5 Things I Love About My Z900RS
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- As promised, 5 Things I Love About My Z900RS. I have covered just 5 things that I feel that Kawasaki did exceptionally well on this bike. There are many additional things but I've boiled it down to 5. Let me know what your list of things are that you love about your Z900RS!
3:45 for the list.
Thanks for watching!!
What motorcycles should look like, not like a transformer.
I agree wholeheartedly with your comments and your affection for this bike.
I bought a '22 last summer and like your candy brown, never thought a blue cycle would appeal to me. But yes! The paint job, the sparkle of the metallic flakes is superb...makes sigh.
Thanks for your videos! audie
I was 20 years old in 1972 when the first Z1 900 came out. Our local dealer had 5 of them. 3 of my friends bought them the first day. 2 days later when I got there they were gone!. At 20 feet away, this one could pass for a '72! The black engine w/contrasting hardware looks great, as does the polished edge of the rims! The design is timeless. It's sad Honda did such a poor job on the CB1000. This is just the way I remember bikes being built in the 70's. My first GoldWing was a standard in 1975. Cherry red, no fairing or anything else! Spoke wheels, steel fenders. I rode 42,000 miles in 2 years on that bike! My '79 GoldWing 60,000 in 3 years. My keeper, 1978 BMW R100RS Grey market Belgium police bike has 400,000+. I've had probably 30 other bikes also, but never the Z1. I think that's going to change, because I really like this one!! Ride safe.... --gary
I just got mine 4 months ago and man do I love this bike! Love the way it pulls all the way thru the rev range. I put an Acropovic header on it and it noticeably boosts HP and torque. Thanks for all the videos, you helped me narrow things down and the test rides sealed it. Best bike in the retro class hands down.
The best looking retro styled bike out there.They must be selling like hotcakes.
I'm a huge V-Twin sucker, always had only Moto Guzzi and Aprilia, never hated japanese bikes but never actually consider buy one. This is the first bike that makes me legit drool, like you said that color is fantastic, it's probably the best color scheme I've seen on a motorcycle, under the sun is simply majestic it looks like a high-end custom paint job. Well, that said I hope one day I will be able to add this beast in my stable. Enjoy your Z900RS man, great video.
Ron Swanson thanks for the comment! I hope you can get one too. I'm lot sure how long they will make them and if they'll offer the candy tone color scheme in brown and orange again.
I have just over 1,000 miles on my new Z900RS and have to confess, the more I ride the bike, the more I like it. As mentioned in another of your videos, this bike seems to do so many things so very well. The engine was the real surprise for me. Practically butter-smooth at all RPM's and so useable. I wanted (really wanted....) a 1973 Z1 when I was a lad of 20 years old. So happy that this bike has been introduced. Your comments are spot-on!!
Noel Bassett thanks for the comment and following my channel. I'm glad you were able to score a Z900RS as well!
Man, that bike brings back memories. Beautiful. I ride cruisers now, but seeing this is like going to your 40th class reunion and seeing your very 1st love interest....
Love the video. I just bought the Z900RS Cafe with the black top tank and gold pinstripes. So far I love it. I’ve been restoring vintage bikes for years and it was time to go modern. Worry free bike with all the power I will never need. 👍 Keep the great content coming. Thanks.
I want this bike so bad I`m getting sick. Kawasaki you brilliant bastards!
I'm there with you
Thanks for the video - Ive had my z900rs for about a month now. Wonderful bike! I hadn't thought about the welds and bolts until I saw this video - very good point that Kawasaki went above and beyond with this bike. One complaint on the bike I had was the low gearing so I installed a 16-tooth counter sprocket...WOW, what a difference that makes in smoothness and feel. :)
So basically the perfect bike? Lol does it all, incredible look and finish, power and torque, sound, premium paint. I agree and I will add one to my garage soon, hopefully
Just bought the cafe. Hands down it's the best bike I've ridden stock. My only personal complaint is the shock was too soft but some fiddling fixed that. Also I'd like the footpegs to be about 2 inches higher. Aside from that I've never bought a bike off the floor with an exhaust that made me think ' I dont really need to change that' well worth the spend.
I'm waiting for my 2020 Z900 Cafe to arrive. This will be after a long hiatus from Kawasski. My first was a new 1972 H1 500 triple. Then a 76 H2 to a 82 Kz1000J which I had for 18 years. After 20 more years of American brands I wanted to get back to what gave me the most enjoyment. Let the good times roll. Ride like your invisible. Be safe my 2 wheelin buds!
