After thinking about it for a long time I finally bought one 2 weeks ago and I’ve already done 2000 kms on it so it’s run in. It’s awesome, it’s got all the power you need for the real world and it looks stunning in real life. I’ve owned lots of bikes, Triumph, Norton, Yamaha, Ducati, HD, and this is the best bike I’ve ever owned. It pulls hard from 2000 rpm and goes real hard from around 7000. It feels light, brakes and handling are excellent, sounds nice when you’re riding it without being too loud, and looks a million dollars. What more do you want when you’ve finally had it with uncomfortable sport bikes and noisy Harleys.
@BikesVansandThings
4 жыл бұрын
Good for a newbie?
@TommyAngelo1337
4 жыл бұрын
@@BikesVansandThings No.
@elzarbiman9657
3 жыл бұрын
Hi gm16v149 I agree with . I have had a lot of bikes and this has got all the qualities that the other haven't got. When you ride it for the first time you have the feeling to know it for a long time. You can ride slowly at low torque or faster with the same pleasure . If you have a custom or a sport bike it is impossible you have no choice. For the first one you will never ride fastly and for the sport bike if you ride slowly it is annoying. Try z900rs and you will adopt it .
@rufus1346
2 жыл бұрын
I know you posted this comment a long time ago. Have you still got it and if so has she stood the test of time? I am looking at one of these beautiful machines as my next purchase. I already have my old Rocket 111, which I love and will never sell, bought that bike when it was first launched in 04'. And also my XDiavel, both of which I will keep for different reasons. What I am now looking for is a small around town every day traffic filtering bike, this is about as small as I can go being 6 foot 2 ish and 17 stone. Test rode one yesterday and first impressions were great but it would be really helpful for a long term review. Cheers mate :-)
@gm16v149
2 жыл бұрын
@@rufus1346 Still got it, great bike. Done 24,000 kms. Only problem is, snatchy throttle, a Booster Plug fixed it but a ECU flash is better which I’ll be doing soon.
@erLLOSU2
2 жыл бұрын
for fun factor and comfort - your opinion the Ducati Streetfighter 2022 v2 Or the Kawasaki Z900rs please? thank you am 60 and have been riding 40 years and plan on 40 more. -)
@stevemaggers4900
6 жыл бұрын
I want one. I can't afford to drop 10+ grand on an original Z1 only for it to sit in the garage not getting used, albeit appreciating in value. I would drop 10 grand on one of these though because it would get used. Is the Akrapovic an option? I don't see it as an option for this bike on the Kawasaki web site.
@michaelmarshall1713
6 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki will do well from this as retro is King!
@bruschmidt9943
6 жыл бұрын
Forget Akrapovic. Where's my CORRECT Four chrome pipes?
@Yeahbuddylightweigh
6 жыл бұрын
Best looking retro bike
@ubayyd
6 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki Z900RS >Triumph Street Twin > Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
@mebeasensei
5 жыл бұрын
@@ubayyd New W800 is out now. at 52hp half this power but looks great. Now with front and rear discs.
@kasimshaikh3750
5 жыл бұрын
Interceptor 650 looks better.
@24james
4 жыл бұрын
Ubayd Triumph too slow....Royal poorly made. Kawasaki will be running long after those two are in the trash heap
@kildareman051
6 жыл бұрын
It's a hat tip to the original Z. It's 40 years since that. Tech has moved on so use it. 10 out of 10. Exhaust reminds me of a Motad 4 into 1. Lovely.
@iancalvert2716
6 жыл бұрын
At 7:30 he starts to comment on the tyres which he considers cheap and not as good as original GPR300 tyres, and then at 8:45 having had this reiterted to him the interviewer adds the poor suspension ( not forgetting the fuelling glitch ) and asks ; "what is it like to ride"? He comments " these are minor things, The best thing about the bike is the way it looks " WTF is this guy on !!!??? £10,200 for a bike that hasnt got the fuelling sorted , has mediocre /budget tyres ,a pretty much inferior suspension set up . I love kawasaki but they are joking , surely . This fuelling glitch could be cured with a power commander unit , currently retailing @ £300+ . Then another £140 + for a decent set of tyres. And thats without looking at several more 100s 0f £s for a decent shock. I feel that these things shoul have been sorted out before it got out of the factory . I choose to save my 10 grand, wait a year and either buy one that has been sorted ,as happened with similar issues on the MT07s first attempt or, buy the bike mart and find a nice little second hand one with a few thousand miles on it for half the price :)
@yogiguitar1
4 жыл бұрын
thats gota be the best bike you can get right now
@gkbike7002
3 жыл бұрын
Go get it. You only live once.
