Kawasaki Z900 | Ride, Review and why I sold it

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  • I'll give you a detailed owner review of the Kawasaki Z900 while POV riding it! I try to show you all pro's and con's and tell you why I sold the Z900 only after 2 months of owning it. The Kawasaki Z900 is for sure a great bike but there are a few things I have to tell you about it.
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  • @My_Ride
    @My_Ride  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Which bike have you bought at the end?

    • @kpurohit2000
      @kpurohit2000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He bought a BMW GS ..watch the full video! ;)

    • @fokinellmate7468
      @fokinellmate7468 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mt 09 Sp

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fokinellmate7468 Do you like it so far? I'm also thinking about test riding one, but it seems a little bit pricy to me.

  • @CDKB27
    @CDKB27 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I sold my ktm duke 790 which was awful around town. The worst fueling I’ve sampled and very unreliable. Z900 is great because it actually works, is so smooth and flexible and bangs up top. It looks amazing too with that green trellis frame. I owned a 2003 z750 and always had a soft spot for the z line.

  • @TrustyZ900
    @TrustyZ900 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I bought a '22 Z900 in Feb. Loved the engine , which has tons of character. In May, I bought a Z900 RS as well. I've owned many bikes, including a 1200 GS. It was in the shop more than on the road. These two four bangers will take off from a stoplight in 5th, without a hiccup. Very impressed with build quality. Wanted to let other viewers know these are fantastic bikes.

    • @chrisw4215
      @chrisw4215 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Would you take Kawasaki over gsx s950/1000?

    • @TrustyZ900
      @TrustyZ900 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@chrisw4215 Never rode one. I'll stick by my 900's.

  • @exothermal.sprocket
    @exothermal.sprocket ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What's less costly than a motorcycle trade, depreciation, etc. after only two months? Getting the seat custom made to relax your knee bend, getting adjustable rearsets to reposition feet, and throwing on an exhaust and tune to give the bike sound character and emotion.

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Would have been a possibility! I sold it immediately, because I was able to sell it for exact the same price I bought it, because of the great demand for it. :)

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@My_Ride Well that makes sense. Otherwise the loss from 2 months ownership would be pretty terrible.

  • @landshark9603
    @landshark9603 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Loved the shots.

  • @snop6176
    @snop6176 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I absolutely love my z900. A new exhaust is pretty important for the sound or it is way too quiet i agree

  • @Omni_Moto
    @Omni_Moto ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice video! I did a video on this bike as well and recommended it as a great bike to purchase. I really enjoyed it, but the one I was riding had a tune and an exhaust. It was a very rowdy bike, and I couldn’t stop smiling while riding.
    Keep up the good work. Subbed. 😎

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you! I really appreciate it :)

  • @mymatemartin
    @mymatemartin ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoyed this video. Good to share your personal thoughts and opinions. We're all different. Finding the right bike, or indeed the perfect bike, will often be a process of elimination. Test riding and even hiring the bike is a good idea before committing to it.

  • @aeror115
    @aeror115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The GS is a awesome spaceship!
    I wish you much fun with this machine 🤙

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 😃

  • @sabbottart
    @sabbottart ปีที่แล้ว

    Good advice. I get bad hip aches from sports bikes. I’m currently seeking something else. Might have to switch to a cruiser.

  • @DrVulpine
    @DrVulpine 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ZR900(2019) is my second goto bike along with my Vespa GTV300ie
    I'm 1.8m and can ride the bike all day. Mine now has Conti SportAttack 4 tyres, Nitron R3 suspension.
    Awesome road bike with lots of torque and pulls easily in 4-5 gear.
    Handling was good, now even better with Nitron R3 suspension.
    Low seat height is odd compared to Ducati Panigale, MV Agusta Dragster 800RC, Daytona 675, but after a few minutes, it just feels normal.
    Bike makes for a fun track bike, but being naked and a bit heavier it's not the best and the low gearing 1,2,3,4 doesn't help.
    With GVI fixed panniers the bike makes a great sports tourer.
    At road speeds the bike can easily get 350km from a 17L tank.
    Great air induction sound as you power the bike on.
    Not designed to carry a pillion.
    60,000km and the bike hasn't had a problem.
    I can't think of anything i dislike, given it's not my only bike. 😊

  • @JPTulo
    @JPTulo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would absolutely love to do some test rides on multiple bikes. The dealers I spoke to told me the only way to do a test drive is to basically do all the paperwork and “buy” the bike. Then you ride it and if you don’t like it and don’t wreck it, they will tear up the paperwork. I just want to see if I like it!

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s really sad, never heard that before. Maybe rent it for a day 🤔

  • @njohnson3331
    @njohnson3331 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I sat on a Z900 once at a dealer and it felt perfect for me, but I owned a Ninja1000 at the time so I didn't buy the Z. Unfortunately, I crashed my Ninja, and I am considering buying a naked bike now. It looks like the engine on the Z is the strong point. I'm wondering about the brakes since they are axial mounted which is supposed to not be as good as radial brakes.

