2020 Kawasaki z900 review

An honest owners review after 5,000klm ownership.
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More on the Z900 to follow.
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Wow, just past 1,000 views, would never have guessed it. Hope it helped a few of you out at least!!

[@abhisood9]

thankyou mate.. I bought mine 15 days back. learned quite a lot from your review. This is an amazing machine.

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Awesome mate, very glad to have helped in any small way and many thanks for the comment. She only seems to get better the more you get to know her so happy days ahead! where are you? and what colour did you get?

[@mathiashammar1]

Z900(2020) is so much value for the money. Just good enough brakes ,chassi, updated suspension to previous model.Great smooth engine and gearbox. Electronic aids are really useful. Very safe to ride with 60% power mode when its pissing down rain. And it got plenty of range with 17L tank.

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Agreed Mathias, You just get so much bang for buck and the ride always puts a smile on your face. Thanks for input, Take care mate.

[@Joshie-Z]

Love the review. I just bought a 2022 in pearl robotic white. I've only got 150 miles on her so I have gotten to really open her up but what a great and fun bike! I hope to see more videos come from you. I love your accent as an American. Ride safe brother!

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

You too my friend, Shinny side up!

[@TrustyZ900]

Where have you been hiding, Mr. Z900? I've been looking forward to more videos and that cool accent. I hope you are well. I bought a '22 black and blue Z900 because of your great review. I have to say, this thing is excellent. Hopefully we'll hear from you again.

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Frank that’s awesome and many thanks for the kind words, have done a couple more a couple weeks ago but had time out for a back op, all good now though. You got a black and blue one! Mate that’s got to be the best looking one yet! Love that combination and glad to hear you are loving it! Will post a vid very soon but thanks again for the words mate, stay safe and enjoy!!!

[@ronny-drz]

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 ! Your bike sounds amazing. Thank you for the video & all of the great info. 👍

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Thank you mate, Very much appreciated.

[@studiob6670]

Neat explanation ❤️ booked this beast and waiting for the delivery 👍

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Awesome mate, Thanks for the comment. What colour did you go for? You wont be disappointed mate, I love her to bits!! Thanks again.

[@studiob6670]

I booked the mystic grey color brother ❤️

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@studiob6670 Very cool, Your gonna luv her to bits!! stay safe and stay well my friend!!

[@studiob6670]

Tq for your wishes bro. Sure will ping u for some clarifications

[@stockholmbiker]

Great video, thanx for sharing a great review! 🙂

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Thank you mate and thanks for taking the time to comment! Stay upright mate !!

[@aeror115]

Great machine! It looks like an alien 🤘 Cheers buddy

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hey mate, Yeah it does indeed, Getting more of a popular look for bikes in general by the day I think. Your channel looks cool mate, Looks like a lot of work goes into it, Have subbed. Thanks for your comment and take care buddy!!

[@Steve-motorcycles]

Just come across your review, great stuff. Shame you haven’t made more ! Helps that your bike is almost exactly the same as the one I just brought !

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Thanks mate, I been a bit held up but always intended to do more. Had a back operation then moved state, then GoPro issues but getting back on track now so more to come very soon. Just a few things I want to share about the bike as I used reviews before I got mine and find they helped me loads. Great bike though mate, I hope you are enjoying it? Let me know how you get on once your used to her, take care and stay upright mate 😎👍

[@Steve-motorcycles]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 Thanks for your reply. Glad to hear you are getting well and there’s more stuff to come. It is a great bike. Ride safe!

[@patriceho5532]

Indeed...a very livable bike I have since Oct2020...smooth but not lacking any power up top...

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Absolutely mate, A great all rounder, Thanks for input, Take care.

[@brentmitchell9116]

Sounds amazing

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Thanks mate, Has the type of note that can easily get me into trouble but just got to keep playing it ;)

[@charliewatts5714]

awesome review mate

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Thanks loads mate, Much appreciated.