@yogiguitar1
3 жыл бұрын
@@gkbike7002 dude i just missed bagging an '80's Z1000 in bits for a grand! im going to go for something like that as theres more satisfaction bolting it all together and getting it to run right plus originality
@Wirefox1
3 жыл бұрын
Talked about the bike but we never got a full review or riding footage. Another reason why I stopped my subscription to MCN. If it was a bmw or Ducati we would have got 10 videos about them. Same magazine that slagged off the B-king but now every manufacturer makes a hyper naked bike. Get your act together and start reviewing bikes for everyman/woman and stop playing to the uber wealthy who are new to bikes and have no real idea of what it is to be a biker.
@mopar21
5 жыл бұрын
Harley-Davidson is screwed...
@RustyVigero2005
4 жыл бұрын
and Indians got competition
@davidfalgout7304
4 жыл бұрын
THEY HAVE BEEN even B4 ww2!!!!!!
@mopar21
4 жыл бұрын
@@davidfalgout7304 everyone was screwed in the depression.
@davidfalgout7304
4 жыл бұрын
@@mopar21 true that
@SMBBM92
4 жыл бұрын
Nah, Harley basically wipe their ass with homeowner husband money and boomer bonds. They'll be fine.
@NurburgringBikerBlog
6 жыл бұрын
Great Video MCN! ☺👍
@torqueofthedevil8145
5 жыл бұрын
Did you interrupt Neeves when he was half way through some wallpapering?
@Gra-bk4dr
5 жыл бұрын
very nice bike! now all we need to see is SUKI to come out with a remake of 1980 gxs 1100
@Nifilheimur
5 жыл бұрын
went to a kawasaki dealer to look at a new ninja 650 and saw this bike and was just smitten. totally in love with it. looks much better in person also. almost forgot to look at the ninja 650:p Gorgeous machine!
@wordreet
6 жыл бұрын
No. It definitely needs twin shocks at the back. I can't stand that huge fender gap 'off roader' look that the monoshock gives it. And why not have twin horns and twin exhausts? Sorry Kwak, it's not for me.
@davidlucas442
6 жыл бұрын
They tested it with twin shocks but was not exceptable compaired to mono...me id of ridden the bollocks off it with piggy back twins..lol
@wordreet
6 жыл бұрын
Travis Donald Stanley If I had the money I would have a Thruxton right now! And I would have an original Z1 !!! :-)
@A-FrameWedge
5 жыл бұрын
The first minutes are boring talking about the styling, I can see with my own 2 eyes the styling, tell me about how it rides, how the engine and brakes feel, but quit wasting time I what can see for myself.
@eastbaymauiboy
6 жыл бұрын
To me its closest competitor is very obviously the xsr900 and not as much the r9t
@daithilacha1
6 жыл бұрын
You nailed it !!
@martinfpss
6 жыл бұрын
How can you work at a motorcycle magazine and not know Kawasaki produced the W800 (clearly a retro) and the ZRX.... so no, they weren't late to the party!
@neevesybikes
6 жыл бұрын
martin hodgson both great bikes, Martin. We’ve tested them many times. I was more talking about Kawasaki being the first with the Zephyr and last of the current crop of retros, now that W600/800 and ZRX have been dropped. Thanks for your comment. Neevesy MCN
@martinfpss
6 жыл бұрын
neevesybikes fair point, understand what you mean now. My Kawasaki defence might have been too quick off the mark. Appreciate the videos and honest reviews. Cheers, Martin
@bruschmidt9943
6 жыл бұрын
"Retro" means more than an old looking bike. It symbolizes what Kawasaki created in the past & should be done in right way. FOUR chrome pipes & all, not ONE!
