Have owned some 50 bikes in the past and my '22 Z900 is probably my favorite. Super torquey 4 banger. Love this smooth engine. Takes off in 4th as easy as 1st. Great video. Thanks.
It's a "livery" as they say. Stickers. The rest is race-prepped stuff that Kawasaki will NEVER offer for the road and neither would any other brand. That's up to owners to purchase and install. But as he said, minimal things.
In the online debate about naked bikes, the Z900 seems to get relegated to the back and few people give it any thought. Honestly I think it's one of the best for this sort of thing, minimal setup to get it very competitive in the sub-1L class. It's not a featherweight, but the chassis is very confidence inspiring, stable, planted. The engine is so buttery smooth but has plenty of grunt everywhere.
@@exothermal.sprocket I don’t see why I would deliberately pick a 225kg bike as my base, that needs all critical parts replaced Don’t even get me started on clutch problems, when it gets hot on summer days…
@@StarryNightSky587 So what is your pick? A race replica? R6? 636? Daytona? If so, none of those offer anywhere near the comfort and versatility of an all-rounder.
@@exothermal.sprocket i have a z900 and tried to use it for track days, it just doesn’t cut it - especially on brake heavy tracks and in high temperatures. I would generally not advise dual use. So if you are on an absolute budget, buy any used, older 600 SSP model - there is tons of aftermarket fairings and parts available. Crashing then becomes a non issue, because it can always be fixed cheaply. With more budget I would go for a 2016ish bmw s1000rr, with minimal investment this can carry you straight into red group effortlessly.
Lighter, better foot traction, much more precise actuation of transmission and brake, and a welcome addition if you're going to run a quickshifter. For track use, probably somewhat higher up for better leaning clearance. That, with improved suspension, it'll dive deep into corners without bottoming out.
@@DIVA-MC-7 Nice. Yeah people may not realize that the faster and harder a motorcycle corners, the more the suspension compresses from centrifugal force around the curve.
Have owned some 50 bikes in the past and my '22 Z900 is probably my favorite. Super torquey 4 banger. Love this smooth engine. Takes off in 4th as easy as 1st. Great video. Thanks.
rly it has torque?
That looks much better than a standard Z900. Kawasaki should make a race inspired Z900 for the road.
Behold. The new Kawasaki Z900 SE. It’s got a few updates like this bike except from the factory
You can get sticker packages for it.
It's a "livery" as they say. Stickers.
The rest is race-prepped stuff that Kawasaki will NEVER offer for the road and neither would any other brand. That's up to owners to purchase and install. But as he said, minimal things.
@@Illness.og. SE is just a brake/suspension upgrade
@@GuitarGuy650 nope, also brakes
In the online debate about naked bikes, the Z900 seems to get relegated to the back and few people give it any thought.
Honestly I think it's one of the best for this sort of thing, minimal setup to get it very competitive in the sub-1L class. It's not a featherweight, but the chassis is very confidence inspiring, stable, planted. The engine is so buttery smooth but has plenty of grunt everywhere.
"minmial setup"? you mean replacing brakes, suspension, get semisport tires and change gear ratios?
@@StarryNightSky587 You've never entered a race club? You think stuff is mostly stock?
@@exothermal.sprocket I don’t see why I would deliberately pick a 225kg bike as my base, that needs all critical parts replaced
Don’t even get me started on clutch problems, when it gets hot on summer days…
@@StarryNightSky587 So what is your pick? A race replica? R6? 636? Daytona? If so, none of those offer anywhere near the comfort and versatility of an all-rounder.
@@exothermal.sprocket i have a z900 and tried to use it for track days, it just doesn’t cut it - especially on brake heavy tracks and in high temperatures.
I would generally not advise dual use. So if you are on an absolute budget, buy any used, older 600 SSP model - there is tons of aftermarket fairings and parts available. Crashing then becomes a non issue, because it can always be fixed cheaply.
With more budget I would go for a 2016ish bmw s1000rr, with minimal investment this can carry you straight into red group effortlessly.
Where can I get that lower fairing ?
I want to know where you got all those accessories to make it look so badass!!!
What did you put on the Z900 to make it to a race bike, I have a Z900 too I want to make it like that
What windscreen are you guys using? Only one I can find a like!
I need that front triple tree stand where did you get it xD
This sounds right up my street.. maybe my next adventure on my Hyper 950 (if its eligible)
2:00 time mark, what is it ? Lower fairing ?
Thanks in advance guys
The cb 500 races aka thunder sport elite is some of the best motorcycle racing there is.
How did you change the seat to a flat one? The stock seat locks me in place as it is curved
Want one badly!
Where did you get that belly pan, mostly?
Really nice bike 🚲 👍 👌
Do you absolutely need rearsets to go trackday on a roadster ?
Lighter, better foot traction, much more precise actuation of transmission and brake, and a welcome addition if you're going to run a quickshifter. For track use, probably somewhat higher up for better leaning clearance. That, with improved suspension, it'll dive deep into corners without bottoming out.
@@exothermal.sprocket yeah because bottoming out is an issue for us right now. Bought a set, and harder forks springs too 👏
@@DIVA-MC-7 Nice. Yeah people may not realize that the faster and harder a motorcycle corners, the more the suspension compresses from centrifugal force around the curve.
@@exothermal.sprocketyeah, really could see it in trackday pictures, was scary 😅
Where can I buy the header cover, I need one for mines
Thank you 🙏
New sub! Liked 🙏😀✌️✌️
that bike has raised fotpegs
💪💪💪 🇮🇹
no such thing as racing on a budget... Still need 20k spare for a little fun
Lol yup
"Budget" means you're not trying out for the AMA Superbike class.
Z900 brakes and even less so suspension are not fit for the track.
Source: I have one.