Beautiful road, great run just goes to show you what a talented rider is capable of on a Kawasaki Z900 RS. Although the Z is not the fastest nor best handling bike in my stable, it is fun to ride and my every day go to bike. I really enjoyed this video !
I enjoyed your Vid so much I watched it twice. I have a 2024 Z900RS SE that is now my favourite Bike. I usually go for a play with a friend of mine on Friday afternoons. Our roads have tighter turns than where you are as they are through country Vineyards, so our pace is slower but still enjoyable. Where we live in Australia it is pretty much forty degrees Celsius (around 105 Fahrenheit) every day at the moment, and as we are both seventy year olds we will wait for it to cool a bit before we go again. I have subscribed. While I’m not riding I will sit in my armchair in air-conditioned comfort at let you entertain me. 😂
@@jeffwood4620 Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it! And yeah, with that much heat, riding can turn into a bit more work than I'd like. Hopefully it cools down a bit soon, you guys can get back out to the vineyards. Until then, I'll do what I can to keep you entertained 😁
Thank you! I'm running the Q5S in this vid. I've found I like the way they feel a little bit better than Q5 for this road. Although, they don't last as long for whatever reason
the bike i'm gettin ain't nottin like the 76 kray-z's i had in the 80's... i'm gettin the 2025 Z900RS SE ABS... superb vid my friend!...superb sound!...is that a stock exhaust bobby?....really nice growl under compression!
Great to hear! It's honestly an awesome platform to have fun with. Kind of a Goldilocks bike in that it's not the best at any one thing, but it's damn good at almost everything. Mine has the cat delete mid pipe and an ECU flash
A question if I may. I have watched a number of UA-cam videos on ‘trail braking’ and I was trying to see if you were doing it. I might be mistaken but I thought I saw your index finger on the brakes. Is that the case?
@@jeffwood4620 it is the case indeed! Most the time I'm keeping up with faster bikes mostly due to trail braking and line selection. I'm also running Q5S tires here, so grip was never in question. When the pace quickens up, it definitely helps in making sure the front is planted. And it's surprising how much lean the bike can carry while trailing off
Honestly, I've had those bars for a while now, and don't remember for sure. Best guess is the street fighter bend. I've been switching back and forth between those and some woodcraft clip ons; side mount, 75 mm rise. I'll take a closer look in my garage later, and comment again if it's indicated.
On Z900RS group I'm on, I'm going to use this vid as evidence, when someone whines that the RS is a sedantry Gentlemans bike!! It's a Hooligan in an Armani suit!
@@BobbyBittlerexactly, and hats off to you, I've watched shedloads of Z900RS vids on UA-cam, and they are all quite sedate, just kinda bimbling along, with the odd spurt of gas here and there. Which highlights the ability to have a real gentle, pleasant non scary Sunday ride. They could be on a 125, it's that sedantry. However, your vid highlights the Mr. Hyde nature of this bike, the extreme lean angles, and the fact that your head obviously isn't staying above the clocks, displays quite clearly that you're hanging off, knee down style. The very fact that you're following a Panigale, which everyone knows (or should know) is certainly not a beginners bike, and capable of going very fast. As such we can clearly see that he's givin it some beans, with extremely fluid transitions through those sick twisties, and making it look effortless, he's obviously hanging it out, with the knee down, which clearly denotes the speeds you're doing on that type of road, and all the time, the RS is still right there, relentless in its Terminator like pursuit. I'm about to purchase my '24 SE very shortly, I absolutely cannot wait!! Your vids have made this impatience even worse😬😁🤣🙏🏻👍🏻. But thanks bro🙏🏻
@@tjordulf Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 I intend to ride this bike until it won't go anymore. Then probably either swap the motor or start with a fresh one altogether. You're going to love that SE. Already set with stainless lines, brembo calipers, and much better shock (and rear spring rate for that matter). And you're right about the majority of Z900RS vids being sedate. I have come across a couple where guys in Japan are turning them into fully dedicated track/race bikes. I don't remember the track, but one guy (a local pro) ended up setting a lap record at a local more medium sized track. If I can find it again, I'll post the link here. Here's hoping that new SE is in your hands before you know it. Happy riding bro!
May I ask what action camera you are using/reccomend to capture the video with? I don't want to become a vogger, but want a simple setup to capture rides with my friends in the twisties.