I’m actually waiting for mine, and sold my 2010 Triumph Speed Triple. I love the colors, in the spirit of the ´71 Z , and the sound of the engine in low rpm too. I’ m very happy to have found the 2019 brown machine in a Paris Kawasaki store, and it’s the last one that is really new.
Ditto on the color, tuning and handling. Love mine.
I absolutely agree on the color. I don’t like brown or orange but when I saw this in person it is just pretty as heck.
Bought one today. Can’t wait.
Seen the bike in real life, love that colour to! It sparkles too!
I love the cable operated clutch and the plastic master cylinder for the brake..
Thank you for the upload. When I saw that bike I really loved it. Wanted to buy it in green, but as longer I looked on the brown/orange the more I loved it. There are other fine bikes out, but I think overall it is hard to beat. I will decide this week, but I think I will buy this bike in just this colour. Can get them brand new in brown/orange here... 😉
Great video man, I just bought a 21 z900rs a week ago and it was the perfect bike for me
A gorgeous two wheeled art form. Beautiful looking ZED 900rs as we say here in 🇬🇧 UK. I could just sit and look at her hour on hour. Can’t wait till I go get myself one. 🏍👍😊
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MOTORCYCLE!
It really is! Thanks for the comment. Check one out in person if you have a chance.
My buddy had one of these in 1973 it was a 900 Z1 I had Kawasaki 500 H1 but I'm thinking very seriously about getting one like you got I like the rootbeer color I like the green I like them all engine sounds good
Seems like this bike is contender against the Triumphs but with better tires/suspension/power. This bike would turn my head from the Bonnevilles/etc for sure. Same price but more. Good seeing Kawi repping such high end bikes.
One thing about you "do all" categorization.... Track days much? LOL
i get mine yesterday ,same color i love this bike
Great video I just bought one about month ago only got 73 miles on it now haven’t had a chance to ride much because of the weather can’t wait to get a day of riding on it and you are right you have to see this bike up close to appreciate what Kawasaki has done so far have no complaints about it love the colors on it
Glad to hear you were able to find one! I feel your pain in regards to the weather and not being able to ride. I have over 3k on mine now and I love it!! In storage till spring.
Brown, Orange, and Pea Green are the colors of my childhood.
The side covers and rear tail fin look so original.
Hey guys,
I've ALWAYS wanted this bike since I was a young kid, but I was only 13 years old when it came out. Been having mini-bikes, go-carts, dirt bikes, sport cruisers, and my favorite of all was my 1991 Harley Davidson Low Rider Custom (Wine-berry Pearl Coat custom paint job), but it wasn't big enough for me (6' 1/2" tall at 245 lbs.). LOL 😂
Besides that, I was an Old Muscle Car guy (1969 AMX, 1969 Pontiac Lemans, 1981 Ford F-100 long bed 490 w/2 750 Holley cars, and two nitros bottles mounted in the bed. It was Silver with a custom striping kit and it was called the "Silver Bullet", which fit perfectly. 😂
Hopefully I will be picking up my new Kawasaki Z900RS on the first 🥇 week of May. It the BLACK with BLUE STRIPES, which I totally LOVE! Very CLASSY and SPORTY! It's definitely a looker and I can promise that more people would be likely to stop by and take a look at it than they would a brown motorcycle 🏍️. Just my opinion!
ALWAYS bought black, even though it's hard to keep clean. But when it's cleaned and polished, it cannot be compared to. Then again I loved my Wine-berry Pearl Coat paint job by the well-known Jimmy Davis in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was famous for car and bike show work and his work cost a small fortune. My tank and two fender for my 1991 HD Low Rider Custom Wine-berry Pearl Coat cost me $2,500 USD and that was back in 1997. Sadly Jimmy passed away! Rest in Peace, warrior, as you are sorely missed by your family and friends and definitely the industry.
Will NEVER buy a brown car or motorcycle! I have ALWAYS gone with the fashionable and beautiful black. It brings out the chrome and just CANNOT be beaten. Just my personal opinion!!!
Will post some pictures next week! Take care everyone and please be safe!
God bless 🙏 all of you and your families!
These are actually built in Japan, as opposed to the typical Z900, which is built in Thailand.
Big reason for the price difference and quality of finish.
I’m so close to pulling the trigger on one of those!
Yes mate,
Your 5 thing's, to Do cover the whole bike pretty well, I couldn't agree more on all points.
