The akra headers and stock can sound beautiful on this bike. The stock setup sounds beautiful as well but I love the extra grunt with the headers. I'll definitely be doing this to my 2021
After hearing my bike in person I agree with all the comments I’ve heard about the stock exhaust sounding amazing. Too bad the only good looking imo single exhaust available is Brock’s and they don’t sell just the slip on. I think I’d be happy with the stock can and Akropovic header for the better flow. It seems as though quite a few people would agree.
I’m with you on the pipe. Standard silencer looks much better than the Akra and the headers make it sound perfect. As you took it out of the box I thought ‘man, that is ugly’ and then you agreed with me.
Kawasaki beat Acropovic to the punch with that can! The purists were screaming about no 4 into 4 exhaust but everyone back in the day ditched them for 4 into 1's.
On my 2002 Aprilia Mille R, Stock it came with a massive muffler. It looked like a Cannon. I ended up putting a full race Arrow system on, that has 2 high Arrow cans on side of tail. I could have went with a single and save weight but the bike is already a little heavy. So I went with the 2 high mount cans for sound and looks. People love that loud thunder. I love bike but realize modern sport bikes handle much better. Sometime it's not always about the weight. The best thing about loving bikes is eventually buying multiple bikes for different situations.
Sounds real good, would love to see a dyno map after this has been fitted, to see how much power is lost/gained from changing the flow. As with almost all other newer bikes, a powercommander with new map is likely needed to make up for the changes.
Unfortunately I don't have access to a Dyno, Am sure someone will do it soon though. Rode a couple of hundred kms on it on Sunday and it didn't miss a beat..Pulled well and no backfire on the rundown at all, Sounds great going through the hills....Will load that soon,Thanks for watching, Enjoy
I was really waiting for someone to make a video on this aspect (exhaust sound aka ride-by sound ) , really appreciate your efforts on making this video and perfect timings.
Those very early racing colours are sensational. Thank you very much for the opportunity to see a Z900 in that scheme. You are absolutely right about that Ak can, its hideous. If somebody can sculpt a sympathetic four-pipe for this bike as per the Z1, they’ll never want for money or beer ever again.
In the old day's all my triples were rejetted with allspeeds or higgspeed chambers, yosihimura for inline four's. Nowadays I don't bother just the standard system. If there's an exhaust that can make a ninja 400 sound like my ZXR 400 with a yosihimura then I'll buy it.
@@AussieKawiman the sun is shining here today in Ireland so out the side gate of my house I'll be gone for a spin .....I like'd the way you put it up on its back wheel.....
@@AussieKawiman just finish work now I'm a taxi driver here in my city....limerick city of Ireland.... Yes went out on it today for 3 hours I kept within the Irish road speed limits ( ya rite that didn't last long )....I have 5 z"s....z1000 ltd 1980 z900 A4 1976 z900 ltd 1976 & z1000 A1 1977 & z900 rs some fays I don't no what to sit my ass on ....I turn 50 this Summer but I'm a young 50 I still think I'm about 25 when I go on my bikes especially when I'm on my older z's .....haha....
@@mattlock5880 , Sounds like a great garage you have there... Yeah i just turned 49 and I wold say i still feel like a young fella carrying on everytime I get on a bike...I only work in the industry just to ride all the different bikes.. Stay cool and enjoy the riding mate..
Lucky you..I am waiting for another demo so i can get back out and ride, I absolutely love riding this bike and when i get on anything else i am dissapointed... Thanks for watching 10 + times....Enjoy..
I really like the stock headers and can. Perhaps it is because I’ve spent the past couple years going potato potato on a HD, but I really like the subtlety of the stock setup.
Agreed mate, The stock set up looks the part and still sounds really cool. Kawi spent a lot of money getting it right..And succeeded I would say..Thanks for watching
That new side pipe on the clutch exhaust band. And that new side hack formulator on the dump side of the ignitor. But bypass the the fuel mixture juggler on the down thrust of the double side. It might peel the tamale 🫔 🤔 from the bun. So bunch up strap down its diner time mate.vroom
4 years later and all the mufflers available are still ugly as sin. The Delkovic 4-4 look stunning but not really my thing I like the single can. Brock’s is sweet but only available in a full system and crazy $$$$$
@@dominic9279 , I have not really noticed it, I do ride a lot of bikes though.. But is small thing for emissions or something.. Does fell a little snatchy though..Nothing too serious though.
I think a Booster Plug with the Akra header will do the job at a lower cost than a Power Commander or similar set-up. The Booster Plug is relatively inexpensive and enriches the fuel mixture by making the ECU "see" an outside air temp that is 20 degrees lower than actual temp. I used one on a Speed Triple I owned when I installed a low restriction exhaust and it ran great.
Yeah mate agreed, We are running a Woolich ECU tune and that seems ok, but would love to have a Dyno to adjust more..Will try a Booster plug in next set up..Cheers mate.
@@AussieKawiman BTW, I ended up buying a Z900RS Cafe for $9350 USD and I love it! Kawasaki really got the exhaust tone right but I am thinking of putting the Akra header on, because I've read that the bike sheds 14 lbs. or 6.5 kg by eliminating the cat and, as evidenced by your video, the Akra gives the Z a louder and deeper tone. Like you, I will leave the stock can on the Akra header because Kawi got that right, as well. I threw the Booster Plug idea out there because it worked well for me on a bike in my past and is simple and low cost. YMMV. Cheers and have fun on your Z!
I did not realise, I have not watched it for a while, May have to sort something out., Thanks for persisting and watching, Hope you liked it, Cheers...