[@gazakelly9266]

Good review old boy ! you never think a Joey will jump out on you 🤸🤣

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Thanks mate, Always a possibility I guess but something that don't really stick in my mind, Just not something I grew up with, Not many Roo's in London and only been here 5 years. Thanks again mate, Much appreciated.

[@gazakelly9266]

I live in gods own county 🤗 North Yorkshire , Sheep on the moors lol 🤣 just got my 2020 at Xmas in Black the best colour , i think the green frame one has to much going on 🙃 bit like a fair ground ride 😝 , i carn"t wait till Spring 🏍️ safe riding old boy 🤗

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@gazakelly9266 I can picture it now mate, Can almost read your accent lol. It does make me miss the UK for the pure scenery, Just not the weather when it comes to riding. Agreed all the way with the green framed one. Exactly what I thought, The 2021 black would have given me a tough time choosing though, Has Red frame and wheels. Side by side with the one one I have and cash in hand, Think I would still be there deciding. Stay safe, Well and upright mate.

[@johnbini1929]

Grreat review mate!!! Did you experiment some annoying vibration on the bar at highway speed (130 - 140 km/h)? Thx

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hi mate, Thanks for watching, To be honest not really at those speeds but have noticed a bit of a buzz on the bars at lower speeds. Nothing that bothers me but I also think it has a bit to do with me not getting it remapped yet. Once I do I think I would be better placed to give a proper answer for you as I expect things to smooth out a bit after. Bike has become all round a touch more raw with the full system on it. On start up you can hear the engine go through sequence figuring out its got a different pipe on it, After about a minute she settles down and is happy but I put that down to myself not going the last step yet. Will do a post of what she is like after a remap and let you know how she is then. Thanks mate, Stay upright!

[@motobarberdad]

Yours look good

[@davidlucas442]

Nice zed😉

[@stefanchristensen9421]

nice review, and the accent isnt a problem..:) those bar end mirrors, where did you buy them.. just got my own z900, had it for two weeks, just waiting for some more rideable weather here ind denmark..

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hi Stefan and thank you mate, I just got the bar ends from eBay, very cheap ones and if they stood the test of time I would look back and tell you who I got them from, sadly though they may look good but the glass isn’t up to much, have got black spots on them already where the backing has deteriorated. There are plenty out there of the same style mate but I would look for a better brand. Mine were a China jobby. Sorry I can’t help more in that respect mate, how are you finding the bike? Even if you can’t ride it yet it’s one of those bikes that makes you feel good just looking at it! Hope you get to enjoy it soon enough, I love mine to bits, a fantastic bike and great value for money. Stay safe and upright mate and may the sun shine in Denmark very soon for ya 😎👍

[@stefanchristensen9421]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 im lovin this bike already, just looking at it makes me happy.. i tried a z900 for the first time in 2017 at a dealer, and its been stuck in my head ever since.. but im glad i waited for the upgraded 2020 model, that dashboard is absolutely perfect.. in between the rain ive been able to take some short rides, just cant help it... haha. i maybe have 120km of experience on it now, but the roads are cold and damp, so i havent been able to twist the throttle all that much.. its an absolut beast in sports mode, it just pulls all the way up to the rev limiter.. i have a sc project s1 slip on exhaust on it, and it sounds fantastic.. i have a short clip off my z900 on my channel, perhaps you could give it a like..? stay safe mate..!

