Kawasaki Z900RS comparison with Z900RS Cafe - Black Dog Ride

[@tomquinn607]

The 'jaffa' color scheme was the signature color on the very first Z1. I owned a '73 green one and will be purchasing my own jaffa for my 70th birthday in a few months. Nice job Kawasaki!

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Awesome Tom I hope you enjoy it

[@fyorbane]

The best instrument panel of all the modern bikes. Beautiful.

[@RickyJr46]

I love analog instruments. About my only gripe is the bright chrome bezel, a simple black would reduce the reflections.

[@ninjamaster7724]

I was set on getting either a ZX4RR,or a ZX6R,but then i saw the Z900RS & RS SE and fell in love.The colour schemes on most of them are superb. Now i'm not sure if i want the Z900 RS Cafe? They're all very nice bikes.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

The Cafe has a nice racey body position, but I love comfort in the RS.

[@ninjamaster7724]

@@ThrottleDownunder 👍

[@danielhilley4818]

I love the Jaffa styled Z! The only problem is I would want to stare at the bike while riding. That Root beer color is captivating!

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I agree Daniel, I think it's the best looking bike on the market

[@xclent1975]

I just ordered the 2022 z900RS Candy Blue and Gold so excited...

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Fantastic mate. I'd still love one

[@brilwiljeff]

I came to see that sweet Kawi and stayed to see what summer looks like. It's been a long winter.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

G'day Jeff, I hope you have a great summer ahead, we are certainly cooling down here.

[@alanbriggs7177]

one year on and I'm doing exactly the same! Can't go to the dealers to do a bit of drooling over new bikes because of lockdown, so KZbin is my last resort.

[@timothylandon001]

Thanks - you've answered my pre-purchase question about the bars and seating position between the RS and RS Cafe. I'm with you, seeking an awesome UJM that'll do it all. Been away from motorcycles for a few years (last one was an '84 ZN750Ltd) but the Z900RS seems just what I'm looking for. Cheers!

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Great choice Tim. I hope you get many years of enjoyment

[@gm16v149]

Interesting comparison! I won’t be changing the exhaust on my Jaffa because I think it’s got the perfect balance, it isn’t too noisy or too quiet and it’s got a great note, oh, and it’s 100% legal so no EPA worries. Bar end mirrors: no. Too hard to lane filter and the stock ones are perfect imho. I’ve done two track days at Phillip Island, and although it’s no track bike it certainly didn’t shame itself. I’ve done 11,000 kms since last March (12 months) and it hasn’t missed a beat. The looks are unreal. Everyone wants to talk about it. Only problem: snatchy throttle. It was terrible. Apparently some suffer from it. Some don’t. I fitted a Booster Plug made in Denmark which fixed it 100%.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Awesome to hear some real world advice. Glad you love it. And yes I have felt the snatchy throttle on one I rode too

[@heithwatkins]

Thanks brother. I love this bike and this review. God bless you.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Heith, thank you for your kind words. All the best.

[@gasmann6746]

They are great looking bikes for sure and sound awesome. Great video Rob 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@ThrottleDownunder]

One of my all time favourites mates

[@muhammadathallahadriansyah6773]

Yeah it's my dream's bike Z900RS

[@ThrottleDownunder]

It's certainly worthy of your dream. Good luck in achieving it. You won't regret it

[@diverdanclark]

Mine too!!

[@seventimes9141]

Imagine if it was V6 engine, how great the sound would be! 😂

[@Grasshoppa65]

Thanks for this review. I love your channel. It is a travesty that you have so few views. I called the Dealership and spoke to James today. I mentioned this video to him. I am looking to consolidate my 2 bikes into one and the Z900RS is the perfect contender. First I have to figure out how I am going to do it. To trade or sell....that is the question. Anyway, thanks again for the content. Your channel is one of the few I have ticked the notification bell on.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Luke thanks so much for the kind words, and I'm so glad you have called James. He's a really good fella and will look after you

[@1pandroid]

Agree with the best looking bike comment. A nice review. Useful with the comparison. 👍Now added to my subscriptions......in good company with TMF and Teapotone ☺

[@ThrottleDownunder]

G'day mate, thank you so much for the sub.

[@ralfybaby]

I want the jaffa RS with the cafe steering bar and a cowl. They make them in Japan already ...

[@ralfybaby]

Good review btw

[@ralfybaby]

And bar end mirrors: no. Just no.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Yes the Jaffa is the way, and they look great with the bikini fairing

[@markhopkinsphoto7257]

Same here.

