Kawasaki Z900 5,000 Mile Review | Watch Before You Buy

[@andycampanella3602]

i have a 2021 z900 same colors. I rider every day to work and back 20 minutes each way both thru town and a bit of highway. its awesome. the 2 mods 1 inch handlebar risers, mirror extenders. I have almost 6000 miles on the bike. A great everyday bike with plenty of power and super quick around town with all the usable torque and power down low

[@Ryrytheguyguy]

bought a '21 z900 in VA. Rode that bad boy through the mountains up there, then did a 16 hour, one day trip back home to New Orleans. Loved it all man. Great bike. the red is slick too

[@cG-es8mb]

I finally got to sit on a mt-09 and I didn’t like it. Felt like I was sitting on it like a dirt bike and didn’t feel as good as my z900. Glad I went with the z900. The z900 also felt more premium to me.

[@TrustyZ900]

Had an MT09. Now have a Z900. Don't miss it. Z900 kicks A!

[@onoes9646]

@@TrustyZ900 I rented an MT-09 and found it a bit tall and too top heavy. Have only sat on a Z900 so far, and felt it was just a larger, heavier version of my Z400.

[@bootstrapjesse]

Took mine on an 1100 mile trip with my Son from DFW to Arkansas, and it was dreamy comfortable. I love that bike!

[@AndrewHartsock]

Now that’s impressive!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Stock seat dreamy comfortable? You're smoking something.

[@joeplem5329]

Mine has the m4 slip-on, waaay too many cops by me to really push it past 90mph but I love everything about it. The 2023's look even more sic!!!!

[@michaelleys2982]

My friend …. Please bey hi motor shoes if you crash you wil loose you’re foot … you’re shoes wil fly off !!! Nice video I love the bike have fun

[@AndrewHartsock]

It’s on the list! Thanks for looking out 👍🏼

[@dasgingey4403]

Happened to me, on top of losing one of them the other one melted to my skin. Wear boots on a bike lol

[@gannonbaab716]

Just got this a week ago as my second bike. It’s a great bike and the power amazes me every time

[@lumpvision5746]

I have a 2022, 3,600+ miles, black with the kinda matte navy blue tank and matte navy blue accents. I'm 6'3" and I weigh about 180lbs with a 34 inseam. I must say that I'm REALLY happy with my purchase. It was the least expensive out of the middle weights that I looked at but a lot of bang for my buck. I was SO set on getting a 2022 Gixxer 750 but a friend of mine convinced me to go the naked/standard route. I'm glad you're enjoying the bike. Thanks for the video and ride safely 👊🏾.

[@snop6176]

Dude I got a z9 2 weeks ago as my second bike. I absolutely love everything about it. It blows my mind everytime I take it out.

[@AndrewHartsock]

I've had mine for over a year and I still can't get enough!! Hahaha ride safe

[@darthtyranus7683]

Same it's been so good not sure how much HP loss I get here in West Texas but at 5k ft above Sea lvl I'm guessing 30% loss

[@darthtyranus7683]

@@AndrewHartsock one thing I tried is a med. windscreen on Ebay unfortunately the looks aren't bad or good with it but it's a world of difference on gusty days! All the wind stops hitting your chest and it helps with long highway tours

[@big10hunter42]

Love my 2023 z900. Best thing to do is immediately change the tires. The stock tires spun every time I clutched up a wheelie. Just put Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires on and made a huge difference in traction. No more wheel spin when clutching up mono’s. I think the z900 is a perfect street bike for hooligans. Loved the 600 super sports and and 1000cc super bikes I had, but the z900 is a more practical street bike with the low gearing, and torque low down in the rev range. Bike pulls in all gears. No need to gear down unless your really wanting to hammer it.

[@Ryancady010]

Just purchased a 2023 Z900. The break-in period is pretty terrible but hoping to get through it soon. Just needs to stop raining!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

That break-in is not about the engine, it's about rider and liabilitys. Just ride it like you're going to, do an oil change.

[@SchofieldRex]

I'm a Harley Davidson mechanic and just inherited a 2022 z900. It was my brother's. Looking to sell it, but in the meantime I'll take it out on the weekends. Getting shipped to me next week.