Very interesting. I definitely like the looks of the factory silencer and that fact that it sounds great when used with the aftermarket header. Did they have to modify anything to fit the stock silencer to the header or did it just clamp on? Thanks
The appearance of the muffler in the genuine state was clean and good, but it is the tuning which can find the sensitivity which is insufficient 2%. Thanks for trying first. Many references.
The standard looks better. But the system probably works better with the akro slip on. Sounds like it needs a tune or ecu flash. It splattered before red line
@@craig_sez8534 , The full system was a bit crap looking, As soon as i saw that the headers slipped onto the standard muffler i was like...YES Please..Sounds great, When i get my next demo i will put the ful lsystem on to show you mate, thanks for watching,...
sounds nice looks nice I had a Jaffa with a Yoshi kit back in early 8ts scared the crap out off me more than once more than twice I think this new bike be a vast improvement on my old z1e
The old beasts were a bit of a handful, The new ones are nothing like the old, might look similar but amazing what 40 years of technology does.I have still scared myself a few times on the new ones.. :O Thanks for watching mate..Enjoy :)
Kawasaki did such a fantastic job designing the muffler. One of the most beautiful factory mufflers ever. None of the aftermarket cans look as good. It sounds fantastic with the header swap and factory can. Have you noticed any discoloring on the akro header yet?
rides.naked ,Yep correct with the design so nice,as for colouring on the headers well not really,still looks as new after 1300klms I actually sold them onto a new bike because the factory had ran out.So bike in video is now back to standard.Thanks for watching 👍👍
Thanks David Conine,Just doing what i love mate, Drop a tooth?? Great idea... Watch this space....Should we do that? might be too much fun...Thanks for watching, Enjoy..
Get it on a dyno asap so they can flash the ECU and tweak the fueling .. all bikes these days come from the factory extremely leaned out to be able to meet emission standards , changing the headers without giving it more fuel and riding it hard like that will cause damage in the long run if you don´t ... also having it flashed will give 15-20 HP more than standard plus the bike will run cooler.
Not at all mate, A titanium header pipe is lighter with larger diameter in the pipe. So saves a bit weight and more flow, But essentially you are correct if all you want is no cat and some noise... Thanks for watching mate.. Enjoy
That combo sounds so much better than the stock system. Kinda reminds me of the old KZ1000 with a Kerker on it. I'm going to look at a 2023 Z900RS Cafe tomorrow and this is the exhaust setup I would want. Did you have any issues with installing the O2 sensor in the new Akro pipe?
Is a great combo, the only one we do. The 02 sensor has a port to screw it into the headers so no problems at all. Hope you enjoy the new ride mate and thanks for stoping by..Enjoy
I really wish someone would make a set of UEL headers for this bike to give it a little rumble. The inline 4 with the stock pipes just doesn't match the styling.
@@AussieKawiman UEL is a recent abbreviation for unequal length, as in the primaries are not equal. It would be slightly down on horsepower due to lack of scavenging affect but would sound more rumbly. Think older Subaru, which I hate that sound on a car, but might sound more interesting on a motorcycle.
Excellent video! You nailed the sound everyone used to go for back in the 70's when they tossed the original 4 tube exhaust and put on a 4 into 1. I know from the comments you are a big guy. How is leg/knee bend for you on a longer ride? Is the bike and seat all-day comfortable? I can pick up a new 2019 for a little over $9K here in the USA and I'm really close to pulling the trigger. I was considering a 2020 1000 SX until I saw a RS Cafe in person. It is a gorgeous bike but they won't let me test ride it. Kudos from a new subscriber. Cheers!
Thanks for the support mate, I love the Z900 Cafe, Feels great to ride, I have a bit of an issue with my right knee and after about 2 hours it twitches and aches a bit,From when i went arse up on a KLR650,but still too much fun to get off. If i was doing more distance riding i would go for the 1000SX but for a cool fun Sunday ride the Z900RS Cafe all the way. Good luck with choosing and thanks for subscribing,should have some more up soon.. :)
Agree 100% The original can is far better looking, perfect match to the new cat-free pipes and the end result is just perfect. Almost like being back in the 70´s, listening to this beautie :o) But the crackeling sounds like a re-jetting/mapping is next or what do you think?
Nevermind, just read the comments and many others have suggested a remap :D I wouldnt like to ride it to much until then, but it sure does sound good :)
Yep does look and sound great and yes would be good to run on a dyno and remap,But this bike was put back to stock after about 1500klms.Is a great addition to the Z900RS.👍
I have ordered the Akra headers, they are on their way, however someone has offered me a link pipe for 50$. What would the difference be? There is obviously a massive saving if I installed a link pipe.
The Akra headers are a wider pipe giving more flow, and lighter weight as well. The standard headers are a dual walled pipe so 2 layers to make them look fatter and help the pipes not colour up from the heat. Also if you install the Akra and don't like them you can put the stock system back on..Good luck with the Z9, Cheers..
Hey ! Thanks for your reply. I went with the akro headers. A couple of questions : did you have to use a reducing sleeve from the end of the link pipe to the stock exhaust? Mine isn't sliding on because the link pipe is 5 mm bigger than the stock setup. My link pipe is also coming in contact with the frame of the bike, doesn't look like yours did so in the video 🤯🤯🤯🤯
Why not fit the Acro can and do a Standard, Acro Headers with Std Can and full Acro system test. Its very suspect when you say, you did not like the look of it, but then do not show us? Of course it sounds better then stock, but better than the full system, we don't know. Also what other changes were made to the full system map to compensate for the pipe? Thanks
Time is the main factor for not swapping and changing everything and doing different combo's , If you see at 1:58 you will see the Acro pipe, I have put Acro pipes on other bikes (Z900 ) and it sounds the same as the muffler is a straight through on both. If i had heaps of time i would swap them out. I have now sold the Acro headers so it is back to stock, Hmm might just put the Acro muffler on and do quick run, Also did not change the ECU tune at all, Just put the headers on, Seemed to have ran well with just this. Thanks for your input and also for watching, Keep an eye out for the Acro pipe, Cheers,Enjoy..
