Z900RS Australia long term review + Leo Vince Exhaust

This is my long term ownership review of my z900rs. (2020 Model) I've also recently added new 'Leo Vince' header pipes and included some clips of the sound! This is a follow up video from when I first bought the bike and just started my KZbin adventures. Let me know how you think I went. The video was filmed on my GoPro but all the editing was done on my phone through an app. 👍

[@SmittyOne883]

The new exhaust sounds bloody fantastic, music to my ears 🎉🎉

[@dco956]

I love these bikes....hard to find n north Texas....no one wants to sell them........had GPZ750 30 yrs back..& a gs400.....got about 90k on my 2003 750 magna.... but it ain't no kawy....... GREAT VID

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Thanks mate. My Uncle had a 74 z9 back in the late 80's same colour and my Dad had a GPZ750 and a wicked sounding Ducati in the 90's when I was a young fella that definitely had some influence on my love of bikes! 👌😃

[@TheUntam3d]

Great looking bike, great review and the Leo vince sound amazing. Can't wait to buy my own, i'm already convinced

[@thmisawa]

Nice sound. High quality look to the headers. I appreciate the review

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Thanks mate. 😃👍

[@StanHack2000R1]

Thanks for the long term review! The exhaust sounds great! Good tone but not too loud!

[@matmiller5256]

Bike look Great ! Thanks for sharing ! Enjoy.

[@FartsnShitz]

Love my 2021 now that I've made a few changes.. Custom leather seat. Flash tune. R2 Nitron rear shock (and heavier oil in front forks). In the twisties I can match most of the sports riders, which looking at the type of bike it is draws some surprised comments from them. I think I'll be keeping it for quite a while. Thanks for the vid mate, love ur headers 👍

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Sounds like you're having fun with yours mate! Glad you enjoyed the vid! 👌👍

[@TheChrysler56]

Sounds bluddy awesome mate. 👍

[@356cruzer4]

Just found your channel. Great review and tasteful upgrades. Exhaust note is ace.

[@TrustyZ900]

Excellent review. Have a '22 blue 900RS. All stock for now. Always loved the green paint. Only blue in the US. My brother rides the RS, I usually ride a regular Z900. Both great bikes. Z's a little faster. RS is definitely more comfortable. Will be keeping them for a while. Watch out for the loons. Thanks.

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Awesome mate! Appreciate the kind words! I plan on keeping mine for a long while yet! 👌👍

[@Voyagerss77]

Lovely Motorcycle Mate, Congratulations and enjoy it!!! Fantastic Video !!!

[@philliprobertlawman2232]

Absolutely stunning 😍

[@jasonb8407]

It’s a great looking bike!! I hope to own one some day

[@iansians6703]

G'day Ben, yes, good observations. I have owned same for four years, done nearly 20000klm, love the feel of the bike but mainly as a street bike around town or on day rides for a few reasons. I don't think it suits touring particularly due to the seating position, wind exposure and poor fuel economy. It definitely benefits from new pipes (I did the Akro headers with Scorpion pod with similar sound results to you) and there is way more power and torque if you flash it to match (also fixes the snatchy throttle issue), but the fuel economy will dive as this fix needs the bike to run much richer than it does standard. This, in turn, impacts its range on longer rides (I have to carry fuel to do long trips - 17ltr tank is too small). I too did the Angel GT thing (tick), the grab rail (tick), throttle lock (tick), all good moves to improve performance and comfort. Also had the seat remade for more comfort plus lowered the pegs for same (being tall). I still don't like the fixed bars and would prefer they made it easier to swap them out for something more cafe style. Is it fast enough, yes (I also own a Busa). But the main thing I like about it is that it is so easy to ride, it is quick but the quality of the brakes and handling make it very safe and you could almost ride it in your sleep. Great bike with a few minor issues but overall they have done a good job. I note you had no issues with quality, reliability, or warranty problems - I am the same - says alot about the overall build quality.

