2022 KAWASAKI Z900RS 50TH - OFFICIAL UNBOXING / 1st Impressions and History!

[@andrechampagne3330]

Great video Pete. Love your enthusiasm and like the fact that Niagara Race Crafters helped you out with this effort.

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks Andre! Hoping to bring it out fr some rides with you guys this year.

[@TrustyZ900]

I had a new '72 Z1 and a '77 KZ 1000. Both were great bikes. The Z1 was a little squirrely at speed.I now have a '22 RS and a regular Z900. I'll tell you for sure, these bikes are superior in every way. The old bikes looked good. Try and find parts for these things. Good luck. I used to bring the '72 to the dragstrip, until the clutch basket disintegrated. They were tough bikes, but not like the new ones.

[@philcrevier696]

Pete my boy!! Good for you dude, great video 👍

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Phil!!! Long time man!

[@kevinlindberg2220]

I bought the same motorcycle. I like everything about it. The fit and finish is amazing and hold on tight when you crack the throttle!

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Couldn't agree more!

[@hottotty13]

I have a 21 cafe, and I can tell you you’ll absolutely love this bike. I’ll admit I wasn’t a fan until I saw one in person and literally bought it on the spot. In some ways I’d wish they’d done something bonkers for the 50th like put a zx10rr motor in it or an H2 just to match what a benchmark of what the Z1 did to the motorcycle world, but still, in my opinion this is the perfect bike as far as styling meets performance. I get more compliments on this bike than any sport bike I’ve had, and about the same as my 81 GPz but that’s just because it’s a surviver. Congrats bro. 5th gear is a friggin beast

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks so much! I'm really looking forward t putting some miles on the bike this year. I agree that Kawasaki missed an opportunity to really go above and beyond with this one, however I'm still ecstatic about owning one all the same.

[@razorback6098]

Thank you for a great video Pete. Do you know what the lean angle is on this bike? I have not been able to locate that information on Kawasaki's spec sheets. Thank you! Mike K.

[@frankmlchaelglasscock6539]

Great video and what a fantastic looking bike I wish I had one

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I still can't believe I got one of the 50th editions.

[@MotoMango]

Great looking bike!!

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks! There are several small details that I would like to change on it but otherwise I'm absoluty in love.

[@bryanstoll7104]

I just bought a 2022 Cafe model....its not much fast than my 78 KZ 1000! No power band at all. Yes it rides better and looks great. It corners better than the KZ 1000. But for the price more power please!!

[@berttompkins9096]

I just got a call from New Haven, Ct dealer. My 50th z900rs is here. Ive got butterflies in my stomach. Should I close the deal??

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Close the deal!!! You won't be disappointed

[@mrglock2313]

I just bought a z900 cafe. I came in asking if they had one. They said yes as a matter of fact we do, it just came in and is still in a crate. I asked what color and verified it was what I wanted and I said I will take it. Great bike, but I didn't think to keep the crate

[@PetesClassicCycle]

That's awesome! Congrats on the bike. Which colour did you get?

[@NeoMoto]

Nice. Congratulations man!

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks!

[@ralfybaby]

That's a terrific bike. Love the tribute colour scheme. Although since I had a blue zed thou back in the day I am wistfully glancing at that .... My fave is still the line green cafe though ...

[@PetesClassicCycle]

The cafe is a beautiful bike same with the original Blue. I like some of the blacked out features of the Cafe model and plan to add a few of them to my 50th.

[@jojojack4975]

Nice video but since I purchased a new KZ900 in 1976 that's my favorite. Something I should never have sold.

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Can't argue with that!

[@MotoPG]

Awesome Bike!

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks!!

[@robbateman7987]

Congratulations. Hope you got to keep the "crate". Remember my 1980 Z500 being removed from the then wooden crate and helping to fit the front wheel clocks etc and seeing it setup. Do they still have a printed assembly and setup manual?

[@PetesClassicCycle]

I got the crate!! I don't recall seeing an assembly manual, except the mechanic has done so many he could have done it with his eyes closed. Not that it needed much assembly.

[@alex.4081]

Belíssima motocicleta! Ótimas estradas. Obrigado pelo vídeo.

[@marcosmateucci1372]

Congrats!!!

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks! You too Marcos!