[@frios011]

I am very seriously considering to buy this bike. I think you may have convinced me to do just that! THANKS!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Seat, throttle lock, and Hepco & Becker C-Bow luggage. There's your cross-country tour. It's capable. Most bikes are.

[@avothfis]

Nice.That'll work.

[@iMrMcAngel]

Thank you for the review, I just saw this at my kawi dealership near me and was instantly drawn to it. I wanted to find some reviews that were fairly recent with a good feedback for it and I will say I like what I hear about it, my first bike is the Ninja 650 sport and its been great, but I want something with a bit more torque and this one was one of my picks. So thank you! Time to start saving.

[@mac001texas]

Akrapovic slip on and midpipe sound amazing, no need to replace headers

[@cG-es8mb]

I have the 2022 black and white one and have enjoyed it. It is quick. I too only ride for pleasure. Try riding at least one day a week which usually 150 to 300 miles when I do ride. One thing that gets uncomfortable is my booty which usually starts hurting around the 1.5 hour mark. Great bike. I had to adjust throttle cable. Had too much play in it.

[@AndrewHartsock]

If you take the seat off, there are 2 rubber spacers. One side is bigger than the other. I flipped the spacers and the seat is a tad more comfortable. It doesn’t force you forward quite as much imo. Plus, it’s an easy fix compared to a 700-800 brand new seat lol

[@cG-es8mb]

@@AndrewHartsock I may try that out. Thank ya.

[@ADuma-go3jk]

Thanks for the insight! Love the socks btw!

[@Treeclimbingexpert]

Considering getting one as upgrade from SV650.

[@SoBeSpartan]

I've been looking at this bike for a while now as a 2nd bike. I currently have a 05 Suzuki c90. Its a bit much for around town type of riding, and the z900 is almost 200lbs lighter and has a lot more power. Just wish places would let me test drive one

[@AndrewHartsock]

It's a fun and zippy bike. I don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. And yes...always impossible to get a test ride but I can vouch for it!

[@jean-pierrefernandez2460]

loving it too andrew! just joined the z club myself! making some vlogs on my channel could use some lieks and pro tips!

[@TioSamNY88]

Bro that was a great and real review, I do have one also and I can’t add nothing to it…it’s a great bike

[@AndrewHartsock]

Thanks for watching. Ride safe 👍🏼

[@edsyfi1812]

I have a z400 and riding for a year now , easy stuff no issues with riding or the bike. Im very comfortable with riding. I commute with my bike twice a week and ride some days local. Do you think upgrading to z900 is good ? From z400

[@Tennessee968]

I have a Z400 as well. Wondering if I should skip the 650. I don't ride like a hooligan. I just enjoy riding and would like to take a little longer rides.

[@rjdimonda]

This bike also can be a great tourer. SHAD bags are an incredible addition. However, the only real limitation to longer term cruising is the discomfort of the seat which is largely due to the angulation of the seat which tends to drive your crotch into the tank. I have attempted to fix this by raising the front of the seat by putting the front tongue of the seat on top of the frame instead of under the frame. And be careful of adding any screens to this bike cause if you don't get the wind to go over the top of your helmet you will get horrible buffeting noise. The best windscreen is no windscreen.....and I have attempted on many other bikes to buy a windscreen. The most amazing part of this bike is that the engine is so well designed that you can ride on curvy roads in 6th gear with no strain at low speeds and low rpm.

[@M1IKIE]

Man what part of AZ u in we should ride up some twisties. I got an mt09.

[@AndrewHartsock]

I’m in Mesa!! Hit me up on IG @a2hartsock

[@motobarberdad]

amazing motorcycle I have the 2021 such a fun motorcycle plenty of power 🔋. Its a naked a need to upgrade the wind screen in my opinion. Next bike Zx10r

[@carlosvejar3938]

That's a great bike. I like it cuz I fit comfortably on it. I have to one foot most everything else. And she gives the good vibes

[@binams14]

Nice video. Which tank bag are you using? I was thinking of getting one for my z900.

