So You Want a Kawasaki Z900...
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I am gonna be counting how many people still think I hate Kawi. Don't forget to check out Manscaped over on mnscpd.com/noob and get 20% off the best ballshavers with code YAMMIE
Do a vid on the gsxs1000 very underrated bike
bruh kawasaki is real torquey why hate it
I'll let you ride my Z900 but I did tell my insurance it was a monogamous relationship.
Ur Yamaha baby brat thats why ur Kawa hater 🤣🤣🤣
z900rs my fav naked
You missed the fact that the Triumph looks like a fly with coke bottle glasses on!
The Triumph headlight is horrrrible on an otherwise great bike. It looks like a praying mantis head looking up to the next branch. Literally every bike on this list does the front end better and some of those headlights are a little rough.
Omg this bike is ugly
It's not that cute
Correct. It's certainly not a looker, but point it towards the twisties, and it's very hard to beat for handling prowess. Braking, throttle smoothness, and shifting are excellent as well. I rode one from Vegas to Kansas, hitting all the best twisty roads in between through Utah and Colorado. You have to keep it high in the rpms to be in the "meat" of the powerband (I own an Aprilia Tuono V4, so I'm used to torque and power everywhere in the rpm range...), but damn, they are a hoot.
i love the buggy look
I love my Z900. It sounds amazing with a full exhaust, has tons of torque, and is incredibly smooth. Turns lots of heads
i want to get one, is it loud? and does it have a fast acceleration?
@@craigterblanche8675 Its pretty darn loud with the baffle out. Sounds incredible and turns lots of heads from the sound alone. I have m4 stainless headers and LeoVince carbon fiber muffler. My last bike was a ninja 636 and the Z900 for sure pulls harder up to 100. Both have full exhaust and a power commander
@@Unctahdew sounds good, thanks, maybe ill get on after i get my ktm adventure bike
@@craigterblanche8675 Pulls like a train
@@Unctahdew I'm trying to decide between the two! I once rode my friend's gsxr 600 and it made me smile like a madman(I'm coming off a ninja 300). We don't have any tracks in my country(Malta). But the buzz that that 600 gave me was amazing in a tiny bit of straight, the sound probably had a lot to do with it. I wonder if the z900 would give me the same buzz I got from riding my friend's 600 or would it be more or less. Any opinion would be appreciated :)
7:57 As much as Yammie praises the Street Triple, I am absolutely DISGUSTED by its front end design. And would never buy one only for that reason :D
You can change it though, I've seen a lot of mods with round headlights.
@@koh_ker yeah, but that's not the point. The point is that they made an ugly bike to begin with :D
Can’t see it when you’re riding it. And trust me, you won’t wanna stop riding it
completely agree it looks like an ant head
Your missing out on one of the best riding experience on 2 wheels. Take one for a testride and your sold!
Honestly I think the z900 seems freaking amazing and I don't know why it doesn't get more love.
@@justhesolution Seriously. I like the MT09 but I love the z900 for totally different reasons.
Probably because it only has like 10 more horse power than a 636 which isn't alot considering this bike has almost an Extra 264 cubes.
@@mrtree1368 Those are very different bikes meant for different riding.
@@keith_hudson I mean the z900 just has better ergos it's still something you can hit the twisties with . But that's prolly why it's over looked it's kinda underpowered for its size of engine
@@mrtree1368 I would agree it should definitely make more power for it's displacement. But it's not a race bike by any means. The 636 is. I think the Z900 is appealing in part because of its performance characteristics. Although they could have done that with less CC's.
Omg! My motorcycle! Finally!
Just bought it last week. Best bike i've ever had.
Brother! Its such a fun bike
I got My z750 like 2weeks ago and while its not exactly the same bike I could not be happier!
Had my z800 for about a month. Loveeee it
Me toooo!!!
Yam who is more of a chad, my 55 year old boss who commutes 60 miles every day on an R1 even in the snow, or my local motorcycle instructor who teaches every lesson on his turbo Busa?
You probably
BUSA
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You are why aren't u joining in with them lol
R1 even in the snow? Ya nope don't buy it that's definitely hard to believe even if there's mild snow on the road
They both sound like legends
So what you're saying is... I should buy a turbo busa? k got it.
I owned and daily'd a 2017 Z900 for almost 2 years. Loved every minute I spent on that bike. Plenty of go, never let me down, super reliable. I moved away from the Naked category, which is why I sold the bike. However im still convinced that it is the best bike in the category. Ya the Triumph Street Triple is better performance with better components BUT you save some cash with the Z900 and you still get non-stop enjoyment.
