The 2024 Z900 MAY BE TOO POWERFUL!

Join me as I put the 2024 Kawasaki Z900 through the paces. Do I have enough skill to push this bike to it's limits? The Z 900 is an amazing sport naked that Kawasaki brings to market as a true top performer in it's class.
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[@ninji5226]

After almost 2 years of research and changing my mind about a thousand times I've finally came to the conclusion that the Z900 is my next bike. I have heard almost no real complaints about it and nothing but good things from actual owners. The price to bike ratio can't be beat and they just look damn cool. There's also a healthy aftermarket for them to turn them into whatever you want. Cool vid and I cant wait to join the Z900 family nest year.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

it's an amazing machine ! you'll love it !

[@jazzpiano9800]

Knowing your abilities keeps you safe Sound advice for new riders

[@jd9308]

Could not ask for a better road to ride and test out the Z900 a bit! Loved watching the speedometer get up in the higher mph zones. I can see how one could get in trouble with the law rather quickly on your bike. Not every officer is out to write a ticket thank goodness. Being able to ride those roads during the low traffic times is quite enjoyable. Keep ripping it and stay safe ABUSA!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Couldn't agree more!

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Holy @$#! Z900!!! I'm drooling. We've been in Florida too long, and now we are craving for roads like this. Currently heading back to Cali with a stop in The BIG Easy. Can't wait to get back home to more roads like this. Amazing ride. Nice of him to pull over.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Rich! you’ve ridden this road sir ! uo past Suches Ga. sAfe ride home !

[@Louiem28]

Bro drive to ocala Florida the roads are 1000 x better best roads in Florida look up 42 from the villages to deland Florida that road is 2 hours of twisties and back country

[@TheSwellrider]

As far as I understand trail braking it is more about maintaining the slightly steeper head tube angle that hard braking with the front brake creates than "putting weight on the front contact patch". If you suddenly and completely come off the front brake the front suspension, no longer being compressed by weight transfer to the front, lengthens which increases the turn in radius. So effective trail braking is about keeping just enough front brake to keep your front suspension from rebounding and this means you can follow a tighter line through the corner due to both steeper head tube angle AND more pressure on the front tires contact patch.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

perfectly stated !

[@MotoOffroadAdventures]

Dude what a ride. That looked like a blast. Bike sounds amazing!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks for watching!

[@vegawowYT]

I have the exact same 2024, love mine as well. I peeled off the green stickers from the fairings and wheels though, I like it better solid black. Looks like you need to change your shift light, it is still at 4k and constantly flashing at you. Fun stuff, enjoyed watching you ride when I couldn’t be outside riding myself.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

right on !

[@Mr1SIKZ]

I was going to say that... Go into your settings and up the RPM's.... ;)

[@zenos9302]

Still waiting for that precious z900 with quickshifter but more importantly standard heated grips!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

congratulations

[@christopherking9338]

Isn't the rider the quick shifter??

[@MrInfoPhilly]

​@@christopherking9338 😂😂😂

[@RobertHiggins-gv5jc]

It's the best 900 out there...such a great bike and if you want to you can take it up a few notches with some mods and then you have a little beast......❤

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Right on!

[@christopherking9338]

Love my 2020!! More bang for your buck!!

[@MichaelMcneely-e2o]

Frist ever bike got it on rain mode

[@moosescorner]

Loving my 900, people told me i was stupid for getting it as my first bike, but learning to respect the machine while having fun has been an absolute blast!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

as long as you maintain the respect, good to go! congratulations 🎉

[@todddurst53]

Way cool that looked like fun im getting one for sure!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

super fun !

[@gmbmedia28]

Hopeful this will be my next bike. I own the 2023 Z650 love the bike sufficient power for my use but man that inline 4 sound of the Z900 🏍🏍🍺🍺

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

sounds amazing !!!!!

[@ninjaridaz4571]

If you take off the OEM mirror, you can get ball mount studs that go in the threaded bosses.