@stratolestele7611
12 күн бұрын
@@bruschmidt9943 don't know if you're still around, but maybe some other chap will happen along and read this. Today I just felt like watching a few z900rs videos because I like "talking about my bike" and in watching this and commenting, I get that feeling. There are no "rules" when it comes to to producing a retro-themed bike. Heck, one look at the Yamaha MT-09 will tell you that. For that matter, I'm surprised you didn't mention it not having the same style rear shocks or the presence of a radiator. At the end of the day, they're not "reproducing" the Z1, they're building z900rs' in a way that's an homage to the OG. You want 4 exhaust tips? Buy a set! However, most people want modern performance and practically, and manufacturers want to make money and sell a lot of bikes - which Kawasaki is as the #1 selling manufacturer. As our friend said here, back in the day, lots of people were getting rid of the stock exhaust and putting performance 4-1 exhausts on their Z1s, so this gets that 'modded' look that so many of us remember. I first fell in love with the Z1 when I saw "Mad Max". They were lots of Z1s, in fact I think more of them than any other bike. All of 'em had 4-1 pipes and café or larger, fairings on them. It's the #1 reason I chose the café. And if it came with 4-4, I'd have immediately put a 4-1 on it, because that's the look that makes me feel nostalgic. Anyway, it's been a fantastic 20 months of owing mine. Utterly amazing motorcycle.
@WyreForestBiker
6 жыл бұрын
Completely unacceptable to use the excuse that the poor fueling is the FAULT of the stringent emissions regulations, It may be the REASON , but its the job of the manufacturer to produce a product that works properly despite it. Manufacturers are taking riders for absolute mugs expecting them to have work done on a brand new machine to make it run properly , and the press should be calling them out on it rather than going along with the corporate B/S.
@Idmc12
6 жыл бұрын
Just ordered mine TODAY.. ! trading in an MT09... hopefully collect Jan'18
@macushlamarsh2390
6 жыл бұрын
Hi there, Having owned in the 70/80s a Z1000 A2 followed by a Z1R I am familiar with the concept that Kawasaki are trying to re introduce. For me the design/styling of this bike is great picking up the design queues from the earlier bikes. Whilst it lacks a few important features of the 70s models like no main stand no grab rail for the pillion and a ridiculously tiny front mudguard that would need a masive fender extender to be effective , the main problem is the bikes small size. Because this bike is based on the 2017 Z900 it's no surprise that this model is under sized too. I have ridden the 2017 Z900 and whilst this is a great bike to ride ,I think it is best suited for solo riding only with a very poor attempt at a pillion seat. Basically this bike is undersized being about 1"(25mm) shorter in the wheelbase than a Z1,like a scaled down version really. If you actually see two people on this bike you will see just how small it is. Its a pity that Kawasaki based it on the Z900 frame. Hope it goes well for Kawasaki best of luck
@kiwiandyt123
6 жыл бұрын
Great video of an awesome looking bike. IMHO Kawasaki have nailed the retro look perfectly - it evokes its legendary forebear without compromising modern safety and performance.
@MsDenver2
3 жыл бұрын
Why oh why didn’t they do a nice exhaust either side that would gorgeous
@Dubaiinit
6 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Michael, love your reviews pal, cheers
@MachOverspeedsPlace
6 жыл бұрын
American here... The "Eddie Lawson green" bike is the one to have. But that's just me. 8^) MachOverspeed
@daithilacha1
6 жыл бұрын
I agree, and I plan to keep my green Kawa ZRX1200 till I croak !!! Kawas are best in green !!
@adamperkins3125
5 жыл бұрын
I’m completely torn between this or the Triumph Speed Twin 😫
@kristianehussenmaratas2369
6 жыл бұрын
I wish to own a Z900rs but sad I couldn't afford one. It's so retro and nice for rural and urban travels. Sports bike are good for racing and other long running travels, too. But the Z900rs looks so smooth and cool for everything. I can imagine myself driving it with fancy denim or leather jacket over a checkered cowboy dress shirt, leather boots, and wearing an aviator sun glasses. Is it not awesome. How I wish...
