I love how you actually take the time and describe the features instead of just riding the shit out of it doing nothing but wheelies. It's a lot more entertaining watching this kind of video, weighing pros and cons, and showcasing different parts of the bike. So... GOOD JOB!
Good video review. I bought the 2019 z900 back in January. I really love the Z900, smooth, fast, lightweight, powerful and makes me smile the whole time I ride it.
Done test ride at kawasaki SC sunway on 26/8/17. z900 feels pretty light compared to previous z800. A lot of torque from low to mid range RPMs but getting softer at higher RPMs. z800 n z1000 are quite wild to handle but not z900. Totally refined bike of every aspects including slipper clutch, ECU mapping, center gravity, suspension setting and turning radius. Yeah man, I can easily make a quick U-turn with z900 without hesitating coz it just turn. Fun bike, but not too beasty, and too quiet though
I think the review you gave on the z900 was very good and this is from someone who has riden just about every motorcycle in 36 yrs. From New York city excellent job my brother keep up the good work.
Just bought a z900 couple of days ago..been riding a cruiser for a few years, wanted to switch on to a naked bike. After a careful research and test driving a lot of other bikes i chose z900. Good decision and i really loving it,, Its very powerful and torquey. The factory made exhaust is not great, i have an ackrovic exhaust fitted which is pretty loud, good to get the notice of bad drivers so they dont miss you. Overall really good bike.
Luap 1983 they should kawasaki likes to mix colours in other countries for example In Canada we are just getting the orange ninja 300 when it was in America for 2 years.
Awesome detailed and professional review. Great addition at the end, with the shots of the bike being ridden from another rider's point of view. Kawi's got more friendly ergos than the Honda CB1000R if one were concerned with touring. TY
Hi SighBored. Nice review. Good walk around and good ride commentary. I'm deciding between an MT09 and this for my next bike and your review was very helpful. Thanks. :-)
Just like the beamer colors, I love the color set-up.And, if you've ever rode dirt bikes, the design is perfect. Most street riders are uncomfortable if the bike starts to slide, this set-up allows one more upright and get out of trouble position.
795mm is rather decent. I am 168cm with 31 inch in steam. Oh yeah i am riding a ZX10R, i can't flat foot. You only need one leg to balance :) Its about skill and handling.
Yup, but for a lot of the new riders if the bike is heavy or tall they immediately lose confidence.. I guess manufacturers want to address that to get a larger market.
Having tried the MT-09 V2 I think I would lean towards the 09 instead of Z9 the seating position for the Z9 feels too low/deep into the bike, good for short people but feels weird having the tank close to chest position..
Bro is the backseat comfortable for a second passenger? I am asking the question mainly for the regular seat, not the one you have on the video. The regular one seems very small for a butt to sit on comfortably
I have seen the rear seat for pillion, and yes it is certainly quite small. The people that I know which own the bike are single rider and I have not come across anyone carrying pillion. If I do I'll ask and share.. Naked bikes generally have small pillion seat cause of the sporty tail.. Maybe you want to consider the Z900RS, the seat is wide but it's retro style.
Good review, bro. z900 not really pillion friendly though, smallish passenger sit & no grab handles. Anywy, looking forward to more bike reviews....yeah..!!!
i just saw this bike pass by me, looks wise i like it more than the z800 and i so glad that the seat height is reduced and i dont quite like the instrument cluster, the design looks similar with the er6n but, they just make the tachometer digital and the color black and grey.
Nice review, and yeah im so into the blue color scheme :D questions though, which one would you rather get ? MT09 or Z900 ? which one feels punchier on the acceleration ?
ill say more than enough punch to have fun on daily basis yeah ? thx, would appreciate if you could do comparison between the two sometime in the future ! :)
Definitely more than enough punch, probably end up changing a lot of rear tire with all that fun. If I can try out the MT-09 I will share my comparison on them.
my first bike is z250. Going to upgrade in future between z900 vs triump street triple. What are your thought regarding which bike to get? It's for daily commute with occasional long distance ride.
I have not had much experience with the Triumph, it's a great bike but in terms of parts and maintenance I am not sure about it, you will have to do some research about it. As for Z900 so far my friends riding it have not faced any issues, and Kawasaki is pretty good with parts availability and standard maintenance costs.
Naked bikes are not that suitable for highway high speed long cruising without a bigger windshield, and a CBR650F has fairings, so the CBR should give a more comfortable ride against the wind. I had a Z900 buddy riding long distance but he didn't feel comfortable with the wind, then again it comes down to rider endurance, some can endure the wind, some cannot. But if you want to be safe get one with fairings.
The Z800 is still quite powerful + quite heavy in weight, I would say both Z900 and Z800 are bikes that if a newbie plans to get, need to be very careful when handling them.
It's currently not available in the US in the plasma blue or even the special edition version. Maybe next year they will offer it. Hope so. I'll buy the first one at the dealer.
