Kawasaki Z900 | Ride, Review and why I sold it

[@My_Ride]

Which bike have you bought at the end?

[@kpurohit2000]

He bought a BMW GS ..watch the full video! ;)

[@fokinellmate7468]

Mt 09 Sp

[@My_Ride]

@@fokinellmate7468 Do you like it so far? I'm also thinking about test riding one, but it seems a little bit pricy to me.

[@CDKB27]

I sold my ktm duke 790 which was awful around town. The worst fueling I’ve sampled and very unreliable. Z900 is great because it actually works, is so smooth and flexible and bangs up top. It looks amazing too with that green trellis frame. I owned a 2003 z750 and always had a soft spot for the z line.

[@fsgRex]

Bough an '22 z900 with full akrapovic exhaust and tune which puts 160bhp crank now... zero regrets. An exhaust is definetly a must for these bikes.

[@dennisswanberg1718]

I had the reverse problem, I had a Suzuki Vstrom that is a very comfortable ride but the height and weight was too much. The Z 900 has the power comfort and is lower to the ground.

[@ursroeder7781]

Yeah i get the knee pain aswell after ~2,5 hours but for me its okay ... most times i only ride 1,5 - 2 hours ... thanks god :D because other wise i love this bike and the "emotionless" feeling, just smoooooth ... hated the vibrations etc. on my Duke 690.

[@My_Ride]

The 690 is a 1 cylinder right? I think the vibrations of a one cylinder would annoy me to 😅 Have fun with the Bike 👍🏻

[@surferdude642]

@@My_Ride Yes it is. I had a 2013 690 Duke and yes it vibrates, but I didn't find it too bad. It was actually fairly smooth in the 4000 to 5500 RPM range. I got rid of it only because the excessive oil consumption and spark plug fouling issues were unacceptable. Otherwise I may still have it today. Too bad.

[@snop6176]

I absolutely love my z900. A new exhaust is pretty important for the sound or it is way too quiet i agree

[@TrustyZ900]

I bought a '22 Z900 in Feb. Loved the engine , which has tons of character. In May, I bought a Z900 RS as well. I've owned many bikes, including a 1200 GS. It was in the shop more than on the road. These two four bangers will take off from a stoplight in 5th, without a hiccup. Very impressed with build quality. Wanted to let other viewers know these are fantastic bikes.

[@chrisw4215]

Would you take Kawasaki over gsx s950/1000?

[@TrustyZ900]

@@chrisw4215 Never rode one. I'll stick by my 900's.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

What's less costly than a motorcycle trade, depreciation, etc. after only two months? Getting the seat custom made to relax your knee bend, getting adjustable rearsets to reposition feet, and throwing on an exhaust and tune to give the bike sound character and emotion.

[@My_Ride]

Would have been a possibility! I sold it immediately, because I was able to sell it for exact the same price I bought it, because of the great demand for it. :)

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@My_Ride Well that makes sense. Otherwise the loss from 2 months ownership would be pretty terrible.

[@Omni_Moto]

Nice video! I did a video on this bike as well and recommended it as a great bike to purchase. I really enjoyed it, but the one I was riding had a tune and an exhaust. It was a very rowdy bike, and I couldn’t stop smiling while riding. Keep up the good work. Subbed. 😎

[@My_Ride]

thank you! I really appreciate it :)

[@snappycrane7279]

No way you just saiid a 2 cylinder is better

[@christopherking9338]

My 2020 Z is perfect, but my pants inseam is 30" so I've probably got shorter legs than you.......

[@jean-pierrefernandez2460]

i got the z900 rs cafe 2 mo ago, i really love it, compared to my old gpz750 this thing is like the Millenium falcon im making videos on my channel about it as i go

[@My_Ride]

Nice! Enjoy the ride and good luck with your video :)

[@DrVulpine]

ZR900(2019) is my second goto bike along with my Vespa GTV300ie I'm 1.8m and can ride the bike all day. Mine now has Conti SportAttack 4 tyres, Nitron R3 suspension. Awesome road bike with lots of torque and pulls easily in 4-5 gear. Handling was good, now even better with Nitron R3 suspension. Low seat height is odd compared to Ducati Panigale, MV Agusta Dragster 800RC, Daytona 675, but after a few minutes, it just feels normal. Bike makes for a fun track bike, but being naked and a bit heavier it's not the best and the low gearing 1,2,3,4 doesn't help. With GVI fixed panniers the bike makes a great sports tourer. At road speeds the bike can easily get 350km from a 17L tank. Great air induction sound as you power the bike on. Not designed to carry a pillion. 60,000km and the bike hasn't had a problem. I can't think of anything i dislike, given it's not my only bike. 😊

[@JPTulo]

I would absolutely love to do some test rides on multiple bikes. The dealers I spoke to told me the only way to do a test drive is to basically do all the paperwork and “buy” the bike. Then you ride it and if you don’t like it and don’t wreck it, they will tear up the paperwork. I just want to see if I like it!

