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[@yammienoob]

Get entered to win this Z900RS at shop.yammienoob.co !

[@MotoJournoKris]

Sounds wicked, but the stock system suits the style of the bike way more.

[@gm16v149]

Agreed, I’m not changing mine on my RS. It sounds just right to me, not too loud and not too quiet. Looks 100% better than aftermarket and it’s 100% legal too.

[@rj-gd3pc]

Indeed!

[@Legotruck82]

breadbox delete with stock muffler. These sound amazing, while keeping the stock aesthetic.

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

God that sounds so different such a satisfying tone and bass to it as well. Looking forward to the Hornet and Z900RS video!

[@sjk8273]

The standard system looks good, sounds great and delivers enough power for my old bones.

[@Whatever-2u]

That damn Z900RS is at the moment the bike I want. I am about to purchase a Zephyr 1100, the predecessor as my first bike after 13 years of not riding 😅 but in a year or two I want to get my hands on that beauty. I love the proportions, the styling and the paint job. For me it's genuinely one of the best looking bikes on the market right now.

[@sugarnads]

Just buy the bike you want now. Having the other will just shit you constantly. Z900 is easy to ride.

[@Whatever-2u]

@@sugarnads that Z here in EU is 9k. The Zephyr I found is 3k. At this point in time I don't have 9k to spend 😕

[@angeljoy5234]

ZRX1200 is also a muscular beast! The iconic rectangular faired headlight should be implemented to Z900rs as well

[@mauriesl]

Same for me. I ride a Yamaha XJR1300, a pretty similar bike (although a bit more beefy), love it and never going to get rid of it. But.. I love the looks of the Z900RS and according to all the reviews, it's a great ride. I think I'll start saving and buy it as a second bike in a couple of years, when it's cheaper second hand. :]

[@thomasbouvier3203]

Well to be honest i rode one few days ago cuz i want it too. But i love the stock exhaust. Like. Burble and all of stock exhaust and i loved more quiet high range, less shouty than a gexer that whine. Just after tried cb1100 and gsxs1000 and i love way more z900 stock line. That said i was ready to buy it but in france all new models are out. I have to wait november to even know if it will be restock. Kinda sad. Rs cafe one in kawa green and white is mint!

[@rogervidamour]

Only one thing better than the sound of an aftermarket pipe. Thats 4 aftermarket pipes. Plurality!! I put a delkevic 4into4 exhaust on mine. Sounds epic

[@hyedefinition1080]

I would only do a header swap, the stock exhaust is tuned perfectly for the sound IMO

[@andrewprice1189]

Did mine with Delkavic header & stock can & reflash, 10% power & torque gain & sounds way better without being obnoxious plus it's still technically road legal!

[@hyedefinition1080]

@@andrewprice1189 noice, can an emissions test be passed with that setup? Going to do the exact same thing as you (plus airbox mod). Just waiting patiently for my cafe to come in, the shipping company's been fumbling the delivery smh..

[@andrewprice1189]

@@hyedefinition1080 Not sure as i am in Australia. Police etc more interested in ridiculous loud pipes than whats coming out of them. Great bass roar just with Delkavic headers & stock exhaust but not that bad you will draw attention. zero on/off throttle snatchiness 100 times better

[@edritchotte6659]

I can’t stand the brand but one thing that Delkevic has done right for this bike is that classic 4-4 exhaust. I wish someone would post a video of that one with the baffles out, even though it sound great with them in!

[@RudeXII]

the lack of Yammie in these videos is quickly kickstarting Spites inevitable career as an actor

[@dannydevito5729]

Spite is a much more likeable person, in my opinion. Only reason I keep watching the channel

[@RudeXII]

@@dannydevito5729 I'm sure people agree. Not me, but I'm sure some people do. Personally I think the reason the yamcast works so well is because Spite is excellent to bounce ideas off of and reflect -- not so much a great solo act. He's a great Moon, but you still need that Sun.

[@ashtonevans6488]

@@RudeXII very well said and agreed

[@2450logan]

actor yes, this channel is fake as fuck.

[@zef2stroke655]

Spite repeats himself constantly

[@ninjamaster7724]

I've been set on getting a ZX6R but today i stumbled across a beautiful Z900 and i think i'm in love.

[@Hard_7_Iron]

I’ve always loved Kaw’s 4 cylinders… It ain’t a ZRX…but it sounds good now.

