‘Suzuki did something with the exhaust’ ? Doesn’t it say Kawasaki on the tank ? 🤷♂️ 😅
@cabralad20 күн бұрын
Error, ignore the suzuki remark😄
@franzsabel1827Ай бұрын
nice video
@brianrobson9408Ай бұрын
Just got mine 2 weeks ago, buying it used with only 500kms on the clock. The previous owner had mounted a radiator guard, sliders, carbon copy mudguard and hugger, and I'm slowly getting rid of the Chinese tat that was put on by replacing the sliders with R &G as well as engine case covers and stainless bar ends. The bike is a beauty, the engine is gorgeous, and it handles beautifully. It now has 2000 kms on the clock
@cabraladАй бұрын
@@brianrobson9408 They handle beautifully and great on the open road, good buy👍
@magna116Ай бұрын
4:03 bike by Kawasaki, exhaust by Suzuki ?? Never heard of that before. And a digital tac and speedo would be sacrilege on a retro.
@cabraladАй бұрын
Unscripted videos 😅, the exhaust is Kawasaki. Kawasaki could learn a bit from triumph bikes, retro is hard to modernize.
@DavidJones-pc4ft4 ай бұрын
Can this bike have the fairing?
@cabralad3 ай бұрын
No, Kawasaki discontinued the 'cafe model' years ago.
@samyb2834Ай бұрын
@@cabralad Yes it sucks for you in the UK. I really wonder why they did. Still for sale in the US.
@craigfarr33334 ай бұрын
I’m buying one next year. Can’t wait🎉
@cabralad4 ай бұрын
Fantastic, that's if kawasaki still makes them.
@kman494 ай бұрын
That's a nice bike for sure. I'll be moving up to the z900rs soon. I'm in Adelaide too so I'll keep an eye out for this thing on the streets.
@cabralad4 ай бұрын
That's great news for you, I wish kawasaki made the SE with the z1000 motor and renamed the bike z1 rs. Happy riding👍
@mafosa85195 ай бұрын
is there a "cat" on the pipes?
@cabralad5 ай бұрын
Yes, it is noticeable from the left side of bike.
@routerider95425 ай бұрын
I have the '22 model. I like it for a good street bike that is sensible and plenty fast enough, with great suspension and brakes. Personally I would have preferred the root beer colour but the SE - package tipped the scales for me - performance is more important than colour. You can also get heated grips from Kawasaki as an accessory - Nice to have here in Canada. Good luck with the bike , enjoy and keep the rubber side down.
@cabralad5 ай бұрын
It's a nice ride on the highway as well, I don't have the heated grips but I may get them fitted when winter arrives.
@jamesw98926 ай бұрын
I got mine yesterday! Same color, same spec 2024. I'm looking forward to riding it when it gets warm. I live in the U.S., and I think I'm one of the first ones to get one.
@cabralad6 ай бұрын
Great news, pity about the weather.
@creed4263 ай бұрын
Hope you don’t mind asking, what was total cost after walking out of the dealership & did you also get the Spacial Edition ? Thank you
@jamesw98923 ай бұрын
@@creed426 15k usd out the door, I had a recall on the front tire already. Had it changed last week.
@jamesw98923 ай бұрын
@creed426 yes I got the SE.
@bradrook39198 ай бұрын
$21,000.00??? OMG...for a 900? Did they at least put a quick shifter on it?? I think you got taken my friend
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
Yes, a lot of money for a 100 horsepower bike, a work colleague of mine paid $35,000 for a 2023 KTM 1290 adventurer and then spent another $4,000 on extra's. The money is irrelevant.
@bradrook39198 ай бұрын
@@cabralad The money is irrelevant? Oh, not for me or most...Enjoy and be safe.
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
@bradrook3919 Brad, every rider has a different $$$ threshold. For example, Harley's are big bucks in Australia $65,000 for a CVO Roadglide AND some riders pay it👍
@creed4263 ай бұрын
That’s definitely too much, I think!!
@rickyzoom8059Ай бұрын
No that is AUD. That’s how much they are from Kawasaki dealers.
@mikaelborjesson33398 ай бұрын
Absolut stunning machine. One day I buy mine
@tony-ce7qp8 ай бұрын
love this bike!......WOW!