[@My_Ride]

That’s really sad, never heard that before. Maybe rent it for a day 🤔

[@mymatemartin]

I enjoyed this video. Good to share your personal thoughts and opinions. We're all different. Finding the right bike, or indeed the perfect bike, will often be a process of elimination. Test riding and even hiring the bike is a good idea before committing to it.

[@njohnson3331]

I sat on a Z900 once at a dealer and it felt perfect for me, but I owned a Ninja1000 at the time so I didn't buy the Z. Unfortunately, I crashed my Ninja, and I am considering buying a naked bike now. It looks like the engine on the Z is the strong point. I'm wondering about the brakes since they are axial mounted which is supposed to not be as good as radial brakes.

[@My_Ride]

I really liked the breaks, it’s not a brembo top line produkt, but it really good for this price. 👍🏻

[@donaldduck9424]

A really nice report with lots of information.You've neatly worked out the advantages of the z900 and then you buy what is probably the most boring motorcycle on the planet, sorry unbelievable

[@My_Ride]

Haha It all depends for which purpose you need the Bike ;) I already got a new Bike for 2023, so stay tuned 🙃

[@donaldduck9424]

@@My_Ride Okidokie. Your review is better than that of most motorcycle influencers here.

[@My_Ride]

@@donaldduck9424 Thank you!

[@Illness.og.]

5foot 11 is too tall this bike was definitely made for medium to medium short sized people. I’m not tall at all, I’ve sat on the saddle of a z400 and a z650 and both I can flat foot. This z900 I can guarantee I can also flat foot.

[@diamondheat9]

5'8"-5'9". The Z900 was my first big bike I got to ride. My only exp were the Eliminator during my MSF and my ninja 300. I have to say I was pleasently surprised the Z900 was a gem to ride and flat foot was effortless!

[@Illness.og.]

@@diamondheat9 yup.. I now own one. Best bike I’ve had so far.. super smooth engine.

[@Mikaeel84]

I'm 5'9" and bought the z400. At first it hurt my knees and hips and then I bought an aftermarket seat that raised the height considerably and a rental street handlebar to be able to sit more upright and it solved those problems. I love the handling and flickability of it, only problem now is it feels too slow now that I'm used to it.

[@sunz480]

Why are you only talking in my left ear?

[@antoniocarlosacsjr7128]

Thanks for the honest review. I know exactly what you said. I've test riden the Z900 and Z1000 and simply didn't like them, even though they are great bikes and have superb motors. But I wouldn't change my ride for them, and I'm talking about a 2012 F800R, wich works better for me. The two cylinder punch at low and mid-range rpm is unique. I'll try soon a Triumph Speed Triple R 2016 or 2017, same bike basically and last ones that arrived in Brazil. I liked the 765RS, but still found it kind of weak, even though refined. And loved the 2020 MT-09, wich surprised me well; what a hooligan bike. But for a lot of more money, though. Best regards.

[@slimjim8488]

I love my Honda Monkey. I am 172 cm and I don't get pain anywhere after 8 hours of riding.

[@My_Ride]

I hope I’ll find such a bike for me 😅

[@waynebernitt2806]

How can you not love a bike called a monkey 🐒🐒🐒

[@aeror115]

The GS is a awesome spaceship! I wish you much fun with this machine 🤙

[@My_Ride]

Thank you! 😃

[@jesus2400]

Good video this bike is bang for the buck period even cheaper than the Suzuki GSX 1000

[@My_Ride]

Thank you! Yes, it really is 🙌🏻

[@seth3000gt]

Actually, the GSX-S 1000 is a better bang for buck. But, it's ok. I own a Z900, and if I could go back I absolutely would have bought the GSX-S 1000. It has an aluminum frame, quick shifter, more power, sounds better, has more electronics, has led blinkers, better tires, better seats, better foot pegs, is more comfortable overall, better build quality,(it's actually built in Japan, unlike the cheap build quality of the Z900 that is made in Thailand) and only a few dollars more expensive. I'm quite disappointed in my Z900. And I even bought the SE version. It's ok, but I was ready to sell mine 2 days after buying it.

[@patrickm8877]

"Pain after two and half hour's riding", Dude, I get uncomfortable in a recliner after a few hours. Maybe that's just me.

[@Snotroggel453]

The z900 is really made for people under 5’11 inch.. thats why this bike is really populair in countries like india lol

[@07Kimo07]

Will any dealership let you test drive for 2 to 3 hours though?

