The 2023 Kawasaki Z900 RS Is New & Classic
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Hey Greg,
I’m a retired baby boomer, living out my adolescent fantasies by riding my orange and brown, 2018 standard Z900rs all around San Diego back roads, from Palomar Mtn. to Sunrise Hwy and Julian to PCH. For me it’s the perfect bike in power, performance, agility, sound, comfort and looks. Love your channel with no nonsense, straight forward advice, putting safety responsibilities on us motorcycle riders. Keep up the good work and look for me in my matching, bright orange Shoei helmet 🏍😎🍊
2 decades from now this bike will still be cool, team Green got it right with this model 😎
Hell they tried it 32 years ago with the Zephyr, claimed by many reviewers as the start of retro styled bikes. Got very little love in the states but sold well throughout Europe. When they were fresh they looked cool to me. Replaced by the zrx1100, the 750 was dropped. But I saw my '91 750 do 161000kms (close to 100 000 miles). Currently being rebuilt. They never talk about the Zephyr, it must have felt like a flop to Kawasaki not catching on in the States. Admittedly a dumb name for a motorcycle.
Ik this was 9 months ago, but I'm currently looking at a zephyr right now. I'm also looking at a 750 nighthawk as well however, and can't really decide which is better. How is the zep doing rust-wise, and I've heard problems that it has a range of 100miles if you're lucky? Any other issues?
Says alot about the insanity of modern bikes when you can describe a 900cc over 100bhp as a middleweight bike for a beginner that won't get you in trouble 😂
I started back on a zx 11 after 20 year break. You just need to start light on the throttle and adjust to the power for a couple or 3 weeks.
@@georgejameson9317 cool, but not what I was talking about. Can start on any bike no problem. My point was typically years ago if someone said middleweight you'd picture maybe a 500. Modern 'middleweights' are as powerful as the 90s superbikes.
@@kevinmckeon2543true and streets are twice or 3 times crowded with more cars and vehicle. Since human reaction times didnt get better, its a recipe for disaster and one of the reasons why there are so many deaths amoung young motorcyclists
In the realm of sport bikes, I don't consider the z900s to be middleweights. They're actually around 950, so ridiculously close to the liter bikes.
In my opinion, this is far too much bike for a beginner. It could VERY easily get them into big trouble in a hurry. Curves they've driven on for years in regular cars at regular speeds, suddenly become very intense at speed and what happens so often is that riders can't keep the bike in their lane, and boom, head-on with car(s) coming in the other direction. Or it slides out on them when they panic brake and lean too far.
Definitely not a good recommendation for a new rider.
No, it's just a dumb thing to say
I bought my Z900RS (standard, not cafe) new 40.5 months ago, now have super enjoyed 42,700 miles. This bike after an ECU flash has a totally - and I mean huuuugely positive difference - different riding experience. Night and day. To ride the stock version is a giant bummer compared to what the bike really is. I had mine flashed as soon as I got it, like a week or two in, it's like 2 different bikes. Some bikes don't benefit much from a flash, this is the other end of the bell curve. Also the stock tires, while adequate, are nothing great. After my first tire change the handling noticeably improved. IMHO the looks and build quality on this bike are outstanding. It would be nice to have some more hi tech features but I've never felt anything but huge smiles and love. Does everything on pavement well - very good performance envelope, if you need more on the street you're really pushing it. Long days touring, very nice, comfortable, no vibration, big tq curve, no need to downshift much.... Excellent machine. My baby 😁
I feel the same way about my 2018 Candytone orange/ brown! It’s a keeper for me, riding San Diego backroads and twisties. Enjoy 🏍😎
42k already?wow I live in Boston so winters no riding my best is 3k a year. 42k wow just speechless
I guess you’ve already had the valve clearances checked at that mileage? Were they out much? I’ve done 20K miles on mine and thinking it’s about time I checked them as I’ve done a few track days as well. Agree about the ECU flash, the on-off throttle was terrible when I bought it new in 2018.
