Insidebikes goes motorcycle racing on a budget

Ever wanted to try motorcycle racing but thought it was too expensive?
Insidebikes headed to Donington Park with a ‪@KawasakiMotorsEU‬ Z900 and entered a No Limits Racing meeting to see how you can have fun competing with a lightly modified mid range road bike.

[@TrustyZ900]

Have owned some 50 bikes in the past and my '22 Z900 is probably my favorite. Super torquey 4 banger. Love this smooth engine. Takes off in 4th as easy as 1st. Great video. Thanks.

[@cp4512]

That looks much better than a standard Z900. Kawasaki should make a race inspired Z900 for the road.

[@Illness.og.]

Behold. The new Kawasaki Z900 SE. It’s got a few updates like this bike except from the factory

[@1069JKT]

You can get sticker packages for it.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

It's a "livery" as they say. Stickers. The rest is race-prepped stuff that Kawasaki will NEVER offer for the road and neither would any other brand. That's up to owners to purchase and install. But as he said, minimal things.

[@GuitarGuy650]

​@@Illness.og. SE is just a brake/suspension upgrade

[@StarryNightSky587]

@@GuitarGuy650 nope, also brakes

[@johncostarella4259]

Where can I get that lower fairing ?

[@donniebaynard8430]

I want to know where you got all those accessories to make it look so badass!!!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

In the online debate about naked bikes, the Z900 seems to get relegated to the back and few people give it any thought. Honestly I think it's one of the best for this sort of thing, minimal setup to get it very competitive in the sub-1L class. It's not a featherweight, but the chassis is very confidence inspiring, stable, planted. The engine is so buttery smooth but has plenty of grunt everywhere.

[@StarryNightSky587]

"minmial setup"? you mean replacing brakes, suspension, get semisport tires and change gear ratios?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@StarryNightSky587 You've never entered a race club? You think stuff is mostly stock?

[@StarryNightSky587]

@@exothermal.sprocket I don’t see why I would deliberately pick a 225kg bike as my base, that needs all critical parts replaced Don’t even get me started on clutch problems, when it gets hot on summer days…

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@StarryNightSky587 So what is your pick? A race replica? R6? 636? Daytona? If so, none of those offer anywhere near the comfort and versatility of an all-rounder.

[@StarryNightSky587]

@@exothermal.sprocket i have a z900 and tried to use it for track days, it just doesn’t cut it - especially on brake heavy tracks and in high temperatures. I would generally not advise dual use. So if you are on an absolute budget, buy any used, older 600 SSP model - there is tons of aftermarket fairings and parts available. Crashing then becomes a non issue, because it can always be fixed cheaply. With more budget I would go for a 2016ish bmw s1000rr, with minimal investment this can carry you straight into red group effortlessly.

[@gordocalor18cordero78]

What did you put on the Z900 to make it to a race bike, I have a Z900 too I want to make it like that

[@xdkozi6691]

I need that front triple tree stand where did you get it xD

[@gordocalor18cordero78]

Where can I buy the header cover, I need one for mines

[@hypermotardking]

This sounds right up my street.. maybe my next adventure on my Hyper 950 (if its eligible)

[@masonbales8371]

What windscreen are you guys using? Only one I can find a like!

[@therusticcollectionebaysto7028]

New sub! Liked 🙏😀✌️✌️

[@MikeXMorgan]

Want one badly!

[@alanrodriguez7341]

Really nice bike 🚲 👍 👌

[@donniebaynard8430]

Where did you get that belly pan, mostly?

[@chrisdadigger1018]

The cb 500 races aka thunder sport elite is some of the best motorcycle racing there is.

[@mickealthomasparis2532]

2:00 time mark, what is it ? Lower fairing ? Thanks in advance guys

[@therusticcollectionebaysto7028]

Thank you 🙏

[@DIVA-MC-7]

Do you absolutely need rearsets to go trackday on a roadster ?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Lighter, better foot traction, much more precise actuation of transmission and brake, and a welcome addition if you're going to run a quickshifter. For track use, probably somewhat higher up for better leaning clearance. That, with improved suspension, it'll dive deep into corners without bottoming out.

[@DIVA-MC-7]

@@exothermal.sprocket yeah because bottoming out is an issue for us right now. Bought a set, and harder forks springs too 👏

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@DIVA-MC-7 Nice. Yeah people may not realize that the faster and harder a motorcycle corners, the more the suspension compresses from centrifugal force around the curve.

[@DIVA-MC-7]

​@@exothermal.sprocketyeah, really could see it in trackday pictures, was scary 😅

[@Fish-bj1sj]

that bike has raised fotpegs

[@25bg]

💪💪💪 🇮🇹

[@StarryNightSky587]

Z900 brakes and even less so suspension are not fit for the track. Source: I have one.

[@GroupFitWiltshire]

no such thing as racing on a budget... Still need 20k spare for a little fun

[@Illness.og.]

Lol yup

[@exothermal.sprocket]

"Budget" means you're not trying out for the AMA Superbike class.