Moro aqui em LA e tenho um vizinho que tem essa moto e posso dizer ela é muito linda, ele tem a z650 que tbm é show fé em Deus que em breve pego a minha :)
You mean the new front headlamp and rear tail light? Hate to say this, it takes months or a year that bike to get here. Did you know the new color night fluo (the lime green rim) mt09 2016, It takes me a year to wait that color
Im waiting for that bike to come to Malaysia....When will it be coming? coz that bike is in the top my list of becoming my First bigbike....hehehe just waiting for my salary to increase hehehehe
yeh or mt07/motocage.. im eyeing for mt07 / 690R or something from Z series for my first bike ; ) im 193cm, tried duke 390.. that shit felt like children moped for me :D
Brah...love the bike for sure...i was on the z650...but when i saw this one...definitely on the z900 now...and that BLUE is poppn...but ahhhh...BRAH...where u get those GLOVES....yo those are ♨️ 🔥....definitely need those brah...👌👍👏👏👏👏👏🤜🤛🤙
Those gloves are Scoyco MC-15 or MC-17 if not mistaken. Just simple textile with no leather.. You would probably want something with leather lined palm.
Well if you like naked styling then sure you can move up to the Z900.. Unless you feel that you want to have one with fairings instead, then you can go with that option.. Fairing bikes do better on long distance trips while naked are more suited in the urban commutes.
Bro, I am a newbie with 175cm tall guy, already stop driving motorcycle since 10 yrs ago but plan to buy my first super bike for fun ride. I quite love the model Z800, Z900 & Yamaha mt09. Pls recommend which model easier handle for newbie...
All three bikes are in the same category, and I believe the MT-09 should be the one having the highest torque/acceleration, being new, you just need to be careful with either of the bikes you mentioned. Z800 will be the heaviest one so you'll have to take note riding doing slow manoeuvres.
I own a Z900, urban ride 230km-240km, highway or suburban ride might get 260km-270km. Roughly 13 liters each refuel. But fuel consumption can be very different for each other riding style.
I doubt the top-speed difference will be much, but the acceleration of the Z900 is probably stronger than the Z800 because it's much lighter. Will share a top speed attempt but blocked by traffic.
I love 4 cylinder motorbikes but the downside modern bikes is the digital speedometer... My preference are analog speedometer and tachometer, ok for digital fuel gauge but not speedometer...
I have quite similar height as you and tried the seat of this bike today. Did not drive it, just get on and felt the handlebars and weight. I must say I got surprised how light the bike feels, very easy to push from one side to the other, and it is a 900 cc!! In fact it feels lighter than my FZ6, which weights more than 20 kg less. The downside for me was the dashboard and controls, all too ordinary. Compare that with the new Triumph Street Triple 765 or even the TFT dashboard of some small bikes... definitely Kawasaki needs to rethink that quality feeling. i would consider buying it but first would like to see the new Suzuki GSXs 750, which here costs 2500 USD less. Unfortunately Triumph does not sell the intermediate version (R) of Street Triple in my country..
Hmm, I can't think of any video which I'm seated on the Z800, but this Z900 seat height is really different than the Z800, it's really lower than the Z800.
bro, I am planning to get my first bike in this year, I ride kapcai for 7 years and I think it's time to accomplish my childhood dream since my financial situation is more comfortable now. .need your opinion. Myself are 164cm in height and I prefer a naked bike, the budget for the bike is around RM60k. I have targeted few model such as Ducati Monster 821, Kawasaki z900,z800 and Yamaha mt07. I concern about the after market accessories and maintenance cost, because I heard that Ducati is very expensive in maintenance and spare parts are not easy to get.
Hi, don't forget to get your full B class license if you haven't done that already. As for the bike, Ducati aftermarket accessories and parts are usually a bit high costing, maintenance wise should be not that much difference, only headache when it's time for Desmo valve service/check time. The Japanese bikes are all pretty much equal, the MT-07 being a parallel twin will have a lower maintenance cost, but probably the sound of inline four will be nicer than a twin, depends on yourself. The Z900 is much lower seat height than the Z800, and also much lighter. Z900 is still new, so accessories are not much yet.
TheSighBored yes bro, I am going to upgrade my B2 license to full B on next week. I think I will buy yamaha mt07, but the seat height abit frightening me. in your opinion, lowering the suspension is it a good idea? because I read some forums say safe, buy some say dangerous.
It's better not to mess with the suspension as it will affect how the bike handles, try riding without lowering it, but if you must, try not to lower it too much.
Tat blue colour on Kawasaki look awesome!!! why bikes below 1000cc doesn't come with QS'ter? this z900 looks slimmer and shorter than z800 why is tat? I was thinking it supposed to be bigger than z8... bro can you compare the weight ration of both z9 and z8? #RSSR I just notice on the mudguard it has ABS...
Yes it has ABS, I forgot to mention it, my bad. The Z900 is smaller and lighter than the Z800, about 20kg lighter, that's a lot. The Z900 is a complete re-design from the bottom up so the guys at Kawasaki have the chance to come up with the weight cutting and size reducing innovation. Maybe they want to appeal more to the smaller size riders.
Cool!! -20kg tat sounds awesome... I even afraid to just sit on Z8 because of the huge tank and the height. anyway thanks for the updates bro...RSSR...
Keep checking this bike out everytime i go in to my local dealer, so the bike has been built from the ground up, pity they just threw the horn under behind/under the forks, i want to know why do they always make this bikes with a single seat, and then with a cowl for a passenger, make a proper duel seat theres plenty of room from the rear wheel to under the seat, and fit a better rear fender! As for buying the bike i might till next year when all the faults would have been sorted out!