How do you flash the ECU?
@@gm16v149 I’ve owned my 2022 one month. Whilst I read the comments about the on/off throttle you can’t really appreciate how bad it is until you own it and put some kms on it. I’ve just picked it up from an early service at the same time told them the throttle over revved on start up and was snatch (on/off). Just picked it up and the adjusted this and adjusted that and told me the bike is perfect. Over rev on start they said is normal and now recommended by Kawasaki as the way to warm an engine (bring it to heat asap at 3000 rpm’s). I’ve ridden home and super depressed because it’s still snatchy and I can’t understand how the over revving on start up is correct for longevity. I’m thinking ECU flash tune now but am hesitant to have a new bike tuned by a third party. I’m in Australia and I candy find two suppliers here.
After commuting around san diego on my 08 KLR650 for my first 8 months of riding. I picked up a kawi green 19 z900rs cafe with 700mi. Best. Decision.Ever. 4k miles into it and I love it more every day. The KLR still gets love for grocery runs though haha.
Your observation on the brakes is spot on. I got my Z900RS from Del Amo 4 years ago and only recently put Spiegler Steel braided brake lines along with new EBC sintered brake pads. Much more feel at the lever now. It is the perfect bike for an old timer like me (64). Very balanced and nice rider triangle. Sits tall so you get a good view of the road too. UJM perfection...
Glad hear that they do improve the brakes. I actually bought these parts last year but have yet to install them. I have done Ivan ECU, Akra header, and K-tech suspension on my green cafe, but I think I want a shop to do the brake lines.. Just haven't gotten around to doing it yet.
U will destroy the discs with dem sintered pads. I did same thing.
im 29 and i want to go to this from a cbr 500r
Petrak
Sintered pads have metal particles in them metal on metal..
Wears the disc down.
Pad is the bit that contacts the disc....
I’m with you buddy. Old motocross rider here with many street bikes over the years. I’ll be 60 years old in December and this bike is extremely comfortable. Also they make a handlebar riser that is about 2 inches taller and it really helps the old back. Put a Brock full exhaust system on it and their ECU. It makes the most beautiful sound of any of Motorcycle I’ve ever owned. Also has over 100 rear wheel horsepower. No it’s not a sport bike, no it’s not going to corner great,no it’s not going to stop on a dime,but if you want to ride and pull the throttle back on a 10 second quarter mile motorcycle,this bike will give you all the smiles you could ask for.
Just got back from a work trip in El Paso TX where I rented a 2022 Z900 Naked bike and agreed that clutch is nice. No lack of power in the engine either. Handled great in the mountains and felt very stable 😊
Where did you rent from ?
@@mrgomez96 rider share. Also used twisted road before
Z900 RS is definitely at the top of the affordable Cafe racer list for me. The tuning going on with these and the exhaust noises with the right pipes...need in my life
On the one hand, its not affordable considering its more expensive than similar performing bikes at that price range. On the other hand, the markup for the "retro" styling is so severe these days that the z900 RS becomes "affordable" in that regard. It looks stunning!
@@k1mura92 yeah, it's expensive for sure. I wanted the 22 XSR 900, but no luck finding one for a few months. Saw this on a clearance deal for the same price as the XSR 900 and jumped on it.
It’s expensive spec wise compared to its naked version.
Front has compression - its down the bottom on the side. The rear shock is ok but aimed for little people (70kg or so) and is soft out of the box. For any serious riding it needs a replacement.
Bike takes a bit to open up - brakes and the gearbox etc.
Clutch is a gripper/slipper and walks very well but if you are a reasonable rider you only really need it for 1st gear or if you are babying something. Everything else can be easily clutchess.
Also its super easy to adjust brake/clutch/rear levers.
On the naked version (no windscreen) the wind does land on your chest but its non turbulent. The windscreen really only works if you are "short".