The z900 was by far one of the best bikes I have ever owned! 2 years of hard ownership and never gave me a problem
I’ve put 20k miles on my Z900. Freakin love it. Never had any problems with it. The key hole is fucking horrible though. Neutral is the easiest neutral I’ve experienced. It does run hot sometimes but it’s literally impossible to tell because the temperature gauge is just 6 bars. You don’t feel the heat the though because it doesn’t have, ya know, fairings. You only notice if you end the 95 degree ride with a 10 minute climb up a mountain at 25 mph and then you can hear the freakin coolant boiling. Gear changes are I guess clunky but nothing to write home about. Really haven’t had a single bad experience with it. Burned out the clutch and 14k because of incessant wheelies but that’s how it is with this bike. 🤷♂️
I have been waiting on this for a while now.
FINALLY. Well, finally close. I bought a z900RS cafe a year ago and have been waiting for a mention! That said, ive been loving it. But if you leave it out of another retro bike comp video im gonna RIOT. By myself. In my living room. Quietly.
Love the RS!
I have the z900rs as well, non-cafe, Jaffa rootbeer color, its a beautiful bike that is fast and handles great. Its not as powerful as the z900 in the video above but Ill trade that for a more comfortable bike with old school charm and new school technology!
Yammie noob ignoring the best retro naked for 3 years now, z900rs. He must truly have an agenda against Kawasaki for ignoring their best selling bike for 3 years.. and does not want to admit it beats triumph
@@okiefreemen For some reason the z900rs gets ignored quite a bit - meanwhile it is probably the best "standard" on the market, a beautiful bike, comfortable, fast, and with just a few minor mods (an ECU Flash) it is a fantastic all-day performer! Ive had mine since 2018 and just love it...only a few minor mods and upgrades needed, it comes from the factory amazing!
For the record I like Triumph's a lot...but one ride on a z900rs will make most motorcyclist rethink what a "retro" can be!
My bike! Thanks Pappa Yam! Glad I waited for the 2020 version, much prefer having the TFT dash and the sound was tuned a little more also. Love it.
Finally some Kawasaki love! I picked up my 2020 Z900 about 2 months ago and it's more than I expected. I checked all of the boxes for me. I originally had my heart set on the MT09 but after I saw the Z and compared the two I went with the Kawi. I also compared to the CB1000 but like Yammi said, value to features it was a loser. I almost got the Street Triple RS, but here in Canada it's a lot more expensive than the US. Also it has a too aggressive stance for my old and busted body...lol. I honestly absolutely LOVE the Z900!
Yeah, Honda is ridiculous with their prices. A CB650R is more expensive than the Z900. That is bananas.
I love my z900.
Best sounding bike I've ever heard and hp is honestly irrelevant, it feels fantastic, the power delivery is lovely, the handling is lovely, the appearance is menacing, brilliant
I’ve had my 23 z900 checked out all the time, I think the appearance it has is very striking and captivating.. I get a lot of compliments on the looks.
When you compare motorcycles, you should add some drag races just to show the power differences, z900 takes mt09 anyday drag racing
Thank you for the helpful comparisons. Z900 looks amazing, especially for a price-conscious (cheap) guy like me. Thanks!!!
YOU GOT ME INTO RIDDING BIKES!! I didn’t even consider it till i ran into your videos a few months back and now I have two bikes smhhh I love you
I enjoy these info packed vids, keep it up!
I own a 76 KZ900 LTD. Even with dual discs in the front, it's like stopping a lead brick. It corners fine but takes a lot of input compared to newer bikes. I still love riding it and it sounds awesome with a Kerker or Vance & Hines exhaust.
I wanted a z900....Not a history class papa yam...misleading title..
Careful, you might learn something.
Get one
I was naver into naked bikes but the design of z900 changed my mind over super sport bikes, plus its ergonomics
Why do a shootout based on specs alone? You really should ride the motorcycle before saying it’s better or worse than another bike. If you form your opinion based on experience, people will respect it more.
He's too busy speaking in the third person 15 times a video
I am pretty sue he has been riding them at some time.
I spend about 2 minutes trying to find neutral on my scrambler at an intersection the other day after stalling my bike. I literally walked it off the road and into the grass to get out of everyone's way. It's chill tho. Just gave me some time to munch on my biscotti i keep under the seat.
Yes thank you finally my bike just what I have been waiting for thanks papa yam
I want to love the Triumph, but I can't get over that headlight/dash... it looks like they designed the motorcycle, forgot the headlight, and at the last minute they said "Oh crap, here, throw this on there, it'll be fine..."