[@My_Ride]

I think most of the dealers give it to you for about an hour. Lately I got the Z H2 SE for 2 hours 👍🏻

[@578_]

Correct the z900 is more sporty being it’s a hyper naked not a sports touring bike lol, ofc the bmw fits your riding differently than others that own the bike

[@EugenioLiso-fj4bt]

Hahaha quite ?Out an sc project full exoust then let me know bro

[@gabrieltomista3066]

BMW is good bike the only problem is the maintenance cost

[@My_Ride]

I totally agree with you! Also the insurance cost for such a bike shouldn't be underestimated.

[@azeton128]

I bought a z900 without test driving it. It gets delivered in 3 days lol

[@Takga143]

Do you enjoy it? What don't you like about? Thanks

[@azeton128]

@@Takga143 what do you think? I love it. Simply amazing bike

[@Rideuplife]

Thats right best bike ,but bumpy and uncomfortable

[@landshark9603]

Great video! Loved the shots.

[@sabbottart]

Good advice. I get bad hip aches from sports bikes. I’m currently seeking something else. Might have to switch to a cruiser.

[@dry509]

So you feel more emotion with the gs?

[@My_Ride]

Motor wise of course! There is nothing more emotional than a 2 cylinder boxer engine 😅 But I sold the GS after my longer trip through italy and will get a 2 cylinder naked again :)

[@dry509]

@@My_Ride Which one? I am considering a naked.

[@My_Ride]

@@dry509 I have to do a test ride, but looking towards a Ducati Monster.

[@dry509]

@@My_Ride Cool..sounds fun.

[@rawcircoking]

Im getting one as a beginner idc what people say. Rain mode will make it a mt07 plus you can die on a bicycle so practice practice slow speeds will go along way plus days at the track and gear!!

[@Mikaeel84]

Yeah you're going to die.

[@guerilla_garage]

Why you speak to the left channel only... so annoying

[@nooblet224]

this guy has no clue how to rev match

[@eddieglover7774]

That was a really great and honest review I appreciate it. I am looking into the z900 for my first bike. Thinking about riding it and rain mode for a while... ❤️💪🏾💯

[@allancooper3865]

Bro , this utube creator is spot on , the Z900abs being the right bike for the person it’ll fit , it’s always the application(what it is you want this bike for , and what it is you need it to do ...?... ) if it’s your first bike that you need to learn on , and if you have any muscle memory on how to control a clutch ..? And if really can get used to controlling all them gears ⚙️ road a few scooters and dirt bikes ? Then this is the bike for you plus all the bang for the bucks you’ll get , this should of been my 1st bike to learn on or second bikes

[@Vicscarm1]

i own one get a 650 or a 400 as your first bike you don’t need a 900

[@allancooper3865]

@@Vicscarm1 650’s and 400’s are a lot more twitchy being single or twin cylinder engines , and the Z900abs has rider modes that’ll tone down the bike to act like a lower cc bike , good for beginners and when you get bored of the lower power , then you won’t have to get a new bike , these are all opinions and you got to do what’s going to work for you

[@My_Ride]

thank you my friend!

[@DatBoyKickz]

@@allancooper3865 pi

[@dorstefan]

I had a 2021 Kawasaki Z900 and I sold it because the heat was too high. It was a machine made for twisties.

[@robertschulz6660]

Actually, I did exactly what you recommended in your video: I rented the Z900 for 24h and 300 km in order to find out if it suits my needs and honestly, it didn't. Why? Motor is emotionless, transmission is a bit spongy and fuel consumption is rather high. Besides, my ankles started hurting after a short while. Bottom line is I ordered the XSR900.

[@My_Ride]

Best decision to do a test ride! I hope you found your dream bike :)

[@tg8150]

That XSR drinks fuel even worse my friend. And the fueling on that XSR STILL sucks. It does have cruise and a QS though.

[@terranhealer]

Did the same thing. My bike is a CBR500r and has an amazing engine sound with the parallel twin. This z900 just didn’t feel like it had soul.

[@joshh1106]

@@terranhealer lol you got a cbr500r over a z900

[@terranhealer]

@@joshh1106 no. I was never looking an a z900 but I've ridden one. Was just saying I love my CBR500R

[@Bb21Studios]

Please leave a link, where did you buy the mirrors?

[@My_Ride]

They are from the manufacturer “highsider” 👍🏻 www.amazon.com/Highsider-Lenkerendenspiegel-VICTORY-schwarz-gepr/dp/B00MNFI6EM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3/?_encoding=UTF8&crid=2ZKAK0D0FBDAL&keywords=highsider+bar+end+mirror&qid=1657396081&sprefix=highsider+%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-3&ref_=navm_hdr_signin&returnFromLogin=1&#