KTRC = normally leave it on 1. 1 will prevent wheelies and some anti slip. 2 prioritises grip over power delivery and kind of neuters the engine in a smooth way. Good way to start if its your first bigger bike. Either has very nice torque which makes it easy to ride.
I bought one of these as my first bike. I’m a bigger guy 6’ 200lbs. It’s a great bike to learn on if you can stay off the throttle 😊
This bike has some real bulk to it, The video or photos dont justify until you look at this bike in person. on the photos and videos it looks standard but in reality its bigger than the Indian FTRs and ducati monsters. Its visually magnificent!
My dad's first bike was a Z900 back in the late '70s. I showed him this video and it brought him back to when he used to ride. Awesome. :)
Headlight fairing is just mega, I love this bike, could be my next bike or the gsxs gt, both are great bikes for different roles, but kawi never disappoints and very reliable.
An excellent and accurate report. I have a 2018 model. The sixth year of production for the Z900RS, and it hasn't been changed...didn't need to. I appreciate your respect for this machine. You didn't rev out a new engine like some people would. Wait until she IS broken in! Oh, Yahoooo! Also, please note: maintenance on this bike is really easy, totally user friendly.
LOVE my circle mirrors! When I had my Rebel 300, they were the first thing I took off, but it wasn't long before I realized that - hmmm, I guess these engineer folks maybe know what they're doing. The function of the circular mirrors is great! Now with my 1100, I know they're perfect just the way they are. 👍🏽 This is a sweet looking bike too!
I have one and installed a Brock full exhaust system and ECU. It’s putting down over 100 hp to the rear wheel. Anyone that thinks this is a beginners bike needs to realize that this bike would have been the fastest Production motorcycle available until the Vmax came out in 1985. I had the V65 magna Honda, which was on the front page of Cycle Magazine as the fastest production motorcycle in the quarter mile. Right after I bought it, the Vmax put it on the shelf. Again, if anyone thinks a 10 second quarter mile Motorcycle is a beginners bike, I hope you are not the beginner that buys it.😂
Grab that brake if you need more its got abs. I have been riding for 50 years and have experienced all types. Harleys are the worse yet with todays modern linked systems they work well enough. Even a brake that is a bit soft initially works a heck of a lot better that anything I was riding in the 80’s and 90’s.
I have a 2022 Candytone blue z900rs it’s a very quick bike , I dialed in suspension and it’s a great bike . Looks great and it’s super fun to ride.
Rode the Z900RS, great bike. Can’t go wrong. But I ended up getting a Speed Twin. I like the Speed Twin much better for aesthetic and feel.
It looks cool, love the round gauges, reminds me of my 919. It's a bit more retro than I would like.
One of the best sounding factory bikes. I dont think you even need aftermarket exhaust on this
Props to the reviewer. Everything to the point and no BS. Please review all of the modern retros, I love them. And I think you missed a potential customer for this bike--the older rider looking to recreate the 70s experience.
I still have my 1983 KZ 750 it’s the LTD model. Sweet bike.
Love it!! The ZZZZZZ900RS!! Super fun and fast! Motorcycles 🏍️ 💨 💨💨🔥🔥
The only bike on which i wouldn't change anything. Just looks gorgeous.
good call,,, i Love that yellow ball
The windshield is ugly AF. Was so much prettier without it.
@@DropkickNation he keeps forgetting to clarify that this is the CAFE version. The regular RS and RS SE are completely naked and look better.
@@eyemallears2647 Ah
Nice to see you making a video about this bike. I bought it as my first bike a couple months ago and absolutely loved my first season :-)
For street riding, I actually like the brakes to be soft at the initial pull. Mainly because I like to squeeze the brake enough to get the brake light lit up (usually a double pump), but not enough to slow down too much that the car behind me doesn't have time to react. Like a warning sign that I am about to slow down.....
One can use the rear brake for that, I assume they don't stop that well, as they usually don't. (I haven't ridden a Z900RS yet).
@@Smeeheeee that's true. I never got in a habit of using my rear brake for general stopping.