Hey mate, been enjoying your videos, especially the Z900RS ones. I'm currently in the market. Do you guys have anything available right now? Cheers, Rob
Hi Rob, Thanks for the support mate, I do enjoy doing the videos and makes it worth it when they are liked. I do have 1 Green 2022 model left in stock if that is what you are chasing. (07) 5450 3500,Cheers mate..
@@AussieKawiman Hey mate, not a problem (re the support). Do you guys still do the custom colours? I'm looking at getting a 2nd hand, low Kay model. I'm in Victoria. I'll keep an eye out on what you have on hand, but feel free to contact me if something comes up! Cheers, Rob
@@RobMelancholic , Cheers mate, I have not done a custom colour in a while, Last one went to Victoria late 2021. Can not get any to do anything with. I do have a new 2022 Green one i stock if that is what you are chasing. Will keep you in mind if i get anything, Will need to be quick to secure if you want one..Good luck mate.
@@AussieKawiman Question.. Once you swap out the headers, does it a) VOID the warranty ?! ANd b) is a TUNE needed after you swap the headers ?! I know some people do em but, is it mandatory ?! Will the bike still run fine ?
@@TopshelfJunior , Good question, The bike runs sweet with the headers but does pop a little on the deceleration, Does not harm it but with a tune tends to run. Abut smother and is always the best option. As for warranty? I don't think it would do anything to the engine to warrant a claim and have seen nothing ever happen.Thanks for watching mate..
I had a look at the pipe and it is a slip on, To get any decent sound out of the Z900RS you need to do the headers as well, I may be able to do it as soon as i get it but at $1540 for a slip on i might give it a miss,Unless they send me one up to do this as a demo and i send it back. Thanks for watching, Enjoy...
Amazing! The stock pipe looks and sounds fine to me, and I usually switch to an aftermarket first thing. So, your choice to keep the std. can but dump that huge box & heavy pipes is a good one. What's that Ford Ranchero looking car/truck in the front lot? THAT is cool!
It does sound good with the stock pipe, We love it. The ford is the Falcon Ute, Blue one? Pretty much everywhere around here..Good utes, 6 cylinder 4.0 litres go well, Thanks for watching mate, Enjoy..
Enjoyed your vid , learnt more from this and the comments than all the time i've spent trawling the net for answers . But need to ask is there a Aussie Suziman knocking about also ? lol .
Just wondering if the factory center stand can be used with this new exhaust? I think no as in the 1 picture it seems to go inside of where I believe the center stand installs? Any comments or have you tried one with this setup? Thanks.....really interested in the Cafe too...the Kermit Frog Green however isn't my first choice...but a blue is available for 2019 here in Canada but at a premium (of course) over a 2018 model :(
That carbon fiber thing took the (RETRO) right out of the concept. I'm glad you came to your senses and didn't use it. It sounded like it was missing a little when you started it and then it stalled and stumbled a little when you left. Did it clear up or do you really need a programmer, I have been looking for a follow up after your weekend ride but I haven't found one.thanks for the videos.
It was a little cold and i am pretty sure it needed to warm up, I also gave it to it as well, In a perfect world i would get it tuned and as we found when you do this the power delivery is smooth and you get an extra 5+ HP out of it..I am not sure if i put up a video on the ride, will have a look,But it will probably just be saying how awesome the bike is and everyone should have one!! Sorry but i just love this bike...Thanks for watching and hopefully enjoying the vids, Cheers mate..
How well does the Akrapovic + stock muffler run on the standard map? For sure it looks and sounds fantastic! That Akra muffler resembles a black traffic cone...ugly AF!
It runs really well, The Exhaust Sensor does change the map slightly but if you have the funds and the access to a good remap i would get it done. Or if you love the sound on the run down as it is then i would leave it...Sounds great in any form..Enjoy
Thanks for the review. Does it still have the low down punch with this exhaust or did everything move up the rev range a bit? Also, I know you said it is fine without a tune, but would it benefit from a tune, or is it just not necessary? Thanks.
Hi David, Still has the low punch if not a bit more,It does run fine but if you have the funds and time a quick run on a dyno by a good tuner may smooth it out a bit,All up as it sits feels great, Thanks for watching, Enjoy
Yeah, it sounds pretty badass, but I would stick to the completely stock exhaust. I appreciate the work Kawi put into meeting emissions and still sounding better than most bikes in Z900RS's category. I know I'm in the minority with that opinion, but, there you go...there's at least one in every crowd!
Thanks for commenting mate. I have one and on my bike it is stock exhaust.Only because the sound is pretty nice standard and I agree with your comments. Does sound badass though..Thanks for watching mate..
Hi. I have a z900 not RS version. It came with a Akro slip on but sounds terrible. I want to go full system (apparently the headers and slip on are designed for each other) problem is getting it tuned on the dyno and adding the power commander this costs as much as the bloody pipes themselves! :( Did you have yours properly tuned after installing the full system?
I did not tune the bike at all, Just put them on. The best tune to get (so far) is a Woolich tune, They remap the ecu and do the techno stuff in there, Works well. They are an Australian company but ar branching out soon, Good luck, Thanks for watching mate...Enjoy.
SOUNDS AWSOME. HOW TALL ARE YOU? DO THE BIKE SIT HIGH? I'M JUST UNDER 6FT, JUST WONDERING IF MY FEET WOULD BE FLAT ON THE GROUND OR THE BALL OF MY FEET WHILE SITTING ON THE BIKE..