@flamintasty8 ай бұрын
Lovely bike, just been looking at them online. Might possibly sell one of my GSXR 1000’s and buy the RS SE. Either one of those or a GSX-S 1000, or maybe a KTM 1290 Super Duke R. KTM are giving 4 years warranty and have slashed £3000 off the price. I love all 3 bikes, so I need to test ride them to decide. I already know the KTM is going to be more fun when you’re in hooligan mode.
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
The KTM is a big discount, I own a Suzuki S-1000 and I think the Kawasaki z900rs se corners better and brakes better but Suzuki has the top end grunt. Tough decision's 🙄
@stevegodfrey6268 ай бұрын
Love the bike…but too many ums and ahs for me!
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
Such as?
@billbright17558 ай бұрын
No worries mate a fine review and convinced me to buy one. Can’t wait to put her through her paces and I’ll give report of my impressions. I might incorporate a few cosmetic tweaks but nothing right out of the gate.
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
You won't be disappointed, a comfortable riding experience with great handling and timeless looks.
@Jim-su7en8 ай бұрын
Best looking bike on the planet
@billbright17558 ай бұрын
I’d like the front brake reservoir tucked in and finished better. Rear shock adjustment tucked in better. Better hidden pre muffler box. Should come stock with radiator guard. I’d like more crome fittings but overall nice. I’m buying one.😊
@juliamiller22999 ай бұрын
I bought a 2023 Z900RS SE in the summer. They haven't changed it at all. The only differences I know are in North America, we received the lower seat with less padding, and we also got bulb turn signals. Maybe they were trying to save money. First, I removed the saddle and replaced it with a Corbin Gunfighter saddle. I haven't done anything with the turn signals, but I put on a radiator guard and satin black grab handles for using a centre stand which the dealer also put on. The rad guard and grab handles were from Amazon. People talk about a twitchy throttle when you back off, but I only notice it in first gear, so I upshift fairly quickly. Another difference is the UK and maybe other countries have a security feature on the ignition lock. We just have a plain lock here.
@cabralad9 ай бұрын
Does your bike have a helmet lock as standard equipment?
@juliamiller22999 ай бұрын
@@cabralad Yes it does. Though D-rings on helmets seem to be a thing of the past, at least I can loop the strap through it.
@ajlowrider27207 ай бұрын
Congrats on the bike!!
@jamesw98926 ай бұрын
Where did you get your seat? I just got my bike two weeks ago. What color is yours?
@juliamiller22996 ай бұрын
@@jamesw9892 I bought it online directly from Corbin. It's a solo seat, black leather with yellow piping to match the bike's colors.
@jamespolucha87909 ай бұрын
I want one but can’t get a good trade in price on my Indian but I’ll wait
@cabralad9 ай бұрын
I experienced the same issue, couldn't sell my Suzuki so I now have 2 bikes.
@christopherkuefler98399 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Just bought a new Triumph yesterday, decided to buy this today!
@cabralad9 ай бұрын
So now you have 2 new bikes, lucky man👍
@robsonenduro33169 ай бұрын
i want one
@cabralad9 ай бұрын
Get one, I feel good just looking at it.
@berttompkins90969 ай бұрын
My 50th anniversary fireball has all options and cover. 2200 miles. For sale $10.5 k us dollars.
@berttompkins90969 ай бұрын
Its to nice to ride!!! Must sell
@pummyy9 ай бұрын
Beautiful bike and perfect color. I personally think the radiator guard is a gimmick. If that is something really necessary I am pretty sure they wud be on from factory. For the price it lacks heated grips, cruise control etc.
@cabralad9 ай бұрын
I bought the radiator guard because the radiator fins are easily damaged when trying to remove stubborn dirt.
@jasonoconnor94469 ай бұрын
Just bought one myself.. got about 700km on the clock.. how do you find the snatchy throttle?? in two minds about mine.. getting used to it though.
@cabralad9 ай бұрын
I love these bikes, I don't have any issues with the throttle, acceleration is smooth, no jerky throttle.
@berttompkins90969 ай бұрын
The throttle goes away as you learn the throttle response. Also sloppy chain causes it to be worse. I put the Z900 single wall equal length header . I got same decibels but the 15 hp extra the plain Zee has. Major improvement. The double wall chrome pipes are TINY inside w no cross over pipes and short collector. The mini fender does spray the radiator w gravel and tarnished the chrome pipes too. A shield isn't a gimic. Bugs clog radiator fins too . Dummy.