[@mikeusa]

Hey mate. Is it need a tune or remap for the header. Or is it just plug and play. ? If it’s not tune do hear any popping sound when you down shift. I heard nothing in this video. I plan to put headers on mine but don’t want the hassle for tuning it. Thank you mate. Great video

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hey mate, As far as I'm aware they are plug in and play. I only say that as if you look on Delvekic website ( my header make ) they state you don't need to remap for their headers. How true that is I'm not sure but if they put it in writing on the site you would hope they can stand behind it. As for popping yes I get loads of it, Good or bad it sounds crazy! thing is when I got the bike and put the Yoshimura can on it I could hear the popping then but more of a rumble rather than a defined pop, Knew it would amplify it with the headers on. That said I will be getting a tune soon as I can anyway as I'm not honestly convinced it's good for the bike as it is. I will get out this weekend and do a drive by to show the pops for you. Meanwhile have a look at this link for the headers and see what you think regarding what they say about tuning. Thanks for the nice comment mate and all the best! delkevic.com.au/downpipes/Kawasaki/Z900%20/2020/kawasaki-z900-4-into-1-stainless-steel-downpipes-2017-2020-oem-compatible.html

[@troopygino]

Hey man another point/question I got is how come your driving on the left side of the road in Canada, I thought they drove on the right?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Also mate, I'm in Australia! ;) Stay upright mate and thanks for the comments!

[@nejjarnabil]

Hellloo great video, does you bike pull to the right when you let go of the bar?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hey mate, No I can't say it does, Is pretty straight mate, unless on camber of the road then they all naturally pull to the negative side. Not sure it would make a difference but is your rear wheel aligned properly? match up on both sides? I've no doubt you have already checked this stuff anyway but aside form that I can't help you much. Just never had the problem, Let us know if you get it sorted and what the issue was. Would be interested to know. Good luck mate, Stay upright and thanks for nice comment, Very much appreciated!!

[@dry509]

What brand of down pipes did you install? Did you have to dyno tune? Does the ecu allow a quick shifter? I didn’t catch why you chose this over MT-09? I am looking myself and hard to get test drives in US.

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hello mate, My downpipes are Delkevic. They are pretty decent, Normally would go Akra as I'm a fan of those but I am more than happy with these, Not to mention they were half the price of Akras. Not had the Dyno tuned yet, Just blocked off an air intake as it was popping like crazy, That sorted that and also smoothed out the ride back to what it was like when stock. Bike is now 1,000 miles away from me as I have moved states but got caught in bloody lockdown mid move. Intend to finish up the mods and tune when I get back to her. As for this or MT09, I had the MT07 before this, Love the breed but thought long and hard about it. Compared like crazy, saw many reviews and have rode an MT09, Whiles its also a great bike for myself I have no regrets and would not swap the z900 for the 09. some comparisons, The clocks on the 09 have always bugged the crap out of me, small and offset with lcd screen where as on the 900 the screen is 4.2inch and TFT colour, I can't remember if the 09 has traction control but the z900 has 4 modes, 1,2,3 and off. I also just prefer the seating position and in general the looks as well. As for a quick shifter, My mate has just fitted one on his z1000 and I also intend to do the same soon as I'm up north. Will do some more vids on the mods too. Just need to get out of the bloody lockdown. Anyway hope that helped but end of the day the right choice is the one that even parked in the garage still makes you smile. Good luck mate.

[@dry509]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 Thanks for your comments.

[@weemt07biker74]

I'm the same, currently on a MT07 but I'm going Z900 next instead of a MT09, Z900 is better in my opinion.

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Wise choice, Is a perfect progression mate.

[@poobum1966]

Hello, I have only ridden a VTR1000 and was looking at getting 1 of these or something similar, can anyone tell me how the torque/speeds/handling compare?.Thanks.

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hello Zane, I'm sorry mate but I have not ridden the VTR so can't help myself. Good luck mate.

[@blakemax14]

nice to see a fellow victorian on youtube. ive got a red 2017 z900 coming my way, really looking forward to it. where are you riding in the video?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hi Mate, Thats up in Gembrook on the c424, A nice little loop up there, Where do you ride?