Hi mate, You should be flat feet on this bike, I just sat on it after i read you question and i am 6'4" and my legs are bent with feet flat, Not very high, My mate is just under 6" and he is flat footed, Thanks for watching mate...Enjoy..
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“I can’t do much around here. It’s a suburban area”. After he’s just pulled a screaming wheelie then proceeds to do a burn out. Gotta love Aussies!
Aussie great man
@@Meme86ful I know
hahaha, true
Seems like Akropovic headers + factory can is heaven. Think I'll be doing that to mine.
The akra headers and stock can sound beautiful on this bike. The stock setup sounds beautiful as well but I love the extra grunt with the headers. I'll definitely be doing this to my 2021
Yep i think stock they sound good,But the sound is like music to your ears..Love this, Thanks for watching mate.. Enjoy the Z900RS..
After hearing my bike in person I agree with all the comments I’ve heard about the stock exhaust sounding amazing. Too bad the only good looking imo single exhaust available is Brock’s and they don’t sell just the slip on. I think I’d be happy with the stock can and Akropovic header for the better flow. It seems as though quite a few people would agree.
Top bloke. If only local dealers were so happy to see me when I do the same thing while testing their bikes.
I’m with you on the pipe. Standard silencer looks much better than the Akra and the headers make it sound perfect. As you took it out of the box I thought ‘man, that is ugly’ and then you agreed with me.
Best video of the z900rs.that wheelie with that can with that color was 10/10.badass!
Thanks mate,Just had to do it...Appreciate the support,Just got to keep it real, Thanks for watching. :)
The burnout at the end. Awesome. The thing really sounds amazing with the header
Glad you watched it to the end...Bonus.. Thanks mate.
"I think the standard one looks better" Agreed
Kawasaki beat Acropovic to the punch with that can! The purists were screaming about no 4 into 4 exhaust but everyone back in the day ditched them for 4 into 1's.
Yeah they go on about the 4 into 4 but you are right always put the 4-1 on them,Love that sound...Thanks for watching.
Just need Star to make a 4 into 1 drag pipe and all will be good.
Na mate .. Prefered the 4 into 2 drag pipes..Cross-over variety.
On my 2002 Aprilia Mille R, Stock it came with a massive muffler. It looked like a Cannon. I ended up putting a full race Arrow system on, that has 2 high Arrow cans on side of tail. I could have went with a single and save weight but the bike is already a little heavy. So I went with the 2 high mount cans for sound and looks. People love that loud thunder. I love bike but realize modern sport bikes handle much better. Sometime it's not always about the weight. The best thing about loving bikes is eventually buying multiple bikes for different situations.
@@beamdoctor5637 Hmm multiples: I own three Tuono's '04, '14 & 21 & my Brother owns 2x '08's an R & a Factory. lol
Sounds great and love your enthusiasm.
Sounds real good, would love to see a dyno map after this has been fitted, to see how much power is lost/gained from changing the flow. As with almost all other newer bikes, a powercommander with new map is likely needed to make up for the changes.
Unfortunately I don't have access to a Dyno, Am sure someone will do it soon though. Rode a couple of hundred kms on it on Sunday and it didn't miss a beat..Pulled well and no backfire on the rundown at all, Sounds great going through the hills....Will load that soon,Thanks for watching, Enjoy
I was really waiting for someone to make a video on this aspect (exhaust sound aka ride-by sound ) , really appreciate your efforts on making this video and perfect timings.
Thakns Cool Rider25, I love doing it as i say," That is why we ride..."Thanks for your comments, Enjoy..
i have my eye on this bike, not really a kawasaki fan as ive owned 30+ hondas but god damn, that green and looks has won me, pending a test ride.
Get out and ride it, You will be an owner for sure...Thanks for watching mate..Enjoy
Excellent vid! Just what I needed to see and hear thanks!
Ian Levy My pleasure Ian,Glad you enjoyed it mate,thanks for watching 🇦🇺👍
Those very early racing colours are sensational. Thank you very much for the opportunity to see a Z900 in that scheme. You are absolutely right about that Ak can, its hideous. If somebody can sculpt a sympathetic four-pipe for this bike as per the Z1, they’ll never want for money or beer ever again.
I hear ya John Edwards, I will let them know..Great bike to ride as well, Thanks for watching.
this bike i will once own if i recover to fit again its so cool thx for sharing
My pleasure, Hope you get your fitness soon as this is one cool bike to ride, Thanks, for watching,Enjoy...
Aussie Kawiman thank you m8 I rode a bmw r9t but sold it after brain stroke struck in 2017 cheeers
Gotta give a like after that wheelie and a burnout 👍
Thanks mate..Glad you liked it..Thanks for watching...Enjoy
Wow pretty cool it still sounds so good with the stock can on an aftermarket header.
In the old day's all my triples were rejetted with allspeeds or higgspeed chambers, yosihimura for inline four's. Nowadays I don't bother just the standard system. If there's an exhaust that can make a ninja 400 sound like my ZXR 400 with a yosihimura then I'll buy it.
The only thing that could make a Ninja 400 sound like the ZXR400 is jam a 4 cylinder in her....Thanks for stopping by mate..
I love that set up, the stock exhaust looks way better than the Akrapovic.
I hear ya mate...love it..
Got to love the akra headers :) first thing I will be adding on to my next bike. Full akrapovic 🏍
My z750 (2012) without cat,no link pipes on exhaust header and custom exhaustdamper sounds exactly the same 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Recognised the sound imidiatly
Can't beat the sound of an unrestricted inline 4 Kwaka....Thanks for watching mate....
