This Is Why I Bought The Z900!

[@XxCrazZyNo0oBxX]

Got the z900 as my first bike (tbf I was riding motocross and enduro on track before and we do kart racing) and I didn't regret it one bit. I toured with the z900 without any problem for 3-7 day tours and had no problem whatsoever. I love to put a lot of miles on the z900 it's pretty much an allrounder

[@shrimpyjoe3498]

I want to get a z400 as my first bike. Although the more I watch about the 900, the more I want to get it as my first. Was it scary for you starting off on a 900 compared to something more beginner friendly like a 400?

[@CaptainVishalPatangay]

Very very forgiving bike:Z900. Begin in Rain mode at 55%power.@@shrimpyjoe3498

[@YoutubeDeletedmyF.B.Iaccount]

@@shrimpyjoe3498 i started with a zx6r. Just control yourself, and get used to the bike. That way you'll be good.

[@JoeMaxey]

67 and got a 2022 last year and love it . Much better than my old 74 z1a . Thx for the video.

[@TrustyZ900]

Have had a '22 Z900 since Feb. I already have 5K miles on it. Rode it today another 250. This is a superb bike. Instant, smooth power. Had an MT09 and don't miss it. Planning for a 1500 mile jaunt next month. I put a Hepco and Becker Sportrack on it, which replaces the pillion seat at the turn of a key. Installed a Rotopax 2 gal. to the rack, then my 35 liter bag on top. Works nicely. Great video.I agree with everything you said. All I put on was a Leo Vince can. For a slipon it sounds perfect. I'm not into loud bikes. Great to watch a fellow Z9 rider.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Check out the Atlas throttle lock for those longer rides.

[@thatmexican7317]

I'm in the middle of either getting and fz09 or a z900, both 2017 and I'm leaning more on the z900. Good to hear you don't miss your mt09. 👍

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@thatmexican7317 I've had both, started on the Z and now MT. They both have their strengths. Kawasaki's motor is butter, super telepathic in throttle and traction, chassis is confidence inspiring. MT's motor is very wild in a good way, fun, monster midrange for the displacement. A triple is very unique if all people know is twins and fours. Suspension and chassis let it down, that is before the 2021 update.

[@dry509]

Why do you not miss mt-09?

[@big10hunter42]

Just got the 2023 z900, and I love this bike. Spot on review. Not sure why the MT-09 is more popular. It was between the MT-09 and the z900 and I think the z900 is better.

[@AndrewHartsock]

I’m glad I went with the Z, even looks better imo. I have no regrets!

[@pottertool]

I have both and i 100% agree

[@RobDaKid87]

They need to add a quickshifter and cruise.

[@bobiboten123]

the z900 is easily the best 900 cc bike

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The CP3 engine is bonkers, so charismatic, very fun and sounds great. That's why MT is so popular in spite the 2nd gen's handling foibles.

[@rebman5150]

I got my 2023 Z900 on December 31. And it rained for almost 3 months straight here in CA. Same as you; I couldn't test ride. I came off a Z400, which I also loved, and wanted more POWAH and a heavier/more stable bike. I am so happy with the Z. Have almost 2000 miles on her already. Done a few upgrades to it, and I just love riding it!

[@mototime8975]

I do love mine, however after riding the Tuono 1100 Factory I’m seriously thinking about switching it up. Kawasaki, and every manufacturer, needs to start making cruise control standard on all 600cc + bikes.

[@Illness.og.]

I got a z650 so prepare myself for a z900. After a year or two I will upgrade to the 900. I’m very excited and think about it daily.

[@JMang101]

Did you upgrade yet?

[@Illness.og.]

@@JMang101 I did. Twice. I Got the z900 in August.. 12,000 miles later and now 1 year with the z900, and I’ve now got a fresh 2021 ZX10r in all gloss black!

[@JMang101]

​@@Illness.og. Wow sweet. I'm on a grom now. I'm a response defensive driver, can I make the jump straight to z900 (keeping it on low power till I get comfortable)?

[@Illness.og.]

@@JMang101 the is fine a middle ground bike.. the z900 is a good bike, but powerful and heavy, the outstanding size difference and weight difference with throw your game off. I’d be safe and go with a 650-700cc.. that’s a perfect middle ground til you feel ready enough to graduate to the big leagues.

[@JMang101]

@@Illness.og. Appreciate it. I ended up getting a very low mile 2020 z650 for a fantastic price. Put a black widow exhaust. Sounds awesome. I am tempted to move up to the z900...

