Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE - Aussie Review - Penrith Motorcycle Centre

[@keithsada1380]

I have the 2020 Cafe in the Kawasaki green, white, and black color theme. Bright colors are right up my alley. The bike is just a blast to ride. I put 20mm handlebar risers on mine and it made it perfect.

[@gregbonett6354]

Recently took delivery of my Z900RS Cafe in vintage green and am loving it! Agree with your comments mostly, the bike does everything I ask of it and more. I got the centre stand and a standard seat for two up riding as accessories and found my bum appreciated the bigger flatter seat. I am 59 and ride regularly with wifey on the back as well as solo with the lads which is when I fit the cafe seat back on. Thank you Kawasaki for a great machine that does remind me of my younger days on Z1's in the 70's and 80's. P.S my 2001 Super Blackbird xx is getting sadly neglected now the Z900 is in the shed!

[@johnoswald5093]

Kawasaki green was a bit too much for me so got the only other colour ie grey . Enjoying it so much I’ve done 4000km in one month and my 1200GS is gathering dust. Agree with review except riding position is fine for me - including 400+km rides - and I’m 71. Centre stand and grab handles accessories essential for touring.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Gday John, thanks for the message. Yes the green is strong, next year the grey with a green stripe is coming and it looks great. I'm glad you are loving it. Congratulations on your purchase. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come. Rob

[@zman4116]

Hey John, how do you find the bike for touring?

[@johnoswald5093]

@@zman4116 sorry I missed your post. Been using it for many 2-4 day trips. I use the SW-Motech Blaze pannier bag system which fits and works great on Z900RS Cafe together with small tank bag. Can provide more details if you wish.

[@MrMoviedrome]

ordered mine in the new 2019 metallic grey with heated grips and centre stand should be with me in a weeks time cant wait.thanks for posting.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

You'll love it. That's favourite colour too

[@Eisho.G]

Hi mate, how much did you get it for?

[@gasmann6746]

What a ripper of a bike love it 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@lenmccarthy6337]

I drove the dealer mad trying to get mine asap when they first came out. In short it's an awesome machine, it's way better than me for sure. I'm 50 now and really like the riding position, I actually thought the seat and riding position was more comfortable than the jaffa model. I did change the stock exhaust, my friends complained you couldn't hear it until I was past them, so went with an SC Project. Now you can hear it but it not an obnoxious sound at all. Starts to sound like a race bike above about 4,000 rpm. Well done Kawasaki, loving your work!

[@ThrottleDownunder]

G'day Len, glad you are loving your bike. Certainly a good choice.

[@gilbertmalit9569]

I absolutely agree, the Cafe Racer with the Red Color trim.

[@rosco950ss7]

Great review, great bike. - Love the green. Seriously considering this as an bike as an option.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I'd love it as my second bike for sure

[@Robnoxious77]

They definitely built a winner. Loving mine.

[@motomookie8032]

Just bought a 19. I love the green. Not changing a thing

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Perfect 👍

[@russelllocke7180]

Loved the review. A number of your followers comments mirror what I’m thinking & my position. I’ve got a GS for touring & a 1994 ZR 750 Zephyr. Beautiful looking bike, but it’s old technology. I think you’ve sold me on this spiffy looking green machine.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Gday Russel, yes to be honest if I had the cash I'd be buying this of the Z900rs Jaffa, but I am looking at the Royal Enfield 650cc Continental GT just released as it's only a once or twice a month sort of bike and only 10k

[@YeahNahMaybe947]

The Kawasaki Z900RS C is the only bike I've ever owned that I didn't feel need or want to modify & customise apart changing the stock tyres. Kawasaki just got it right.

[@paulbarnes6124]

Agree 100% about getting it in the jaffa color never been fussed on lime color

[@Ekatha]

I just ADORE the lime green paint, ever since the '82 Eddie Lawson Replica. I do kinda wish it had the square headlight the ELR had.

[@Internallake]

I was about to buy the mt-09....but ur video changed my mind

[@MrMoviedrome]

have had an mt09 for three years and its a great bike but traded in for this one.dont think mt09 is a long term bike.

[@weaselman24]

I just bought one. Personally I changed the bars and had to fiddle with the rear shock but out of the box it's a seriously impressive and well made machine

[@ThrottleDownunder]

What bars did you install? And yes I agree, out of the box it's amazing

[@weaselman24]

@@ThrottleDownunder I went for flat drag bars with a slight sweep to get my weight over the front a bit more. I also changed the rear spring for a stiffer one because I ride fast 2 up. I also want to change the rear sets as for me there are a little too low and the grind fairly easily.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

@@weaselman24 very nice, sounds like you have it all sorted out. Thanks for yout message and all the best with the bike.