[@blakemax14]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 oh right ive been up there but didnt recognise it for some reason. I like the black spur/reefton area. the peninsula is a nice quick day ride depending where you live. so yeah

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@blakemax14 I'm in Cranbourne west myself ( least for the next 7 weeks then off up north ) Have you ever been to Loch/Kernot? Thats my go to ride when I want to open her up a bit, Reefton and Black spur are good roads but a bit too hot at times. What are you riding now before the Z turns up?

[@blakemax14]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 nice. No I have not, must give that a go. I disagree it get cooler when you get up to the hills but yeah it can get hot up there. I'm riding a ninja 400

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@blakemax14 Soz mate I was referring to gets hot for the cops up there, But yeah absolutely gets cooler regarding temp. Will be a different world getting on the Z mate, I had an R3 then an MT07 before the Z, Very noticeable steps each time but for different reasons. The ninja 400 is a nice bike, very good looking. Stay upright mate.

[@mrcaldwell4794]

Where did you get the crash bungs from please?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hey mate, They came from the USA, Had to wait a while but wanted them more than any others I saw out there. This place.. www.oesaccessories.com/store/c256/Frame_Sliders_for_Z900_2017-2020.html

[@BenalRida]

Hi, your video came up when searching for bikes in Spain, but I guess you are not in Spain, are you?!?!

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hello mate, No I'm in Australia.

[@oswiecaczciemnoty3612]

For a moment I thought you were Australian, I'm not really favor of after market exhaust. The bikes sound like a dirt bikes with after market.Was this kilometers or miles. I'm in the market for same bike in Colorado

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hey mate, It was kilometers. I also have a sound check video of the stock pipe, then stock headers with Yoshi can before finally full system for comparison. I will put it together and let you know if it helps? It honestly is a great all rounder bike and as I say the stock pipe is very good also, I'm obviously not the greatest at getting that over in the video but thanks for watching mate.

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Pipe comparison now up on channel now mate.

[@oswiecaczciemnoty3612]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 Still sounds like the dirt bike, love the bike though. Thanks man, love the Brit accent .

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@oswiecaczciemnoty3612 Haha thank you mate, You stay safe and well over there.

[@smelly551]

What are the mirrors you have?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hi Mate, they are just cheap ebay jobs, Have been fine with no issues as yet, I have linked them incase you are interested. www.ebay.com.au/itm/BAR-END-MIRRORS-KAWASAKI-ZRX-1100-1200-Z750-Z1000-VERSYS-VN-800-W650-ER6F-ER6N/162330755519?hash=item25cbaac1bf:g:4MMAAOSwGIlgG49o

[@chris_rides_kawasaki]

And there's me trying to work out where in the UK you were... Clue was in the 13000 bucks. Where are you based fella? I bought a new z900 in May. Have you binned the catalytic converter?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hey mate, Originally from Battersea London but moved to Melbourne 7 years ago. Now just moved up to Brisbane so plenty of new roads to check out!! Yep binned the cat, Have you? and are you enjoying the bike?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Also if you have binned the cat yourself and put a full system on are you getting excessive popping? I did and as much as I liked it it was too much, Do you know about the cheap fix for it? Can let you know if not, Think I will do a vid on it this weekend anyway.

[@steveiname]

10 BHP WITH DECAT FILTER AND REMAP LEMME KNOW HOW FUEL CONSUMPTION GOES ONCE FLASHED WILL BE RUNNING LEAN LOW DOWN

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hello Steve. Not forgotten you mate but been moving from Victoria to Queensland and also had a bit of spine fused so not been able to ride or play with the bike for a bit. Soon as I'm back on it I will let you know. Thanks for the advice though mate. All the best.

[@JulianDev]

Hey :) sounds like u live in the uk. Is it legal to straight pipe the Z900? Is there any law for that ?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hey mate, Technically the pipe is illegal by the letter of the law I guess but you are rarely going to get questioned on it from my experience ( I never have ) I'm in Victoria and pretty much every bike you see has an aftermarket pipe, Had a full system Akrapovic on my last bike ( MT 07 ) and still never an issue. Also have a good family friend who is in the police force local to me and he has said it's not high on the agenda for them. That said if you get a pull and you are an arsehole to them they will pick it and anything else you got that's border line. Lesson is just be nice to them, They are just doing a job and to be honest where would we be without them ( watch me go out tomorrow and get busted, then come back and curse the crap out of them ) ;)

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Also mate yep I'm from London, moved here in 2014.