@xclent1975
Жыл бұрын
How are there only 2 thumbs up
@disekjoumoer
6 жыл бұрын
He's right that the snatchy throttle, a problem on almost all FI bikes, can be fixed with a Power Commander or a Booster Plug etc, but the additional costs involved, especially with regards to certification, are often just not worth it.
@MissMan666
6 жыл бұрын
even better, change the ECU instead of adding PC V etc. Often there are more ways of adjusting in the ECU than a powercommander can. Etc the MT09 is better tuned with the ECU than a power commander. Power commanders and alike are great, but dont add them if its possible to do better with the ECU. Ofcourse its worth it, in some cases it completly transforms the ridding experience, it has to be one of the best things you can do for many modern bikes.
@repsol6198
6 жыл бұрын
You would think when your paying for a new bike the fueling throttle problems would have been resolved before releasing
@WyreForestBiker
6 жыл бұрын
There are brands that get the fueling right on all the bikes they produce ...Triumph being one.
@RumblestripDotNet
6 жыл бұрын
I like this interview style of review, more of this style, please.
@Coupydog
6 жыл бұрын
Wait. Retro Four into ONE? Kawasaki, you're killing me ... and this bike!
@Sleepy_Alligator
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@01cissy
6 жыл бұрын
The driveline "snatch" he is referring to (@ about 13:15) can be controlled with gentle use of the clutch and throttle when coming back into the power. Found this to be true on my '73 Z1.
@filthymcnastyazz
6 жыл бұрын
BB gun Spo Wa. Shouldve moved on as much as brakes etc in the last 45 years
@montycrain5783
6 жыл бұрын
Not Brown but “Root Beer” and Orange.
@MudaholicJR
6 жыл бұрын
Monty Crain I think you mean Jaffa.
@Jonathan-L
4 жыл бұрын
@@MudaholicJR Are Jaffas sold all over the world? The last time I had one was probably over 45 years ago at the drive-in theatre (outdoor cinema). I'm in Western Australia. Back on topic, the Z900RS Jaffa looks really nice!
@houseofcheung
6 жыл бұрын
We are in Nov 2018?
@Death666wish
6 жыл бұрын
Time flies.
@brianturner8747
6 жыл бұрын
indeed we are.
@paulk9188
4 жыл бұрын
We are in Nov 2019
@nicholaschin7733
4 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki’s W800 has to be the best looking retro... This thing looks almost as good...
@jackorear2536
6 жыл бұрын
Jim Goose ( Mad Max ) would be proud! I love everything about it
@glenncallow1454
6 жыл бұрын
I wanted one of these bad boys 40 years ago when I was an apprentice - I loved it - couldn't afford it.....but now perhaps !! This is VERY clever of Kawasaki......retro at its best. They've kept the famous ducktail, seat ribbing, the battery cover styling - even same paint jobbie !! But they they've bought it bang up to date with all the goodies. The only thing I'm not sold on - the new 4 into 1 exhaust.......Bring back the 4 into 4 !! Well done kwaka.
@christianmeyer5353
6 жыл бұрын
Very nice Retro style. Bring good memories of my '73 Z1
@MultiDonard
6 жыл бұрын
It is a pity that this bike will join the list as a non seller due to its expensive price and lack of interest, I have a Kawasaki zx9r early model 1994 and it was a non seller as well because it was to heavy for a sports bike but a good bike.
@pauladdison9978
5 жыл бұрын
I had zx9r but not for long as it wouldn't drop into corners it just wanted to go in straight ahead so put it back in for a Fireblade. ...a milion times better handling.
@stratolestele7611
12 күн бұрын
I've got a 2023 café that I bought new 1/23, so being 9/24 I've had mine for over a year and a half. Man, I think I keep liking it each time I ride it. It's just such a great bike. Zero complaints. I just got a new compliment on it this morning. Absolutely fantastic bike, and in 40 years of riding all brands (though all HD for about 20 years), this is easily my favorite bike yet. I don't see me ever selling it. I'd only consider adding to the stable.