[@weaselman24]

@@ThrottleDownunder Thank you very much.

[@gm16v149]

I’ve got the standard Jaffa, yes the seat is hard at first but mine has softened after 8,000 kms, and you get a more comfortable riding position on the standard bike than the Cafe, that’s my opinion anyway. My poor old Harley is gathering dust, this bike is so much better to ride!

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I'm so happy you are loving it. I'm a Harley Fan but I think I'd choose the Jaffa over the Harley too. Thanks do much for the message. Ride safe and have a great Christmas

[@ralfybaby]

Buy the jaffa, get the Cafe handlebar, custom half fairing and presto!

[@Internallake]

I'm a 59 y/o guy ....5'7 in height....been driving the versys 650...plan to upgrade....I love the bike...will I be comfortable on this bike?

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Hi there Ronan, I think size wise you will be comfortable, no problem at all. My only concern would be the forward lean on body position. Personally I prefer the body position on the Z900RS over the Cafe, as it's more upright, but it does mean you don't get the fairing

[@robcig]

Love to hear the updated exhaust when you can,

[@jamescampolo7824]

Check out the color scheme on the US 2024 z900rs, black with gold pin striping.

[@Internallake]

Thank u so much for the reply...

[@ThrottleDownunder]

My pleasure. All the best with your choices.

[@glennslatter2139]

Cafe in the jaffa ,I'd buy that

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Gday Glenn, yes I think that would be a winner

[@LTLT900]

Team moto at Maroochydore has one for sale.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

@@LTLT900 yes I saw their video on that. Looks awesome

[@dasboot9471]

It’s really easy bike builders, make a fun, quick bike ALSO Comfortable and beautiful and voila, it sells…is it that hard?

[@mojo8152]

awesome vid and bike

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Thank you Mojo

[@midlifebiker7424]

No reviews ever cover a pillion even though these bikes are aimed at everyday riding. Would the RS saddle be better than the cafe for comfort?

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Very true. And that's a great idea. But yes the standard RS saddle is a very comfortable seat for pillions. Infact that's the saddle I'd choose for sure

[@Stclairm1]

@@ThrottleDownunder How much weight can this bike hold? I wonder if the RS saddle with swap onto the cafe.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

@@Stclairm1 not sure about the weight it can hold, but yes the Z900RS saddle can fit on the Z900RS Cafe. With adjustable preload on the suspension I think it would handle a fair bit of weight

[@michaeljkasnter]

MidLifeBiker only a Honda Gold-Wing is truly set up for a pillion !!!

[@Stclairm1]

@@ThrottleDownunder 397 pounds total. I bought a 2018 RS in black!

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

Tacos? Sure....I luv 'em!

[@ericronan9984]

Beautiful bike. I’m 5’6 inch. Would I be tall enough to ride this bike?

[@ThrottleDownunder]

G'day Eric, this is a great bike, but it is a little tall. I think there is a lower seat to install, but I highly recommend you sit on one at your local dealer before you get your hopes up. I'm 5'10 and I'm on the balls of my feet.

[@photographerjonathan]

You want the other color in a cafe racer, but I would like the windscreen added to the RS model, I like the more upright seating position, and the seat it comes with, and the nice paint, but I have to say, I went to the dealer a few days ago, and all they had was the green cafe racer, and the more I looked at it, the more I liked how it looked, I have never been into the Kawasaki green, but this bike has kind of changed how I feel about the color, because it works so well on this model, how much does the bike cost in Australia in 2020 ? and has there been any updates since the bike first came out ?

[@Eisho.G]

Hi mate, I have Honda rebel 500. Now seeing the Z900rs, I'm thinking to get rid off the rebel. Not sure what to do. Any thoughts?

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Very different styles and body positioning. But IMO the Z900RS Cafe is a fantastic bike and you won't regret it

[@blacksheep6888]

Beautiful bike, but it is not a Cafe racer it's a sportster. However I love it very much.

[@ricardolepe6021]

Can you check out the street Bob and the softail slim please mate. I'm indecisive inbetween these two and the z900 Rd cafe

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I sure can. I might take me a month to do both but certainly happy to

[@TweedSuit]

The TOECUTTER!

[@jacksunstone8771]

2020

[@godzillasuzuki2374]

And in English please?