Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe [RAW Onboard]

[@Schaaf]

Enjoy and make sure to tell me how you like the sound! :)

[@sennasound]

Schaaf Sound great. But not much different as the z900 standard, same engine..

[@aGentleUser]

Well on my Chinese smart phone... Excellent i guess 😂

[@bladerunner_92]

hey! can U teach us how to downshift smoothly like U?

[@jufrdr2022]

Schaaf Beautiful Japanese Sound! ;)

[@UltimatePwnageNL]

At certain RPM there is a harmonic but that might just come off the bike itself. Other than that it's perfect!

[@mat199622]

The whine of the intake is basically an eargasm for me

[@Schaaf]

not just for you ;)

[@colbjallen8334]

Me too

[@aawulaul1560]

Its from gearbox, CMIIW

[@stephencrewdson7848]

I own a regular RS (not cafe) and it sounds better in person when hitting it hard leaned into a corner!

[@whitelightning3330]

Almost sounds like an f1 car! And it seems like the foot pegs are too low

[@dwnforcemedia]

Dear god, this is by far the best recording of a bike I've hear yet. All of the moto journalists need to take a page out of your book. Well done mate!

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot mate!

[@tylerburgess7664]

I like this video a lot. Most reviews are blabbing about something nobody else cares about. This is how it should be. A written summary and a video of you feeding it the beans. 10/10.

[@Schaaf]

thanks Tyler

[@enut23]

I pulled the trigger on a 2021 z900rs cafe in pearl gray a week after watching this video. I'd been interested in them for awhile, but seeing how it could be ridden and how it sounded in your video sold me on it. 100% love the bike. Subscribed.

[@Schaaf]

I like to hear that! Congrats!

[@davidprendergast4068]

I have to have 1😊

[@steveszalontay2347]

Just bought this bike about 3 weeks ago, absolutely love it! I’d have to say it’s one of the best sounding stock bikes I’ve ever heard. Great video!

[@Schaaf]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@TopshelfJunior]

Facts !!! I was looking around for slip-ons but, I think I'm gonna leave it alone.

[@Legendary_Z9]

This is the best audio I've heard so far for the Z900. You even captured the intake noise well, which is a part of what makes it so good!

[@Robnoxious77]

This is the best bike review I have ever seen and he didn’t say a word! Picking mine up next week.

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@sreechithc965]

The intake sound of the engine is awesome and is nicely heard. Good job with new recording setup!!

[@Schaaf]

thank you!!

[@trionrider]

That engine sound is awesome!!

[@Schaaf]

true that!

[@NotGiovanni]

The intake

[@livsnjutare2705]

damn i love the sound !

[@markmitchell4661]

I've watched a bunch of videos on this bike and you're the first one to actually push the bike a little. Thanks

[@Schaaf]

thanks for the comment Marc

[@hopper1]

Great video! I started with a '77 KZ650 and put many miles on it. Had to sell it nine years ago (had some hard times) and I'm now stuck (got a good deal) with a '98 Sportster. I wish I could afford a Z900RS because your video brings back so many happy memories of my old Kawasaki.

[@Schaaf]

thanks man!

[@513MUGSY]

I have been watching some of your other videos since the accident. You look and sound like your almost back to your old self. And the pegs scraping across the ground bring back the good times. Keep it on two wheels man! We are all cheering you on!!

[@Schaaf]

they only scrape because they touch down extremely early. I will never get back to my old lean angles

[@samboles8796]

@@Schaaf sounds like an intelligent decision

[@MikeBikeOriginal]

This video was one of the main reasons for me to buy a used rs cafe recently (apart from its looks). Awesome sound, easy Handling, comfy ergonomics. Got to ride it a few 100km before winter kicked in - can't wait for spring to come. Keeping my xsr700 though, its just too much fun as well

[@gm16v149]

I’ve got a Z900RS, not the Cafe, but the original 2018 model in orange and brown. Love it! And yes, your video sound is great, no wind noise.

[@Schaaf]

thanks man!

[@pompom906]

I'm pretty sure I heard some cheese being squeezed around the minute mark

[@SteelyEyedMissileDan]

pompom906 that’s what she said...