For the seat cowl, it's for times when you want to feel cool and sporty so you put that on instead of the pillion seat, or just an excuse so that you won't need to fetch your mate as pillion. Hehe. They keep the tail short for that mean look, so pillion comfort is secondary. Most likely 8 out of 10 owners will do a tail tidy mod so they don't need to work that hard for a rear fender which will be removed anyway. These are just my cheeky opinions. :)
Quick question. MT07 or Z800 (Cant afford Z900) My heart wanted the z8 because to me its the most beautiful (affordable) naked bike ever existed but I heard too many bad review from it ie, wind resistance (told that it is worst than any other naked bike), FC, and heavy af.
To be fair, all naked bikes will have problems with wind deflection at high speeds unless you install a big (ugly) windscreen. I don't see how any other naked bike can deflect wind better when they are all similar in design, without any big screen or fairings. Fuel consumption largely depends on the way you ride it, and also if you have modified it. If you always accelerate hard, or rev-bomb here and there, plus if your exhaust system is modified and not undergone any tune, then all these will impact the FC, as a standard setup I don't think the Z800 has bad FC. Weight of the Z8 is unquestionable, yes it is heavy for it's class, but if you use it often enough you can adapt to handling it with the weight it has. You don't need to be like The Hulk to handle it. If you go with the MT-07, you have to ask yourself, do you really like it? What about it do you like more than the Z800? Yes it is light, but does it sound as good? Which one looks better in your eyes? In the end it's your money, so get the thing that you really want else you may regret it later. I'm assuming you are aiming for used Z800 or used MT-07 to be comparing them together.. If you can get a proper condition one I think it can be a good deal. Happy shopping!
TheSighBored im currently on a Naza Blade 650 Naked version, I agree wind a big problem on a naked bike but and there is one friend who recently upgraded from a Blade 650 to a z8 and according to him it is worst on the z8 because the headlamp is positioned slightly lower than the tank in which created a massive wind draft on the rider. You are correct I am aiming for the secondhand bike and yes I weight more on z8 rather than mt07 because of the look. Plus i am a massive guy myself and mt07 are rather slim on the tail.
I can't recall exact what is the riding position on the 650 Blade naked version, but I think Z800 position is a bit more aggressive as you need to lean forward a bit, anyway to solve the problem will be a wind screen. But you have to know how often are you going to ride at high speed cruising, if you ride long distance on highway a lot then maybe it is a factor, but in city I don't think it is a problem.
Yes it is a tad bit more aggressive then the blade 650. Thank you for your insight bro. I see most of your videos is around USJ, I work in this are too, would love to hangout sometimes or cursing at lane changers together as I got a pretty solid collection of creative curse.
The Z900 is new and lighter, with a lower seat height, the Z800 is old, but used price can be quite low or more affordable, however the Z800 is heavier with a slightly higher seat, so it is up to you to pick which suits you better.. Some Z8 don't have ABS except the newer ones, and all Z900 have ABS.
i already tried the bike..its smaller and lower than z800..most suitable for lady biker or small guy...the z800 engine is more better roaming sound..for me z800 are more machos and beasty look...just my two cents haha...
The reason for the Z900 is less roary than the Z800 is because of the Euro4 requirements, so Kawasaki made their new model's exhaust have a lower pitch, but with the same bass sound. Yeah, the 2016 Z800 does look more aggressive.
lets not forget that Z800 is a pretty heavy bike and maneuvering it in heavy traffic does takes it toll on the rider. As for the sound, that can always be improved upon by installing a good exhaust.
hello sir. I am having trouble deciding between two bikes. the triumph street triple 765 and the Kawasaki z900. I'm 6'1 , 215 lbs . I'm from India so the road conditions are average. also here, Kawasaki is a way lot cheaper than the 765. please help me decide which one I should buy. I'm only gonna ride it on roads not tracks. and ps- riding modes not a deciding factor, only the all-round performance matters. please help me out. anyone !?!
I haven't tried out the Triumph 765, so I cannot really comment on that bike. For street riding the Z900 performs just fine, I can't see any issue with it. Strong power, easy handling. Have you tried test riding them?
I can't comment on that no experience with it. To be safe better to get well known trusted brand, if you get these other brands, do some research and see if they have done proper R&D or just simply make a FS without any R&D.. Looking nice is secondary if the FS is not proper and cause engine issues without proper tune.
Few things you missed includes Rider Aids, ABS, gear box and gear ratio, Horse power and dry/ wet weights of the bike. I must admit I am not a fan of Kawasakis, but this bike does looks damn nice till you see that rear swing arm, it looks so dated. Having said that I would still choose MT-09 as not only I am getting more rider aids but overall a better bike, although MT-09 is about 9HP less compared to z900, still something I will gladly overlook.
MT-09, as not only its a very well built bike but overall a more fun and well balanced bike. But you must respect the bike and must not push the bike if you do not have the required skills. Ride Safe.
It's meant to be more eye-catching, something similar to what the MT-09 was doing, personally I also prefer a less attention grabbing color, but this blue-silver does catch the eye.
Original accessories are gonna be expensive, for sure you can get the accessories separately but you should count the cost first, you might end up spending more in total than just getting the SE version with all the accessories thrown in.
Not really, most of the accessories, especially the guards, are pretty useful to keep the bike from damage. Could do without the windscreen and USB port I guess.
I love how you actually take the time and describe the features instead of just riding the shit out of it doing nothing but wheelies. It's a lot more entertaining watching this kind of video, weighing pros and cons, and showcasing different parts of the bike. So... GOOD JOB!
Thanks for viewing!
Good video review. I bought the 2019 z900 back in January. I really love the Z900, smooth, fast, lightweight, powerful and makes me smile the whole time I ride it.