[@AndrewHartsock]

It’s made by Bilt. I believe it’s their smallest one. Only like $40 at Cycle gear.

[@t2deck]

Nice! How’s the weight for 155 lbs and 5’7 person? Thanks!

[@izzy8609]

This is gonna be my second bike for sure, saving up atm to buy it

[@AndrewHartsock]

Let’s go!! 🔥🔥

[@izzy8609]

@@AndrewHartsock It'll take a bit to save but I'm so ready to get my second bike

[@ccb7122]

I miss AZ!

[@AndrewHartsock]

One of the best motorcycle states!

[@nickdaly69]

I have a 2022 Z900 and I swear to god I can hit 160 indicated speedometer (not gps measured) these things rip

[@chrissanchez9218]

Found one for $5,500 with 11k miles but a 2017 is it worth getting for that price? Owner says price is negotiable

[@jean-pierrefernandez2460]

hey andrew i put a set of michelins on my Z and now i have abs light and KTC issues, what do u think i screwed up?

[@AndrewHartsock]

I’m not sure man, I’ve never changed my tires myself.

[@jean-pierrefernandez2460]

@@AndrewHartsock I figured it out I made a cautionary video on my channel about it,

[@darthtyranus7683]

Had a huge tire shortage here went for Continental gts on Amazon this year its been so much better than the OEM Dunlops idk why but ya

[@exothermal.sprocket]

If you ran the same sizes (120/70-17 and 180/55-17) you should not have a problem. TC and ABS read wheel speed sensors. The ECU is programmed to look at wheel RPM between the front and back, and if that RPM variation falls outside the programmed numbers, it will trip a fault.

[@13salinaspride]

How tall are you? It comfortable

[@hammboneclan4405]

You don’t need a tune for the delkevic

[@AndrewHartsock]

Good to know

[@Pascal_KawaZ900]

I have the higher windscreen (Performance package) less turbulence

[@AndrewHartsock]

You don’t find that it hits you in the helmet?

[@Pascal_KawaZ900]

@@AndrewHartsock Less with this screen. It’s only a 2 inch higher or so. But I feel the differents

[@WiggSplitter75]

how many miles does it take to break in the bike

[@deltaforceops]

500-600 miles

[@MillsapView]

Thank you for the vid

[@iiFuture]

Just sold my HD Sportster 1200 for the z900.

[@grimeyhonkyracing3938]

I have a roadster 1200 and been eyeing the z900 and the xsr900. I don't think i could sell the sporty but maybe pickup a 2nd bike??😅

[@Wheels2go]

Will it pull from cops

[@michaelmetcalf2685]

Always wear boots when riding your ankles need protection.

[@octaviodiokno4667]

awesome bike

[@noctivagance_imagery]

these bikes are fine for touring tbh. you just need the best seat possible and a higher windscreen. I used my old GSXS 750 for 10 hour days multiple times. Only thing that hurt was my ass due to not getting an upgraded seat >.< it'll never be a cruiser, no, but it's way more fun once you get to your destination than a cruiser lol

[@Juan44211]

Nice socks

[@jayjackson1562]

Cool !

[@hmmmmn6770]

2025 z900 has cruise control

[@seethingsclearlyawaken3424]

So you don't think a Z900 could not do a cross-country tour? You are so absolutely wrong! Back in the early 1970s, I toured the Southern half of the United States on a 1971 Honda CB350. It was comfortable, reliable, sporty and fun. You know so little about motorcycles! My son did the same thing on his used Kawasaki GPZ550. He enjoyed the one-month long trip so much, that he did it again the following year on the same motorcycle. So you are wrong little buddy.

[@touyube4311]

Lmao the level of cope and rage in this guy

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Guy took a Honda Grom from the Pacific NW to Alaska and back.

[@TheRealJohnMadden]

I mean I agree. Every bike can go long distances, it’s a matter of the rider.

[@z9brigade]

Just picked mine up a few weeks ago, but I'm stuck watching vids about it since it decided to start snowing out. What mirrors do you have on it? They look pretty good.