I put an STS brake light module on mine. This bike has a lot of engine braking force and the module flashes the brake light when engine braking.
I paid about the same price as a brand new Z900RS for a 2016 Harley Davidson Sportster with 5k miles on it…And now I am questioning my sanity.
You're sanity would be in question by most people just for deciding to ride. Enjoy your bike, have fun learning to ride. By the time you learn to ride good the Harley will be worth more than the z9 and you'll know what kind of motorcycle you want next. By then you could get a used z9+$boot.
@@1wesleydb I'll take your advice :D
Enjoy the Sportster, great bike, just don’t ride it like a sport bike.
The Kawie dealer down the street from me up here in BC has this bike in the green, which is the best paint I’ve seen on any of the new bikes by far
"inline-four", the best sounding motorcycles!
Used to own one of these. Great all-around bike. Exhaust looks and sounds great for stock. Great review.
Love the reviews! Nice addition to a great channel!
Been searching for one of these near me for a while but the snows coming now. Gonna have to wait till spring.
Sweet! I definitely love that retro look. Nice video.
My XSR 125 is my first bike and brakes are like that, they don't grab but you get what you ask for as you increase pressure and are extremely linear.
Unless a vehicle is aimed for the track and ultimate performance is key, then I feel this is a good thing.
Allows one to use the front brake under all circumstances relaively safely, even during slow manouvers.
I guess if you like to cover the brake with one or two fingers it may not be to your liking.
Snatchy brakes aren't well suited to cruiser bikes and generally bikes that are aimed at the more relaxed crowd.
I have the same bike. That bike my friend is the RS café version not just the RS. i’m not one of those guys to split hairs however there are definite differences between the RS and the RS café. Also the front suspension does have compression. It’s on the other fork. by the way mine is gray with the silver pinstripes. Gorgeous. I also upgraded the tires to Michelin Road six and it made all the difference over the stock Dunlop GPR 300
Thanks for your review. Very concise and accurate. You reviewed what I wanted. I wish this model had rev matching.
Love the bike reviews, keep up the great videos.
Why would anyone want on/off brakes? Race brakes are meant for race bikes. They provide linear braking from high speeds. They don't modulate worth a shit at street speeds. I'll take the brakes that come on progressively for public roads. I'll take the much lower costs too. Ditto back breaking race suspensions meant for gliding around finely manicured European circuits, not beat up American public roads.
Glad to hear its throttle wasn't snatchy. That's been the common beef with these things over the years. Maybe they finally dialed that in?
Exactly what I was thinking.
nice video... the screen and where it puts the wind is why i opted for the naked version although prefer the looks of the cafe. The dealer told me the downpipes are twin tubes to prevent them from turning blue, or brown and will stay nice shiny chrome. Nice colour, shame that version not available in the UK. Great bikes.
The stock pipes will bronze eventually.
Cool! When you get the chance, would love a review of the Thruxton RS or a speed triple RR. Keep these reviews coming! Really enjoying them
I own BOTH!! My Speed Triple RR is a 21st century Cafe Racer while my Thruxton R with the fairing is a 20th century Cafe Racer. My Speed Triple RR is mindbendingly fast and the electronic suspension is fabulous!!!
Outstanding motorcycle I love my 2022 Candytone Blue gold one ! Fast comfortable and good looking
Circle mirrors are totally retro on this. My 1976 kz900 came with those.
I changed the tires from the Dunlops to the Michelin and it feels so much better. Always felt like it wanted to slip in the front when doing slow maneuvers.
Z900RS SE will be mine this spring. Love everything about these bikes.
They are pretty rare, you’re lucky to get one.
Excellent VDO, mate 👍
I'm riding (since a week) the version without the fairing in dark metallic green/yellow.
It's pretty well handling, good throttle response, good enough brakes, very comfortable clutch, decent seat and riding position.
The perfect bike for an old fart like myself 😊
IMO best color scheme love love that green yellow.Looks like only in 2021 and not many around.