Enjoy your Z900, ride safe & safe ride!
Done test ride at kawasaki SC sunway on 26/8/17. z900 feels pretty light compared to previous z800. A lot of torque from low to mid range RPMs but getting softer at higher RPMs. z800 n z1000 are quite wild to handle but not z900. Totally refined bike of every aspects including slipper clutch, ECU mapping, center gravity, suspension setting and turning radius. Yeah man, I can easily make a quick U-turn with z900 without hesitating coz it just turn. Fun bike, but not too beasty, and too quiet though
I think the review you gave on the z900 was very good and this is from someone who has riden just about every motorcycle in 36 yrs. From New York city excellent job my brother keep up the good work.
Thanks for viewing and feedback, much appreciated from Malaysia!
Just bought a z900 couple of days ago..been riding a cruiser for a few years, wanted to switch on to a naked bike. After a careful research and test driving a lot of other bikes i chose z900. Good decision and i really loving it,, Its very powerful and torquey. The factory made exhaust is not great, i have an ackrovic exhaust fitted which is pretty loud, good to get the notice of bad drivers so they dont miss you. Overall really good bike.
Glad to hear you are enjoying your Z900.. Ride safe & safe ride!
YOUR ROADS ARE FAR BETTER/SMOOTHER THEN OURS. EVERY ROAD IN DETROIT HAS POTHOLES LOL. GREAT VIDEO
Thanks for viewing, greetings from Malaysia!
Tak try ride kat jengka lagi tu
@@syakirinasri2712 dia compare jalan bandar dgn jalan bndr di US. Fairlah tu. Jengka kan luar bandar.
wow detroit oso bad kah...we saw in the movie ,road in the states is beautifuuul
Good stuff man, keep it up! Finally, an asian/english review! Subbed
Thanks for viewing and the support!
Love the blue version which we don't get in the U.K.
Boz do you reckon will will get the blue in the uk?
Luap 1983 they should kawasaki likes to mix colours in other countries for example In Canada we are just getting the orange ninja 300 when it was in America for 2 years.
Don't get it in the US either...
I want this blue 😪
Love this bike...that color...pushin for the U.S. to get this color
Really thorough review, and into the detail as well as the ride. Thanks!
Thanks for viewing!
Awesome detailed and professional review. Great addition at the end, with the shots of the bike being ridden from another rider's point of view. Kawi's got more friendly ergos than the Honda CB1000R if one were concerned with touring. TY
Thanks for viewing!
Hi SighBored. Nice review. Good walk around and good ride commentary. I'm deciding between an MT09 and this for my next bike and your review was very helpful. Thanks. :-)
Glad I could help out, thanks for viewing!
another amazing bike from Kawasaki 👍❤️❤️
Just like the beamer colors, I love the color set-up.And, if you've ever rode dirt bikes, the design is perfect. Most street
riders are uncomfortable if the bike starts to slide, this set-up allows one more upright and get out of trouble position.
*cough* dick *cough*
I cant find the blue accent bike on the West Coast. Black, or black with lime green sub-frame looks nice though.
Personally I would like the less eye-catching black-green combo but that version doesn't have the accessories bundled in.
Hey bro! Loved your sense of humour and how you explained everything clearly! You definitely got a new sub from me :) Keep up the great work!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the support!
Absolutely stunning bike! Thanks for sharing!
Nice review... very well explained. But that bleu on a Kawa no no no!!!
It has to grow on you.. Or not. :) Thanks for viewing!
Spirit that is the original candy blue kawa already use.. the ninja 250R 2008-2011 use this blue colour
Yop TnT25 also the 1985-2007 model that I have.
Must be 🤯🤪😳...if u think that Blue aint poppn...maaaayne...u trippn...😁😆😬...
Plus, both Z650 and Z900 got the adjustable clutch and brake lever.
Thanks for pointing it out. :)
Nice review mate.
Looks stunning in blue,but a shame that colour is not available in the UK.
Thanks for viewing! The blue is certainly an eye catcher.
Very nice review bro! Greetings from India.
Thanks for viewing! Greetings from Malaysia!
795mm is rather decent. I am 168cm with 31 inch in steam. Oh yeah i am riding a ZX10R, i can't flat foot. You only need one leg to balance :) Its about skill and handling.
Yup, but for a lot of the new riders if the bike is heavy or tall they immediately lose confidence.. I guess manufacturers want to address that to get a larger market.
Just watch review from revzilla yesterday , nvm bro still got to watch your review 👍🏻
Thanks for viewing!
That's a sweet looking bike.
I prefer to take that z9... Tggi saya just 162cm.. I think it's okay.. Thanks for good review bro
The seat height is quite low, should be a comfortable fit for you. Thanks for viewing!
saya 145cm saja
bawa mt-07 dan also sudah order z900 abs se..u sure no problem
Hi SighBored.. If i would compare with z900 and Mt-09 which would you get?
Having tried the MT-09 V2 I think I would lean towards the 09 instead of Z9 the seating position for the Z9 feels too low/deep into the bike, good for short people but feels weird having the tank close to chest position..
@@thesighbored Thank you for your opinion 😊
Of course another very nice version of a beautiful Kawasaki bike that will not make it to the US. Kawasaki USA sucks. Nice vid though, thanks
The colors might probably be available in USA in the future year models perhaps. Thanks for viewing!
I want the new r6 , you guys got it while us didn't get it , such a bummer .
can u make a review for GSXS 750?? Thnx...