[@photographerjonathan]

The original exhaust sound is so good I would feel crazy to change it. I like the upright seating position of the RS. but I like the lower seat and windscreen of the cafe. can you buy the front fairing separately ? or maybe put the higher handlebars on the Cafe. are the foot pegs in the same position on both bikes ?

[@xclent1975]

plenty of ebay aftermarket cafe fairings at a fraction of the cost...little paint and Bob's your uncle !

[@kalaga2k]

Thks for the test, l know now which version to choose

[@renynzea]

Wish we had that color option for the Cafe in the U.S.

[@plasticitecerebrale]

I have bleu in Canada.

[@johntokyo7638]

Liked the video and the subject. Handheld camera work almost made me leave the video in the first minute.

[@soundknight]

You need to shift your exposure compensation up when you shoot the bike in the shade, the camera is obviously set to take automatic exposure based on the whole sensor rather than a single point.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Thanks mate. Yes this was shot some years ago amd I'm still learning every day

[@soundknight]

@@ThrottleDownunder stunning looking bikes, are you based on Sydney area?

[@ThrottleDownunder]

@@soundknight yes mate I'm in the Inner West

[@christianjones4624]

Cafe. hands down.

[@vincentdavidson755]

I want one with the crome bar On the back seat

[@Vincent79Vega]

Nice test, do you think the seating position of the cafe would be hood for longer tours? And I am very interested in which bike do you bought :)

[@ThrottleDownunder]

G'day Vincent, yes I think the Cafe would be ok for longer trips for sure, the position isn't too aggressive, but the standard Z900RS would be more comfy. The bike I have purchased is the new Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 twin, for a few reasons 1. Price and affordability for rego and insurance as I have way too many cars and a boat. Haha 2. Customisation plans for KZbin series 3. There's a strong community in my area for this sort of bike to spend time with others sharing ideas and group riding

[@Vincent79Vega]

@@ThrottleDownunder good choice, I am in the same bike segment like you and have the Moto Guzzi V7 iii Stone. If the Re had been available at the time I bought the V7 it would be on my short list as well. For me are the Re, Moto Guzzi and W800 the real classics from look and engine and I love them all. Looking forward watching your videos of the RE 😊

[@ThrottleDownunder]

@@Vincent79Vega love the V7 too mate. Nice work

[@marshallcollins8634]

I am still looking for the ED On the embelem.All is see is Z900RS. Could someone also explain what JEFFA means or stands for.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

In Australia a Jaffa is a chocolate ball coated with an Orange colored candy. So we refer to the Orange and Brown Z900RS as the Jaffa colour.

[@thomaswoodman4056]

Well done! What aftermarket headers are on the cafe? Thanks for the review.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

G'day Thomas, Akrapovic headers and link pipe with standard can

[@ninjamaster7724]

I went into a Kawasaki dealership in Sydney today and asked if Australia is going to get the cafe version this year and he said that Australia doesn't get the cafe version? This isn't true,is it? Where are all the cafe versions here coming from if we don't get them?

[@stevegriffiths5364]

If it had the old Z 4 x 4 exhaust, I'd love it....Anyone know if 4x4 pipes are available for this??

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I have heard that there is someone making them, but I'm not sure. I'm sure a search would find it. But I agree, would be amazing

[@boucher63]

Try delkevic uk.

[@RickyJr46]

Groovy motorbikes here!

[@vegarosa69]

Great review, I'm thinking of trading my Ducati for this.

[@Porsche996driver]

And did you?

[@vegarosa69]

@@Porsche996driver I still have my Ducati but I want to sell it to get the 900RS. After checking it out at the dealership, I fell in love with it.

[@straightup1234]

Looks great bike! Love it!!

[@rontobisch9333]

Gday mate, while we are on kawasaki, when is the gtr 1400 review, 2012 onwards,cheers mate

[@ThrottleDownunder]

G'day Ron I'll do my best to get my hands on one.

[@jelo123]

What tail tidy was used on the cafe version?

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I'm not sure in afraid. This was filmed quite some time ago

[@Eisho.G]

What you reckon between Z900RS and Yamaha xsr900

[@ThrottleDownunder]

For my choice it would be the Kawasaki. I think they look better and I'm more famiar

[@mysticmusafir3344]

Is the cafe gets a 2inch handle bar risers,is it the same as rs now? Or does the pegs have to adjusted?