@@rubo1964I got dang lucky, the last one available at the time of ordering 😊
My new Kwaki resembles almost exactly my last Z 1000 (1976) rode in Europe prior expatriating 😊
Was at local dealership few days ago and saw the Kawi on showroom floor. Nice bike. If Kawasaki made the bike in race green with black I might of traded in my hyper 950.
This is why im having mine getting competion red orange and gloss white livery over the pearl gloss black. Its a rocket
it's a small thing. but before you started riding, you did the little clutch scoot. such a simple but great safety type thing. One of the reasons I enjoy your content. Even though you do a lot of riding, have a lot of skill. Still do the sensible little things without pretense. great example of how to ride/treat a new bike.
Newer ish rider ? No this bike is not for new riders this bike is very very quick not for newbies ….
I had a '78 kz650 and '82 kz750. I would love one of these. I hope they are lighter than those old 4's.
I’ve been window shopping as I’m considering buying another bike, and this video has sold me on the RS. A buddy let me ride his z900 and I was considering it, but being a diesel guy I prefer torque over top end. Nice video, bruv, ride safe!
It's definitely got enough torque -- you trying to tow something? This bike will smoke all HD stock bikes.
Not to pee in the Cheerios, but #2 TC is the most intrusive. Think "rain mode". Picked up my naked version Tuesday, and am busy installing shock, header, Road 6s, 16T counter sprocket, etc. Then off to the Twisted Sisters next weekend for more break in miles & suspension tuning. :)
Oh my God I put Michelin Road six tires on my machine (2021 z900 café) after 2000 miles on the original Dunlop GPR 300s. The Michelin tires transformed this motorcycle!! I will never choose a different tire for this bike until they come out with a road seven lol they really are amazing dual compound tires.
The stock Dunlap Tires are adequate but The rear started to noticeably square off in less than 2000 miles.
Wow, it's a Kawasaki with a nice looking factory exhaust...Im amazed!!
The factory break-in period on that bike is preeeettyyyy specific lol.. Like, you're not supposed to go over 4000 rpm for the first 400 miles.. Then 6000 rpm for the first 600 miles or something like that. Obvs it's not the end of the world but, definitely something I noticed and had to follow when I bought mine.
Yes I religiously followed my break in for this bike but I think most manufacturers will tell you the same thing. It’s really not the end of the world if you deviate but I did follow it to the letter
I agree it does look good maybe you can revisit it in future when it has more miles but yeah it's a good look.
Loving these recent reviews.
A blast from the past, love its looks.
I can confirm the exhaust comment. I have one with full titanium Akra exhaust and Akra slip on, sound incredible, always incites you for more
Nice bike, had one, bit basic no technology, but that's not always a bad thing. suspension gets a bit loose when pushed, But a lovely retro bike,
Reminds me of riding to high school in 1980 on my 78 KZ 750. Man, where did the years go?
Bbh
I agree, drove my 1968 charger R/T to high school for my senior year in 1984 . East Rockaway Long Island New York .
Where did those years go and why did I sell that car ???
Dude your going through my whole stable first the 1000 xr, now my 900rs.
I got the 2022 Cafe on a clearance deal for 10k. Couldn't be happier, its a head turner and the header delete makes the bike jump; tune is next and it will be more than enough for me.
The 2023 color scheme is boss though.
Edit: the first oil change evens out the clunky gears and throttle, I put a synthetic blend oil (Belray)
Had the same thoughts on the brakes, good to get your take on it
I just had the 600 mile service performed on my 2023 Z900RS Cafe, but the transmission still feels clunky. For me the bike is super tricky to shift smoothly, although I am getting better. Thinking about installing a quickshifter, seeing as bikes like the CB1000R come stock with one. Overall great bike, I have just over 800 miles on it at the time of writing this. I think I noticed a slight shifting improvement after the first service, but it still feels pretty clunky. Guess that's part of the retro experience lol.