Great wee overview, good quality video & audio too.
Nice one !! :-)
B Murray thanks for watching and commenting!
I found your reviews helpful. I have a 2020 Z900RS SE in the metallic green coming this week. Keep up the great content.
Thank you! Enjoy it.
I love the way that bike looks I just got my first bike late 2017 just got my license in March I bought a new left over 16 versys 650 (2000 miles on it so far) which I enjoy a lot but damn I want the 900rs
Dan Miner the Versys is a great do all bike!
Picking mine up on Monday 16 September!!! Thanks for the nice review!!
Thanks for the positive comment! Just turned mine over to 5k miles. I'll be doing a long term review soon.
ws6man96 looking forward to it!
2023 Christmas Eve my present 🎁 was a lime Green 💚 dream machine a 2019 kz 900 rs cafe ....cant wait for spring ❣️
Beautiful bike. I currently have a 2009 verseys 650 & love it no problems ever. Will keep it. But my next bike will hopefully be the Z900rs
Well done, beautiful bike!
I had hayabusa and few M109Rs and now I'm so interested in this bike
I agree 100% with you, everything was said...it’s a super wonderful motorcycle in every possible way...my regards
Thank you for your support!
I agree with your very first point, the colour scheme is fantastic. I have loved Kawasakis since I was a kid, every bike except one that I’ve had has been a Kawasaki. I’ve always said I will get a green one and I gave myself another chance last week. What did I go for? The very same one as yours lol. Moving down from the GTR1400 (Concours) to this but I am not regretting it one bit.
Safe riding mate 👍🏼
Awesome! Great choice. The green on the cafe was cartoonish to me. Enjoy!!
So you still love it after owning it for a while? My Jaffa has done 18,000 kms now since March 2018.
I’ve got the Kawasaki grab rail, heated grips and centre stand, and Booster Plug to fix the snatchy throttle, getting a ECU reflash when it runs out of warranty in March 2020.
I’ve done a few track days, it would jump from 5th to 4th when accelerating hard at the track but never on the road, that was a real concern until I changed to fully synthetic Motul 7100 and that seems to have fixed the problem, probably because the oil gets real hot at the track and synthetic has fixed it.
Changed to Bridgestone S22 tyres, big improvement over OEM Dunlops.
Some guys change the exhaust, but why bother, it’s perfect as it is. It’s just right like you say.
We get LED indicators and ignition immobiliser, apparently you don’t get them in USA, but we don’t get the helmet lock.
So yeah, I still love my bike, the smoothness, the color, the brakes, handling, torque, that power rush and noise above 7,000 rpm, the ability to just cruise if you want. Everyone wants to talk about it when you pull up.
I'm over 14k miles on mine! It hasn't missed a beat... and have enjoyed it immensely.
Gearbox just o.k., is my only caveat.
wow, I have just over 14k miles on my '79 KZ 1000 MKII
@@peteg8187 right at 37k miles now, just to keep post
I love the look of this bike
Kawasaki nailed it with this one. Good for them. Hope to ride one soon and tickle that 4 ha.
I dont notice many Z900RS Cafe bikes in my area which is cool I love mine and its cool that there isn't a ton of them around but I wouldn't expect kids that are into crotch rockets to dig this bike. It was marketed to us older fellows who were alive when Kawasaki came out with the original Z900's
I been wanting this bike for sometime now. I have two other bikes i need to sell off first, but soooon I will have one. I love the dark green!
I bought the green cafe version and I love the bike, Traded my Duke Monster in for it...
I really enjoy your vids. I just picked up the green and yellow version of this bike last week
Thanks! That's a great color choice.
Gorgeous bike!
bought the candy blue and pick up is next week feeling super
aware I'm 3 years late to the video but interesting to see the review of quality of paintwork on this variants - had to sub when I saw you on 999 subscribers :)
Thanks! Been hoping to get to 1000k
Love that bike. Best colors. I’ll get one someday
Had a H2C in the same colours
Man really cool bike. I would buy her as an additional vehicle if it wasn't for her 4 cylinders. I honestly have tried over the years but unless a bike is Vtwin, Triple, 270° parallel twin, boxer or V4 it's like I'm riding like this the whole time 😬😬😬. Such a sad story but still on good on you dude because she's beautiful 🤤😓
I understand what you mean. I recently just got a VFR800, so now I'm loving the V4 sound as well. Check out my video of it if you can!