No problem at all! I'm using the insta360 one rs with either the 4k lens or the 360 lens. This vid was with the 360 lens. It's the only cam I have experience with, and I like it so far
@@jensensphotography4570 fork has been upgraded with a show big piston swap. Shock has been modded with an older ZX10R bottom end and added reservoir for compression adjustability. Added rearsets. And switch between clip ons, a rental bar, and an OEM cafe bar depending on mood. Frame sliders and case covers. At this point, the bike a had a cat delete mid pipe. Now has Delkevic headers with a flash. Sprint filter. Evap and PAIR delete. Sized down lithium battery relocated to where the evap can was. I think that's about it.
@@jensensphotography4570 no worries lol. The handlebar changes and rearsets (different foot peg brackets/position) give a sportier position. The suspension upgrades make it feel more confident/planted when pushing through turns or braking aggressively. And the exhaust change and ECU tuning (changes how air/fuel are delivered in the engine) really smoothes out the throttle and gives it just a little more pep. Feels more athletic/capable than it did before the changes.
@ nice mate. I have an exhaust on the way. I would like lower handles bars and maybe sportier rear sets but I won’t be riding the bike aggressively thru twisty roads. I had a Panigale V4 before this bike and it’s cool to see you playing around with one in this video 👌🏻
@@jensensphotography4570 sounds like yours is on the way to being the nice balance between pure naked and sportbike. Enjoy the new exhaust! Slip on or full system?
Beautiful road, great run just goes to show you what a talented rider is capable of on a Kawasaki Z900 RS. Although the Z is not the fastest nor best handling bike in my stable, it is fun to ride and my every day go to bike. I really enjoyed this video !
@@williams2652 thanks very much! I like to call it the Goldilocks bike. Not the best at any one thing, but just about right for most things
I enjoyed your Vid so much I watched it twice. I have a 2024 Z900RS SE that is now my favourite Bike. I usually go for a play with a friend of mine on Friday afternoons. Our roads have tighter turns than where you are as they are through country Vineyards, so our pace is slower but still enjoyable. Where we live in Australia it is pretty much forty degrees Celsius (around 105 Fahrenheit) every day at the moment, and as we are both seventy year olds we will wait for it to cool a bit before we go again. I have subscribed. While I’m not riding I will sit in my armchair in air-conditioned comfort at let you entertain me. 😂
@@jeffwood4620 Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it! And yeah, with that much heat, riding can turn into a bit more work than I'd like. Hopefully it cools down a bit soon, you guys can get back out to the vineyards. Until then, I'll do what I can to keep you entertained 😁
@ I’m still watching more of your Videos. 2pm here and 39 degrees. 🤣
@jeffwood4620 enjoy the AC! I'll have some new video a little later this week 😁
Nice riding this morning
Nice driving to you. You had that Corolla rollin
Just shared on Kawasaki Z900RS UK, on FB 👍🏻 with a nice little article I wrote. 😎
@@tjordulf do you have a link? I'd love to check it out. I'm on the forum under the same name, but haven't been too active lately
Whoever is riding the Kawasaki does a good job. I own the Cafe model, and it gets heavy in corners, I put Q5 Dunlops on mine, and they help.
Thank you! I'm running the Q5S in this vid. I've found I like the way they feel a little bit better than Q5 for this road. Although, they don't last as long for whatever reason
I am impressed stock Z900RS performance against true sportbike
It's a surprisingly capable bike that's pretty flexible in terms of riding styles. Cruises easily, and is equally rewarding when the pace picks up :)
@@BobbyBittler glad to know I am planning to get one! Thks
Well, it's rider against rider, not bike against bike.
@@adolfgerhardhermann5952 true but equally true 125 moped can't keep with R1
the bike i'm gettin ain't nottin like the 76 kray-z's i had in the 80's... i'm gettin the 2025 Z900RS SE ABS... superb vid my friend!...superb sound!...is that a stock exhaust bobby?....really nice growl under compression!
Great to hear! It's honestly an awesome platform to have fun with. Kind of a Goldilocks bike in that it's not the best at any one thing, but it's damn good at almost everything. Mine has the cat delete mid pipe and an ECU flash
that is way too spicy a pace for me. great riding boys!
Thanks brother! Although I've witnessed some spicy hypermotard-ing on east grade :)
A question if I may. I have watched a number of UA-cam videos on ‘trail braking’ and I was trying to see if you were doing it. I might be mistaken but I thought I saw your index finger on the brakes. Is that the case?
