WHY I GOT THE 2018 KAWASAKI Z900 OVER OTHER NAKED BIKES

Motorcycles definitely come in all shapes and sizes…literally…and they all come with their own unique personality. These bikes tend to complement their rider and the person who chooses to ride it. With that being said, many variables play into what a person chooses when they are bike shopping. Variables include price, specs, and overall fun factor as well as logic in what the bike will be used for. This is why I decided on the Z900 over the many awesome naked bikes available to us today.
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[@mathiashammar1]

The smoothest engine and clutch action of any motorcycle currently. Just got the 2020 edition and im happy as a clam :D Been Riding Honda VFR and Z800 for last 6 years. Its almost vibration free except some small tingle above 7000revs. Aprilia, KTM, BMW are like riding large vibrators :D

[@blackbird69xxx]

Some folks like riding large Vibrators haha

[@gazakelly9266]

Good review ! Kawasaki have been innovators for years 🏍️🤸 the best of the big 4 rising Sun 🏍️

[@scottevens6274]

Agreed on all points. Nice video. I've put just shy of 20k on my 2017 Z900 and enjoyed every one of them!

[@RETMoto]

That awesome man! 20k! I think ima keep my 2018 as long as I can.

[@rgthomson100]

Love the weather you got for riding, just did 500 mile trip around Scotland this weekend and fair bit of rain which takes the fun out of it, still the pld FZ1 none the worse for it, enjoy that Texas weather on you Z9

[@mathiashammar1]

Agree on aftermarket parts. Seams 2017 model and 2020 model has same fitmets except the TFT-dash console. So there are retailers everywhere for z900 parts. I got engine covers, Frame protection, Givi topbox rack, sidestand fotprint extender, Ram mounts . Now i'm hunting for a bit larger screen.

[@EBthere]

Excellent video. Tuff looking bike you parked next to at end of video.

[@jaymoto4980]

Great choice on the bike the Z900 looks great. What year was your R6?

[@RETMoto]

The Brothers Hidy my R6 was year 2009 bro, thanks for watching

[@KROWARIZONA]

Great bike. I hope I can get my z900 this year

[@RETMoto]

KROW ARIZONA hope you do too man. Good luck!

[@KROWARIZONA]

RET Moto I saw in one comment that you road from Tucson Arizona to California. If you pass through Tucson again, let’s ride man.

[@RETMoto]

KROW ARIZONA yeah bro, will do for sure.

[@jimmytheshark86]

I just did a demo on one and I fell in love with it. I’m seriously considering trading my BMW F800R in for it.

[@RETMoto]

Jimmy Theshark they are really fun. I’m in Arkansas right now with it and it’s amazing in the mountains.

[@chillaxinmoto6185]

awesome vid man. Is the power predictable or overwhelming? btw one of the dudes 1:25 did wave at you lol

[@RETMoto]

chillaxin moto once you get used to it, it becomes predictable at times but it’s still scares the hell out of me sometimes, especially regarding how much torque it has in the lower rpms

[@ThrottleBackRubberDown]

Love the green subframe.

[@RETMoto]

Thanks man. Love it too!

[@justhesolution]

The z900 is just an all around great package

[@radek7776]

I Have My around 3 weeks Now Perfect Toy Nice I enjoy🤘🤘🤘

[@RETMoto]

Awesome congrats on the bike. You’ll love it for a long time

[@radek7776]

@@RETMoto Thx Bro 🤝🤝🤝

[@silverarrow2013]

Hopefully when I get my license I get to own this bike, love Kawasaki all of them said it's an easy bike compare to others and the price maintenance are great, aftermarket parts are easy to find.

[@RETMoto]

Yes the aftermarket is booming for this bike right now. Good luck man

[@DJ_CJ_NL]

your bike looks so clean and shines really nice, what product do you use?

[@RETMoto]

Motul and Mucoff

[@adamrakoczi]

Next year I would like to change my NC750S and I'm thinking about between Z900 and GSXS1000 as you. For you what was the biggest advantage that you bought a Z900 and not the GSXS100? :)

[@RETMoto]

Ádám Rákóczi I’m definitely not a Suzuki fan but I would say price for me between the z900 and the mt09

[@jeffwoodring1625]

I was going to get a fz09 as well but the z900 was 2 grand cheaper, couldn't pass it up. It's a nice bike!

[@RETMoto]

jeff woodring the aftermarket parts is a abundance as well to make it yours.

[@TokyoNinja1467]

I love the look of this bike but the display i am not so keen on. It is still a nice functional display. I personally would have like to see a more angular display in keeping with the sick angles and style of the bike.

[@RETMoto]

TokyoNinja1467 I agree! The display definitely could be better.

[@diamondheat9]

The display is the ONLY think holding me back from buying one asap. For a bike this nice give me a pretty display. Heck, throw on a pseudo tft like the new R3.

[@samiam5326]

The display put me off too. It reminds me of an 80's Casio watch. Ha ha. This year's 2020 Z900 comes with a much more attractive instrument panel, second only to what BMW are using in their bikes at the moment IMHO. I'm going to have to take one for a test ride.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Agreed. I like this bike too but the display is not nice lol. Looks out of place. I think the gsx-s750 is a lot better bike...

[@joevasconcelos3409]

How do you like the naked bikes over sports bikes? I’m looking to switch from my ninja 400 to something bigger in the next year or 2, I decided I don’t want to go the classic sports bike route (400, zx6r) these naked bikes look like a blast.