[@santo3120]

Really appreciate the unique aspect of the raw mechanics you successfully manage to capture. I recently test drove the 2019 MT09 and while I loved all the performance and other things everyone raves about, I could not ignore (or get out do my head) the loud, high pitch engine noise that bike makes. I wish I would have seen a video such as this one of that bike... would have saved me about 3 hours of my day. :-). Keep it up!

[@Schaaf]

Hehehe thanks a lot

[@Kerleyfryd5150]

🤯 HOLY MOLY!!!! I've got a new favourite sounding bike.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@miller73179]

I have watched this specific video 5 times. I wish I could ride half as good as you. Do be safe and keep the videos coming.

[@Schaaf]

thanks man!

[@Xpertgamingtech]

Hey Schaf, so did you change your old recording method (under the seat)? If so can you explain or make a video on the new method? Good driving as always

[@Schaaf]

I went back to the old method (=under the seat) but the concept is the same as with my standard Schaaf-method!

[@UltimatePwnageNL]

The old one was in a backback :)

[@Xpertgamingtech]

Okay thanks a lot man

[@mang3139]

Oh that stock sound!!! Fn love it. It makes me want to buy one.

[@Schaaf]

Do it!

[@sarge712]

LOVE this video. I got an adrenaline rush just watching it. It’s one of my favorite videos on YT. When my buddies ask why I’m so into bikes, I show them this. Great job. The Z900 Cafe is my next bike.

[@Schaaf]

Good choice!

[@Szlejer]

The sound is excellent! Thanks for taking us for another ride!

[@Schaaf]

thanks for the comment!

[@guccibeansupreme5043]

I bought one of these in July and put 3000 miles on it so far. It is such a fantastic machine!

[@Schaaf]

congrats!!

[@MrKiddoMoto]

What a great raw video! 😍 Even if the Z900RS isn't the best bike for those mountains roads, it's actually very videogenic for Schaaf-style raws: beautiful old-school clocks, gorgeous sound, quickly scrapping pegs... 😉

[@Schaaf]

merci Monsieur :D

[@NabilKarsheh]

All foot pegs sound the same in you videos. Do you bring your own for every trip? :)

[@Schaaf]

ahahaha who knows :D

[@motomookie8032]

I was thinking same. I just got me a 2019 cafe and can’t wait till the tires are scrubbed so I can drag the pegs.

[@paulthomas8986]

Would love to ride one of these and the Triumph speed twin too. The look of the cafe is pretty bad ass. Like the bit of wind protection too. Nice roads out there. Thanks for sharing the video. Bike sounds great.

[@stratolestele7611]

I've had my '23 café for two years now, and it really delivers on it promise. OPs summary is spot-on to this day (as the bike is the same). It's a blast to be aggressive with, but only to a point - which is exactly what we know we're getting into. The engine is the star of the show. It has great grunt in all the right places for those of us who aren't flogging it daily and draggin' knees. Mods - so far, I haven't done really anything beyond the simple obvious things - tail tidy, sliders, and rotating the bars to get them just right for me. I'm unemployed for about a year now, and had to pay an arm and a leg in a divorce. But, once I get back on my feet, I'll do the requisite mods to sharpen it - suspension, intake/exhaust, tires, add a few teeth to the stock rear sprocket - and the single biggest, mod...an ecu flash tune, which 'frees' the engine.

[@itsbeckon2017]

I'm in a constant battle whether I shouöd get myself a Z900 or a Z900RS. I like the looks of both, a bit more the retro style, but I also love the driving modes and mobile connectivity the modern Z900 has.

[@square_bear7887]

The combined sound of the air intake and engine is freaking amazing! I instantly fell in love!

[@Schaaf]

good ;)

[@bluenordicmoto9288]

Awesome sound, almost sounds supercharged👌👍 Good and sporty riding, superb 😋😉🤗

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@MrJohnny1966]

That road.... it brings tears to my eyes, this is heaven 😎 sold my last bike 28 years ago. But last year i decided to start again. I bought a cheap old yamaha xj750 seca to figure out if i still had it.... stupid me 😂 one time a biker, biker forever 😎 i only had time for a few rides before winther set in, and now i cant wait until spring. Every spring for 28 years i got that crible in my body, when i hear the bikes comming back on the roads after winther. Your driving are perfect 😊 im going to buy that kawasaki, no doubt

[@Schaaf]

you won't regret it. Welcome back

[@Lincolnhalo]

I've just ordered this bike days before. Before this video I never sounded it on road. What a perfect sound! I'll get this bike in next month. Hope it won't make me feel regret.