@jtjones717
6 жыл бұрын
I've got a 82 kz750, I wish they would bring back at least a shaft driven just for the low maintenance
@daithilacha1
6 жыл бұрын
Modern chains require little maintenance so its not much if any of an issue nowadays, unless perhaps you want a dedicated Tourer. I still own a fully restored Yamaha Seca 750 from `82, which is a shaftie.
@TwoHawksHunting
5 жыл бұрын
I never believed in reincarnation until now. I remember the all powerful Kaw 900. The bike offered unheard of performance back in the mid 70s. All of the other manufacturers took a while to catch up to the Kaw 900.
@triv7252
6 жыл бұрын
2018 and with a snatchy throttle, FFS.
@brianturner8747
6 жыл бұрын
LOL i agree, FFS X 2
@hottroddinn
6 жыл бұрын
Mainly happens because of the regulations set by the govt. for emission standards. All the companies know that the customer ends up spending money on aftermarket exhausts and tuning so they'll let us tune the bike however we want.
@MissMan666
6 жыл бұрын
just like all the others basically.
@MissMan666
6 жыл бұрын
Most customers dont spend money on dyno and power commander etc, only a fraction of the buyers do that. If they could make it perfectly smooth from the get go, they would do it, it would give them better reviews and basically make more money. I think its pretty hard for them to get it right, there are different regulations depending on the region they are sold, and they have to make one map that meet all demands, so its a compromise, not perfect.
@triv7252
6 жыл бұрын
they could do it but they expect you as the customer to accept their compromise.
@albymangled
6 жыл бұрын
This bike looks pretty cool until it gets parked next to a REAL Z1.
@ridermak4111
6 жыл бұрын
I was a teenager in the ‘70’s. Drooled through high school over the “bigZ”. The body lines of this new one nailed it. Drooling again, but not gonna trade my Concours 14. Old men need our wind protection.
@findvoltage
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing will come close to the old school Z's. Id rather spend 20k on a 73. They are just soo cool. If you watch a video of the evolution of the kawaski Zeds, it pretty much sums up the ideal of an era when pushing the envolope was a new thing and gone were the days of boring old bikes that would be lucky to have pushed past the 100mph mark, when we were daredevils and done crazy half assed stunts like riding home 2am so stoned you might have found yourself on the wrong side of the road.
@erwinfletcher4581
Жыл бұрын
Why do Brits call it a Zedd?? I own one myself, just curious? Zedd.... Z..... Still a beautiful bike.
@michaelmarshall1713
6 жыл бұрын
Finally a Japanese Manufacturer not making the all sports ( hard to live with ) Retro Bike . Good on Kawasaki and here it is folks retro is what we want as all the so called new ideas are not working . Honda must get back to a V4 1000 and this looks cool.
@northerniltree
3 жыл бұрын
You blokes need a proper table. One that has a 4-into-one exhaust.
@ronanrogers4127
6 жыл бұрын
So basically compared to my 1977 Z900 it’s goy 34% more horsepower and 35% more torque, and weighs 15 kg less. I’m guessing the main improvement over the last 40 years will be the chassis, suspension and braking...all of which should make this a fun retro naked to ride.
@daithilacha1
6 жыл бұрын
My guess would be that a `77 KZ probably has about 62-65 RWP, whereas the new bike probably has at least 105 rwp, even in its slightly reduced form. That is a huge difference, and the 15 KG you mention sounds a bit off. Are you sure there is only a 15g difference. ??? The dry weight of a KZ900 has to be about 500 lbs, or even a bit more.
@Coupydog
6 жыл бұрын
Is there any indication Kawi has fixed the overdrive problem in this bike? Their other big Fours (Z1000's) have 6 speed transmissions, running 6th gear barely a step down from the racy 5th. On highway rides, the pointless revving, buzzing & suffering fuel range are apparent. If they keep it this way, I don't see the point in having a 6 speed? In that regard, Honda got it right with the CB11000 Series. Get your revs out in 5 gears, but give me a relaxed overdrive!