Interesting that with modern bikes most of the muffling is done in the cat assembly rather than at the can. Love the combo above.
Cheers mate,Thanks for watching and commenting on my videos mate,Much appreciated..Great to see👍🇦🇺
Them headers sound so sweet on that bike I can't wait to put them on my bike too z900 rs 2019 brown & orange all the ways from Ireland...
They will make you smile.. Thanks for watching mate, Enjoy :)
@@AussieKawiman the sun is shining here today in Ireland so out the side gate of my house I'll be gone for a spin .....I like'd the way you put it up on its back wheel.....
@@mattlock5880 , Great to here Matt, Get out and give it to it. They are so much fun to wheelie... Love it enjoy the summer..
@@AussieKawiman just finish work now I'm a taxi driver here in my city....limerick city of Ireland.... Yes went out on it today for 3 hours I kept within the Irish road speed limits ( ya rite that didn't last long )....I have 5 z"s....z1000 ltd 1980 z900 A4 1976 z900 ltd 1976 & z1000 A1 1977 & z900 rs some fays I don't no what to sit my ass on ....I turn 50 this Summer but I'm a young 50 I still think I'm about 25 when I go on my bikes especially when I'm on my older z's .....haha....
@@mattlock5880 , Sounds like a great garage you have there... Yeah i just turned 49 and I wold say i still feel like a young fella carrying on everytime I get on a bike...I only work in the industry just to ride all the different bikes.. Stay cool and enjoy the riding mate..
Legend! Good choice with the can as well. Once the engine wears in it would be disgustingly nice
Watching this again.. like 10 times now haaaa... sounds like a fucking beast... roll on 2019 when I get mine
Lucky you..I am waiting for another demo so i can get back out and ride, I absolutely love riding this bike and when i get on anything else i am dissapointed... Thanks for watching 10 + times....Enjoy..
Glad you gave it sum .nice little mono too
Just having fun jonny allan...Just having fun...
Haha, most Aussie review ever....I'm likin' and subscribin'!
MICHAEL P ,Thanks mate will try and keep em coming👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I really like the stock headers and can. Perhaps it is because I’ve spent the past couple years going potato potato on a HD, but I really like the subtlety of the stock setup.
Agreed mate, The stock set up looks the part and still sounds really cool. Kawi spent a lot of money getting it right..And succeeded I would say..Thanks for watching
11:55 best sound ever
11:11 now ride directly to dyno centre
Nice sound but I’m not changing a thing on mine. It’s perfect 👌
Sure are a nice bike as they come out.... Enjoy
Like your videos....good to hear the sound without the cat
Sound so awesome !! your wheelie as well :)
Wish you to be in bayarea - California (2020)
Thanks mate, Just can't help myself....Glad you like.Thanks for watching mate..
Sounds much better and I agree the stock can looks way better than the akro can.
That new side pipe on the clutch exhaust band. And that new side hack formulator on the dump side of the ignitor. But bypass the the fuel mixture juggler on the down thrust of the double side. It might peel the tamale 🫔 🤔 from the bun. So bunch up strap down its diner time mate.vroom
"Ditto" 😂😂🤣😁
I agree the standard looks very good, I'd keep it standard. Akropovic can make a better exhaust if they wanted to but seems they are too lazy.
4 years later and all the mufflers available are still ugly as sin. The Delkovic 4-4 look stunning but not really my thing I like the single can. Brock’s is sweet but only available in a full system and crazy $$$$$
Just did a testride today! What a fun bike this is!
Oh yeah, Sure is, The sun ids finally out here after 4 weeks so hopefully get a ride in on Sunday...Thanks for watching.Enjoy
Oh far out mate I'm extremely excited about this bike or an rs with the system
Sweet as, They are awesome.. Enjoy
@@AussieKawiman some people say that the throttle is snatchy what's your opinion?
@@dominic9279 , I have not really noticed it, I do ride a lot of bikes though.. But is small thing for emissions or something.. Does fell a little snatchy though..Nothing too serious though.
Sounds sweet with that header and stock pipe!! Nice!!
Thanks mate, we think so too,Thanks for watching mate..
I think a Booster Plug with the Akra header will do the job at a lower cost than a Power Commander or similar set-up. The Booster Plug is relatively inexpensive and enriches the fuel mixture by making the ECU "see" an outside air temp that is 20 degrees lower than actual temp. I used one on a Speed Triple I owned when I installed a low restriction exhaust and it ran great.
Yeah mate agreed, We are running a Woolich ECU tune and that seems ok, but would love to have a Dyno to adjust more..Will try a Booster plug in next set up..Cheers mate.
@@AussieKawiman BTW, I ended up buying a Z900RS Cafe for $9350 USD and I love it! Kawasaki really got the exhaust tone right but I am thinking of putting the Akra header on, because I've read that the bike sheds 14 lbs. or 6.5 kg by eliminating the cat and, as evidenced by your video, the Akra gives the Z a louder and deeper tone. Like you, I will leave the stock can on the Akra header because Kawi got that right, as well. I threw the Booster Plug idea out there because it worked well for me on a bike in my past and is simple and low cost. YMMV. Cheers and have fun on your Z!
@@RedRoo13 ,Nice one...Love it.
TH-cam SUCKS with all the banner ads. TH-cam ads really hurts your great video.
I did not realise, I have not watched it for a while, May have to sort something out., Thanks for persisting and watching, Hope you liked it, Cheers...
Sounds awesome! Job well done sir💯👍🏽🔥🦾
Thanks James, Still getting views years after, And still a great bike. Thanks for stopping by mate..enjoy.