[@Schaaf]

I'm sure it won't!

[@petermccann2561]

Good to see u again, Schaaf. Picking up a Z900RS Tuesday. Header and shock & fresh oil will be ready when I get her home, then off to the Texas Hill country for more break in miles. Keep the rubber side down... :)

[@Schaaf]

Congrats!!

[@progste]

I love the kawasaki sound, especially the older ones.

[@Schaaf]

yea!

[@FarhanKapadia]

You sir will be solely responsible for one of these ending up in my garage. That sound is pure bliss.

[@Schaaf]

I can live with that haha

[@FarhanKapadia]

@@Schaaf my exact thoughts. Great work!

[@BirchesMoto]

Schaff...my god that audio sounds good!! It adds so much to the experience of watching these videos.

[@Schaaf]

glad it does! Thanks!

[@paperheartedghost194]

Servus Schaaf! DANKE für diesen 12:20 Minuten langen Ohr-gasmus!!! 😍😍😍 Ich bekomme demnächst meine schwarze Z900RS und freu mich schon wie Schnitzel! 😜😂 Beste Grüße! ✌😎

[@Schaaf]

Danke dir für den Kommentar und viel Freude mit der RS!!

[@dereimer1653]

Really like the new sound. Seems like there is a lot more definition in the lower frequencies. Nice riding, as always and wonderful bike!

[@Schaaf]

thanks for the feedback!!!

[@TheBeardofDOOM]

Just bought this bike on Saturday. What a fun ride!

[@Schaaf]

Congrats mate

[@bryanstoll7104]

A proper Shakedown!! I Knight thee SIR DRIVER! A pleasure to watch you work

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@slc_282]

Very well made video and description is just perfect I’m looking into getting the 2021 RS cafe just brings me back to when I had my ZRX

[@Schaaf]

Thanks man

[@imthatguy1878]

I had the zrx and the cafe is even better

[@cptbtwth]

I've been watching this more than I care to admit. I need to get one soon

[@alexgontijo]

Very smooth engine response, this Z900RS must be great to ride! Great video!

[@Schaaf]

it is! Without any worries and hassle!

[@ellisd82]

Sounds like it is supercharged. Amazing sound!

[@Schaaf]

thanks man!

[@jetstream454]

The gearbox whine is even pretty entertaining hahaha

[@tokyosmash]

You honestly are a treasure of a “reviewer”

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@TheKitt12]

wtf. She sounds beautiful! the intake whine combined with the smooth Inline 4 is magnificent! doesnt seem too obnoxious, is quick AND looks retro? bruh this a future classic or something?

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@dimmym.7085]

Finally a video that reveals the potential and sound of this great bike! I’ve watched many Z900RS videos in the past month and this is the only one where the bike is properly ridden! I’m a bit worried about the pegs now. How bad is it? Great video! Thanks for that 🙂

[@Schaaf]

There were feelers underneath the pegs. Remove those and you'll be fine

[@Boterberg]

Makes me revisit the memories of my Zx636 2005. Kawasaki still makes awesome bikes!

[@Schaaf]

Nice!

[@bluespig1]

@1:09 is a problem I never had to consider when I started out in the 1980's. These days, riding/driving near the limit of the car or environment can be frustrating knowing there is pushbikes, slow inattentive drivers & the mobile phone is never far away. Love the sound of the engine on this Kawasaki. The gearbox & clutch on these are particularly good.

[@Schaaf]

Time's are changing indeed :)

[@astsaft]

Also, die Methode den Sound aufzunehmen, ist auf jeden Fall sehr geil! Wie auch immer du es genau gemacht hast, man kann super schön den Motor und das jaulen des Getriebes hören! Und das Kratzen der Fußrasten ist super mies! Es bereitet beim Zuhören körperliche Schmerzen 😂👌 Deine alte Methode war schon cool, aber saß ist nun wirklich nochmal deutlich intensiver und detaillierter 👍🏻

[@Schaaf]

freut mich sehr, danke für die Rückmeldung!