[@TheRealJohnMadden]

I love that GPS unit, may I ask what that model is and the mount you use?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

tom tom rider 550 motorcycles gps. comes with the mount. 6 years and no issues.

[@ninjaridaz4571]

I thought trail braking was tapering off the brake pressure after the turn in point?

[@davidzitagino7886]

Sir what do you call that gadget you have mounted on your bike? The one you use for navigation? How much is that? Is it any good and better to use than a smartphone? Good battery? Whatelse can it do aside from navigation? Thanks in advance for answering sir.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Tom tom 550 motorcycle nav. $400. it's hardwired to bike so it's always full powered. i don't want my phone on my bars, i don't wanna see texts, calls or emails. phone stays off and in my bag. it's time for riding and no phone zone for me.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

you can sync it for all your calls, text etc. i do not. Navigation only.

[@davidzitagino7886]

@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA well that make sense sir. Hands off the phone 😀. It's just you and your bike. Totally agree. Thank you. 👍

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@davidzitagino7886 exactly. i don't wanna see one single work call or email when it's bike time lol. Phone off and in my bag lol. purely engaged in the riding moment 😎

[@davidzitagino7886]

@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA yeah need we say more 😀

[@frguava4360]

Dope Vid. Thanks for the content. Btw, what mirrors are those?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks! mirrors are Fenrir bar end. They are on amazon 👍🏼

[@MRGS48]

Nice sound of the bike there boss!!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

where you been ??? IG gone ?????

[@MRGS48]

@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA yeah have been constantly shadow banned and comments kept been removed so I removed them as well🤣🤣🤣🤣 Plus I’m working on something hopefully big…maybe!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@MRGS48 ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ok pal

[@markhall3434]

Nice Area! Where was that? Reminds me of PA/WVA/VA in the Allegany mountains? I like all the Skid Marks on the "U" turn section! The Z900 looks awesome. Bugged me they detuned the RS version, but I guess everything has a price.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

this is Northern Ga. very similar to the Pa area you mentioned for sure !

[@grimeyhonkyracing3938]

Can you turn off abs? Or is it off in sport mode?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Not to my knowledge

[@seethingsclearlyawaken3424]

Very nice video. Where do you live, N.E. Pennsylvania, or Western New York state? Those are absolutely beautiful roads to ride a motorcycle. Just a perfect road.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thanks! this was actually shot in Northeast Ga of all places! does look much like NY and PA state !

[@robertgagne9355]

I don't know if this is "too powerful", in todays standards in the naked class of sport bikes. This bike is over 465 lbs. ,123 HP with 72 ft-lbs of torque. It must be a nice ride, but it's not over the top by any means.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

I understand your perspective, but the full power can never really be properly utilized for street riding. it’s soooooo fun for sure, but even the other bikes you elude too are just getting crazy with the numbers lol. I’m all for it , just sayin MOST riders can’t maximize the power properly due to skill. thanks for watching!

[@georgestratikopoulos2089]

If you find the Z900 too quick then try the ZH2 on sport mode?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

yes i can imagine lol. im for it lol

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

i just meant for the streets lol. track it would be awesome.

[@FrankBonessa]

I just bought a gsxs1000 gt and I have a '22 Z900. Both are 4 bangers, but the Z is so much smoother and to tell you the truth, seems more powerful. The gt rated at 152 hp, Z at 125. Like the Z engine much more. Excellent machine. BTW, the gt has a quickshifter, which I don't even use. Like shifting manually- part of my enjoyment of riding a bike.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Thanks for sharing

[@oneillbennett9351]

Nice bike...does the 2023 leo vince slip on fit on the 2024?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

i don’t see why not….. i don’t think it was year specific on the drop down menu when i bought it.