@@eggchucker666 service definitely didn’t change the on/off throttle response. It’s a tuning issue. I’m taking mine to a workshop and having them retune it. Apparently it’s a design issue which Kawasaki built in to control emissions at idle. I hate it but love the bike otherwise.
I own a ‘19 Cafe (Rero Lime Green) from new. ECU remap is a must do. I also swapped the stock clear windscreen out for an MRA, smoke tint , slightly taller with an upswept lip. Completely changes the wind pressure off your chest & face & looks better than stock. Upgrade to a great set of tires & your done! A blast to ride with high pride of ownership. Go Team Green!
@@Markymoto1116 yep that over idle on start up and the notch throttle makes for a most unenjoyable experience. I’ve done 1000kms on mine and that’s 999 too many. It goes in on Wednesday🤞
@@iamthebroker quick 4 month update. The bike is currently being inspected for a potential faulty abs system. The rear wheel instantly locked up on me while I was riding about 2 weeks ago. Im scared to ride the thing. Out of the 7 motorcycles I've owned, I've never had one do this before. Kawasaki issued a recall on 497 Z900, Z900RS, and Z900RS Cafés for this exact same issue for the 2018 model year. On affecred units, either the front wheel or rear wheel could potentially lock up at any time. As far as I know, Kawasaki hasn't issued a recall on any 2023 Z900RS Cafés, although I experienced the exact same issue on mine. I was lucky enough to be going 25 mph riding solo pulling into a parking lot. I didn't sustain any major injuries. I got off the ground asking myself "What the fuck just happened?" The bike has permanently-engaged abs, so I as the rider should theoretically be unable to lock up any wheel under any circumstance. I'm hesitant to buy any Kawasaki bikes in the future.
Just tried out my buddy’s today. Man that bike screams!!!
This Bike is on my list. I will be looking for a good used one in the future
The looks and the sound are absolutely top notch 👌🏼
The Cafe windscreen was designed for the rider to lower his body down to the fuel tank and tuck behind the screen at high racing speeds. Of course it's going to let wind hit your face and chest in the upright position. I like the retro version of the bike.
Well done. This one looks wonderful.
Really agree with you about single rotor for heavier bike
Please do the new XSR900 if you can! :)
I loved my 1978 KZ1000A2, and am gonna get one of these babies.
I bought a brand new 1974 Kawasaki Z-1 in Feb 74. Came with one rotor on the front wheel and I immediately put a second rotor on it and moved the brake calipers from the front of the fork boots to the rear. Added ten pounds to the front end to help keep the wheel down. Braking force increased to almost 2g's. Had to fight to stay behind the handle bars but I sure did stop fast.
Why the relocation from front to rear of fork boots?
@@iamthebroker If you notice most modern bikes have the calipers behind the fork boots but if you look at vintage 70's they were in front. Found out that the brake force increased if they were behind. Shorter stopping distance.
@@sharhune2735 yeah I have noticed and assumed that the case but just wondered why (ie the physics behind it). 👍🏻
@@iamthebroker I think it has something to do with calipers location in relation to the front axle hub. A wheel turning is similiar to a gyroscope.
@@sharhune2735 👍🏻
Same color scheme as my 1978 KZ1000. If i can find one in this color scheme around here, i will likely buy it.
I love that bike in naked form!
It's an RS Cafe. I love my 2019. It says 900, but it is actually 948cc. Brakes are new...need to wear in.
Really liking your bike reviews. Any chance you can do the trident 660?
Love to see you review some Triumphs
I have the root beer color one. Loooovvvveee this bike!
I got mine in 2018 when came out. The GPR300 are a joke, not sure if they still wear those, but as soon as I was able to, changed to Sportsmarts. Now I'm wearing Pilot Road because I use the bike in a daily dose. Tje brakes, I'm not entirely happy with them, despite having radial pump. As of nowadays, still can't sort out the right suspension set-up (compression, extension, preload), at first being a bit stubborn and then gets the little rebounds...
