/integrity, of the exhaust pipe: - underbelly horizontal pipe that is too low - vertical pipe (section behind front tyre) jutting out too much I wish bike manufacturers find a way to address these 2 sections
Hey Paragon_X, The current generation Yamaha MT-09 is a great bike and what you'll often see praised is the triple-cylinder engine. Trust me, it deserves all the accolades it gets. When it comes down to engines, I'd say that the MT-09 wins out and beats many of its competitors. However, where the MT-09 does falter is in regards to the its softly sprung and damped suspension, which can show weakness when "spirited" riding is involved. The Z900 ABS does better in that department pretty handily. Braking is tough for me to comment on because it isn't something that immediately stands out in my mind on the MT-09 and it's been a while since I've ridden one. With the nearly all-new 2021 Yamaha MT-09 on its way, we're hoping that the suspension issues have been resolved. We'll have to wait and see. Hope this helps! - Nic
Hey Vaso, Of course! It is more than sporty enough to go for a spin at the racetrack. Just make sure that you have good, grippy tires installed and you'll be ready to go! Take care! - Nic
Love the Z900!.. Underrated
My how Kawasaki has kept the 900cc class alive! I would like to think this one carries some of the DNA from the original Ninja GPZ900, my favorite sport bike from the 80's.
Thanks Nick for giving us this review.
Hey Mike,
Thanks! You also posed an interesting philosophical question about motorcycle design and lineage. How much GPZ900 is in the Z900, Z900 RS and RS Cafe is an interesting conundrum. Given that motorcycle design is evolutionary, one has to assume that there is GPZ DNA in there. In the least, we have what we have today based on the lessons learned from back then.
Take care!
- Nic
Nash sorry it doesn't, more likely from late ZX9R but very heavily revised.
Great review! Simple but effective. 👀👍
I always have issues, both in look and structure security/integrity, of the exhaust pipe:
- underbelly horizontal pipe that is too low
- vertical pipe (section behind front tyre) jutting out too much
I wish bike manufacturers find a way to address these 2 sections
Nice bike and very good reviews i hope u get more subs
Is this a new ride-by-wire throttle compared to previous model years? Thanks.
Great Review! How would you compare this to the MT 10 strictly on the breaks and suspension department. Just looking at a point of reference
Hey Paragon_X,
The current generation Yamaha MT-09 is a great bike and what you'll often see praised is the triple-cylinder engine. Trust me, it deserves all the accolades it gets. When it comes down to engines, I'd say that the MT-09 wins out and beats many of its competitors. However, where the MT-09 does falter is in regards to the its softly sprung and damped suspension, which can show weakness when "spirited" riding is involved. The Z900 ABS does better in that department pretty handily. Braking is tough for me to comment on because it isn't something that immediately stands out in my mind on the MT-09 and it's been a while since I've ridden one.
With the nearly all-new 2021 Yamaha MT-09 on its way, we're hoping that the suspension issues have been resolved. We'll have to wait and see.
Hope this helps!
- Nic
@@RiderMagazine He asked about the MT10. Nice review, by the way. Nice bike.
Is this good for track day? Last bike i had was slovenian tomos 20 years ago lol
Hey Vaso,
Of course! It is more than sporty enough to go for a spin at the racetrack. Just make sure that you have good, grippy tires installed and you'll be ready to go!
Take care!
- Nic
can someone at 5.5 to 5.6 ride this beast?
Probably, you should be able to touch down on one side at least and that’s all you really need