[@putitupinya]

Loved my REX

[@doanrademeyer3180]

I love the sounds on the YN channel, classical music and hundreds of sequential explosions per second. When electric bikes finally take over it feels like I'll never experience my favorite musical combination anymore.

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

I gotta say, the Kawi green and gold version is pretty sharp looking.

[@RaijinTheThunder]

Ya really only needed the header. The stock can has literally no baffling in it at all, it's all on the cat. I spoke with a guy who has a fully built one with 1083cc pistons, Yoshimura cams, port & polish, airbox mods and high flow filter. He's tuned to 135whp and almost 80 torque. He said the stock cams were damn near perfect circles and he wasn't sure how they made any power at all.

[@andrewprice1189]

Did mine with delkavic header & stock can which is all you need, technically still road legal as well. Reflash to cure that low rev snatchyness caused by the fuel cut off. Transforms the bike & the only mods you need

[@NeoMoto]

Im thinking the same with getting just the headers. Cant really find a good looking can to replace the stock one.

[@bassistoftheyear]

Those numbers sound low tbh. This has the same motor my z900 se has and it's rated for 125 hp and 80 lb ft torque stock. Granted probably bhp not whp but seems like even a minor build with a good tune should pull more

[@RaijinTheThunder]

@@bassistoftheyear there are some differences between the Z900 and the RS. Like I know some of the case covers are different and the compression ratios are different and a handful of other things.

[@bassistoftheyear]

@@RaijinTheThunder I see I guess if compression is different that'll definitely make a big difference. Could probably be built pretty easily if power was the goal. Tbh it's pretty much the reason I didn't get the RS. Love the retro look but typically don't mod my motors past an exhaust to maintain reliability

[@MrSantacruz48]

The pipe makes a big difference, now do the flash and you'll see what people are saying. Love this bike!

[@HaightNetwork]

I purchased my 0 mile 2019 Z900RS Cafe last June and made a point to ride it stock for a year before doing the flash and exhaust. I love this bike and hear great things about a flash.

[@Justen1980]

I have this bike- stock fueling = slightly let off of throttle = cuts off all fuel to engine= abrubt engine braking... very tedious. An ECU flash reprograms the fueling so the engine isn't starving for the gas

[@HaightNetwork]

@@Justen1980 Ya, It bothered me for a few months of riding but then you get use to it. Still going to flash and get rid of the fuel cutoff on decel

[@JKaymitBindestrich]

The Z900RS is FUN without modifications. I love this masterpiece.

[@lidolf8168]

I own a z900Rs Cafe and I thought the stock exhaust was good enough let alone loud enough when you get on it. But I definitely would consider doing a few mods to increase power a bit when I get more used to the bike.

[@TopshelfJunior]

I have the 2022 Z900RS Cafe, absolutely love it. I'm keeping the stock can but going Akropovic headers...sounds amazing !

[@ramirof1986]

Hey quick question because no dealer seemingly knows when i ask them. Are the bars on the cafe lower than that on the standard model? Im pretty sure they are but have gotten mixed responses. Thanks!

[@TopshelfJunior]

@@ramirof1986 Yes they are. 100% The bars on the normal Z900RS are standard, they have the up-swoop to em lol. The bars on the Cafe are completely flat across, and kinda position forward a little. Not a lot, to where you’re hunched like on a sport bike, but they are flat. I’m 5foot11, normal arms I would say, and I still added risers to my bars on the Cafe. Didn’t NEED to, just wanted to. Gonna see if I can take a few flicks today. I’m gonna be on the bike in like an hour. Gonna try and do a little video too.

[@ramirof1986]

@@TopshelfJunior gotcha, i figured. Thanks for confirming it. I may just stick with the regular one and add an aftermarket cowl. I’ve seen some pretty nice ones out there.

[@TopshelfJunior]

@@ramirof1986 Yup !!! I have seen the regular bike w/ the added cowl, also sweet !!! Good looking bike either way. You’ll love it. I had an SV650 before the Z900 and…the Kawi is beating my old bike in every category imaginable. Love it.

[@TopshelfJunior]

@@nickbazan27 Yeah for sure. I'm assuming you rode that 500 long enough and know how bikes work and are comfortable on a bike, yup...you could ! The power + throttle is smooth, won't buck you off it and has wheelie control and traction control, and ABS. It is fast as hell but, the bike only goes as fast as you make it. I think you would be fine. I went from an SV650 to the Z900RS.