That was a history lesson thanks !
I have a Z900 and love it. Love Yammie justifying my purchase a bit. I do want to look at the triumph 765 now though lol!
I love my z900. It's a great bike. It looks a lot better without the stock signals and a fender eliminator.
I would *love* to see Yammie's analytics. I feel like I would learn a lot about the motorcycling community. Yammie, make a video about your analytics and what they tell us about ourselves!
I want Yammie to take a ride on it and do a full test review
I’ve noticed the shifter being loose on them out of the showroom. Tighten that up and it solves your shifting problems
got the same loose shifter after riding 7000 miles on my 23 z900. maybe i didnt notice it was loose earlier. now my quickshifter is running smoothly again.
I've just got back from placing an order for one of these and I find this video in my TH-cam subscription notifications! I hope I like what I'm going to watch!!!!!!!
Did you get it yet?
Great vid! Can you please do a video on the most bulletproof machines across classes and types of motorcycles in the past 5 years?
damn!! you confirm my research, i was right, best bang for the buck
I had one for 5 years. 5 years of Joy and smiles. Go for a ride and see how it flies!
I bought the Z900/2020 brand new as a beginner bike. I must say it is really an amazing bike. And yes, it does not have brembo brakes, or a standard quickshifter (but there are possibilities). The TFT display is just great and clear. The power is amazing and easy to control on low, mid and high revs. The bike is relatively heavy, but it drives more comfortable than the SV650 and easier to control. The Triumph, KTM (and possibly Ducati Monster) are about 30% more expensive as well in the Netherlands, so from a value perspective it is just not worth it. None of the issues you mentioned is something I've experienced. The real question is --> Did you drive one?
Nobody "drives" a motorcycle......
The triple looks like McLovin. Every time I see one on the street it gives the urge to kick the headlights off its front end.
Great review! I thought you were pretty fair. I love my Z900 and haven’t had any of the problems you talked about at the end. Neutral is easier to find on the Z900 than the other 2 bikes I’ve owned. I’m sure some people’s experience has been different than mine though.
i like the way you compare the bikes here. Good layout
Picked 2020 z900 up 2 months ago 1300 miles roughly and I love it.
Theres something magical about that Kawasaki Neutral. Everytime I want Neutral at a red light, I get it. Cant say the same about my Street Triple or MT09.
Ppl go neutral at red lights?
@@ManiacMarchant Bro was wondering the same thing. Monsters they are.
Christian Alvarez I could never 😅
Marchant Morris why not
kylejordan bc if you need to escape a cager you gotta shift then drive instead of just peel out in case of emergency
I already knew yammie have a spot in his heart for Kawasaki ever since he made a video of Kawasaki's Ninja history years ago.
Got my 1st actual bike 2 weeks ago. After 2 years on a 125 I upgraded to cbr650f :)
Love the vids
Very nice vid my guy, one added piece of history, I may be mistaken a bit on the term "middle weight" but from 2001 to 2007 Kawi put out the ZRX1200R which was 1,164cc, 492 lbs, 122Hp, 80.7ft-lb torque. I ride a 2003 that I've loved for a long time that I consider a bit of a muscly naked. But plan to update to a 2017 z900 in the near future. As always I appreciate the content, and stay safe out there.
Updoot:
I bought the 2017 z900 last year... And I've been loving it. Good machine if you you were thinking, "I want something lightweight and quick and modern at a good value, but I'm not an advanced rider with track day experience yet." Someday I may have the skills to utilize an RSV4 1100, But today is not that day and I'm having a blast on a light, torquey, street oriented bike that's not going to send me to jail if I open it up on the freeway. Easy to flick the front wheel up and goof around, and the ABS feels pretty natural(Coming from someone who's never had a bike with ABS). This year there has been a lot of content published regarding the tuning of these bikes, while previously very scarce. It's great stock though, very linear inspiring confidence, and the bike feels well-grounded, while the suspension is slightly on the soft side. A quick tail tidy is all that's needed to make the bike very sleek IMO. But I will be ruining that sleekness with a small windshield because the rider position(while comfortable) turns your body into a human sailboat sail. Comfort is determined by rider dimensions vs bike dimension , so for reference I am 5,10" 165 lb's. The bike can be easily flat footed and does not leave me feeling too crunched up. While in a tuck the handle bars would ideally be lower and more forward, while at a relaxed riding state the handlebar placement feels optimal.