As usual, if I get my hands on one, I'll do my best. :)
Yup...pls do a review on GSX-S750...I like watching your review, the sound is so clear. Keep up the good work bro
It's a heavy pos
Nice video and very informative explanation.. Keep it up bro..
Thanks for viewing!
Bro is the backseat comfortable for a second passenger? I am asking the question mainly for the regular seat, not the one you have on the video. The regular one seems very small for a butt to sit on comfortably
I have seen the rear seat for pillion, and yes it is certainly quite small. The people that I know which own the bike are single rider and I have not come across anyone carrying pillion. If I do I'll ask and share.. Naked bikes generally have small pillion seat cause of the sporty tail.. Maybe you want to consider the Z900RS, the seat is wide but it's retro style.
Good review, bro. z900 not really pillion friendly though, smallish passenger sit & no grab handles. Anywy, looking forward to more bike reviews....yeah..!!!
Pillions are meant to hug the rider on these bikes, I think. Small seat to make the bike look more sexy too. Hehe. Thanks for viewing!
i just saw this bike pass by me, looks wise i like it more than the z800 and i so glad that the seat height is reduced and i dont quite like the instrument cluster, the design looks similar with the er6n but, they just make the tachometer digital and the color black and grey.
I believe the meter on the Z650 and Z900 are exactly the same.. Display, layout, color.
Nice review, and yeah im so into the blue color scheme :D questions though, which one would you rather get ? MT09 or Z900 ? which one feels punchier on the acceleration ?
I haven't tried the new MT-09 to make the comparison, but the Z900 is pretty punchy even on fourth.
ill say more than enough punch to have fun on daily basis yeah ? thx, would appreciate if you could do comparison between the two sometime in the future ! :)
Definitely more than enough punch, probably end up changing a lot of rear tire with all that fun. If I can try out the MT-09 I will share my comparison on them.
thx for the review :D may i ask somthing?. how tall r u? i wanna know foot landing stability. plz let me know
I am 169cm tall, inseam 80cm. Thanks for viewing!
thx for the answer! I always watch it very well.
my first bike is z250. Going to upgrade in future between z900 vs triump street triple. What are your thought regarding which bike to get? It's for daily commute with occasional long distance ride.
I have not had much experience with the Triumph, it's a great bike but in terms of parts and maintenance I am not sure about it, you will have to do some research about it. As for Z900 so far my friends riding it have not faced any issues, and Kawasaki is pretty good with parts availability and standard maintenance costs.
Nice Review. Could you also share, which helmet have you used in this video ?
I was using the AGV K3 helmet. Thanks for viewing!
TheSighBored Thanks for the details.
nice review..simple yet informative.
Thanks for viewing!
I want to know how good is bike for touring and covering long distances.Is it comfortable more than cbr650f?
Naked bikes are not that suitable for highway high speed long cruising without a bigger windshield, and a CBR650F has fairings, so the CBR should give a more comfortable ride against the wind. I had a Z900 buddy riding long distance but he didn't feel comfortable with the wind, then again it comes down to rider endurance, some can endure the wind, some cannot. But if you want to be safe get one with fairings.
You mentioned that the z900 isn't so friendly for newbies. How does it compare to the z800? Is the latter more newbie friendly?
The Z800 is still quite powerful + quite heavy in weight, I would say both Z900 and Z800 are bikes that if a newbie plans to get, need to be very careful when handling them.
Do you have the made in Thailand model or made in Japan model
These are CKD so they are assembled in Thailand.
that color scheme looks dope! I don't think we have that in the U.S. :(
It's currently not available in the US in the plasma blue or even the special edition version. Maybe next year they will offer it. Hope so. I'll buy the first one at the dealer.
Moro aqui em LA e tenho um vizinho que tem essa moto e posso dizer ela é muito linda, ele tem a z650 que tbm é show
fé em Deus que em breve pego a minha :)
Happy shopping for your new bike.. Ride safe & safe ride!
i like the bike higher rather low..it give a distinct feeling of control..
Not too high either, makes you feel a bit disconnect from the road.
Yes! Finally someone with same height as me. Thank you
You're welcome.
how tall are you guys. I'm about 5'6 - 5'7 will I be mostly flat footing it?
I am about 5'5.. Yes you can flat foot while on the bike.
picking up my 2017 z9 on sat super excited. was tired of tip toeing my zx6r. Thank you and great review!!
Have fun with your Z9.. Thanks for viewing!
pls make review for mt-09 2017 version
If I get my hands on the bike, I'll do my best to review it. :)
You mean the new front headlamp and rear tail light? Hate to say this, it takes months or a year that bike to get here. Did you know the new color night fluo (the lime green rim) mt09 2016, It takes me a year to wait that color
Im waiting for that bike to come to Malaysia....When will it be coming? coz that bike is in the top my list of becoming my First bigbike....hehehe just waiting for my salary to increase hehehehe
yeh or mt07/motocage.. im eyeing for mt07 / 690R or something from Z series for my first bike ; )
im 193cm, tried duke 390.. that shit felt like children moped for me :D
sad case, your ride slowly speed is my top speed....
It's time to upgrade! Haha.. :D
Very nice bike and review..
Thanks for viewing!
Has there been a zombie break out or are you on your private island? Why are the roads so empty?
We chose less congested road to ride on.. After giving the people in the area eviction notices.. Hahaha..