I just bought my first bike, the 2024 Yamaha XSR700. In the future, I plan to upgrade to the Z900 =D
Hi from the Philippines. I always warch your vlogs. Can you do a review of the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200? Thank you and more power! Stay safe.
While I was distracted reading the comments (about renting a z900rs in Texas) . My wife heard the cough and started laughing. I had to replay it. She knows that I don’t consider a Hardly Ridable Harley a real motorcycle. Not sure which is more douchbagie a Harley with 9million watts of stereo cars led up to 11 or a Rolex deep sea.
Good video thanks
Had a KZ 650 a ZZr 1200 and two Concourses. You might be suprised how much you enjoy riding a classic Electra Glide when your world needs to slow down.
I bought the 2023 Kawasaki Z900RS in the Diablo Metallic Red and black color, and it is an awesome bike! This is the first bike that I bought, since I am a beginner, never did an msf course, but I will say, after watching your videos for an entire year, cuz I learn best through videos than in person instructors, I decided to pull the trigger, commit to this bike, to learn on it, and I have to say, just by watching your videos, and through trial and error, since that is the best way for me to learn, I've been doing really tight U-turns, figure eights, weaving, emergency braking, and even dropped my bike (slowly and on purpose) to see if I can lift it off, and it's light for me! Between you, Canyon Chaser, DanDan the Fireman, Revzilla, and FortNine, I built up the confidence to not be afraid of the fight, I'm not tipping it over, dropping it, or anything, and I've been riding for about a month, and so far so good. For a first bike, it is really tame, but then again, I did practice really good throttle and clutch control, and it also helps to that I have a class A, and drive semi trucks for a living, so I have a very good understanding of engine breaking and clutch control, and I have to say, I'm about 260lbs with gear at 31 years old, and I have to say, it is really user-friendly and nimble. I think it can get you in trouble if you aren't strict with your throttle control, but anyone who has been following you, will know the proper techniques, I will be sure not to be foolish, and to hammer down on the throttle, but it has plenty of passing power and acceleration. I think if someone is mature, who takes their safety seriously, as well as others on the road, I could definitely say this will be a good beginner bike for the middleweight class, especially for your bigger Riders like myself. It's all about discipline, and I have to thank you very much Greg, for helping myself and others through your videos. I bought this motorcycle in dedication to one of my favorite anime, GTO- Great Teacher Onizuka. I can definitely say for sure, since I have the non-Cafe version, and don't have the windscreen, I don't even really feel the wind at all, especially directly hitting my chest. I hit 85mph today and slowed it down to 65 through engine braking, and it doesn't jostle me at all. As far as braking, again, since I drive tractor trailers for a living, primarily use engine braking until 30mph, but I give the courteous rear brake light touch to let others know I'm slowing down lol Again, thank you very much, and you are right, frame slider does fit over the engine, and I put axle sliders on to be safe, and even put a cool chrome passenger grab bar. Going to upgrade suspension in a month, and maybe when I get more seasoned in a year, I'll get a flash tune
Do yourself a favor and take the 1-day MSF course, it's worth it.
@@beepbop6697 Nah, can't teach me anything that I don't already know or mastered. I really did practice for hours on end for 3 months. Totally comfortable doing slow maneuvers, tight turns, figure eights, some stunts, and now working on wheelies mixing with stunts. Still responsible on the road though
Also, e-braking and crash avoidance techniques. Bonus is that most insurance companies will lower your premiums for taking the class.
@beepbop6697 I practiced those too, and as far as premiums, I kind of already paid for liability for a year since I replace and fix stuff anyway, since I'm not big on taking things to the shop. Insurance is a scam, maybe for stolen motorcycles I would consider it if I haven't already bought $1800 worth of securements (3 brake caliber locks, a U-lock, massive chain, brake lever lock, 2 alarms, 2 GPS units, a steering lock, and if they want to try and carry it out, I already have 2 motion detector proximity alarms on it. I'm always nearby for the most part, and most of the locks require 4-5 grinder wheels to cut through lol Going to need at least 17 to get through all of that, and considering buying one more lock lol
I had a 83 Yamaha XJ650LK turbo and that is the exact reason I got rid of it was the brakes. Front discs rear drum. Braking did not inspire confidence. It was a very very fast bike with over 100hp at the back wheel as the bike was only 425 lbs.