[@ivevanderveken8898]

I'm buying te café version, probably 2020 model. Probably give it a paintjob later on...using jaffa collors.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Great idea. I love the Jaffa colours

[@PaoloD2R2]

dude, just get the jaffa and mod it. Cheaper to do.

[@warrenventer]

I am 6.2 in size am I to tall for this bike, I did sit on it feels to small but have not ridden it. How tall are you, and what about pillion comfort between the 2?

[@edwinvarghese8822]

Is the bike good for touring long distances?

[@alan36753]

Okay, I'm collecting the years but I'm not old yet. I think (subject to test ride) I just saw my next bike

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Both of these are amazing bikes. It's the body position that you will need to see what fits best

[@danilocapellan1316]

Love this bike 👍🏼

[@OzBloke]

Could bar end mirrors that come up over the top of the grips work ok?

[@ThrottleDownunder]

G'day mate. I'm not really sure. I ride these a couple of years ago and I can't remember the set up. Hopefully someone in the comments section might help. Or jump on a Owners forum as ask.

[@Steverinomeister]

Why does Kawasaki put such a ridiculous front fender on this bike? One puddle and the pipes are filthy.

[@YeahNahMaybe947]

I've the cafe small niggle is the skinny handlebars & the side stand is a big niggle for me you've got to be careful where you park it wouldn't take much to knock it over.

[@TheTruckdriver999]

Just got a deposit on a 21 rs green

[@ThrottleDownunder]

You'll love it mate, I'd buy one for sure. Much more usable than my Harley, so much fun

[@douglasalexander4348]

The new metallic green is fab, well done.

[@outdoortherapy6596]

Cant find the answer elsewhere. Does the RS seat fit the Cafe? I want the green but want the flat seat for pillion on occasions.

[@hondanut7564]

Wow The Tail / brake light looks great , but is so weak !! you can barely see it

[@ThrottleDownunder]

True but it was a very bright day and the gopro isn't great picking it up, however they are a relatively small tail light

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

The rs would look better with the fenders and shocks from the W800 regular model. Full chrome look fenders and dual shocks.

[@michaelmaxwell568]

They can’t put dual shocks on it. The whole bike is designed around a single shock rear suspension. That’s why they have the W.

[@antoniocastro8414]

🤩🤩✌ megusta ✌✌👍

[@jonathanfrancisco6910]

This cafe is way better than the kawasaki lime green. That is the only downfall of the cafe, the color

[@rickybobby6760]

Those of us who grew up watching Lawson dominate would disagree :-)

[@vincentdavidson755]

I always thought that black dogs and black cats were bad omens

[@ronaldwhite5670]

The most unattractive hydraulic fluid container I have seen on a bike.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

It's not ideal is it? But the rest of the bike and it's performance makes up for it.

[@ronaldwhite5670]

Throttle Downunder yes, it’s a great looking bike, I prefer the black and red one, my mates got one, they look great in the flesh.

[@ralfybaby]

Just look at it as a beauty spot on an otherwise flawless woman...

[@rickybobby6760]

I recall that was a feature on most 70s bikes

[@mrglock2313]

If my name was "Zed" would you call me "Z" ?

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I understand Americans say Zee, but in Australia we speak English...English language comes from England.....and they say Zed 🤙😉😀. No one is right or wrong, but being reminded that we are all different is what makes the world amazing. Stay safe Brother and keep an open mind. The world is wonderful out there

[@scrateshooter]

BRONZE!

[@alanbstard4]

Original dash nicer. radiator ruins it. Don't need water cooling to perform well. I owned the original . They'd sell a lot more if they brought it out in original air cooled form

[@rickybobby6760]

Would struggle very much developing enough power whilst meeting modern emissions standards.

[@jamesmatheson5115]

The original still looks better, shame Kawasaki didnt use the twin shocks as on the original Z900,

[@MRFLESHSTORM]

so do you say zedebra or zebra ? one more reason happy we not part of that crumbling empire.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Australia crumbling? Yeah right

[@robcig]

@@ThrottleDownunder he's a wanker, crumbling my arse. After watching Trump and Biden this arvo, they say we talk strange...

[@ThrottleDownunder]

@@robcig hahaha thanks mate

[@katana258]

why do you repeat everything 2-3 times comparing the café to this , why do you play paddy cake with your hands all the time ?? why do you need to say black dog all the time ..ya after 4 times we get it your looking for a place to film from