Brah...love the bike for sure...i was on the z650...but when i saw this one...definitely on the z900 now...and that BLUE is poppn...but ahhhh...BRAH...where u get those GLOVES....yo those are ♨️ 🔥....definitely need those brah...👌👍👏👏👏👏👏🤜🤛🤙
Those gloves are Scoyco MC-15 or MC-17 if not mistaken. Just simple textile with no leather.. You would probably want something with leather lined palm.
Thanks brah...cant stop watchin the video....love this bike...🤝
Thanks for viewing!
Well done! Good review bro... Thanks
Thanks for viewing!
I am 165cm and a beginner rider. Is it okay to get this one as my first big bike ?
As long as you have good self control and don't try to push beyond your limit while learning, should be just fine.
I just bought 2019 z900. Waiting for spring.......
Congrats!
Yoo, is it worth if I upgrade my z250 to this bike? Or should I try fairing bike?
Well if you like naked styling then sure you can move up to the Z900.. Unless you feel that you want to have one with fairings instead, then you can go with that option.. Fairing bikes do better on long distance trips while naked are more suited in the urban commutes.
Bro, I am a newbie with 175cm tall guy, already stop driving motorcycle since 10 yrs ago but plan to buy my first super bike for fun ride.
I quite love the model Z800, Z900 & Yamaha mt09. Pls recommend which model easier handle for newbie...
All three bikes are in the same category, and I believe the MT-09 should be the one having the highest torque/acceleration, being new, you just need to be careful with either of the bikes you mentioned. Z800 will be the heaviest one so you'll have to take note riding doing slow manoeuvres.
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congratulation !!!! riding without motorbike jacket !!!! very good !!!
Yes.. It was a great achievement.. Haha.. :D
just waiting for your review of the ninja 650.
kowreck me too!
I can't promise I can do the review, but if I get my hands on the bike, I'll do my best.. :)
That was hardcore, keep it up!
Thanks!
I'm no weekend warrior, I intend to commute. Does anyone know how many KM in range can you get out of that 17-liter fuel tank + 950cc engine combo?
I think I may have replied to this question in another comment.. Generally it is about 250 km per tank of fuel.
320km
I own a Z900, urban ride 230km-240km, highway or suburban ride might get 260km-270km. Roughly 13 liters each refuel. But fuel consumption can be very different for each other riding style.
I hope u try new Triumph 765 RS n make comparison with Z900
If I do get a chance I will do my best.. :)
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memang lawa..laju tak..bro buat video top speed z900 berape..ramai yang cakap kelajuan z900 dgn z800 tak jauh beza same.betul ke
betul dah xjauh beza..sbb cc pun xjauh beza brader.
fairuz fairuz84 z800 ngan z1000 x banyak . dlm 30-50 camtu ja
I doubt the top-speed difference will be much, but the acceleration of the Z900 is probably stronger than the Z800 because it's much lighter. Will share a top speed attempt but blocked by traffic.
the vibrations will go off after first service..mine is gone after 1st service
That's great!
Coming off of a 250 would this make a good second bike?
Yup it's a different character and power from a 250.
Can you do a review bout 2018 ducati monster 821 and a comparison between z900 and monster 821?
If I get my hands on the Monster I will try to do my best.
I love 4 cylinder motorbikes but the downside modern bikes is the digital speedometer... My preference are analog speedometer and tachometer, ok for digital fuel gauge but not speedometer...
Under the bright sunlight the digital reading can be a little hard to see, a mix of analog and digital would still be the nicest.
I have quite similar height as you and tried the seat of this bike today. Did not drive it, just get on and felt the handlebars and weight. I must say I got surprised how light the bike feels, very easy to push from one side to the other, and it is a 900 cc!!
In fact it feels lighter than my FZ6, which weights more than 20 kg less. The downside for me was the dashboard and controls, all too ordinary. Compare that with the new Triumph Street Triple 765 or even the TFT dashboard of some small bikes... definitely Kawasaki needs to rethink that quality feeling. i would consider buying it but first would like to see the new Suzuki GSXs 750, which here costs 2500 USD less. Unfortunately Triumph does not sell the intermediate version (R) of Street Triple in my country..
They kept the weight down low, so the top doesn't feel that heavy. Yes the meter display was quite ordinary.
So I'm 161cm..planning to buy this bike in the future..should i get this bike or nahh bcause of my height?
The seat height is pretty low so I don't think it's a problem.
Ouh ok...thanks for the info...👍👍
is there any video that you were sitting on z800? I'm 168 cm.
Hmm, I can't think of any video which I'm seated on the Z800, but this Z900 seat height is really different than the Z800, it's really lower than the Z800.
bro, I am planning to get my first bike in this year, I ride kapcai for 7 years and I think it's time to accomplish my childhood dream since my financial situation is more comfortable now. .need your opinion. Myself are 164cm in height and I prefer a naked bike, the budget for the bike is around RM60k. I have targeted few model such as Ducati Monster 821, Kawasaki z900,z800 and Yamaha mt07. I concern about the after market accessories and maintenance cost, because I heard that Ducati is very expensive in maintenance and spare parts are not easy to get.
Hi, don't forget to get your full B class license if you haven't done that already. As for the bike, Ducati aftermarket accessories and parts are usually a bit high costing, maintenance wise should be not that much difference, only headache when it's time for Desmo valve service/check time. The Japanese bikes are all pretty much equal, the MT-07 being a parallel twin will have a lower maintenance cost, but probably the sound of inline four will be nicer than a twin, depends on yourself. The Z900 is much lower seat height than the Z800, and also much lighter. Z900 is still new, so accessories are not much yet.