[@odinsfire1409]

Sounded more like a center stand scraping. Does it have one? Absolutely gorgeous sound..

[@Schaaf]

it was the pegs

[@gerardjaleo381]

Can't wait to try it in a few days... I come from a ER6N and I'm in love with his Z900RS Cafe! I think it's the next logical step and I don't think I'd need more than this (as much tempting are other bikes). Hopefully if I finally buy it, it'll last for many years!

[@Schaaf]

it's definitely more than powerful enough!!

[@gerardjaleo381]

@@Schaaf I had the chance to test it, now I'm waiting for the bank to accept the loan...

[@henrytucker5799]

@@gerardjaleo381 did you get the bike?

[@gerardjaleo381]

@@henrytucker5799 yes I did! :D

[@CrazyKosai]

@@gerardjaleo381 Congratz man! I'm also thinking about going from ER-6N to this one! :D

[@kingof20v]

You consistently have the best motorcycle reviews

[@Schaaf]

thanks mate

[@Robert8455]

Well you nailed the sound capture. Thank you for sharing this. Nice riding on a beautiful machine.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@91891Terrell]

I Watch this video every day , and I’m never gonna be tired of it till I have one of my own

[@Schaaf]

Nice!

[@tokyosmash]

That machine sounds absolutely sensational

[@Schaaf]

it does!

[@kagankantar7439]

Oh man. That sound is a real turn on. I love it. Good good job mate!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@petebusch9069]

Really sweet sound

[@Schaaf]

thanks Pete

[@chrisrobinson1613]

Is that stock exhaust pls and ty

[@felipe-nt-d]

The bike sounds amazing! Great filming and sound capture, you've earned another follower. Now I have to go watch the Speed Triple RS video hehe!

[@Schaaf]

thanks Felipe and welcome!

[@felipe-nt-d]

@@Schaaf every few months I come back to watch this again, it is such a good video!

[@redfive5123]

I don't argue about if 'old Schaaf' is back or not, but he keeps driving truly fast!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@TheSweatyYeti]

That sound is incredible

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@ThemadViking793]

What a beautiful bike. Thanks for the nice video.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks for the comment

[@4youtu909]

4 cilinders and beautiful looks.... You have a perfect bike

[@Schaaf]

Thanks ✌️

[@sergiopiresbr]

This video motivated me to buy a Z900rs on May 2022 ❤

[@ngmasson]

What an amazing video. Loved every second of it! I’ve watched it several times.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks man

[@mayurborah2111]

That's eargasm !!!! Dream retro bike for me

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Very nice - photos of the bike please.

[@barsaf9989]

Love the analog gauges. Great bike.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks!

[@mathiashammar1]

Great engine sound and recording. Ty for sharing.

[@Schaaf]

thanks for commenting!

[@toofastnobrakes]

We really need to see you ride another z900rs. This video still hits all the right feels for me. Maybe review the z900rs SE model?

[@Schaaf]

Cant choose the bikes I get to ride

[@toofastnobrakes]

@@Schaaf dang 😢

[@michaele5173]

This the only bike I'm considering replacing my '03 FZ1 for. You can buy an adapter plate to install clip ons but I actually like those stock bars, they don't look too high. One of the best riding videos I've seen, I'd kill to live near that road.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Michael

[@Miatomemphis]

Is this the stock exhaust?

[@TopshelfJunior]

Yes.

[@imthatguy1878]

I love the looks of these bikes and always been drawn to the naked hooligan bikes, I loved my zrx1100 and wondered how these compare

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@imthatguy1878]

​@Schaaf bought my 2023 z900rs cafe last week and can't get myself off it, what a pleasurable bike all around and it pulls great

[@Zzzzz-g5s]

Fantastic colors and sound, amazing video man

[@Schaaf]

grazie Andrea!

[@Zrinko_Maloseja]

The most brutal sound I ever heard. What a dream machine.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@Zrinko_Maloseja]

@@Schaaf But so expensive. Do you generally feel that motocycles should cost so much? I'm getting my Enfield interceptor tomorrow, it's my second bike, but I dream of owning this since the first time i saw your video 2018. Maybe some day.