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Yep spot on. Very easy to ride and super reliable are the main takeaways I feel. I commute a fair amount on mine as well and still get around 270-300km per tank usually with around 1.5-2ltrs remaining so I'm pretty happy with the economy and the comfort as well.

[@iansians6703]

@@bensyoutubeadventures7054 Cheers, on the reliability issue, I recently forgot to put the battery on the trickle charger for a week (the battery is 2018 so probably not the best now). I noticed that the starter motor would spin on pressing the starter but the bike would not start. In other words, it showed no signs of the battery actually being flat but wouldn't start until I put it back on the charger and tried again once fully charged. I figured (without doing any multi-meter work) that if the battery is not fully on spec there might not be enough charge to fire up the fuel pump. Just a theory if this happens to you at some stage. Otherwise, as you say, never had any issues.

[@ronbusa3735]

Excellent video it definitely sounds really beefy really considering a header for my candy green rs .. Thanks a million

[@allanmcdonald6290]

Good video! I got the 2018 when it came out. Only mods are a tail tidy, radiator guard, and the taller seat. In 40k km the only problem I've had was the steering bearings (at about 20k), which cost next to nothing to replace at Kawa. A fantastic motorcycle, if I ever replace it, it will be with another Z900rs.

[@iansians6703]

Interesting issue - steering bearings, was there a reason identified? Did they say whether this is common or just a one off, would be keen to know more of your experience here. Cheers.

[@user-wn8iv1ve7d]

Great video and the bike 🏍️ 🎉

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Thanks! Appreciate the comment! 👍👌😃

[@Dave-sw2dm]

I'm not a big online 4 fan. Prefer thumpers and twins, but went to a Kawasaki demo day and rode a 2022 Z900RS Cafe. The sound emanating from the bike was amazing! For the asking price it should have come with cruise control like the Ninja 1000.

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Fair call mate. They do sound good though. Cruise control and a few other comforts would be nice as well but the Atlas does a reasonable job. 👍

[@gabrielcardoso5199]

Nice exhaust sound! Just a heads up about those keys it can leave nasty marks over time at the clamp. Bike looking good keep up

[@reidfamilyne]

Got one if these myself . And was planning on putting on some headers. Love the Leo sound. How long did it take ya and was it very difficult?

[@nonameinfl]

I just left that clutch cable clamp off mine as it was doing the same, popping off.

[@anthonyashby8898]

I wish our weather was as nice as that..😊

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Hahahah yeah we are pretty lucky for clear weather in central Queensland 👌😃

[@brandonehansen]

Having one that is flashed and headers with stock can, night and day difference over stock.

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

@@brandonehansen See how I go down the track. Not sure where to get it done here in Australia. I'll look into it eventually 👍

[@Nick-Gye]

Nice looking bike is the Zed 900RS

[@jimgordon3468]

Dark side that puppy. I've darksided quite a few bikes. Love it. Got one on my goldwing, gonna darkside my CB500F.

[@kungfusing1]

Wtf 😂 please tell me you are joking.

[@JasonTongConsultancy898]

Looks like my hometown

[@stevezodiac491]

Recently ordered the Z900 RS SE in yellow ball for March 1st delivery, with a grab rail, tank protector and kawasaki stencilled silver radiator cover accessories. Even got a new reg K900 then my 3 initials. My brother lives in Hillarys Perth, is that near where you were filming ?

[@Fallen608]

Congratulations for owning the correct colour scheme 🤌

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Hahaha yeah I agree 🤣👌

[@alfonsojovelmejia4123]

Es una moto muy preciosa roncota como a mí me gustan , una moto con unos acabados que la hacen ver eterna o sea una moto para muchísimos años pero de seguro muy cara , su apariencia lo dice todo

[@skipper1350]

nice ride

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Thanks mate 👍

[@kawashimaarisaka2682]

Do you need to tune the air/fuel ratio after you remove the cat?