TLDR Bike Score: 8.3 TurboBusas out of 10
The background video of you and spite riding the Busa and the Grom was cracking me up
Z900 feel great, easiest bike ive ridden to wheelie. Love it
Just hit 10k miles on mine today. Feel free to come KC to test it out Yammie
Love your vids
I love my Z900. The stock pipe makes it sound like a z125, but throw on a Arko slip on and you’ve got a Super Naked for under 9k that will just as fast and nimble as most hyper nakeds and middleweight super sports on the road. And I’ve owned mine for 2 years and never had a mechanical issue so I don’t know what he’s taking about at the end but that hasn’t been my experience.
I absolutely love your videos and reviews!!!!! You can do a moto standup show))
Would you recommend the Z900 for someone’s first street bike? I have riding experience on dirt bikes but I’m trying to decide on a good starter road bike
Mid drink, enjoying some Yammie and then "Before you enjoy the z900 you gotta shave yer nuts." Nearly spit my shit out 😂😂
Great all in one video. Cleared my doubts. Z900 it is. Thanks noob.
I just finished my safety class and used a kawa z400 for most of it. I loved that bike! Transmission was WAY better than the honda CB500 I also used. (Both brand new bikes)
Doesn’t make me regret my Ducati scrambler as a first bike, but made me appreciate sport bikes as well
My dad has a 500cc Triple 2stroke... thing is BADASS
My biggest gripe about the z900 is how close the muffler is to the right foot peg. With the stock exhaust I'm constantly hitting my heel on it. Love everything else about it though. I wish there were more aftermarket windscreen options that blended better with the bikes aesthetics
Hey yammie Richard here from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean, just wondering does your giveaways stretch worldwide or only to the US?
I actually really like the sound of this bike reving hard from 3k. More grunty than most of the 4cyl bikes.
Still if given the choice I would take street triple any day.
I get that styling is subjective but the triumph is sooooo uuugggllly
"neutral being hard to find" Well, no problem on my z1000 and it's where it should be. What got me worried was to find a "should not exist" neutral on the new ducati hypermotard 950 sp between 5th and 6th gear when i test-rode it last week xD
I don't get the whole neutral is hard to find, only time my bike is in neutral is warming up, you shouldn't be in neutral at a stop
@@phillstevenson4931 Exactly.
I love my z1000
I have a Ninja 650 and it's the opposite for me. If you breathe the wrong way when shifting from 1st to 2nd or vice-versa you end up in neutral :( Pressure on the shift lever doesn't seem to make much of a difference either
@@kawidreamz You can easily adjust this. Go to a mechanic and he'll losing up the clutch. Maybe your clutch is too short.
:'Yammie out acting like he doesn't like Kawasaki'
He hasn't commented on Kawasaki best selling bike for the last 3 years hard to believe that's an accident. Why? Z900rs
I did my own review of the Z650 on my channel but would love to get my hands on one of these too!
So much more fun than super sports and at a fraction of the cost!
I've had my Z900 since it came out in 2017 and I still love it! Honestly if the weather here weren't so unpredictable I'd ride it more often! Always puts a giant smile on my face sprinting through winding roads or even just cruising on the highways or through town on the way to work. Only gripe I have is my knees are shot to hell (courtesy of military service lol) so I'd really love it if there was an option for taller seat so my legs were extended just a tiiiiny bit more. Other than that, I've no real issues with it and the bike has been reliable as hell. Never have any issues shifting or finding neutral.
lol this dude diagnosed every single problem with my new z900 at the end of the video
I haven’t ridden one but I think the Aprilia shiver 900 would go toe to toe with the Z on everything except power. Torque, price, amenities, looks (are way better imo), build quality, and rideability.
Considering buying this from a 125 cruiser.....I’ve ridden the Bandit and the Gladius and loved the style
So I have been strongly thinking about upgrading to a CBR600RR but after seeing the blue color on the 2020 Z900 I am in love
amazingggggg bike. Will get one next year
I liked both the Z900 and the MT-09. I got a left over 2019 Z900 in 2020 for almost 2k less than the Yamaha dealer was asking for a new MT. Easy decision. Still love the bike, it’s easy to work on and there’s tons of aftermarket goodies available for it to keep it spicy.
I have a Z900, and despite im not really a naked bike fan (i preffer sportbikes) ... Its a really nice bike.
What about the 900RS? I’m glad yammie mentioned a Zephyr! Not a great bike but it’s all I have.
No one in the States talks about it much.