[@RETMoto]

They are definitely fun on the street, track, canyons, and mountains. I’ve even taken it on a 12 hour trip to another state and it was comfortable. I’ve had super sports before and I get exhausted after a few hours of riding. You can ride for hours on these naked. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@joevasconcelos3409]

@@RETMoto thanks for replying man, I’m going next week to test ride a z900. I’m so pumped, my biggest gripe with my bike now is that I like riding all day but after about 2 hours it’s pretty uncomfortable.

[@RETMoto]

@@joevasconcelos3409 I came off an R6 to the Z900 so I completely understand.

[@RynoDinero]

I’m thinking about selling my Last gen r6 for a z900 too. Bad idea? Or should I keep the r6😅 . I want something more comfortable but still sporty.

[@Mr710324]

I’m thinking of trading in my 2019 ninja 650 and upgrading to the z900 .. my question is what one is more comfortable on the highway? I rode my 650 on the highway today without the windshield to see how the wind was and it wasn’t all that bad , got use to it pretty fast

[@RETMoto]

Mr710324 the z900 was a lot better because it had enough power to battle that wind when you’re on the highway. I used to own a 2017 Ninja 650 and didn’t like it on the highway as much as the Z900

[@altarof6515]

obviously the wind will be more intense on your shoulders and chest.. goes without saying

[@susdad]

Looks cool , y’all get the most tornadoes 🌪

[@RETMoto]

We do get a lot of tornadoes

[@aressimbamt0959]

@@RETMoto i have doubts mt09 or new 2020 z900.. z900 looks better for sure.. less power on low rpm.. but faster later.. i just hate the dashboard on mt09..

[@troyg.katucki4436]

Coming off of a 250 would the z900 make a good second bike?

[@RETMoto]

Dark Torch I think you would be able to handle it, it’s just less forgiving.

[@troyg.katucki4436]

@@RETMoto How is the conferet on long rides, would It make a good sport touring bike?

[@RETMoto]

I put some cortech bags on it and travelled to California and it worked awesome, even without a large windshield.

[@troyg.katucki4436]

@@RETMoto california from where? how long in the saddle until it starts to get uncomfortable? Would you recommend an after market seat?

[@RETMoto]

I have aftermarket LuiMoto seats, check out my other videos. This is an older video before the other mods. Tuscon Arizona to California bro.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

You running about 125 hp at the wheel with this setup?

[@RETMoto]

Lifted_Above haven’t put it in the Dyno yet

[@andresramirez7660]

If I came from a 300cc bike do you think that it will be a good choice to get this bike ?

[@RETMoto]

Depends how long you’ve been on that 300. The z900 is easy to ride as long as you’ve got some time on another bike. I would take it out for a test ride before you make your decision.

[@ridehead8771]

Is it really bad on fuel these in line fours?

[@RETMoto]

Nah, it is not too bad. You can go maybe 150 miles on a tank, depends how you rode

[@isipbatamobrogang5440]

Orale!

[@vinitkarande7837]

Brother can you send me details about z900

[@RETMoto]

ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/11/06/2020-kawasaki-z900-abs-first-look-7-fast-facts/ Here is the link to the new specs for the 2020

[@bramskahoon4072]

Save your money and buy carbon wrap

[@RETMoto]

👌

[@oscarm.4078]

Damn you ripped them off

[@RETMoto]

Who? The dealership?

[@oscarm.4078]

@@RETMoto yes

[@dkl7824]

Super video ! viens faire un tour sur ma chaine et n’oublie pas de me dire ce que tu en pense en commentaire ! ça me permetterais de m’ameliorer ! 😁😁✌️✌️

[@dctrn65]

i got 2019 z900 out of the door for 8230.00 in houston, if I insist, I can get it for $8K

[@livinglife8489]

What’s the name of the dealer u bought your bike from? I’m looking to get a 2020 Z900

[@techten1012]

@@livinglife8489 goto mainland cycle center, if you want the best deal on any kawasaki bike

[@RETMoto]

👌

[@seanemma9559]

I hate when other riders don’t wave .... rude

[@purushful]

In Australia we do a little nodd with our heads...waving could be tricky at high speeds lol

[@999silverhk]

We don’t wave....it’s stupid! Retard! In HK 😂

[@RETMoto]

👌

[@carstenhansen5757]

A little to much talk about, how great a deal you got. it's not really relevant. Otherwise good vid. :)

[@kernplace37]

These are 5500 right now

[@dblackviper2k3]

Where?

[@kernplace37]

@@dblackviper2k3 www.cycletrader.com/listing/2019-Kawasaki-Z900-5010341763 They were 8 weeks ago.

[@RETMoto]

Probably not Anymore

[@blackbird69xxx]

WTF is that monstrosity on the tank ffs just strap it on the back seat hahaha... jeez it looks ridiculous

[@RETMoto]

It’s a tank bag...

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

whats the point of having the phone

[@RETMoto]

Ragimund VonWallat the phone on the mount?

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

@@RETMoto yeah, im just curious

[@RETMoto]

I have a blue tooth connected to my helmet so if anyone calls I can screen it. Or take glances if I need navigation.

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

@@RETMoto ah! i didint think of that, i dont know how those things work! but my wife got one. it still scary to see your phone hanging to that rickity rack haha but i guess its really well secured. have a nice day my good sir

[@RETMoto]

You as well, have a good day