@@jeffwood4620 it is the case indeed! Most the time I'm keeping up with faster bikes mostly due to trail braking and line selection. I'm also running Q5S tires here, so grip was never in question. When the pace quickens up, it definitely helps in making sure the front is planted. And it's surprising how much lean the bike can carry while trailing off
what model handlebars are you running? I can see their renthals, but what bend?
Honestly, I've had those bars for a while now, and don't remember for sure. Best guess is the street fighter bend. I've been switching back and forth between those and some woodcraft clip ons; side mount, 75 mm rise. I'll take a closer look in my garage later, and comment again if it's indicated.
@@BobbyBittlerthank you 👏
@@supermalevitality8532 confirmed! The bars had a renthal bend code. Mine are the Street Fighter bend.
@@BobbyBittler Sheeit thanks man you're the best
On Z900RS group I'm on, I'm going to use this vid as evidence, when someone whines that the RS is a sedantry Gentlemans bike!!
It's a Hooligan in an Armani suit!
Sounds good! I do find it funny how most people underestimate that motor.
@@BobbyBittlerexactly, and hats off to you, I've watched shedloads of Z900RS vids on UA-cam, and they are all quite sedate, just kinda bimbling along, with the odd spurt of gas here and there. Which highlights the ability to have a real gentle, pleasant non scary Sunday ride. They could be on a 125, it's that sedantry. However, your vid highlights the Mr. Hyde nature of this bike, the extreme lean angles, and the fact that your head obviously isn't staying above the clocks, displays quite clearly that you're hanging off, knee down style. The very fact that you're following a Panigale, which everyone knows (or should know) is certainly not a beginners bike, and capable of going very fast. As such we can clearly see that he's givin it some beans, with extremely fluid transitions through those sick twisties, and making it look effortless, he's obviously hanging it out, with the knee down, which clearly denotes the speeds you're doing on that type of road, and all the time, the RS is still right there, relentless in its Terminator like pursuit. I'm about to purchase my '24 SE very shortly, I absolutely cannot wait!! Your vids have made this impatience even worse😬😁🤣🙏🏻👍🏻. But thanks bro🙏🏻
@@tjordulf Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 I intend to ride this bike until it won't go anymore. Then probably either swap the motor or start with a fresh one altogether. You're going to love that SE. Already set with stainless lines, brembo calipers, and much better shock (and rear spring rate for that matter). And you're right about the majority of Z900RS vids being sedate. I have come across a couple where guys in Japan are turning them into fully dedicated track/race bikes. I don't remember the track, but one guy (a local pro) ended up setting a lap record at a local more medium sized track. If I can find it again, I'll post the link here. Here's hoping that new SE is in your hands before you know it. Happy riding bro!
May I ask what action camera you are using/reccomend to capture the video with? I don't want to become a vogger, but want a simple setup to capture rides with my friends in the twisties.
No problem at all! I'm using the insta360 one rs with either the 4k lens or the 360 lens. This vid was with the 360 lens. It's the only cam I have experience with, and I like it so far
@@BobbyBittler Much appreciate the quick response. I love the video quality and the right amount of audio, Thx!
Thanks very much!
What mods have you got in it?
@@jensensphotography4570 fork has been upgraded with a show big piston swap. Shock has been modded with an older ZX10R bottom end and added reservoir for compression adjustability. Added rearsets. And switch between clip ons, a rental bar, and an OEM cafe bar depending on mood. Frame sliders and case covers. At this point, the bike a had a cat delete mid pipe. Now has Delkevic headers with a flash. Sprint filter. Evap and PAIR delete. Sized down lithium battery relocated to where the evap can was. I think that's about it.
@ Jesus, I don’t even know what half these things are! But has it really changed the feel of the bike?
@@jensensphotography4570 no worries lol. The handlebar changes and rearsets (different foot peg brackets/position) give a sportier position. The suspension upgrades make it feel more confident/planted when pushing through turns or braking aggressively. And the exhaust change and ECU tuning (changes how air/fuel are delivered in the engine) really smoothes out the throttle and gives it just a little more pep. Feels more athletic/capable than it did before the changes.
@ nice mate. I have an exhaust on the way. I would like lower handles bars and maybe sportier rear sets but I won’t be riding the bike aggressively thru twisty roads. I had a Panigale V4 before this bike and it’s cool to see you playing around with one in this video 👌🏻
@@jensensphotography4570 sounds like yours is on the way to being the nice balance between pure naked and sportbike. Enjoy the new exhaust! Slip on or full system?
Another great day at Palomar Mt
Preach!
High risk racing……..