[@dannypeterson1522]

Wow, Raw engine sounds, are you a KZbinr from the future?? Oh, and I love the way you ride, it's very immersive. Other people over rev the bike endlessly...

[@Schaaf]

hahaha

[@kettietwee]

Sounds cool, nice road and a beautiful motorcycle!

[@Schaaf]

thank you!

[@Corkoth55]

Germany? what a beautiful landscape and fantastic road for riding.. I have to get out and find more. hard to find near me.

[@henry-luke7541]

This was spectacular! I could watch all day. 😍

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Henry

[@okiefreemen]

ive heard a 16 tooth front sprocket plus the ECU flash makes this bike amazing

[@Schaaf]

Cool

[@vegarosa69]

I want this bike so bad. I went to my local dealership, saw it in person and it looks amazing. It sounds great too based on this video. Time to sell my Ducati Monster 696.

[@Schaaf]

Doo iiit

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

It is apparent that you know this road really well.

[@Schaaf]

yup

[@nyleen]

"Unfortunately exclusively by males" Hey attention is attention. That's a good selling point for a bike like that. I also think it's stunning.

[@Schaaf]

;) ;) ;)

Wow, when I first saw the video thumbnail in my feed I was like "Meh, I guess YT is broken now, it's showing me old videos now.. I have seen this "Triumph Speed Four RAW" like what, 50 timess already? C'mon YT, put your thing together.." Then I was "Waaaait a minute!" Is this...? This IS new!" And here we are.. Now, Schaaf, I wonder what different method you've chosen and performed, but this is one of the very few 4-cyl engines I like hearing.. Looking forward to your reveal of the new technique.

[@Schaaf]

ahahaha thanks for the funny story :D The method is quite simple: I try finding spots where I can put the recorder inside the bike. Usually they have small storage compartments for tools etc.

[@ajaysinghyadav6568]

Aahhhh.... Everything is perfect👌❤️❤️❤️that lovely clear sound.....Only schaaf😎😎 Greetings from India❤️❤️

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@steveoliver177]

Great description Schaaf. I’d love it if you did the same fuller description with all the bikes you ride and video. I value your perspective on them.

[@Schaaf]

thanks man. Unfortunately I rarely have the time for that

[@minimatze70]

sehr sehr beeindruckend mit dir mit zu fahren.

[@Schaaf]

freut mich, danke!

[@sr43ezh]

yes yes yes yesyesyseyseyyes. unfortunately i haven't sat on one myself. i'm riding my dads kawasaki z1r from 1978 and this new retro bike just fits right into my aesthetic pleasure point. would love to own one. will have so save up some money tho hahaha.

[@MrSUKH]

What was shutter speed of your GoPro?

[@Schaaf]

auto

[@Brancovtn65]

Man that road is amazing.

[@Schaaf]

yup

[@kernypnp9714]

Love your videos mate from the Philippines. We have a z 900 rs club here. Keep it coming

[@Schaaf]

thanks man! Best wishes to the Philippines!

[@route4810]

Is it stock sound???

[@BartlettRacing66]

Pretty much only video on just the bike sounds, good video.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@ryderDoO]

That jerky delivery is due to emissions restrictions. Flash the ecu to smooth out all the jerks in throttle and you'd have a nice ride. 900Rs engine is a bit detuned compared to z900.

[@Schaaf]

Ok

[@Davidlouis3]

Brilliant as usual, down shifts sound amazing 👍👍👍

[@Schaaf]

Thanks David

[@leedesrosiers3382]

That's crazy the pegs scrape so early. Didn't seem like there was that much angle. I had a 1984 GL1200 naked goldwing and I don't think I scraped the pegs at that angle.

[@Schaaf]

they definitely do scrape early

[@gustavopinhidalgo6212]

Congratulations ! great idea to hear only the music of kawa !

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@iodineclip]

ive commented here before, but i gotta know, where is this road?

[@CubanRider]

Amazing looking and sounding motorcycling. First thing I would do is to get rid of the peg feelers.

[@Schaaf]

yep, definitely

[@exexpat11]

@@Schaaf I am sure they are sanded.rubbed off by now.

[@Chromosome1919]

Does it have low ground clearance from the pegs when banking through curves?

[@Schaaf]

Yes unfortunately