[@mansolo1756]

Ya man!

[@HelevaGoodCountry]

I'm jealous. Good for you. Work hard play hard. Keep the rubber side down !

[@PetesClassicCycle]

As if you don't have enough bikes already haha I'll do my best to keep it in one piece

[@cwqrpportable]

Wow! Congratulations Pete, that's fantastic. I've heard great things about that dealership. I have a 2018 Z900RS I bought at Inglis Cycle in London; those guys are fantastic too, I've been dealing with them for 20 years. Do you know the availability of the new 50th anniversary. Scarce as hen's teeth?

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks! You'll have to fill me in on any tips or quirks etc on the bike. Only 50, 50th, bikes came into Canada. In the US it was the same ratio of bikes:dealerships being 1:4 so approximately 250-300 50th bikes in the US

[@Bob-Maplethorpe]

I am from Niagara and want a yellowball. I wonder if they'll get any.

[@PetesClassicCycle]

I know they were getting 1 but I think it may have been pre-sold. Both bikes are very limited production so I recommend trying to find one as soon as you can

[@mcveigh1983]

congratulations from Toronto

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks!!!

[@pauldark3044]

Beautiful bike and congrats, but think Kawasaki should have done much more to make the 50th anniversary more special

[@PetesClassicCycle]

I agree that this was an opportunity missed to really do something extra special.

[@larryharry7221]

Fresh off the boat from Japan or Lincoln, Nebraska?

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Japan

[@williambalyx1053]

sadly had to pass on this bike, had a 1976 KZ900, watched them unbox it also. A t 6'3" and my left hip issues the 2022 didn't work for me. Wish Kawasaki had mounted the pegs a little further forward. They did a great job on the retro look though

[@PetesClassicCycle]

I'm also 6 3 and agree it is a tiny bit cramped. I might look for a flatter seat to allow my to slide backwards a bit to help compensate.

[@ninjagirl_1879]

So cool!

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks! We should get a group together for a ride this summer.

[@ninjagirl_1879]

Yes! Absolutely!

[@williamdavis4809]

Very nice

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks

[@hammyandbeebs8932]

Way to go Pete!

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks! I hear a congrats is in order to you as well!

[@hammyandbeebs8932]

@@PetesClassicCycle Thank you! You will have to let me know how edit your videos! Such a great job!

[@PetesClassicCycle]

Thanks! I use a program called Power Director. I have no history in editing so it's been a LONG road just to get here. TONS more to go, but that's half the fun of making these is continually learning and trying out new things to see how they work.

[@hammyandbeebs8932]

@@PetesClassicCycle Awesome! I’ll check it out. I always wanted to do KZbin but lack the skills in editing lol

[@curtdazzle9416]

I Love the z900rs but man the colors on this 50th anniversary edition are just all over the place. Red, Black, Gold, Chrome, Brushed Aluminum,.... I dunno what they were thinking on this one. Just my opinion tho. It's still a beautiful bike but I'd rather have any other color scheme.

[@PetesClassicCycle]

I'd have to agree with you. I ended up ordering a bunch of new parts to help dial down the different colours. I haven't installed them yet but will post an upgrade video when I do.

[@ziondanny7081]

How's the snatchy throttle?

[@PetesClassicCycle]

I haven't really had any problems with it yet,, mind you I'm used to 2 strokes so there's still a small learning curve getting on this bike.

[@eddieomahony507]

How much is it

[@PetesClassicCycle]

I paid the dealer MSRP which you can look up. I prefer not to disclose that information publicly.

[@eddieomahony507]

@@PetesClassicCycle what's d big secret it's just a motorbike

[@PetesClassicCycle]

@@eddieomahony507 I just prefer not to disclose that information online. Call me crazy 🤪

[@eddieomahony507]

@@PetesClassicCycle not crazy just a sad person.....

[@PetesClassicCycle]

@@eddieomahony507 Most definitely not... I've got a beautiful 50th Z900 😀

[@tg8150]

Overpriced for what you get. Give it a quickshifter and cruise and I’ll buy one. Until then, Yamaha has the better bike. At least they still build it in Japan unlike the Z900 which is Thai built and you can tell.

[@PetesClassicCycle]

I can understand some of what you say. The z900rs thought is still Japan built...to my understanding