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.
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
Does your bike have a helmet lock as standard equipment?
@juliamiller22998 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.
@ajlowrider27206 ай бұрын
Congrats on the bike!!
@jamesw98925 ай бұрын
Where did you get your seat? I just got my bike two weeks ago. What color is yours?
@juliamiller22995 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.
@brianrobson940829 күн 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
@cabralad29 күн бұрын
@@brianrobson9408 They handle beautifully and great on the open road, good buy👍
@billbright17557 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.😊
@jamesw98925 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.
@cabralad5 ай бұрын
Great news, pity about the weather.
@creed4262 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
@jamesw98922 ай бұрын
@@creed426 15k usd out the door, I had a recall on the front tire already. Had it changed last week.
@jamesw98922 ай бұрын
@creed426 yes I got the SE.
@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❤
@franzsabel18279 күн бұрын
nice video
@billbright17557 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.
@cabralad7 ай бұрын
You won't be disappointed, a comfortable riding experience with great handling and timeless looks.
@christopherkuefler98398 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Just bought a new Triumph yesterday, decided to buy this today!
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
So now you have 2 new bikes, lucky man👍
@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.
@cabralad4 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.
@mikaelborjesson33397 ай бұрын
Absolut stunning machine. One day I buy mine
@kman493 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.
@cabralad3 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👍
@tony-ce7qp7 ай бұрын
love this bike!......WOW!
@craigfarr33333 ай бұрын
I’m buying one next year. Can’t wait🎉
@cabralad3 ай бұрын
Fantastic, that's if kawasaki still makes them.
@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.
@jamespolucha87908 ай бұрын
I want one but can’t get a good trade in price on my Indian but I’ll wait
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
I experienced the same issue, couldn't sell my Suzuki so I now have 2 bikes.
@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.
@jasonoconnor94468 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.
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
I love these bikes, I don't have any issues with the throttle, acceleration is smooth, no jerky throttle.
@berttompkins90968 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.
@cabralad7 ай бұрын
@berttompkins9096 I could never swap out the headers, I love the chrome look , but a 15hp improvement is massive 👌
@robsonenduro33168 ай бұрын
i want one
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
Get one, I feel good just looking at it.
@berttompkins90968 ай бұрын
My 50th anniversary fireball has all options and cover. 2200 miles. For sale $10.5 k us dollars.
@berttompkins90968 ай бұрын
Its to nice to ride!!! Must sell
@pummyy8 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.
@cabralad8 ай бұрын
I bought the radiator guard because the radiator fins are easily damaged when trying to remove stubborn dirt.
@DavidJones-pc4ft3 ай бұрын
Can this bike have the fairing?
@cabralad3 ай бұрын
No, Kawasaki discontinued the 'cafe model' years ago.
@samyb28347 күн бұрын
@@cabralad Yes it sucks for you in the UK. I really wonder why they did. Still for sale in the US.
@bradrook39197 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
@cabralad7 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.
@bradrook39197 ай бұрын
@@cabralad The money is irrelevant? Oh, not for me or most...Enjoy and be safe.
@cabralad7 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👍
@creed4262 ай бұрын
That’s definitely too much, I think!!
@rickyzoom805926 күн бұрын
No that is AUD. That’s how much they are from Kawasaki dealers.
@stevegodfrey6267 ай бұрын
Love the bike…but too many ums and ahs for me!
@cabralad7 ай бұрын
Such as?
@mafosa85195 ай бұрын
is there a "cat" on the pipes?
@cabralad5 ай бұрын
Yes, it is noticeable from the left side of bike.
@flamintasty7 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.
@cabralad7 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 🙄