[@happyjalapeno9397]

i like the fact they look smaller than they are, adds to its nimbleness and its town/traffic filtering ability. also the sugomi design of the z is just mouth watering lol.. (have one too)

[@AndrewHartsock]

Agree!!

[@andrewturner1440]

Intro was smooth af 🔥

[@AC-lq4zw]

I use mine as a commuting bike but also longer freeway hauls. I'm a bit over 6' and it was cramped in the legs stock, but that Kawasaki ergo fit seat fixed that. I just switch up my seating position occasionally on longer trips.

[@elevationmoto6208]

Recently bought a 2023 Z900 SE. So beautifully designed, looks so good! So smooth and swift. Pretty much perfect. Thanks for all your videos.

[@AndrewHartsock]

Would love to test the difference of the SE vs the standard version side by side

[@elevationmoto6208]

@@AndrewHartsock I enjoy your videos, Andrew. You really like to get after it, more so than I do. My experience with the standard Z900 is limited to a short but sweet urban demo ride. 600 break in miles on my SE just completed. Seems that the SE soaks up small bumps better. I like the ride very much. Tight, well controlled but not jarring, unless you hit a 2" deep pothole at 70 mph! The fueling on my 2023 model is excellent: sensitive but not snatchy, no surging or hunting at low RPM. I do not have enough experience on various bikes to say that fueling is perfect. But it is better than on my stock motor 2021 Z900 RS. For the round town trips, freeway jaunts, and moderate pace twisty road riding that I do, my 2023 Z900 SE is fantastic. And just look at that stylish machine. Motorcycle nirvana!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@AndrewHartsock Pretty much suspension is the main difference. Radial mount front calipers and better suspension components. If the brakes don't bother you on the standard model, swapping fork cartridges and putting a good 3-way shock on the back, you basically have a better suspension than the SE offers. While the SE is an upgrade, the shock is a low-end Ohlins and it's doubtful the spring rates are exactly what I would chose for my own body weight and riding style. I do like the radial mount calipers, and don't know why Kawasaki is still using the Z800 hold-over forks/calipers when the world moved on to radial-mount stuff many years ago.

[@toddsegalpsychicdetectivea1578]

I have the 2021 Z- 900 as well. It's smooth, great power range, great handling. I put a windscreen on it, and changed tires to the Pirelli Angels. It's a touring tire and much better for inclement roads and weather here in the south. My biggest complaint has been the seat. I just ordered the higher ergonomic seat from Kawasaki. Hope it helps. I'm 5'11" and the seat is a beast. I also installed an Akropovic exhaust and that sounds great. Safe journeys and thanks for the video. 🏍

[@rhino5009]

Glad to hear you are enjoying the bike, I am currently saving for a zx6 to move to from the 500.

[@tomrees2658]

Been on the fence about this bike, you’ve definitely just sold it for me 👌🏼 Great video mate!

[@imthatguy1878]

Im obsessed with my new 23 z900rs cafe and can't wait to flash it once our riding season ends here in Southern maine

[@motoradds]

Thought I was subbed to KZbin premium after seeing this quality of a video 🤯🔥

[@AndrewHartsock]

That’s what I’m talking about 👏🏼

[@RR-bz1gx]

KZbin Premium doesnt have different content 😂😅

[@Sam_shootz]

Finally switched to the z900 from my Harley so glad I found your channel for all the tips and tricks. Also First

[@gabe63atw19]

got mine july 2021 and have put 23k miles on it since and have loved it every mile. its super smooth and i have been modding it with puig levers k&n intake sc-project crt full exhaust vortex light weight sprocket kit geared up each gear lasts about as much as a 600 now lol. they also have a whole puig kit for it with a front wing under the lights side winglets wind screen and a bottom spoiler just makes the bike look super aggressive. honestly never getting rid of this beast.

[@kn0ck0ut007]

Mine is at 22k, so far no problems at all. I was wondering if you have experienced any yet?

[@cG-es8mb]

I just about put 600 miles on mine. To me, so far, when riding at 75 mph the wind isn’t bad. I had a ninja 300 and wind blast on it is worse. The wind was always hitting my head making my head feel like a bobble head. With the z900 no problem with wind hitting my head. Believe I feel it more on my chest. Don’t think I will get a touring screen.

[@ASOMAX]

Got the same one! Love it. What bar end mirrors / bar ends are you using? Do they still absorb the vibrations well?

[@joeplem5329]

Spot on!!! I can't stop staring at mine (grey) and it looks so good parked next to my "built up" 2011 dyna street bob!!!!