Aye up ,excellent vid ,I love my jaffa, ti's the best colour (I think) , your vid helped me choose this bike.over the triumph .rgds yorkshire England.
1 thing I love -- The bike 👍
You're gunna find a place to pull off?
You really like your bike eh bro!!!
Nice review. One feature I noticed immediately was the soft rear brake. I found that I have to exert a lot of force to engage the rear brakes. Being as that this is an essential component of a well designed machine, I feel Kawasaki dropped the ball here. By the way, I'm not a fan of the brake reservoir either. I like to slide back on the seat to stretch out my arms on longer days in the saddle, so that bump in the seat could have been back a little farther or more gradual for my tastes. The touchy throttle doesn't bother me as I have adapted to it. As far as the lighting at night at speed, I feel a set of Denali's would improve visibility a lot.
I have added the Akra header while retaining the stock silencer for improved performance and a deeper voice.
Thanks for your work.
Kenneth Jamrozy thanks for watching and commenting.
Yes the rear brake is not good at all, very "wooden" feel but then again most modern bikes don't have very good rear brakes.I don't understand why they can't do better - maybe it has something to do with ABS?
@@pdbordelon They don't want you locking it up.
Best bike to date
Agreed! Thanks for watching.
perfect both good and bad you nailed it bro
Just like a 90s zephyr basically
I'm going tomorrow to check out a few bikes, all within $600 of one another and all Kawis'. I don't like the root beer, but actually like the black 2018. I think I would struggle with having no wind protection and no fairing. I'm torn between the RS Cafe and a new 17 ZX14R. I like the black 900RS because the wheels are all black and I like the graphics on it better. An Akropovic header is a must on this bike!
I love that bike. power..comfortably. 。the specs...awesome..I can ride this retro all they long.
Commenting for the algorithm
Def considering a z900rs
How’s the riding position for long rides, I’m 5-9” 180lbs and do big rides, do you think it will be comfortable after a day in the saddle?
Len.
I have an rs actually the first one in india and i liked the video how to ride in the twistys learned a lot thanks
Thank you so much! I'll be doing more videos like that soon. Keep learning and be safe!
Great video! Like you I never would see myself buying a brown vehicle however the color on this particular motorcycle is amazing and really love it. Question: How many rpm’s do you turn at 60? I saw 4500 rpm at 65 mph so I’m assuming around 4300 give or take. Best of luck with your motorcycle...
Thanks for the comment! The brown and overall color scheme is really exquisite. I believe it's right around 4k or so at 60mph in 6th gear.
Beautiful bike, do you still have it ? If so, what is your verdict now on the quality? Is it prone to rust ?
Have you had any problems with it ?
Thanks!
Nice bike
I just found your channel..I plan to own a z900RS as a 2nd bike someday so I watch vids on the bike often. Thanks for your great opinions on this and the "5 hates" video.
I was touring in western PA a few weeks ago, beautiful area
PaiN's RIdes thanks for watching and check back for new videos on my Z900RS. Hope you can get one too!
I'm in..clicked the "notifications bell", so keep the vids coming ;) If all goes well, I hope to have the RS next season. A 2nd bike is such an extravagance it has to take a back seat to everything else :( I need a big touring bike as my main ride.
PaiN's RIdes Sweet, thanks! The z900rs can really do it all. I have other bikes as well.
Brown no way 😳
I've heard the color referred to as "root beer". I think it works.
Jaffa down under since 72
Great video, thorough and honest. Going to watch the others now, oh, and new sub! :-) Safe travels
Thanks for the positive comment, watching and subscribing!!
Just got one, but I got the performance model only available in UK and Europe 👍I went black
fit and finish though what about the horn hanging down there
The seat has a nice look and is comfortable.....#6?
Nice bike .... definitely on the list for next bike .... unfortunately I just bought a Suzuki ... which I love but always on the prowl for the next bike as I like to upgrade/change every 2-3 years ... also good video .... have fun riding when weather permits
Thanks for the comment. Did you not decide to hold out for the new Katana?
@@ws6man96 Oh .....I bought a GSXS750....which I am enjoying alot I just tend to change bikes more frequently these days so that way I don't lose too much value on the trade....also the servicing (majors) cost so much that when I get to that 15-20km mark I think that's money that can go towards a new bike instead of maintaining the existing one....it seems to be working for me.....always on a relatively new bike and there is nothing like having a new bike I think .... it's like even riding on the same roads feels new..... i have not tried this methodology on my marriage yet ....but I assume its like getting a new wife...hahahahaha.....