Hey Yammie ... quick question .. Im 46 y. 240 pounds .. considering z650 as beginning (had just motocross and a honda 250 when younger) better to stick with the z650 or z900 would be that much too powerful as a beginning ? thank for your opinion
Z900 rider, its just a good all around everyday bike. Commuting check, not a touring bike, but its easy to put miles on, and isn’t as aggressive like the triumph. Negatives is its almost too smooth, and its a bit heavy in the corners.. But overall its a damn reliable fast bike that you can count on..
Ahhh the 2021 Z900 revealed October 23! Total awesomeness expected!
I own a vulcan s as my first bike. Recommendations for a next bike? I want somthung sporty but I also want to go places and bring some things. I like the idea if sport touring over adventure. Do a video on that! Haha
I'm in same situation. Wanna keep the VS though. Really thinking about the z900rs. They make panniers for them to carry stuff. And watched a video after Ivan ECU flash and dude rode in 2nd majority of video. 3rd and 4th was over 100mph. Just hitting 60 going into 2nd.
Ahhh... Austin sweeper-curve roads. I thought some of that looked familiar Brings back some memories: Koenig Lane, 2222, Bull Creek Road to City Park and around the circuit a few times on my Honda 305 Super Hawk. Later, on my Ducati 900 Monster. Thanks for the mammaries!
Hello!
Looking forward to get my learner license and my first bike in September (damn COVID lockdown in Melbourne). I watch quite a lot of your videos and now I am totally confused :) First through about getting a Kawasaki Vulcan, then Kawasaki Ninja, after that KTM 390 Duke and now my brain is exploding and reading about Roayl Enfield Himalayan, RH Interceptor, KTM 390 Adventure, and Ducati Sixty2. Of course before getting anything I will sit on them and have a feel.
If possible, please give some advice for a new rider!
Kind regards,
Alexander
stay away from RE.
Even papa Yam forgot about the F 900 beemer for comparison
This Kawasaki is a gem. The best "stock" middleweight there is. z900 is love
KZ1000 held land speed record for two wheels for awhile and is largely known for starting the sportier genre. Awesome bike I need one on display in my living room.
Yea but this is a 900. Where you got 1000 out of this who knows
Thinking of buying 900 over the 650 and just running it in low power mode for awhile as I haven’t been on a bike in about 6 years now.. seems like a better deal for around 1k price difference
That has been a serious question of mine. Can you buy the z900 and ride it in rain mode as a beginner's bike and grow into it? 🧐🤔
No, this is not a beginner bike. Too much power.
When plucking your nose hairs grasp with the tweezers as close to the base of the hair as possible.
I've been seeing low miles used z900 pop up in the Midwest U.S. for around $5k. Ngl...I've been tempted by a few.
I'm not mad about grom talk. I'm not mad about grom talk at all.
He is mad about grom talk.
I was close in getting a z900 but I end up getting my MT09... z900 looks better but in the end the sound of the MT09 got me... It just sounds much better then a inline 4.
Jay Marquez it’s a nice triple. How do you feel about the suspension? The main complaint about it always revolves around its soft forks. For the money I think it’s still a hell of a deal
@@jaybosher6144 i have no complaints about it... i weight 170 and is perfect for me. i do have it in the stiffer setting which i ride in the canyons every weekend.
@@jaymarquez4763 how's the seating position? I'm looking to get something sporty but my wrists can't tolerate clip on or sport bike riding anymore.
I find this video pretty accurate. I chose a z900 over fz09 only thing ive done to it is upgraded clutch springs
I am still in love with the 03 Z!
Wtf, Papa Yam? Are you reading my mind??? How did you know the two bikes (MT-09/Z900) I've been looking to upgrade to?
Analog inputs for the win!
9:28 At the end of July Harley announced they are going to cancel some upcoming models. They have yet to specify which ones so the Bronx might not even be released.
Can you Please do the Gsxs 750!!! Awesome video man, keep up the content please
Yeah, that would be interesting.
Far to uncommon for what they are.
I have an aprilia shiver, and I was wondering if we could have an aprilia vid soon?
What about the Honda cbr 650r?
Would be awesome if you could compare this bike with it's smaller twin the 500r
you either love Kawasaki, or you're about to
Ok so you're telling me that when I start thinking either to get the mt09 or z900 you make a video about the z900
Thinking of upgrading from a Ninja 300 to a Z900. Been riding for 4 yrs, about 4-5k miles under my belt just commuting. Not a racer/squid/wheelie type guy. For the value I feel it's the best for me to grow into.
My question, is it to much bike? Looking for a solid longterm bike to eventually help me build up to my dream bike, ducati diavel. I feel this is a good step towards that, versus a 650.
I think you’re clear for a 900
@@5nyper appreciate the reply! Lol
Just got one, amazing bike