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really liked the breaks, it’s not a brembo top line produkt, but it really good for this price. 👍🏻

  • @eddieglover7774
    @eddieglover7774 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was a really great and honest review I appreciate it. I am looking into the z900 for my first bike. Thinking about riding it and rain mode for a while... ❤️💪🏾💯

    • @allancooper3865
      @allancooper3865 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro , this utube creator is spot on , the Z900abs being the right bike for the person it’ll fit , it’s always the application(what it is you want this bike for , and what it is you need it to do ...?... ) if it’s your first bike that you need to learn on , and if you have any muscle memory on how to control a clutch ..? And if really can get used to controlling all them gears ⚙️ road a few scooters and dirt bikes ? Then this is the bike for you plus all the bang for the bucks you’ll get , this should of been my 1st bike to learn on or second bikes

    • @Victor-gi7ho
      @Victor-gi7ho ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i own one get a 650 or a 400 as your first bike you don’t need a 900

    • @allancooper3865
      @allancooper3865 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Victor-gi7ho 650’s and 400’s are a lot more twitchy being single or twin cylinder engines , and the Z900abs has rider modes that’ll tone down the bike to act like a lower cc bike , good for beginners and when you get bored of the lower power , then you won’t have to get a new bike , these are all opinions and you got to do what’s going to work for you

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you my friend!

    • @DatBoyKickz
      @DatBoyKickz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@allancooper3865 pi

  • @jean-pierrefernandez2460
    @jean-pierrefernandez2460 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i got the z900 rs cafe 2 mo ago, i really love it, compared to my old gpz750 this thing is like the Millenium falcon
    im making videos on my channel about it as i go

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Enjoy the ride and good luck with your video :)

  • @slimjim8488
    @slimjim8488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my Honda Monkey. I am 172 cm and I don't get pain anywhere after 8 hours of riding.

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope I’ll find such a bike for me 😅

  • @ursroeder7781
    @ursroeder7781 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yeah i get the knee pain aswell after ~2,5 hours but for me its okay ... most times i only ride 1,5 - 2 hours ... thanks god :D because other wise i love this bike and the "emotionless" feeling, just smoooooth ... hated the vibrations etc. on my Duke 690.

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 690 is a 1 cylinder right? I think the vibrations of a one cylinder would annoy me to 😅
      Have fun with the Bike 👍🏻

    • @surferdude642
      @surferdude642 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@My_Ride Yes it is. I had a 2013 690 Duke and yes it vibrates, but I didn't find it too bad. It was actually fairly smooth in the 4000 to 5500 RPM range. I got rid of it only because the excessive oil consumption and spark plug fouling issues were unacceptable. Otherwise I may still have it today. Too bad.

  • @antoniocarlosacsjr7128
    @antoniocarlosacsjr7128 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the honest review. I know exactly what you said. I've test riden the Z900 and Z1000 and simply didn't like them, even though they are great bikes and have superb motors. But I wouldn't change my ride for them, and I'm talking about a 2012 F800R, wich works better for me. The two cylinder punch at low and mid-range rpm is unique. I'll try soon a Triumph Speed Triple R 2016 or 2017, same bike basically and last ones that arrived in Brazil. I liked the 765RS, but still found it kind of weak, even though refined. And loved the 2020 MT-09, wich surprised me well; what a hooligan bike. But for a lot of more money, though. Best regards.

  • @dennisswanberg1718
    @dennisswanberg1718 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had the reverse problem, I had a Suzuki Vstrom that is a very comfortable ride but the height and weight was too much. The Z 900 has the power comfort and is lower to the ground.

  • @jesus2400
    @jesus2400 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video this bike is bang for the buck period even cheaper than the Suzuki GSX 1000

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Yes, it really is 🙌🏻

  • @07Kimo07
    @07Kimo07 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will any dealership let you test drive for 2 to 3 hours though?

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think most of the dealers give it to you for about an hour. Lately I got the Z H2 SE for 2 hours 👍🏻

  • @578_
    @578_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Correct the z900 is more sporty being it’s a hyper naked not a sports touring bike lol, ofc the bmw fits your riding differently than others that own the bike

  • @patrickm8877
    @patrickm8877 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "Pain after two and half hour's riding", Dude, I get uncomfortable in a recliner after a few hours. Maybe that's just me.

  • @dry509
    @dry509 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So you feel more emotion with the gs?

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว

      Motor wise of course! There is nothing more emotional than a 2 cylinder boxer engine 😅
      But I sold the GS after my longer trip through italy and will get a 2 cylinder naked again :)

    • @dry509
      @dry509 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@My_Ride Which one? I am considering a naked.

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dry509 I have to do a test ride, but looking towards a Ducati Monster.