[@cmbiker]

Just picked up my 2024 Z900 today. Traded in my 2023 ZX6R for it. The Z900 is so much more fun to ride. Plenty of torque on tap in any gear, and it is so flickable yet stable at triple digit speeds. Couldn't be happier with the change. Oh, and the quiet stock exhaust doesn't bother me. My ZX6R had an aftermarket slip-on which was so loud, cops could hear me coming from more than a 1/4 mile away, which doesn't bode well for stealthiness. 😂

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

good point lol

[@benjaminaydin437]

Hey buddy! I am between myself zx6r and Z900😁 is the z900 more fun in day riding in the streets? I Think the z900 like a naked bike do better torque right? I find it OK, to have a bike there is not the fastest on top. But from 0 just blow me away🤣 Hope to hear what you Think between those 2 bikes

[@cmbiker]

@@benjaminaydin437 The ZX6R is a fantastic bike, especially if you are going at very high speeds on the highway. The Z900 is a fantastic all-around bike with a lot more torque than the ZX6R and can be ridden all day long with no back or neck pain. So, that is why I traded in my ZX6R for the Z900.

[@the3by5]

Oh, Georgia. I have a 2023 Z900. If you are considering buying a Z900, in order to optimize your experience, be sure to use sport mode and, equally important, have your dealer customize the suspension. Until I did both those things the bike was fighting me. Now we are one.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

sport mode is a fun one !!!

[@nikolajsjahimovics3279]

Very nice bike.1month drive this baby.

[@FLYANDRIDE15]

5.0 gave ya a nice break. Great rip and practice 👍

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

most of the cops up there rode so they understand lol. if it’s empty all good, if lots traffic, no bueno.

[@jeffpyles4074]

What bag you got on the back

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

missimo bag. amazon

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Mossimo ***

[@Louiem28]

Check your oil filter do you have oil on it mine keeps letting a little oil out when I drive

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

i’ll have to see !

[@Louiem28]

@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA please let me know

[@Louiem28]

It’s right around the ring that seals

[@emiliabrusas1358]

Omg your riding like a racer, becareful you got one life only..new friend here connected to you from flip Elliott

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

welcome 🙏🏽

[@zeusgod4120]

Bro where did you ger that bag. What brand ?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

amazon. MOSISO Motorcycle Tail Bag

[@laveshgoyal7171]

in india we generally use kmph so i was like , this bikes engine is crazy refined to be running at 50 60 kmph at 6th gear then i realised its in mph 💀 nevertheless bike sounds like a beast

[@bobjohnson9597]

What’s your gas mileage averaging with the way you’re driving. Also I hit a small deer at around at 55mph so please be careful.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

no idea. i don't pay attention to gas mileage. hope you're ok !

[@tonymartinez7205]

I got my brand new Z900 2024 a few months ago. I traded in my Suzuki GSXS1000 for this Z900. I have two other bikes, a Honda CB500F 2019 and a Kawasaki Z650 2021 that I ride for commuting to work. The Suzuki is too much power for me so I went from 160 or more HP to the Z900 2024 @ 125 HP. I feel the Z900 is much more smooth, brakes and suspension are/is much better than the GSXS1000. I'm a small guy, 5'5", 140 lbs. I still think the Z900 is too much power for me, the Z650 is more than enough for my commuting but for long distances I ride the Z900 and works really good. In the streets the Z900 is too wide and heavy and it is very hard for me to maneuver it, specially between the cars or parking lots. The Z650 & CB500F are very nimble, narrower, easy to maneuver in very tight spaces, but still lots of power to take off. I have modified the rear sprockets on all three bikes to have longer gearing. The Z900 & Z650 have been decat & ECU flashed for better performance. The Z900 has been lowered to get me feet flat on the floor. Also I installed a 41T rear sprocket and a 16T front sprocket, I may try the 17T sprocket, I don't feel much difference going from the 15T stock to 16T.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

good information! thanks for sharing your experience!

[@John-gv4vg]

Your so rite an out dated obsolete Inline 4 triple where it's at

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

yea John! you know what’s up! awesome!

[@marcin8432]

Thinking about it, currently riding Duke 890r. Have you had a chance to compare those two?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

super close comparison. splitting hairs honestly.