Nice review...Love the bike. Perhaps a little more homework on the bike before filming the review. Good to see a review of this particular model. Good enough to make me subscribe
I have a 2018 900RS. EMU reflash, cat delete, 7 1/2 Motul in the forks, Battlax 22's. Kept the stock pipe and exhaust because the pipe is tuned for broad midrange torque and it's a quality piece. It's also a double walled pipe so it will not discolor. It's a blast in the twistys. I'm 5'8", 30" inseam, 180lb, the bike is about an inch too tall for me. I may replace the seat with the cafe piece and an Ohlins or Vitron shock. the Vitron will enable me to adjust the height, don't know if that is an option on the Ohlins. Appreciate the test.
Kawa sells the "reduced height" seat option. Lowers you down about 1 inch.
I'm currently riding the 650rs and looking to go a bit bigger with the 900rs. I push the 650 pretty hard especially in the twisties. I'm about 5'7" 140 lbs. Do you guys think I'd still be able to get down low into the turns and push the 900 like I can the 650? Looking for some insight here. Still pretty new to the game.
The black and gold paint scheme reminds me of the Norton Commando.
Has all the air been bled from the brake lines? Have the rotors been cleaned real well? Just a couple things to check. I have had to bleed air from brake lines on brand new bikes in the past.
Regarding the brakes changing out to steel braded with Teflon inserts will Dramatically increase the stopping power. I replaced mine on my 2018 z900rs along with the front springs to stiffer compression and a little thicker oil. BIG BIG Improvement especially in the corners at speed there's no unwanted dive. It tracks exactly where I aim the front end, finger tip braking, is "Reallll Nice Like" when entering a corner❤❤❤❤❤
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very honest reveiw.. may buy the yellow ball
The Z900 RS (naked version, without windshield) is undoubtedly the motorcycle in the market I like the most: classic look, good performance, comfortable, not too much electronic parafernalia...
Unfortunately in Crazy Land where I live (Argentina) you need US$ 33000 to take her out of the dealer.
WHAT?! Why? It’s 3 times then regular price.
@@volodymyrbuchak1852 Mainly because of taxes. The Z900Rs is considered a luxury bike by Argentine Customs, so, they charge a lot on it. And of course, you don't have to forget the dealers greed.
13:00 I’m shooting from the hip here with no experience with new new but… if that bike is brand new you are probably the first hard breaking they have ever seen and are probably still “bedding in” I bet they get better as the miles go on..
Yes they do, and the seat gets better after it gets broken in too. Another good argument for buying used!
I’m gonna have to stick with my Thrux 900.. but this looks great too!
Well yes you can never go wrong with a Thrux 900 I might have to agree if I had that I probably wouldn’t have bought the Kawasaki
Hi, can you do a test ride on the 1290 Superduke GT and do a bit of a comparison to the s1000xr?
Kawasaki rules. Such a nice machine.
This bike is definately not for new'ish riders! 99 Newtonmeters of torque at 6.5k revs and 111 horsepower at 7.5k revs. And it really feels like it. These specs can absolutely get you in trouble, man!
Hi teacher, i hope you can compare the triumph speed twin 1200 with this. Thank you
Compression adjustments are on the bottom right leg
If you have rebound adjustments, it seems to me you would also want compression adjustments because they do tend to work together. Rarely would you have light rebound and hard compression or vice versa.
I have a rear shock that only has rebound adjustments and there is only one place where it feels right, but that is because of where the shock is with its compression dampening, is what I assumed. I wanted a softer ride, but I can't get that because there is no compression dampening adjustment. I'm stuck with it as it is valved.
adjust the preload
Just perfect 🎉