[@TheFillyFill]

What are the mirrors you have? I want to get those for mine.

[@Carlisho]

I just upgraded to the z900 from a Rebel 300 for commuting, intimidating as hell at first but getting more comfortable now. It feels amazing that whenever I want I can just say good bye to traffic if I feel like it, had to did around to get a good insurance quote tho all companies wanted a blood sacrifice as payment each month 😂

[@paulconnell1309]

What is the gear box like. I did test ride one and missed a couple of upshifts.

[@deant6627]

Hi Andrew, what is your average fuel consumption on your Z900? Not sure if this is normal but my gauge has sat around 20L per 100km since new, seems excessive to me but also seems the gauge is miss calculating?

[@EdwinRaj5700]

The best bike I have ever invested. Z900 2023 model

[@dry509]

What about short gearing?

[@bryansullivan9588]

I have a 2022 Z900 ABS for sale 615 miles on it show room condition like to get $8,800 out of it ?

[@dennis2729]

Hi Andrew, Good video, I have been riding licensed for 52 years, stopped Land Speed Racing in 2021 with a ZX14R to get back to traveling with my Honda VFR1200F,,, problem is,,, putting too many miles on it. So Tuesday I'm driving 500 miles from MO to MS to pick up a great deal on a 2255 mile 2017 Kawasaki Z900 as my secondary back-up mileage bike. I have always ridden Honda, but after the ZX14R, I knew Kawasaki would be a good choice, especially how the Z900 is designed, performs, and yes so many fun things to customize it with. That brings up the question of your bar-end mirrors, who makes them? How did you install them with the stock? Bar end weights. I will subscribe to your channel, I have never written a comment on youtube before,,, so hopefully somehow, someway, maybe you might answer the question, and I will see it. Thanks, Dennis

[@AndrewHartsock]

Happy to help. I actually made a full video on the bar end mirror setup I have! Check it out and there should be links to all the parts in the description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZuqpYRtnM2Zgq8

[@dennis2729]

@@AndrewHartsock Thank you, I will check it out !

[@kamilwalker8068]

Every video i watch on a z900 say its not for beginners😭 as one sits in my garage ive been riding in rain mode less power recently took it out and put it on road mode but me personally ive been perfectly fine riding it (this is my first bike😭)

[@rawcircoking]

What did you ride before?

[@9thStreetNinja]

I had a ninja 400 on layaway at a lot I worked at as a detailer, I rode it everyday for 4 months. I was about to pull the trigger on it and I saw the Z900... Now I'm torn. The 400 is quick and fun, but I'm not able to drive the Z before I buy it, I'm buying it new if I get it. So... Y'all think I outta go with the Z based on my love for the ninja 400 or hold off?

[@kimw200blaze4]

I think the MT 09 is probably a bit too much of an "animal/hooligan" type of bike compared to this bike. The MT 09 has way more beefy and sharper lower end torque. I am in no way saying in comparison, that the Z900 is sedate compared to the MT 09. Rather it is more of an mature bike than the MT 09. It would be nice if the Z900 came with an Stock Quickshifter. However, I guess that is not such an problem, as you can add an aftermarket Quickshifter.

[@mrshwatson1321]

How tall are you? Im a taller rider and im thinking about this bike

[@GOODEUSMAXIMUS]

It was down to a Z900 or a MT10…than I saw a bike I’ve never seen or heard of. Next thing I know I’m riding off on a ZH2

[@AndrewHartsock]

I can only imagine how awesome that bike is with how good just the Z900 is 🙌🏼

[@GOODEUSMAXIMUS]

@@AndrewHartsock it was down to the z900 and MT10…than randomly I saw a bike I never heard of. Next thing I know I am walking out with a ZH2. It’s amazing

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@GOODEUSMAXIMUS You might have heard of Brock's Performance or Moore Mafia. If not, check them out on KZbin. They have means to remove the suffocation and hideous restrictions built into that Z H2.

[@Xander-86]

Hopefully the z900 will be my next bike.

[@kylesheehan3813]

Cant make up my mind between the Z900 and GSXS1000. Im riding an SV650s rnn

[@Italianborn]

I think most of the difference could be in the roads the biker is going to ride..in Europe per example the mt09 is king because of the better power at lower and middle range since we drive on smaller road and most of the time have quicker commute, so for you having longer commute that you would of had compared to me in Italy it’s worth a lot more the 4 cylinders..and I’m saying this cause i’m looking at your video and I can’t decide between the both of them..everyone i know is saying go Mt but i look at the curve and front of the kawasaki and woow..