[@williamcb78]

Loving the montages 🤣!! Cracking video guys. 🤙🏻

[@brentfellers9632]

Spite using Cresent wrench backwards 😆 🤣 😂

[@kevinmiller4312]

See, this is why it kills me that Honda never did a naked bike with their V4. I’m imagining this kind of motorcycle with the absolutely raunchy sounds of the 750 or 800 and I want it so bad 😂

[@coreyfeldhaus6887]

Magna?

[@kevinmiller4312]

@@coreyfeldhaus6887 I’ve got one 😂 it’s definitely NOT a naked bike. It’s a muscle cruiser at best. Besides, it uses a timing chain instead of the gear driven cams in the VFR so it doesn’t rev as high or make quite as much power. I literally want a VFR with handlebars

[@ricardomaldonado1380]

I've got a 03 magna (last year for production) this will be my next bike as the power is similar to the magna... really wish honda would come back out with the magna

[@joehain83]

919 super hornet

[@bcab7955]

That thing sounds the absolute business, beautiful.

[@dubzc5895]

These wrenching videos are excellent. Keep em coming!

[@bradleyb.425]

I LOVE this mod! My sights are set on getting this bike and these pipes are a must have.

[@MegaHitman1987]

I have the cafe with the full lextek exhaust, sounds phenomenal and the slight lean on the cafe really gives it the mean feeling

[@moustachio334]

The exhaust header on the CH650 is so nice that on the fairing version of the Moto, they left a chunk of plastic out just so you can see those glorious side swept headers

[@thomasbouvier3203]

Totally xD i mean honda cb650 looks good. But that exhaust is just masterclass. You may change muffler but aint touching the full line xD too good looking ^^

[@ericdoe2318]

2:45 get some modge podge and put it on the wall cuz… it’s art

[@BeaverSmashing]

I ride a 2000 Kawi ZR7 and this thing is giving me the same vibes, I dig it. Even the instrument cluster looks like a modern version of the ZR7 one.

[@jaycenferreira7186]

I totally approve of the "when in doubt, get a bigger Wrench"!!!!

[@ribalderr6052]

a giant crescent wrench for an o2 sensor made me cringe.

[@gm16v149]

@@ribalderr6052 Did you notice he was using it the wrong way round as well, stuff you learn as a first year apprentice.

[@Twin_solo_az]

I bought this Leo Vince full system for my Z900RS because of this video.

[@drewthedogman9]

So the pipe was free? but you still couldn't manage to scrounge up a few bills for an ECU Flash and an air filter?

[@chrisbekker9698]

That Z900RS sounds great!

[@SirLucien]

I love my z900 rs, I have the cowl on mine and wouldn't trade it for anything

[@rafikshahnazarian7632]

Great review as usual and a good looking bike: sounds awesome,brings memories of my RD 350 and RG 500

[@pacobanshee5265]

"Race mode unlocked" Such a cool mod my dudes!

[@hondanut7564]

Should of just done the header , that small can ruins the retro look , and sounds the same with crackle and pops , I am a former Z900rs cafe owner

[@grahamtrainor2218]

Just needs flat bars and a cutdown seat now.......perfect.

[@powamoto]

New Intro editing much improved 👌

[@JoseLgamer05]

2:49 It basically says just don't screw it up, it's that easy.

[@garystevens8623]

Using an adjustable wrench backwards. That helps define the Noob part

[@Emily-ou6lq]

using an adjustable wrench, period.

[@mikelohmeyer4140]

I took the cat out of mine and inserted a piece of pipe into the stock Muffler. Sounds sick! You just have to play with the length of pipe on how loud you want it to be.

[@69thedrummer]

That music 🤣 Spite “can you gimme a hand for just a second” haha

[@francislareau2670]

The stock exhaust is pretty good...

[@bleak0218]

But only the can.

[@imsgoalie1]

God damn it Spite, you don't need backpressure. That's not how it works. The reason exhausts that have more back pressure tend to make more torque is that they also tend to have better scavenging at lower RPM. It's a wave pulse timing thing, not a flow thing. Runner length and diameter both affect wave propagation speed, and how long it takes pulses to propagate to the collector and back up other header tubes is optimized at lower rpm by factors that also tend to increase backpressure.

[@Mericanu]

Thank you for the video, you made me change my mind and replaced my exhaust system. I’m very happy with my choice😁 sounds amazing.🥂

[@dukie1616]

At 9:16 I agree with Yammies statement 100%‼️

[@aperlia6603]

Love watching him use the wrench backwards.