[@JulianDev]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 sounds great.. going to move there end of the year. And I want my Z straight piped by SC Project^^ Thanks do u know what the price is when they caught u ? Or do u have to give ur bike away o.0

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@JulianDev SC Project sound awesome on them, Bit louder than mine but a great tone. I think you get told to take it for EPA testing and they fine you based on that, I will look into it and get you a proper answer but as I say I have never been pull for it so not 100%. Where are you going to move too and where are you coming from? I'm in south east suburbs but building a house in Queensland as we speak so will be moving up there in a few months. Plenty of nice roads to ride down here though.

[@JulianDev]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 movin to Southampton... coming from Germany... nothin is legal over here 😂

[@Judsonp14]

Would you mind sharing the links for the aftermarket products? Thanks!

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hi Mate, Thanks for watching! The muffler I got from the shop when I picked the bike up but these guys have them.. www.brisbanemotorcycles.com.au/yoshimura-kawa-z900-2017-18-alpha-so-ss-ss-cf The down pipes are from these guys.. delkevic.com.au/s/Kawasaki/Z900%20/2020 The rear seat cowel, tail tidy, Levers and bar end mirrors were just what I found on ebay at the time, went on price but they have been ok. The frame sliders are from these guys in the USA but were worth the wait at the time, Should be quicker now as covid crap has settled down, They also come with many colour stickers to suit your bike. www.oesaccessories.com/store/c256/Frame_Sliders_for_Z900_2017-2022.html Hope these links work for you mate. Thanks again and stay upright!

[@Judsonp14]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 Cheers! You're a legend!

[@singingdog8]

Mate block off the air induction ,you will get more power and will be smoother ,a must job after decat

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hi mate, thanks for the heads up, I will definitely have a crack at that, ( wont pretend to know how to but will look into it ) Nice few laps of Brands by the way! I enjoyed that, I took my MT07 on Phillip island, No way in the same league as your ride as was first track day but was proper fun ( video on my other channel, Just a few rides on there ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6enmoCEg72Aotk Where you from? I'm from Battersea myself but in Oz now.

[@singingdog8]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 as long as you have fun on the track that’s all that matters ,I am 55 and have retired from the track with very fond memories. I live in East Sussex ride z900 and a BMW gs triple black that have to say is a beast of a machine and is my go to bike . Let me see if I can find you a link for the block off job ,it’s not hard to do

[@singingdog8]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g56cZoGnfrefd9E

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@singingdog8 Thank you mate I think I found one, kzbin.info/www/bejne/g56cZoGnfrefd9E is that what you mean?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@singingdog8 Ahh thank you mate, Have done it and had her running in the garage but not road tested yet as pissing down, Roads should dry out soon so will take her out but have already noticed I am not getting all the pops as before, Loved the sound of them but they were a bit too much so happy to have toned them down some it seems. will let you know how the ride goes but thanks for taking the time and helping me out, Gentleman!! And yeah your Beamer looks a beast mate! to rich for my blood at the mo but one I will keep my eye on.

[@troopygino]

yo dude nice review im looking to get this bike next coming from an mt07 and I was just wondering, whats the engine breaking like as there is a lot with the mt07 and im used to that now. Also anyone know why when you search for z900 on youtube all of the videos are a bunch of indians weaving in and out of manic indian rush hour traffic on one? lmao

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hey mate, Engine breaking is good on it, Most of the time I generally just use drop down and engine breaking rather than breaks, ( just love the sound of it anyway ) I also came from an MT 07 and know the engine breaking well on them, I would say it's a little less on the Z but you can change it anyway with a remap. Going from the MT 07 you will not be disappointed. I loved the MT but after about one or two rides I was in love with the Z. soon forgetting how I enjoyed the MT, had done 26,000 klm on that in 2 years, all just fun riding no commuting but very glad I have the Z now mate, Can't go wrong with it, A lot of bike for the money!