Very interesting. I definitely like the looks of the factory silencer and that fact that it sounds great when used with the aftermarket header. Did they have to modify anything to fit the stock silencer to the header or did it just clamp on? Thanks
Just clamped straight on, Thanks for watching., Enjoy
Aussie Kawiman Your set up is the best!! Well done.
The appearance of the muffler in the genuine state was clean and good, but it is the tuning which can find the sensitivity which is insufficient 2%. Thanks for trying first. Many references.
The standard looks better. But the system probably works better with the akro slip on. Sounds like it needs a tune or ecu flash. It splattered before red line
jack bruce ,Yeah probably does need tune but the spluttering was the traction control stopping the engine from reving any more.Thanks for watching 👍👍
Aussie Kawiman didnt even think of the traction control. Thanks for the correction mate. Love your vids
Ye the stand can well nicer set up and get set up on rolling road and air filter upgrade be nice to see the hp different
Akro's baby baddest pipes on the planet bar none🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖
That akro slip on is terrible what are they thinking, by far standard looks better and classic as it should
I only scanned the vid but didnt i see a full system??
@@craig_sez8534 , The full system was a bit crap looking, As soon as i saw that the headers slipped onto the standard muffler i was like...YES Please..Sounds great, When i get my next demo i will put the ful lsystem on to show you mate, thanks for watching,...
Sorry who designed that, the factory one looks so much better.
I bought akrapovic headers and kept the stock muffler, I have yet to wheelie the thing though :(
instaBlaster.
sounds nice looks nice I had a Jaffa with a Yoshi kit back in early 8ts scared the crap out off me more than once more than twice I think this new bike be a vast improvement on my old z1e
The old beasts were a bit of a handful, The new ones are nothing like the old, might look similar but amazing what 40 years of technology does.I have still scared myself a few times on the new ones.. :O Thanks for watching mate..Enjoy :)
Pop a Leo Vince Factory S onto those Akra headers and it would sound deep and ripe.
What a sound!!!
Music to the ears..Thanks for stopping by mate..👍
so just cutting out the cat ..splicing in a pipe to stock muffler and your done .. no cost thanks
Pure music👌
Rock and roll......
Kawasaki did such a fantastic job designing the muffler. One of the most beautiful factory mufflers ever. None of the aftermarket cans look as good. It sounds fantastic with the header swap and factory can. Have you noticed any discoloring on the akro header yet?
rides.naked ,Yep correct with the design so nice,as for colouring on the headers well not really,still looks as new after 1300klms I actually sold them onto a new bike because the factory had ran out.So bike in video is now back to standard.Thanks for watching 👍👍
Luv that vid Big boy....drop a tooth on the front and walk that thing.....your a great salesman !
Thanks David Conine,Just doing what i love mate, Drop a tooth?? Great idea... Watch this space....Should we do that? might be too much fun...Thanks for watching, Enjoy..
Шедевральный агрегат!
Спасибо, приятель, это чертовски отличный велосипед .. спасибо за просмотр ... Наслаждайтесь .. :)
Get it on a dyno asap so they can flash the ECU and tweak the fueling .. all bikes these days come from the factory extremely leaned out to be able to meet emission standards , changing the headers without giving it more fuel and riding it hard like that will cause damage in the long run if you don´t ... also having it flashed will give 15-20 HP more than standard plus the bike will run cooler.
No worries Benjamin M, will do it when i get a chance...Thanks for watching, Enjoy...
Sounds amazing. But that’s just basically an expensive de-cat pipe.
Not at all mate, A titanium header pipe is lighter with larger diameter in the pipe. So saves a bit weight and more flow, But essentially you are correct if all you want is no cat and some noise... Thanks for watching mate.. Enjoy
That combo sounds so much better than the stock system. Kinda reminds me of the old KZ1000 with a Kerker on it. I'm going to look at a 2023 Z900RS Cafe tomorrow and this is the exhaust setup I would want. Did you have any issues with installing the O2 sensor in the new Akro pipe?
Is a great combo, the only one we do. The 02 sensor has a port to screw it into the headers so no problems at all. Hope you enjoy the new ride mate and thanks for stoping by..Enjoy
@@AussieKawiman Awesome, thanks for the info.
Looks like the guy didnt like the squat matt can with ugly letters. The standard set up sounded better.
I wish they would make a Vulcan 900 with that motor 👍😅
HMMMM,That would be interesting... Will ask Mr Kawasaki.. Thanks for watching mate... :)
I do wonder what it would sound like with the Akra muffler. Could you make a follow up video?
Thinking of buying a 2021 RS..... the stock exhaust sounds lame.... thanks for the video, sounds awesome with the "after" set-up!
Great bike, Get one in the garage...Thanks for watching mate..Enjoy
I really wish someone would make a set of UEL headers for this bike to give it a little rumble. The inline 4 with the stock pipes just doesn't match the styling.
UEL? Not sure what that is but the Akrapovic headers do the trick…Thanks for checking out the video 🇦🇺👍
@@AussieKawiman UEL is a recent abbreviation for unequal length, as in the primaries are not equal. It would be slightly down on horsepower due to lack of scavenging affect but would sound more rumbly. Think older Subaru, which I hate that sound on a car, but might sound more interesting on a motorcycle.
@@Gideon_Judges6 ,Awesome, Thanks for that, Yes agreed would be nice..Cheers mate..
Nice Bike Mate👍. Tough choice between this and the Z900 ABS.
Totally agree,Both are great machines..If I only had more space and Ca$h?? Thanks for watching mate...Enjoy
Sounds amazing
Good sound🏍️💨
I want!!
Get it!!