@KingOath
6 жыл бұрын
Coupydog I realise this is an old post, but for the viewers watching this now which might be wondering the same thing, yes, it has been fixed. Longer 6th and also a longer final drive on this bike 👍🏻
@smibru
6 жыл бұрын
I really like this bike, but I bought the XSR900 last year. Can't wait to see the comparison video next year.
@threethrushes
6 жыл бұрын
Same here. And I spent a few more hours speccing up the ride and looks. Still, nice to see other bikes. Now, repeat after me "I already own my dream bike!"
@smibru
6 жыл бұрын
Gerhard Symons Lol. You know you can never have enough bikes.
@exothermal.sprocket
6 жыл бұрын
I think the triple engine has that extra spice that most i-4 engines lack, however, the styling on the ZRS is SO WELL organized and fluid, and tasteful. Yamaha's design looks like a bunch of parts that don't work well together.
@daithilacha1
6 жыл бұрын
I love the Yamaha triples, and plan to buy a nice used one in 2018. For retro, I own a lovely 2002 ZRX1200, all souped up of course, and a `08 R1 for when I feel the need for speed.!!!!
@smibru
6 жыл бұрын
I hear you. I have a '04 R1 for my speed and track duties! Even though a lot of new bikes with more power and electronics have been created I still haven't found the need to replace my '04.
@barberfirestop
2 жыл бұрын
ZEB 1? what are they talking about? please explain why everyone says this
@smckirk
6 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki late to retro?? What about the W650 and W800?
@aussiesam01
6 жыл бұрын
I took the Z900RS for a test ride last weekend. A retro Z1 it is not. I was looking forward to this bike so much but was disappointed. The riding position is not retro at all and you feel like you are perched on top of the bike in a forward leaning position. For that genuine retro feel it definitely needs a lower seat/frame and a 4 into 4. It's an ok bike, but more of a modern Z900 with a retro style tank and paint job. It misses the true retro feel by a mile. Disappointing.
@gm16v149
6 жыл бұрын
Funny you should say that because I took one for a half hour test ride in January and apart from the power I wasn’t really all that impressed either. But after liking the looks of it I finally bought one, and after 2000 kms I’ve totally changed my mind. This bike is great!
@cj599
3 жыл бұрын
the cb110 is a better looking bike, the water cooling and inverted forks do not belong on the kaw
@goneburger2731
5 жыл бұрын
I think a Honda cb650r or triumph 660 street triple would blow this away even been 948cc bike with more bhp than the other 2 bikes
@vladimator1842
3 жыл бұрын
Yo...can you elaborate on this claim? I'm kinda torn right now between choosing on the Z900Rs which I've only heard of it last week lol, and the 2020 or 2021 Cb650R which I've known of for 2 so years. I've owned a 2015 Yamaha Fz-07 up until 2018 when I sold the baby, and haven't owned a motorcycle since. But now, im starting to get the itch of getting back into my groove and passion for 2 wheels, and im stuck between these 2 sexy ladies as of now!! I had my eyes set on the cb650r until now, but after seeing this z900rs, idk man!! Love that its a little bigger engine, and still an in-line 4 which im very picky on!! Can you describe in detail about your opinion??
@redrighthand9455
6 жыл бұрын
what about the retro zrx 1100 need to do a bit bit more background research
@bretwomack4143
6 жыл бұрын
And I have a '99 Vulcan Drifter, about as retro as you can get...
@Ritalie
4 жыл бұрын
Really good review. I still don't understand why motorcycle reviews are done by people who are racers, who can ride better than 99.999% of the population. I read a review back in 2002, and it called the ZX-6R a lumbering "couch" of a motorcycle, with the slowest handling of all the other sportbikes. I immediately went and bought that "couch" of a motorcycle, because I knew I wanted to be comfortable, more than being able to win a race on a track. Engine smoothness, comfort, aesthetics, sound, color, seat design, gear ratios. These are the only things that really matter. Handling is last on the list now, with modern bikes, and modern tires. Most people won't ever be able to use the full capacity of the handling, unless they are intentionally buying the bike to race it. People who want the best cornering speed, will be the first to have their bike impounded.
@daberider
4 жыл бұрын
Z900RS was best seller in japan on 2019.Easy ride and fantastic exhaust sound. How is popularity in other countries?