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
@berttompkins9096 I could never swap out the headers, I love the chrome look , but a 15hp improvement is massive 👌
@ArtyYeo9 ай бұрын
Nice bike and hope u can tell us more about it with videos on the move and, for Heaven's sake, at the least. you could have let us hear the engine and the exhaust note. 🤣
@cabralad9 ай бұрын
Thanks, the exhaust sound is not that good , but I will included in next video.
@snaddenpinto56809 ай бұрын
Informative video! I would suggest you to show different angles of the bike, along with the exhaust note too. Great bike btw! Ride safe❤
@TheCdubbleyoo2 жыл бұрын
Among other things, the cams are different and the fuel injectors are smaller... Which likely means the air box is different. Suspension is different, tires should be different.
@TheCdubbleyoo2 жыл бұрын
It's odd how much better this bike looks in matte finish.
@cabralad2 жыл бұрын
I am disappointed the new 2022 model doesn't come in black, I want to upgrade.
@vicpano70632 жыл бұрын
What is the lens specs? Thanks
@cabralad2 жыл бұрын
Sorry Vic, I've forgotten. It's an old camera.
@charlesemerson67632 жыл бұрын
I just picked up mine, brand new about 8 days ago. Got an excellent deal on it so it just under $15K. Like you I got a fair bit gear box clunk which I think is caused by the throttle snatch. Having said that the second time I took it out I found it had smoothed out to a fair degree and it's done about 823klms.. Having had a 2008 GSXR I found many similarities like the handling, seating comfort. Engine is different in power delivery, seems to be more midrange make 6th gear rollons from 80kph a breeze, even does it in 6th from 60kph with no problem. My 2008 Gixer had Tokico brakes so the Brembo's are a real change. At 6'2 I found that up to 120kph the screen does a fair job of keeping the wind off but once up to 140kph plus it's pretty ineffective, I believe a taller screen is available. Exhaust note is great, not quite as loud as the twin Yoshi's I had on the Gixer but more than enough coupled with the induction noise. Well I've been screwed royally on the insurance paying nearly 3 times what you paid so I'll be looking into that, considering I've got two other bikes, a house, and two cars insured with the same company. Oh and this was my 65th birthday present.
@cabralad2 жыл бұрын
yes, with the new model arriving there should be good deals on the old model, my insurance is through yamaha. I am still happy with my Suzuki but looking to downsize to a 750cc. Enjoy your new bike, $15,000 is a steal.😀
@davidlewin95852 жыл бұрын
Mate did you ever try the horn!!! you can't here it over 50km/hr of course with helmet on! The hidden cheapo horn is hidden under the fairing and next to the exhaust.Don't tell me it works in the garage or do you ride in the garage? Next the damping on the suspension is poor back and front had to change both,the compression spring is for 60-65 kg riders!!! So Suzuki putting a great motor in the bike saved the pennies by not putting first class gear around it!
@cabralad2 жыл бұрын
David, the only time I use the horn is when I accidentally touch the button and it's loud. A Suzuki salesman told me Japanese bikes are set up for small riders, I weigh 68kg so I have no reason to play with the suspension.
@bobfloren28293 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review and heads up about the key black hole. I like the notion of having a bike thats gentlemanly usually but has the "after burners" at the ready should one want to use them.
@cabralad3 жыл бұрын
Yes, having that extra horsepower is nice but rarely used, i like big cc engines that are tuned for the low down grunt.
@MRTPR3 жыл бұрын
Love Normanville I ride there regularly on my GSX S 1000 and just love it !
@henrikforsberg6833 жыл бұрын
This bike is gorgeous in this black/blue color combo!
@cabralad3 жыл бұрын
I'm waiting for the new version, might look even better 😃
@pakawanmalayavech1013 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful beach 🏖
@christolouw12373 жыл бұрын
What is the diffs between gsxs1000f and gsxs1000fz
@cabralad3 жыл бұрын
The colour, Fz is all black, levers, exhaust,etc.
@RomgenMotovlog3 жыл бұрын
Ganda paps ah.
@markguerin7013 жыл бұрын
I have the GSX s1000 and it's a Blast to ride
@cabralad3 жыл бұрын
I thought about replacing my bike this year, but it's hard to replace at that price point.
@redbitter12323 жыл бұрын
I’d give my left keg to have this beautiful bike can’t go wrong with reliability. Suzuki rules Isn’t that right captain negative.