TheSighBored yes bro, I am going to upgrade my B2 license to full B on next week. I think I will buy yamaha mt07, but the seat height abit frightening me. in your opinion, lowering the suspension is it a good idea? because I read some forums say safe, buy some say dangerous.
It's better not to mess with the suspension as it will affect how the bike handles, try riding without lowering it, but if you must, try not to lower it too much.
amazing review
Tat blue colour on Kawasaki look awesome!!! why bikes below 1000cc doesn't come with QS'ter? this z900 looks slimmer and shorter than z800 why is tat? I was thinking it supposed to be bigger than z8... bro can you compare the weight ration of both z9 and z8? #RSSR I just notice on the mudguard it has ABS...
Yes it has ABS, I forgot to mention it, my bad. The Z900 is smaller and lighter than the Z800, about 20kg lighter, that's a lot. The Z900 is a complete re-design from the bottom up so the guys at Kawasaki have the chance to come up with the weight cutting and size reducing innovation. Maybe they want to appeal more to the smaller size riders.
Cool!! -20kg tat sounds awesome... I even afraid to just sit on Z8 because of the huge tank and the height. anyway thanks for the updates bro...RSSR...
Good work on another nice video!
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Keep checking this bike out everytime i go in to my local dealer, so the bike has been built from the ground up, pity they just threw the horn under behind/under the forks, i want to know why do they always make this bikes with a single seat, and then with a cowl for a passenger, make a proper duel seat theres plenty of room from the rear wheel to under the seat, and fit a better rear fender!
As for buying the bike i might till next year when all the faults would have been sorted out!
For the seat cowl, it's for times when you want to feel cool and sporty so you put that on instead of the pillion seat, or just an excuse so that you won't need to fetch your mate as pillion. Hehe. They keep the tail short for that mean look, so pillion comfort is secondary. Most likely 8 out of 10 owners will do a tail tidy mod so they don't need to work that hard for a rear fender which will be removed anyway.
These are just my cheeky opinions. :)
Quick question. MT07 or Z800 (Cant afford Z900)
My heart wanted the z8 because to me its the most beautiful (affordable) naked bike ever existed but I heard too many bad review from it ie, wind resistance (told that it is worst than any other naked bike), FC, and heavy af.
To be fair, all naked bikes will have problems with wind deflection at high speeds unless you install a big (ugly) windscreen. I don't see how any other naked bike can deflect wind better when they are all similar in design, without any big screen or fairings. Fuel consumption largely depends on the way you ride it, and also if you have modified it. If you always accelerate hard, or rev-bomb here and there, plus if your exhaust system is modified and not undergone any tune, then all these will impact the FC, as a standard setup I don't think the Z800 has bad FC. Weight of the Z8 is unquestionable, yes it is heavy for it's class, but if you use it often enough you can adapt to handling it with the weight it has. You don't need to be like The Hulk to handle it.
If you go with the MT-07, you have to ask yourself, do you really like it? What about it do you like more than the Z800? Yes it is light, but does it sound as good? Which one looks better in your eyes? In the end it's your money, so get the thing that you really want else you may regret it later.
I'm assuming you are aiming for used Z800 or used MT-07 to be comparing them together.. If you can get a proper condition one I think it can be a good deal.
Happy shopping!
TheSighBored im currently on a Naza Blade 650 Naked version, I agree wind a big problem on a naked bike but and there is one friend who recently upgraded from a Blade 650 to a z8 and according to him it is worst on the z8 because the headlamp is positioned slightly lower than the tank in which created a massive wind draft on the rider. You are correct I am aiming for the secondhand bike and yes I weight more on z8 rather than mt07 because of the look. Plus i am a massive guy myself and mt07 are rather slim on the tail.
I can't recall exact what is the riding position on the 650 Blade naked version, but I think Z800 position is a bit more aggressive as you need to lean forward a bit, anyway to solve the problem will be a wind screen. But you have to know how often are you going to ride at high speed cruising, if you ride long distance on highway a lot then maybe it is a factor, but in city I don't think it is a problem.
Yes it is a tad bit more aggressive then the blade 650. Thank you for your insight bro. I see most of your videos is around USJ, I work in this are too, would love to hangout sometimes or cursing at lane changers together as I got a pretty solid collection of creative curse.
LOL.. Creative curses for the win.. Yup sure any meet up or ride posted on the FB page..
Thanks bro. Good review
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hai bos..antara z8 & z9,yg mana satu bos boleh bagi pencerahan dan recemonded untuk saya?saya baru nk belajar guna bike cc besar ni..
The Z900 is new and lighter, with a lower seat height, the Z800 is old, but used price can be quite low or more affordable, however the Z800 is heavier with a slightly higher seat, so it is up to you to pick which suits you better.. Some Z8 don't have ABS except the newer ones, and all Z900 have ABS.
It's anti brake lock system, so you won't lock your tire in an emergency braking. A safety feature.
i already tried the bike..its smaller and lower than z800..most suitable for lady biker or small guy...the z800 engine is more better roaming sound..for me z800 are more machos and beasty look...just my two cents haha...
The reason for the Z900 is less roary than the Z800 is because of the Euro4 requirements, so Kawasaki made their new model's exhaust have a lower pitch, but with the same bass sound. Yeah, the 2016 Z800 does look more aggressive.
lets not forget that Z800 is a pretty heavy bike and maneuvering it in heavy traffic does takes it toll on the rider. As for the sound, that can always be improved upon by installing a good exhaust.