@MarkFeaGuitar
6 жыл бұрын
As a Kawasaki fan and rider since 1984, with lord knows how many Kwackers since then - and including 3 ZRXs, this bike to me looks everything that I would have always wanted as that young lad... but can anyone explain why in this day and age of incredible electronic engineering we still have to suffer that low-down fueling / throttle glitch? It used to be that these were a by-product of emissions laws and a way to meet legislation, by making the fuel curve work in a certain way - but that wasn't alluded to in the discussion and in fact, it was simply glossed over with a shrug... Surely manufacturers can solve this by now? Apart from that, who wouldn't want one of these!
@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing
6 жыл бұрын
The rumble to scream ratio exhaust note of that 4 into 1 factory pipe shows the wisdom of Kawasaki's design choice.
@exothermal.sprocket
6 жыл бұрын
It's a good choice since the Z1000, Ninja1000, ZX-14R, Cocours14 all have GROSS exhaust designs that weigh a metric ton.
@arnolddeshay9353
6 жыл бұрын
One sided pipe very disappointing.
@Coupydog
6 жыл бұрын
I agree 110%.
@zoebettina
4 жыл бұрын
Trying really hard to sell it...kinda disappointing.
@Pillokun
6 жыл бұрын
Some times I get confused when people talk about the character of the engine. Do they talk about how much the engine rattles, vibrates, if it is clunky at low revs or do they talk how the engines feels and behaves through out its revs? Because for me a straight 4 has a very exciting characteristics especially when it wakes up and pulls you by your collar and it seems as the pull never ends. Then we have the grunty mt09 engine that lifts the front wheel to let you know it wants to play. And of course we have the 1290r engine but it revs out to quickly just like other twins. So how would you describe an engine with character?
@jonboy602
6 жыл бұрын
Agree, I think the way the sound changes through the revs on a 4 cyclinder makes it more involving than most twins and singles. Maybe even more than the triumph triples, which don't quite have the top end howl of a nice 4.
@KingOath
6 жыл бұрын
One of the things I love the most about my MT07 is the engine character. For a small inline twin the character is incredible. Its like having three different bikes, the bottom end feels like an old thumpy 500cc single dirtbike, the midrange is loud, snappy and responsive with just enough vibration to feel like your at one with the engine, but then the top end takes you by surprise, the bike doesn’t “want” for high rpm and doesn’t need it to get moving quickly so you tend to assume it isn’t there, but it certainly is. On the rare occasion you need to take it to redline it’s like this nice little surprise you forgot all about. It might not have sportsbike top end power but boy does it howl up top for a little twin. The sound changes from the thumpy grumbly low and midrange to a beautiful harmonious hollow buzz. Like two small steel hammers being hit against a block of wood 9000 times per minute. It’s a lot of fun for a cheap simple machine
@markusmclaren6084
4 жыл бұрын
A new review format? An interview?!?
@bertito43
6 жыл бұрын
This bike or Bonneville T120?
@mondenoutdoorcamp2556
4 жыл бұрын
Good evening! Kawasaki z900rs It is a very good motorcycle! The motorcycle best!
@markullyett
6 жыл бұрын
Loads of bollox why is the orange and brown so much dearer. It costs the same to mass paint as the other colours. Shame on you Kawasaki for ripping customers off
@strix2035
6 жыл бұрын
Mark Ullyett dude it is only $200 more nothing crazy
@gt7500
6 жыл бұрын
I rememeber buying a Suzuki TL1000S in 1997 and thinking that they could price certain colors higher. Everyone was all "hot and bothered" for the green model. The red color was only half as nice. Now, I see they've gone and done it! Yes, it is a definite joke! Profit taking at its worst. I don't care if it is "ONLY" $200.00!
@strix2035
6 жыл бұрын
Glenn Lutic when you put it like that maybe it’s me buying the Black getting ripped off. But I do agree that motorcycles are getting to $$$
@twinwheels4717
6 жыл бұрын
It's also got the machined portions of the wheels as well, the other colours have solid colours for the wheels. I suspect some of the extra cost comes from that also. At the end of the day you pay your money and make your choice, the extra cash is pennies really when you take in the cost of the bike.