[@troopygino]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 Hey cheers mate! sounds good, if the economy is stable in the near future i'll get one for sure

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@troopygino Awesome, you will love it, drop me a message when you do, Take care mate!

[@dhanush_srinivas]

Hey can you please make a video about all the mods you've done in detail?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hi Dhanush, For sure mate, Just give me a few days, Just had a spell in hospital but on the mend. Might just do a stationary vid for you as cant ride right now but will be soon mate. Thanks

[@dhanush_srinivas]

Take good care of yourself first! Hope you get well soon. And thanks for the content!

[@johnf517]

Rear seat cowl link?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

www.ebay.com.au/itm/144036920035?hash=item218944fae3:g:MpcAAOSwQDRgm5wS Was just an ebay cheap arse job as I was not too sure if I would like it, Does the job fine but I didn't pay as much as in the link at the time, I paid aroun $60 Australian for it.

[@Senninha1960]

Who tuned it mate?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hey mate, Was reliable informed by Delkavic that they design the headers so as not to need a re-map once on. That said I will be looking to get it on a Dyno soon as I can slip the missing funds past the wife ;)

[@Senninha1960]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 ok that sounds interesting, the ECU may be advanced enough to adjust also. Tell the wife it will save massively on fuel costs 🤣 thus paying for itself.

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@Senninha1960 I like your thinking mate, But have you met my wife 😳

[@Senninha1960]

@@itsallaboutthez9007lol I must be one of the lucky ones 🤓

[@theyashgarwl]

What is your height??

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hey mate, I'm 5ft 9.5 inch or 1.76 meter. Leg room and riding position is fine for me, A little leaned forward but not in a harsh way.

[@justcoolin3384]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 How do you think it would fit a 6ft tall rider?

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@justcoolin3384 Hey mate, I'm 1.5inch shy of that but it fits me fine. Pegs are not too high and I tend to go for long rides, Pretty much all day in the saddle and can't say the legs have ever felt cramped, Arse has felt uncomfy after a few hours, could do with a softer seat for long rides I guess but plenty of leg room. I sat on a cbr600 before buying this and that was about as uncomfy a bike I have ever sat on regarding leg room, By comparison the z900 is a recliner. Also seating postion is slightly leaned forward but just enough to feel sporty and make getting off the side of the seat easier, Not much wrist strain at all though I do tend to find myself leaning on them with straight arms now and then on the longer rides. Good luck mate.

[@justcoolin3384]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 Thanks. Was trying to decide between the z900 and the MT09. I too like long rides so your response is much appreciated in making my decision.

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

@@justcoolin3384 Yeah I hear ya, was same decision I had to make, I had the MT07 for 2 years before getting the Z so am a fan of that range. I think the price was pretty close when comparing with the MT09 sp but of the few things that pushed me more towards the Z a big one was the clocks. Never been a fan of the 09 clock, Too small and really don't like the offset position. Is also only LCD by comparison to the TFT on the Z, I'm doing a vid very soon just about the clocks as I think they warrant it. Not knocking the 09 as a whole but I'm glad I went with the Z every time I swing a leg. Let me know what you choose mate, End of the day I would ride anything just to get out so we are fortunate either way. Good luck.

[@motobarberdad]

I'm trading in my 2018 z650 for the 2021 z900

[@itsallaboutthez9007]

Hello mate, Good move, You will not be disappointed. Are you going for the black with the red frame? Think that looks very cool.

[@motobarberdad]

@@itsallaboutthez9007 im getting the white with green frame