Very good sound and soul🏍️💨
I would have liked to heard it with the Acro can just the same
Those stickers for No Knives, roughly translate to 'no numpties' :)
Hey got my RS at last.. got the 2020 green and yellow.. now time for the akro fronts 🇬🇧👍
Ohh Yeah, Good on ya mate..Welcome to the club..Akra headers then smile every time you ride, Go out and enjoy that beast.. Cheers mate. :)
Nice avoiding that dumpster at the end.
Thanks Beam Doctor, I go through there everyday and did not even realise it was there, Well I have not hit it yet...Thanks for watching,Enjoy...
Good evening!
Kawasaki z900rs
A good sound!
A good motorcycle!
Love the Z900RS mate..Bloody great bike. Thanks for watching mate..
Very Good Review & You did a good job, Thank You
Sabaru Engineering Thanks mate appreciate your feedback.Thanks for watching 👍👍
Rawnchy ! Very bloody rawnchy.
I hope you mean the bike ... :)
@@AussieKawiman Ahh, yeh !
It's the duck's guts.
You are a big guy.
I look small on that bike.
The bike is small mate...Well sort of.. The ducks guts alright, she sucks nitrous!!
Hahaha mad guy and sick bike🤪🤑
Love the cafe style MAD MAX!!
Yep,The Toe Cutter he knows who you are.... Thanks for watching mate, Enjoy..
Excellent video! You nailed the sound everyone used to go for back in the 70's when they tossed the original 4 tube exhaust and put on a 4 into 1. I know from the comments you are a big guy. How is leg/knee bend for you on a longer ride? Is the bike and seat all-day comfortable? I can pick up a new 2019 for a little over $9K here in the USA and I'm really close to pulling the trigger. I was considering a 2020 1000 SX until I saw a RS Cafe in person. It is a gorgeous bike but they won't let me test ride it. Kudos from a new subscriber. Cheers!
Thanks for the support mate, I love the Z900 Cafe, Feels great to ride, I have a bit of an issue with my right knee and after about 2 hours it twitches and aches a bit,From when i went arse up on a KLR650,but still too much fun to get off. If i was doing more distance riding i would go for the 1000SX but for a cool fun Sunday ride the Z900RS Cafe all the way. Good luck with choosing and thanks for subscribing,should have some more up soon.. :)
Agree 100% The original can is far better looking, perfect match to the new cat-free pipes and the end result is just perfect. Almost like being back in the 70´s, listening to this beautie :o) But the crackeling sounds like a re-jetting/mapping is next or what do you think?
Nevermind, just read the comments and many others have suggested a remap :D I wouldnt like to ride it to much until then, but it sure does sound good :)
Yep does look and sound great and yes would be good to run on a dyno and remap,But this bike was put back to stock after about 1500klms.Is a great addition to the Z900RS.👍
I have ordered the Akra headers, they are on their way, however someone has offered me a link pipe for 50$. What would the difference be? There is obviously a massive saving if I installed a link pipe.
The Akra headers are a wider pipe giving more flow, and lighter weight as well. The standard headers are a dual walled pipe so 2 layers to make them look fatter and help the pipes not colour up from the heat. Also if you install the Akra and don't like them you can put the stock system back on..Good luck with the Z9, Cheers..
Hey ! Thanks for your reply. I went with the akro headers. A couple of questions : did you have to use a reducing sleeve from the end of the link pipe to the stock exhaust? Mine isn't sliding on because the link pipe is 5 mm bigger than the stock setup. My link pipe is also coming in contact with the frame of the bike, doesn't look like yours did so in the video 🤯🤯🤯🤯
Why not fit the Acro can and do a Standard, Acro Headers with Std Can and full Acro system test. Its very suspect when you say, you did not like the look of it, but then do not show us? Of course it sounds better then stock, but better than the full system, we don't know. Also what other changes were made to the full system map to compensate for the pipe? Thanks
Time is the main factor for not swapping and changing everything and doing different combo's , If you see at 1:58 you will see the Acro pipe, I have put Acro pipes on other bikes (Z900 ) and it sounds the same as the muffler is a straight through on both. If i had heaps of time i would swap them out. I have now sold the Acro headers so it is back to stock, Hmm might just put the Acro muffler on and do quick run, Also did not change the ECU tune at all, Just put the headers on, Seemed to have ran well with just this. Thanks for your input and also for watching, Keep an eye out for the Acro pipe, Cheers,Enjoy..
Hey mate, been enjoying your videos, especially the Z900RS ones. I'm currently in the market. Do you guys have anything available right now? Cheers,
Rob
Hi Rob, Thanks for the support mate, I do enjoy doing the videos and makes it worth it when they are liked. I do have 1 Green 2022 model left in stock if that is what you are chasing. (07) 5450 3500,Cheers mate..
@@AussieKawiman Hey mate, not a problem (re the support). Do you guys still do the custom colours? I'm looking at getting a 2nd hand, low Kay model. I'm in Victoria. I'll keep an eye out on what you have on hand, but feel free to contact me if something comes up!
Cheers,
Rob
@@RobMelancholic , Cheers mate, I have not done a custom colour in a while, Last one went to Victoria late 2021. Can not get any to do anything with. I do have a new 2022 Green one i stock if that is what you are chasing. Will keep you in mind if i get anything, Will need to be quick to secure if you want one..Good luck mate.
@@AussieKawiman Question.. Once you swap out the headers, does it a) VOID the warranty ?! ANd b) is a TUNE needed after you swap the headers ?! I know some people do em but, is it mandatory ?! Will the bike still run fine ?
@@TopshelfJunior , Good question, The bike runs sweet with the headers but does pop a little on the deceleration, Does not harm it but with a tune tends to run. Abut smother and is always the best option. As for warranty? I don't think it would do anything to the engine to warrant a claim and have seen nothing ever happen.Thanks for watching mate..