@@stalkerbuts4193 enjoy the GSXS750! They are great bikes! Suzuki did a great job updating them these past two years.
The "Jaffer" as it is called in Oz
Indeed!
I challenge any man to go to the dealer and not fall in love with the paint job on the tank (pretty much any colour).
I think they nailed it with this bike. It’s the Goldilocks of bikes, not too sporty , not too retro. It’s just a great all a rounder at a good price. Plus it has 101 on the dynojet. I’m going for the black one. But i wanted to ask you about the “snatchy” throttle. Do you experience this?
Jool Thanks for watching and I agree with you 100%. The throttle can be snatchy especially in the lower gears but I've adjusted. I hardly notice it now. Most new bikes with fuel injection and the new throttle wires/cables I've ridden have some sort of twitchy throttle characteristic. It's nothing I haven't been able to re adjust to.
I sent my ECU to 2wheeldynoworks to be reflashed and added a 16 tooth front sprocket. The bike runs MUCH smoother now. I highly recommend these 2 changes.
Ernie L nice! Thanks for the info! How much did that cost ya?
ws6man96 yea I’ve heard others say that they get used to it and don’t really notice it after a while. Either way it’s not a game changer at all.
Jool the sprocket was about $35 and the ECU $309. Now I feel like I have the perfect bike :)
It’s a beauty!
It sure is!!
Well done video.
MissMan666 thanks!
Good vid , Great bike!
Mansolo 1 Thank you!!
Great video, thanks for posting. How does it stack against an R9T BMW? maybe you’ve got the chance to ride both. Best
What is the service interval for valve clearance checks?
cool retro looking bike. at 11k msrp, it is priced too high for me. many other cool capable bikes for less scratch. maybe new old stock will be more affordable.
Mark M the restored Z1’s are going for 13 k last I looked.
Hi, what is your opinion as to fitting a 4 into 4 exhaust system to this model?
Side question, what helmet/camera & microphone do you use? It sounded clean/clear/quiet/not windy/buffeted, is why I’m asking. Thanks! M. Sacramento
I use a Sena 20s bluetooth headset that records direct into my Sena Prism Camera.
Great video man, I'm guessing your near my neck of the woods. Somewhere near Indiana?
Fairly close there!
Love seeing an owner's perspective on this bike. I had stopped in to my local kawi dealer for oil and filter on ninja 650 and I thought this bike looked so much better in person. The pictures and video just dont do it justice. Ws6man96, do you think this bike's power would be too much of a difference to handle coming from a ninja 650? In terms of a rider I'm in my mid 30's mostly mature rider although I love to wring out my bike in the right setting from time to time but dont look to be stupid about it.
The power is very manageable and predictable. It will seem like night and day coming from your 650 in most cases.
ws6man96 the funny thing is my wife calls my ninja 650 a crotch rocket but anything that looks retro she’s in favor of because it doesn’t look fast 😂
@@matthewoppen1602 I've gotten the same thing when we had a Ninja 500 where people thought it was a crotch rocket and super fast just because it said Ninja. Good marketing on Kawasakis part.haha
Root beer color
Don't think you would like the color?!? My good man that was one of the color schemes for the original Z1. Let's appreciate history.
biketron obviously I do because I bought the bike.
It looks way better in person. I personally went with the neon green one though
Wonderful review, thankyou. Would it fit someone who is 6'4" with a 33" inseam?
I'm 6ft and I can just about flat foot. You'll be fine.
It should have really good fit and finish for the price they ask for it. And the vents on the engine arent for nothing, they help cool the engine. I don't get why this bike is a few grand more than the more modern z 900. Its like Kawasaki is charging way more just because it has a retro design. I used to own the first Kawasaki to be called a Ninja that came out in 1984. The Ninja 900
Where does Kawasaki say anything about Brown the bike is advertised as candy tone and root beer there's no Brown mention anywhere
6:03 was a weird sound :P, other than that good video
Torque...?
I've been on the fence on buying this bike. I appreciate the pro's and con's that you listed on both video's. I have never owned a bike and looking for my first one. I don't want some Grom or anything like that, do you think this is ok as a first time bike? Also im only 5'9" and about 200lbs.
Did you buy it
@@Spartansrule118 nope. I ended up getting a Yamaha MT-07. I really enjoyed learning on that bike. I have since traded that in for my Suzuki GSX-S1000.