[@marcin8432]

@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSAawesome actually! I wanted to hear something like that, since I’m a bit worried about camshafts on my Duke. Time for second bike then 👍 thanks

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@marcin8432 yes man, the Z900 is a ton of fun and you'll love the throttle and handling.

[@Petesmotoadventure]

I’m not allowed to have sport bikes anymore 😂😂. I have the need, the need for speed. Max is finally in jail.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

woooooooo 😂

[@James.984haid]

Why on earth would you want to go as fast as possible in a turn?

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

cornering maneuvers

[@TheSwellrider]

If you gotta ask...

[@ichwohnedort]

why too powerful? more than the 2023 model? or where is the difference lol

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

just meaning can never use all its power for street riding

[@toddparsons2980]

👍

[@James.984haid]

Entering those corners at those speeds is asking for trouble.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thank you

[@gregorytubbs3444]

Yup. Remember I said there may be red and blue lights in your future? Almost!!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AChickDrivesIt]

No such thing as too much power 😜

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@James.984haid]

Please slow down and do not push your self. It’s better to get where you are going to a few minutes later than having to spend weeks stuck in a hospital bed, thats if you survive.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

thank you

[@James.984haid]

If tou need to trail brake, you are riding too fast.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

strongly disagree. go watch champs school of riding techniques.

[@tonymartinez7205]

These kind of roads are extremely dangerous to ride. These roads are death traps. Many riders have died because they hit a wild animal, they got some gravel and went into a big ditch, a car coming the opposite way hit them or worse two cars trying to pass each other get you into a head to head collision and the rider gets killed.

[@Matthew_Hawkinson]

These roads are dangerous, City roads are dangerous, dirt roads are dangerous. We all know the risks when we put on the helmet.

[@tonymartinez7205]

@@Matthew_Hawkinson But there is a higher risk of crashing when riding recklessly. In those roads people hit over 100mph. I do under 30mph on the streets. I have never had a close call. If I do, I still can stop on time while at 100mph there is not a chance to stop to avoid anything.

[@Matthew_Hawkinson]

@@tonymartinez7205 I was doing the speed limit on a 35mph road when someone turned out in front of me giving me no time to stop and totalling my bike last year. Yeah injury is less likely at low speeds but let's not pretend accidents are less likely. Cagers don't pay attention to us on two wheels. Like I said we all know the risks and it's not gonna stop us from riding the way we want. You're quantifiably wrong if you think more accidents occur where he was riding.

[@tonymartinez7205]

@@Matthew_Hawkinson Why didn't you see the car coming at you before it hit you? You must be 2 o 3 steps ahead of a cager. Cagers see you coming and they still throw the car on you on purpose. Always watch where you are going. Don't allow a cager near you, stay behind if you cannot pass, always cross an intersection just if it's safe. Don't assume green lights are for you to cross, cagers cross on red lights, they change lanes without looking or on purpose to kill you. It does not matter.

[@Matthew_Hawkinson]

@@tonymartinez7205 the road I was on was curving to the left with a bunch of trees in my line of sight of the cager approaching the intersection I did see her but only with enough time to slow down to maybe 10mph when she just stopped in the middle of the road in a panic after she saw me. No green lights I had an uncontrolled intersection she had a stop sign. In retrospect I could have stopped a little faster had I been covering the brakes but ultimately the insurance company agreed I wasn't at fault at all in the accident. Sometimes accidents just happen

[@tg8150]

Z900 is old and outdated. It’s a heavy slow dinosaur turd.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

lol. plenty fast and fun for me ! thanks for sharing! you must race at the track a lot …..

[@FrankBonessa]

Who is this dummy? Has this sfb ever rode one? Who cares about all the tech you don't need. Just got off my '22 Z9 and every time I ride it I have a grin from ear to ear. Any stock bike that runs 10's in the 1/4 mile ain't slow. I had an MT09 and the Z is definitely my favorite. Has grunt everywhere. From a stop sign it can take off in 5th without complaint. Go ride your moped.

[@FrankBonessa]

Z9's do extremely well at the track as well.