    • @dry509
      @dry509 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@My_Ride Cool..sounds fun.

  • @Bb21Studios
    @Bb21Studios ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please leave a link, where did you buy the mirrors?

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว

      They are from the manufacturer “highsider” 👍🏻
      www.amazon.com/Highsider-Lenkerendenspiegel-VICTORY-schwarz-gepr/dp/B00MNFI6EM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3/?_encoding=UTF8&crid=2ZKAK0D0FBDAL&keywords=highsider+bar+end+mirror&qid=1657396081&sprefix=highsider+%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-3&ref_=navm_hdr_signin&returnFromLogin=1&#

  • @rawcircoking
    @rawcircoking 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im getting one as a beginner idc what people say. Rain mode will make it a mt07 plus you can die on a bicycle so practice practice slow speeds will go along way plus days at the track and gear!!

    • @Mikaeel84
      @Mikaeel84 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah you're going to die.

  • @robertschulz6660
    @robertschulz6660 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Actually, I did exactly what you recommended in your video: I rented the Z900 for 24h and 300 km in order to find out if it suits my needs and honestly, it didn't. Why? Motor is emotionless, transmission is a bit spongy and fuel consumption is rather high. Besides, my ankles started hurting after a short while. Bottom line is I ordered the XSR900.

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best decision to do a test ride! I hope you found your dream bike :)

    • @tg8150
      @tg8150 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That XSR drinks fuel even worse my friend. And the fueling on that XSR STILL sucks. It does have cruise and a QS though.

    • @terranhealer
      @terranhealer ปีที่แล้ว

      Did the same thing. My bike is a CBR500r and has an amazing engine sound with the parallel twin. This z900 just didn’t feel like it had soul.

    • @joshh1106
      @joshh1106 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@terranhealer lol you got a cbr500r over a z900

    • @terranhealer
      @terranhealer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joshh1106 no. I was never looking an a z900 but I've ridden one. Was just saying I love my CBR500R

  • @gabrieltomista3066
    @gabrieltomista3066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BMW is good bike the only problem is the maintenance cost

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree with you! Also the insurance cost for such a bike shouldn't be underestimated.

  • @Illness.og.
    @Illness.og. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5foot 11 is too tall this bike was definitely made for medium to medium short sized people. I’m not tall at all, I’ve sat on the saddle of a z400 and a z650 and both I can flat foot. This z900 I can guarantee I can also flat foot.

    • @diamondheat9
      @diamondheat9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      5'8"-5'9". The Z900 was my first big bike I got to ride. My only exp were the Eliminator during my MSF and my ninja 300. I have to say I was pleasently surprised the Z900 was a gem to ride and flat foot was effortless!

    • @Illness.og.
      @Illness.og. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@diamondheat9 yup.. I now own one. Best bike I’ve had so far.. super smooth engine.

    • @Mikaeel84
      @Mikaeel84 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm 5'9" and bought the z400. At first it hurt my knees and hips and then I bought an aftermarket seat that raised the height considerably and a rental street handlebar to be able to sit more upright and it solved those problems. I love the handling and flickability of it, only problem now is it feels too slow now that I'm used to it.

  • @sunz480
    @sunz480 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why are you only talking in my left ear?

  • @viezeturk8191
    @viezeturk8191 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The z900 is really made for people under 5’11 inch.. thats why this bike is really populair in countries like india lol

  • @snappycrane7279
    @snappycrane7279 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No way you just saiid a 2 cylinder is better

  • @dorstefan
    @dorstefan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 2021 Kawasaki Z900 and I sold it because the heat was too high. It was a machine made for twisties.

  • @azeton128
    @azeton128 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought a z900 without test driving it. It gets delivered in 3 days lol

    • @Takga143
      @Takga143 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you enjoy it? What don't you like about? Thanks

    • @azeton128
      @azeton128 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Takga143 what do you think? I love it. Simply amazing bike

  • @donaldduck9424
    @donaldduck9424 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A really nice report with lots of information.You've neatly worked out the advantages of the z900 and then you buy what is probably the most boring motorcycle on the planet, sorry unbelievable

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha It all depends for which purpose you need the Bike ;)
      I already got a new Bike for 2023, so stay tuned 🙃

    • @donaldduck9424
      @donaldduck9424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@My_Ride Okidokie. Your review is better than that of most motorcycle influencers here.

    • @My_Ride
      @My_Ride  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donaldduck9424 Thank you!

  • @EugenioLiso-fj4bt
    @EugenioLiso-fj4bt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hahaha quite ?Out an sc project full exoust then let me know bro

  • @Simplytravels013
    @Simplytravels013 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats right best bike ,but bumpy and uncomfortable

  • @guerilla_garage
    @guerilla_garage 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why you speak to the left channel only... so annoying

  • @nooblet224
    @nooblet224 ปีที่แล้ว

    this guy has no clue how to rev match