@cabralad3 жыл бұрын
Suzuki make good value bikes, but their top end bikes are getting pricey. $27,000 for a Hayabusa 😒
@TheSteps623 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, how is the suspension on bumpy roads? Cheers.
@cabralad3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I just had the front fork seals replaced which has made the suspension a bit stiff and hard over bumps but handles better in the bends. I am not a fan of Japanese designed suspension & wish Suzuki would up speck this bike.
@TheSteps623 жыл бұрын
@@cabralad thanks Steve, the roads are pretty bumpy here in nz, I guess every bike has it's pros and cons, my Triumph tiger 1050 soaks up the bumps really well, I would love a gsx-s1000 and will try and get a test ride on one to compare comfort levels. Cheers.
@jeromeroy68993 жыл бұрын
stupidly fast bike but still pactical and comfortable. If only the front wasn't so hideous to look at.
@cabralad3 жыл бұрын
I find it a good daily ride & still capable of light touring & fun in the twisties.
@Stclairm13 жыл бұрын
I'm struggling with the looks as well. Here in the US, they just dropped $1000 off the previous $1750 rebate. If I can find a 2019, it still has that rebate. I'm seriously ready to buy a used low mileage FZ-10, this, or a Z900RS Cafe/Z900 regular. I would like some wind protection, but cruise control is seriously helpful. This bike gets considerably better MPG's than the FZ-10 though.
@cabralad3 жыл бұрын
@@Stclairm1 can you wait a few weeks, new s1000 coming up, Suzuki could add cruise on next update.
@Stclairm13 жыл бұрын
@@cabralad I am trying to stay under $10k USD, so that bike will definitely be over that. I can get a new 2020 Aprilia Tuono for 0% for 60 months, which would make it a cheaper payment than a new MT10 or the new GSXS when it comes out.
@MRTPR3 жыл бұрын
My part of the world, I was there a couple of months ago as well.How is your GSX S 1000 going Mate ?
@Bluescorpio754 жыл бұрын
Very Nice 👍🏼
@cabralad4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am still loving it👍
@FCT8306onTwoWheels4 жыл бұрын
this bike is so so nice, went to a local dealership to browse what they had available after researching this model online and this same exact bike was the first bike I saw when I walked in. Brand new 2020 black on black specifically, it was like destiny. Im a short rider 5'6 and still manageable seat height, super soft and comfy seat and the rider position seemed perfect too. Just not the right time, so next season im sure theres gonna be leftovers and low mile used. But wow, what a bike, super light too. Moving from the cruiser bikes to the first of anything sportbike, still wanted to retain the rideability for longer cruises especially since my commute is 90% highway. Next season i know what to get
@cabralad4 жыл бұрын
The new gloss black looks nice also, this bike eats up miles easily, its comfort is amazing.
@FCT8306onTwoWheels4 жыл бұрын
@@cabralad I do like th matte black the one you rode has, it's got the cool factor
@Satan-asi-tsume-aka4 жыл бұрын
black いい色ですね。正面から見ても、スクーターに見えづらい。
@cabralad4 жыл бұрын
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@avrc92854 жыл бұрын
The key lol... well don’t drop it then !!
@cabralad4 жыл бұрын
Yeh, clumsy me but it's a serious problem if the key falls into the 'key trap' , 'pocket of doom' , 😒
@rgsauls014 жыл бұрын
I had that happen with my KLR. It was just the glove disconnect you feel when you pick the key and it went right down the fairing pocket. I can relate so don't worry about those who can't, LOL!!
@cabralad4 жыл бұрын
@@rgsauls01 Thanks, lucky for me it was only a 20 minute walk home to get the spare.
@rgsauls014 жыл бұрын
@@cabralad indeed you were lucky. I was at a shop and partly distracted by a KLR admirer. It took a while to get it out but thanks to my kawasaki keyring I pulled it out with my nails😁
@MRTPR4 жыл бұрын
Hello Mate, I live in South Australia and now have a GSX S 1000. I ride around there often. Thank you for sharing and take care.
@SteveWKk4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous bike :) Hows that little windscreen? Much buffeting? Loud wind noise? Cheers
@cabralad4 жыл бұрын
The screen works well, at 200kph there was little wind. It seams more effective at higher speeds. I wear ear plugs on long rides but no noticeable wind noise.