Please do an SC project 70s twin conical exhaust.
I had a look at the pipe and it is a slip on, To get any decent sound out of the Z900RS you need to do the headers as well, I may be able to do it as soon as i get it but at $1540 for a slip on i might give it a miss,Unless they send me one up to do this as a demo and i send it back. Thanks for watching, Enjoy...
2 Kool! AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!😎😎😎😎
Oi! Oi! Oi!.....
Amazing! The stock pipe looks and sounds fine to me, and I usually switch to an aftermarket first thing. So, your choice to keep the std. can but dump that huge box & heavy pipes is a good one.
What's that Ford Ranchero looking car/truck in the front lot? THAT is cool!
It does sound good with the stock pipe, We love it. The ford is the Falcon Ute, Blue one? Pretty much everywhere around here..Good utes, 6 cylinder 4.0 litres go well, Thanks for watching mate, Enjoy..
@@AussieKawiman: Probably unavailable here. Thanks for the info.
Beautiful
We think so too, Thanks for watching ..
Very nice
Enjoyed your vid , learnt more from this and the comments than all the time i've spent trawling the net for answers . But need to ask is there a Aussie Suziman knocking about also ? lol .
No Suziman as yet...But could Morph into a Suziman....
Great sound 👌
Sure is, I love it, thanks for watching mate..
Just wondering if the factory center stand can be used with this new exhaust? I think no as in the 1 picture it seems to go inside of where I believe the center stand installs? Any comments or have you tried one with this setup? Thanks.....really interested in the Cafe too...the Kermit Frog Green however isn't my first choice...but a blue is available for 2019 here in Canada but at a premium (of course) over a 2018 model :(
Very late reply here,Yes it does for no probs.I am so sorry for the 3 year wait for my response.Hope you weren’t waiting for me.😂👍🇦🇺
No more cafe in OZ. Special order maybe?
Not even that mate.. Hoping we may see them again but not in the 12 months... Thanks for watching mate...
That's badass mann love it
Cheers frogman jack, Just having fun in Oz man...Thanks for watching.
Awesome bike
That carbon fiber thing took the (RETRO) right out of the concept. I'm glad you came to your senses and didn't use it. It sounded like it was missing a little when you started it and then it stalled and stumbled a little when you left. Did it clear up or do you really need a programmer, I have been looking for a follow up after your weekend ride but I haven't found one.thanks for the videos.
It was a little cold and i am pretty sure it needed to warm up, I also gave it to it as well, In a perfect world i would get it tuned and as we found when you do this the power delivery is smooth and you get an extra 5+ HP out of it..I am not sure if i put up a video on the ride, will have a look,But it will probably just be saying how awesome the bike is and everyone should have one!! Sorry but i just love this bike...Thanks for watching and hopefully enjoying the vids, Cheers mate..
How well does the Akrapovic + stock muffler run on the standard map? For sure it looks and sounds fantastic! That Akra muffler resembles a black traffic cone...ugly AF!
It runs really well, The Exhaust Sensor does change the map slightly but if you have the funds and the access to a good remap i would get it done. Or if you love the sound on the run down as it is then i would leave it...Sounds great in any form..Enjoy
Thanks for the review. Does it still have the low down punch with this exhaust or did everything move up the rev range a bit? Also, I know you said it is fine without a tune, but would it benefit from a tune, or is it just not necessary? Thanks.
Hi David, Still has the low punch if not a bit more,It does run fine but if you have the funds and time a quick run on a dyno by a good tuner may smooth it out a bit,All up as it sits feels great, Thanks for watching, Enjoy
Yeah, it sounds pretty badass, but I would stick to the completely stock exhaust. I appreciate the work Kawi put into meeting emissions and still sounding better than most bikes in Z900RS's category. I know I'm in the minority with that opinion, but, there you go...there's at least one in every crowd!
Thanks for commenting mate. I have one and on my bike it is stock exhaust.Only because the sound is pretty nice standard and I agree with your comments. Does sound badass though..Thanks for watching mate..
Hi. I have a z900 not RS version. It came with a Akro slip on but sounds terrible. I want to go full system (apparently the headers and slip on are designed for each other) problem is getting it tuned on the dyno and adding the power commander this costs as much as the bloody pipes themselves! :( Did you have yours properly tuned after installing the full system?
I did not tune the bike at all, Just put them on. The best tune to get (so far) is a Woolich tune, They remap the ecu and do the techno stuff in there, Works well. They are an Australian company but ar branching out soon, Good luck, Thanks for watching mate...Enjoy.
SOUNDS AWSOME. HOW TALL ARE YOU? DO THE BIKE SIT HIGH? I'M JUST UNDER 6FT, JUST WONDERING IF MY FEET WOULD BE FLAT ON THE GROUND OR THE BALL OF MY FEET WHILE SITTING ON THE BIKE..
Hi mate, You should be flat feet on this bike, I just sat on it after i read you question and i am 6'4" and my legs are bent with feet flat, Not very high, My mate is just under 6" and he is flat footed, Thanks for watching mate...Enjoy..
@@AussieKawiman THANKS FOR REPLYING BACK TO MY QUESTION. ANOTHER THANKS FOR NOT PUTTING YOUR HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS LOL.
@@questinfinity No worries mate...Thanks for asking questions, makes it real..Cheers...
I'm in the process of selling my Ducati Monster 696 to get one of these beauties. I love 80s Japanese style motorcycles.
You will be amazed at the difference, Smooth and power.. Get that monster gone now.... Good luck mate.. Enjoy
best sound