[@NeoMoto]

Hi Ben! regarding the clamp for the clutch cable, there should be a rubber ring holding that big c - clamp. Also, you can also lower the placement of the clamp itself down the tube. I did this to mine and had no more issues. Thank you for your insights! great review

[@MrMoto948]

Blocked off the pair valve? had ecu flashed? Had mine done. The oem muffler is way to loud with my akro headers, I tend to rev it a bit harder than you though. Friendly neighbours told me they could hear me coming from klms away. I went with an akro slip on 1st and then settled on a yoshi R77 slipon. The akro killed the rasp so it had to go, the yoshi maintains it at a higher rev range and keeps enough of the low base at cruising speeds, you still know your riding a Z9, I love it. So do the neighbours.

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Nah mate. Just the Leo Vince headers. Still fits the O2 censor. Flash not really needed I think. A few pops and crackles on the downshift but nothing too dramatic. It's actually fairly tame sound wise. I definitely rev it but maybe not for video... 👌😃

[@iodineclip]

WOW thats massively amazing ! yours is my favourite z900rs so far, from the mods to that leo vince headers, sounds bloody good ! does the leo vince headers really allows you to assemble the original heat shield ? or is it something that you fabricate yourself?

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

The header fit with the original heat shield.

[@murraylove3632]

Who supplied the grab rail? Thnx

[@Peter760]

Great review, I’ve had mine (2020) for just over a year and the only issue I have with it is the high rev at cold start. Do you have this problem or what do you do to overcome it?

[@iansians6703]

You can fix this easily - LH side under the tank there is a cable with a lock screw and adjuster screw, wind it off and it will adjust the idle down on cold start. The shop won't do this for you as they say it compromises the warranty/performance etc., which is all an excuse for not doing it I suspect. Worked for me. I can guide you on more detail if needed but the key issue is that the lock nut is hard to get to without some small and flexible tools.

[@wallabybob3020]

Beautiful bike and a good review. Leo Vince is pronounced Leo ‘Vin Chay’ by the way. Italians.🙄

[@brettprince1528]

I’m looking at getting one as I LOVE the red on black tank. After putting on 23k k’s on it as a “daily” what’s your fuel consumption like? How many k’s to a tank?

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Hey mate, the red / black combo is a great look! I get around 300km per fill. I usually only fit about 14.5 Ltrs in the tank which is 17 litres. I guess I'd get around 350-370 km before it ran empty.

[@brettprince1528]

@@bensyoutubeadventures7054 thanks mate. Lovely looking bike in that green too.

[@Burkutace27]

The only bike other than the CB919 I'd trade my Cb400 for

[@dco956]

Say howdy to mad Max if you see him 🤪

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Hahahaha Max Rockatansky... You don't how closely accurate you are 👌🤣

[@fcjher7736]

Casi se parece a las de 1972,el año del nacimiento de esta bestia ,

[@rsvr62]

What are your opinion of th e shock? Heard it is to soft?

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

I haven't changed mine from the factory setting. I'm 105kg. It doesn't' feel too soft for me. It's very comfortable.

[@marshallcollins8634]

Glad you know how to say Z and not add an ED the rest of the video was fine. Keep up the good work.

[@TheMikinger]

23000km on two sets of rear tire? How?

[@bensyoutubeadventures7054]

Only had around 8k out of the original Dunlop. I was expecting 15k out of the Pirellis so I've managed that and should get a few more. I alwaycheck my pressure I guess, other than that I can't help you 🤷

[@wasp1961]

What school did you go to ? Z-ZED not Z-ZEE lol

[@fcjher7736]

Q pena no haberlo puesto guarda barros traseros CROMADOS SERIA MAS ORIGINAL Y NO TANTO PLASTICO..😢😮

[@vincentdavidson755]

I always use a 90 weight gear oil on my chain it works perfect🧝⚡🌴