[@roryherk1805]

Love the 80s theme music

[@wanabetruckerdave3776]

Watching Spike wrench on bikes hurts my soul.

[@michaellesko976]

Completely off topic but have a question. It seems like Spite's mic picks up a lot less windnoise on these rides. I wear the same Arai as Yam and noticing the wind noise difference has me curious if the Shoei helmet is that much quieter or if it is just a mic positioning sort of thing. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!!!

[@carlosmaurokrma92]

It's because of his beard

[@whimsicalstray]

Maybe less ventilation around where he puts the mic. Also, Spite's beard might work as an extra mic cozi-fluffy thing (definitely the technical name for it.)

[@bluesoverlord]

@@whimsicalstray The technical name is dead cat. So you’re saying Spite’s beard is like a dead cat?

[@corbinroberts949]

Love my ninja 1000sx

[@tristanblake2204]

Watching this channel at work is the worst. I just want to leave and go ride.

[@gregorbabic7664]

Please get the Ivan’s tune on it next.

[@westabon420]

Still need to try the regular Z900! I have a full Akrapovic system and ECU tune on mine and it’s amazing

[@JesterMasque]

Papa Yam: No one care’s about how in-line 4 cylinder bikes sound Also Papa Yam: *posts this video*

[@seriousandy6656]

Send the CPU to Ivan.

[@FVIr]

This is the melody of happiness

[@moosecat]

It'll sound GREAT going into and out of my garage, and keeping my other Kawasakis company!!!

[@spitfire3975]

Best thing about Leo Vince exhausts is they don't just give you one sticker. They give you a a huge freaking sheet of stickers! 😁

[@seriousandy6656]

Oh Man I love stickers

[@intensegamer7559]

Soundwise I prefer V2 and V4 over anything else. I think the classic inline 4 sound is really aggressive and therefore cool but it also gets annoying pretty fast.

[@stever8776]

First do not reply to text me it's a scammer. But IMHO the best sounding bike I've ever owned was a 1993 Yamaha V-Max with a Kerker headers and can. Similar to a 327 Corvette with side pipes. Cheers

[@jtkrawiec]

Get a flash at Ivan's Performance Products out of SC - he spent lots of time with the z900rs. I put a flash on my Kawi N1K after a full system and it ran flawlessly after.

[@chrisb5986]

I have ridden a sewing machine, and the stock Z900RS is nothing like that. Please.

[@yoavberestizhevsky]

I’m never going to buy or ride electric motorcycles either… it’s not the same

[@rubo1964]

I maybe a minority but love stock 900RS sound just fine.Kawasaki put great quality dble wall headers great sound why spend 1k and get low quality screamer which only annoys police and folks in general

[@adnanalam200]

Yes I'm good with the stock exhaust too.

[@ERidesOn2]

Im keeping my 2020 RS Café stock. Sounds great for a stock exhaust and the neighbors are still friendly. Its not a race bike, but its no slow poke. If you want much more than it has, you probably bought the wrong bike.

[@sugarnads]

Ive got theZ900 and love the stock sound. Quiet when needed. Sounds lush when being worked.

[@sugarnads]

@@ERidesOn2 exactly.

[@CaptainFeathersword]

the Flashdance music really suits Spite 😆

[@greensandbeansgaming1358]

The motorcycle dealer said the stock pipe has to be on for inspection that they are getting stricter.

[@SEBAYANI08]

I'd take that Kawasaki cruiser with that beautiful sound of a beefy bike with very decent power and speed over an Mt that does wheelies...don't need the wheelies I want that gorgeous driving experience

[@Beastman44]

That bike sounds and looks pretty cool now.

[@9999plato]

Open the airbox and get it remapped. 20% gains.

[@anthonycollado4389]

Would be nice if you do a Before & After sound Stock VS aftermarket.

[@jargawu]

love your 90's BGM

[@jamescampolo7824]

I just checked your recommended dealer. I am near Vegas but they don't have the z900rs in any flavor.

[@simonbs1]

as i hear the intro music of this video i can only think of one thing. initial D (euro beat intensifies) and i love it :D

[@thebigempty_5792]

"classic" inline 4 sound = my 1979 Yamaha XS1100 Special with 4 into 1 header / exhaust / KN pods / all re jetted / sounds like that "classic" Mad Max.....oh yea!!

[@thedood2059]

Thinking about the Ivan’s tune?