Thanks for sharing, all opinions are welcomed!
thanks for sharing... great comment.
thanks for sharing bro... great review~!
blue is it an color option in your country , or did you paint it ?
It's the standard factory color scheme available here in Malaysia.
Ok thank you , its beautiful to bad we can't got it in France.
Maybe for future model they will introduce this color for your country..
maybe but to late , i already got my z900 grey /green / black and i love it .
Enjoy your new bike.. Ride safe & safe ride!
Do you get the fz-07 there?
MT-07? We have that here.
hello sir. I am having trouble deciding between two bikes. the triumph street triple 765 and the Kawasaki z900. I'm 6'1 , 215 lbs . I'm from India so the road conditions are average. also here, Kawasaki is a way lot cheaper than the 765. please help me decide which one I should buy. I'm only gonna ride it on roads not tracks. and ps- riding modes not a deciding factor, only the all-round performance matters. please help me out. anyone !?!
I haven't tried out the Triumph 765, so I cannot really comment on that bike. For street riding the Z900 performs just fine, I can't see any issue with it. Strong power, easy handling. Have you tried test riding them?
TheSighBored I'm going to that next week. Then I might be able to decide which suits better :)
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Where do you hang your helmet on?
I'm not sure, we don't normally hang our helmets cause they'll get stolen.
Nnti u kena buat review z1000 r edition
Kalau saya ada peluang test ride, saya akan cuba buat review untuknya. :)
So.. 160cm 161cm..is it comfortable bro?
Judging on the seat height of the bike, I think it should be fine.
Nice frame sliders. Of course your elbows and arms will be messed up for life when you fall but at least the bike will be alright :)
Yup, that's the most important! Just kidding.
What about Z1000 and z900 ? What u choose?
I might stick with the Z1000, the low seat just feels a bit low to me, or I need to adjust to that low seated stance.
Can u review a z1000 ? Thanks
Malaysian roads. haha not to mention the one in Sarawak. nice review bro.
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great review, appreciate it!
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What full system exhaust recommended for z900?
I'm not too sure, but getting the branded ones like Akrapovic is always a good buy.
TheSighBored how about raven from bikempire96?u recommended it?
I can't comment on that no experience with it. To be safe better to get well known trusted brand, if you get these other brands, do some research and see if they have done proper R&D or just simply make a FS without any R&D.. Looking nice is secondary if the FS is not proper and cause engine issues without proper tune.
TheSighBored that true also..better get well know brands like that..ok tq bro
Few things you missed includes Rider Aids, ABS, gear box and gear ratio, Horse power and dry/ wet weights of the bike.
I must admit I am not a fan of Kawasakis, but this bike does looks damn nice till you see that rear swing arm, it looks so dated. Having said that I would still choose MT-09 as not only I am getting more rider aids but overall a better bike, although MT-09 is about 9HP less compared to z900, still something I will gladly overlook.
but MT09 in Malaysia are CKD models tho, no ABS no rider modes no traction control :/ but yeah, I agree, if it is a CBU MT09 it would be awesome!
True that, even without them I would still buy MT09 over Z900.
I am a beginner biker, do you think it would be wise to get a z900 or mt-09?
MT-09, as not only its a very well built bike but overall a more fun and well balanced bike. But you must respect the bike and must not push the bike if you do not have the required skills. Ride Safe.
no problem, not looking to hit the track - just want a nice bike to ride around in the city and country roads every now and again. I live in Sarawak.
Not mad about the way back mudguard stick out
There's always the option of tail tidy.
Is this bike suits for 5'5 height ???
I'm 5'5, I find it a bit low for me.
awesome
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Nice bike but i don't dig the color. It looks amazing, but i think it makes the bike cheaper as it messes up all those delicate lines and creases
It's meant to be more eye-catching, something similar to what the MT-09 was doing, personally I also prefer a less attention grabbing color, but this blue-silver does catch the eye.
Is that colour stock?
Yes. Original.
wow. price for Se model rm54k++. Mine this and that total price rm80k 😂
2 Tokenz what did u do to ur bike that eats ur money away?? care yo share?? hehe...anyway i bet ur bike looks awesome...
Wow.
Hairul Hairi Just bought it without anything install on it. Just, it comes with Kibs only. 😅 Zx6r 636 2016
No wonder it was RM80k, it's because you bought a supersport. I thought you just got conned hard on the Z900 LOL.
Akmal Hakim Lol. I thought U take a look at my channel to see what Motorcycle that I rode. 😅 Hahahaha
hmm, normal version how much on the road , no like the blue color. hope can buy the ori sider , that look bad ass
Original accessories are gonna be expensive, for sure you can get the accessories separately but you should count the cost first, you might end up spending more in total than just getting the SE version with all the accessories thrown in.
can you fit a 9mm pistol in the rear seat
I didn't have one to test fit, so I can't comment.
SE model should scrap all that extra stuff and just come with the Akrapovic
Not really, most of the accessories, especially the guards, are pretty useful to keep the bike from damage. Could do without the windscreen and USB port I guess.
kawa z900 is for short people only. ive try the bike, the riding position feel like u are ride kapcai
In Germany we have black and black/green but not a blue version
That is sad and i dosent understand it
Maybe they will introduce the blue in the future year models.. They usually do that.