[@Richard_H22]

For me I can’t decide between the MT09 and Z900. I love what both look like and all the specs are great i want both. Lol 😂

[@Vanity7k]

Hi everyone, does anyone know how good the touring windscreens are for this bike? I just sold my fz07 cause I was tired of the windblast..

[@frawdulent]

The only solution to less wind is not ride at all, buy a supersport and learn to tuck, or suck it up.

[@NettoZ900]

Where’s the exhaust duuuude? I’m still waiting for that vid 😎

[@AndrewHartsock]

So is everyone else apparently... lmaoo

[@bgeorge5482]

I have the 2021 red z900 as well. I went with the Scorpion Red Power Ceramic Black slip-on on mine. I highly recommend it. The note is deep but not obnoxious, and it fits so well with the aesthetic of the bike.

[@NettoZ900]

@@bgeorge5482 awsome!!!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Akrapovic, Arrow, Brock's Performance, Hindle, M4, and SC Project all have full systems for the Z900. The stock headers are small I.D. and hinder good flow. The Z900RS is substantially worse yet with double-wall header pipes with tiny I.D. and bulky weight. As with any engine hardware upgrade, you'll need an ECU reflash to bring that air/fuel ratio back where it needs to be. Stock the air/fuel is lean. Opening up the system will make it really lean (hot temps, imprecise idle, lack of low end response, overheat valves and pistons, shorten engine life).

[@prhstudent94]

What’s your tank bag setup?

[@AndrewHartsock]

It’s from OGIO

[@highplainsdrifter2120]

I own a MT10, but the Z9 is still the best looking out all naked bikes. Those curves ❤️

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Yamaha needs a MT-10GT. Just a quarter fairing, 5.3 (20L) gal tank, and a slightly beefed up subframe for passenger/luggage. Done.

[@campenelloyt2967]

Awesome vid bro

[@AndrewHartsock]

Appreciate it

[@KXDY01]

I got a ninja 650 that I learned on now I’m debating whether I should upgrade to a z900 or 636

[@luisrodriguez6367]

those are 2 different bikes, it all depends on what you are looking for..me I like comfort and power so z900 is the best choice

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Fat effortless torque, zero vibration, and all-day comfort? Go with the Z900. Top end power, track-focused suspension, expensive insurance, lack of midrange torque, and ergonomics that you'll hate your body for? ZX-6R.

[@timberwolf7183]

Love mine!

[@yoyo61]

Hi! how is the milege for the Z900, is it hungry? thinking about switching to this from my Z750

[@malbor]

I have a 2022 that I bought at the end of April. I've currently got around 1300 miles on it and I usually get about 40mpg. I do goose it here and there, but I'm not doing max twist WOT at every light or stop sign.

[@TrustyZ900]

I have 5K miles on my '22 900. I'm averaging 47 MPG.

[@AndrewHartsock]

I get roughly 120-150 miles per tank

[@silverrambo1508]

10k miles already. Average 49.6mpg (UK) 180mikes per tank without stress ( mixed riding)

[@antonhomjak9880]

Buy a reflective safety vest and turn off the high beam. genious.

[@kyriakos8020]

the fuel consumption on this bike is nuts though

[@Cavemandjd]

Move your mic but other then that keep up the work bro

[@strix2035]

I was gonna buy it but I just felt to crapped on it. But hard to beat for the money 👍

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Seat could use about another 1.5 inches of foam from stock. That would fix the folded up knee issue.

[@gogokidd]

How tall are you?

[@AC-lq4zw]

Idk about the guy making the vid, but I'm 6'1" and it felt cramped in the legs from stock, but Kawasaki sells a slightly taller seat and now it self perfect. Can ride for hours no problem. It has the lowest seat height in its class as far as I know, which has it's pros and cons depending on your size.

[@gogokidd]

@@AC-lq4zw I’m 5’5 flat footed. This bike is it for me.

[@Illness.og.]

@@gogokidd if im not too late. Im your height. With a 28” 29” inseam. I can easily have one leg down on the z900. Two legs is possible but almost off the balls of my feet. But im actually going for this bike once I upgrade from my z650

[@1378mortiz]

I would not use “minimalist design” to describe a Z900. Awesome looking bike, but definitely not minimalist design.

[@juniorleonardo1429]

voiceless pit bull

[@REN-zh2wd]

If I got a z900 you better believe I'll be making that thing get 150000 ks on it none of this I won't put too many ks on it 😂