[@thomasbouvier3203]

Love it. Got instant crush on cafe version with green and white kawasaki look and vibe. Tried it few days ago a my kawa dealer…. And it was great love it. Loved stock sound unlike yammies here ^^ it burble and sound more deep than most of after market i have seen and heard. That said, due to a shortage both in france and belgium it is not available (constantly sobbing at night) so i might go for cb650r as they are in same price range but z900rs got the vibe. Also i m checking used ones but so far only far from my home and not the colors i want or price i can put (init the dealership deal to buy it with a small loan) But Kawasaki put so much detail in this one love it. Really disapointed z650r didn’t receive same engine polish and details. It ruin the vibe. :-/

[@pistolpete6321]

Sounds and looks great!

[@Mark_cheapskate]

Definitely more of a cruiser bike. Needs to have a more deeper humming exhaust.

[@pauldark3044]

Keep the original only change headers, still sounds good just look so much better and this bike is all about looks, flash totally change the bike

[@DeathComesSwiftly]

ECU flash this bad boy and get all the restrictions off.

[@joeplem5329]

Not hating on this beauty of a bike but it kind of irks me when you're comparing this "detuned retro version " to the mt09 and such. Hopefully you guys can get the normal version z900 (which I love mine) and then do a comparison 👍

[@AO1YinYang]

agreed, i just got the 2022 naked z900, its goes like a bomb, even the standard exhaust sounds wicked when it hits the power band.

[@sugarnads]

Yeah its a weird attitude isnt it? The Z900 is the mt09 comparison. I love mi e. Hated the mt09 when i rode one.

[@rogervallve7375]

it sounds like a Honda cb1100F from way back when

[@greatbigeye2506]

Yeah that ain’t no cruiser, that’s a beast.

[@ChaosAttractor13]

80’s montage music rules.

[@intergalacticbasketballdro7186]

If Yammie ever rode a Kawasaki Versys-650 (KLE-650) w/ slip on exhaust, he'd have to change his opinion about another great motorcycle ! 🏍💨 VrooOOM ! ! !

[@intergalacticbasketballdro7186]

I've got a "Musarri GP Street Series" slip-on exhaust on my Kawasaki Versys-650. 💚 It looks and sounds great !😎👍👍🏍💨🙉 "Arrow" slip-ons sound awesome, too !🎯

[@michael5619]

Alto maybe, definitely no bass. Personally sounds like one of those kids with the chainsaw exhaust pipes on his Honda Civic.

[@maxshaw6161]

Sounds soooo good now ❤️

[@rj-gd3pc]

Well, the real fabricator doesn’t say something bad on hard to remove and install things, just because it doesn’t give you easy time makes you doesn’t like it anymore. 😂

[@davidc4737]

Sounds great always enjoy the content..but I wish someone would properly detail the paint on the kawi.😀

[@jaredbrooks1196]

30 sec in to the video and already love the exhaust sounds 👌

[@Jagshemasher]

Sounds wicked

[@PlayOnMyStation]

I love that bike so much I hope I can get one next year

[@kamotecruiser4083]

Damn that music

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

With removing the OEM Exhaust entirely, installing the loe vince exhaust. What did you do with the O2 Sensor? How do you run catyles? What did you do when the ECU Threw an emissions fault code?

[@crankybear1236]

Sounds a little like the racebikes from the 70s, when revved.

[@Dylanschillin]

haven't gotten there yet, but please use the spider monkey coat hanger thing for the springs

[@antimatterhorn]

do you remember what that rear stand you're using is? i have a rebel 500, and finding a stand that doesn't bump into the exhaust is a PITA, and yours looks perfect for what I need.

[@joeking4206]

prettiest pipes? what about the Honda 400 and 550 Fours? Did you have them in the States?

[@mathieuconstantin3356]

Cannot compare that with a Mt09 but more with the speed twin and the R nine t, sold my 2014 Mt09 with the new Z900rs café and yes it’s not the same hooligan bike but with good mods this can compete with naked.

[@blazbohinc4964]

Aren't you supposed to retune it if you have an exhaust with different back pressure, flow and stuff? Oh I just came to the part of the video where you acknowledged it, okay. Good.

[@glenngroening9706]

If you haven't done it before you should do a video featuring " Be Yammie or Spite for a day. Auditioners should come up with the most Yammie'isms possible and must be able to do a wheelie(JK). Maybe have them review a twin star. 😂😂😂 Just a thought.