@retrokz
6 жыл бұрын
If you had actually seen the beautiful hue in the rootbeer brown and orange on an original Z1900, you wouldn't need to ask this question.
@stevegriffiths5364
6 жыл бұрын
I prefer the older Z900
@lr937
6 жыл бұрын
Let me start by saying the bike is gorgeous,no doubt about it, BUT... I went yesterday 09/12 to try the Z900rs in black color .... was in my wish list and had to give it a try so I did...didnt like the riding style of the bike, by that I mean from my point of view, bike is a bit jerky for a everyday city driving, handlebars have a not so easy to get use position, seat is not comfortable at all (and I ride a cbr1000) there is no doubt the bike has the power and torque for a spirit riding but is not definitely a commute bike, too harsh, too jerky, and the brakes u have to squeeze them hard all the time to stop the bike, so to wrap it up, I like the looks of the bike, but ridding just didn't make the cut for me
@MrTench8
6 жыл бұрын
Quit the BS! It is no retro and there are many bikes out there that with this paint job would look more like the original Z1 than this does!! It is doesn't recreate any of the Z1 at all. A tacky parts bin special attempt at taking money off people who maybe don't remember exactly how iconic the old one was!!! Shame on Kawasaki!!
@cj599
3 жыл бұрын
i like classics the more i look at this bike the more i dislike it
@bruschmidt9943
6 жыл бұрын
For full retro, Four into Fours (pipes) are a must. The aftermarket can worry about weight reduction systems, as they're already widely available. You just can't go out & buy Four into Four "proper" chrome pipes! The Honda CB1100 fails the "retro" theme in same way. What are 70'0s retro "Fours" bikes without the right pipes?
@vincebautista4849
6 жыл бұрын
Whats wrong with the bike, As for a bike virgin like me its perfect. Dont hurt me.
@willlewis77
5 жыл бұрын
@@vincebautista4849 Over 100 hp for a first bike? that's a lot
@vincebautista4849
5 жыл бұрын
@@willlewis77 Tho i have a little driving experience of driving 155 cc bikes.
@vincebautista4849
5 жыл бұрын
@@willlewis77 With Fuel injection.
@vincebautista4849
5 жыл бұрын
@@willlewis77 Hope you can reply....
@thrustvector
6 жыл бұрын
do we get a review of the table?
@lr937
6 жыл бұрын
Want a smooth, nice looking,reliable, torquey bike, get a honda, the guy said in line 4 have no character, is he talking about the bike they were making in 1950? Every bike in the market today above 600 cc have character, that u don't appreciate in line 4 technology well that is a different story
@roverchap
3 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki late to the retro bike scene? What about the W650 and W800?
@kentcarper7585
Жыл бұрын
I would like the cafe if it was blacked out!
@johnrocker2986
6 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki BS about exhausts and wheels, if they replicated the original with some more modern engine features and brakes they'd sell more than this faker! Parked next to the original I know what I'd pick.
@uvwevwevweonyetenyeubemuge4036
3 жыл бұрын
My uncle has this bike z900rs and cb400 super 4 hyper vtec and i can say the bike sounds pretty good i cant even see difference of the because how beautiful the bike is.
@nicolasfilsdejean
6 жыл бұрын
Nice review. You had me buying one until you mentioned the "snatchy throttle" bit which I've been runnig away from since they introduced fuel injection on bikes.... It's a shame there are barley any bikes out there coming with fuel injection that do behave correctly at slow speeds and low rpm. I sold my GS1200 ADV from 2014 because it compounded the snatchy throttle with the effect of the numerous transmission bits, and other than the Triumph Bonneville and most Ducati's, I can't find one that behaves properly at low rpm... I was spoiled as being almost 50 now, I learn't and had a lot of fun with carburated bikes.... unfortunate though...... Can't they fix that once and for all directly from factory?? Do we really want to spend some more hard earned money to get a bike to function properly??
@m.geisel
6 жыл бұрын
The ZX14r has a great throttle feel and control. Stock it is great.
@MrSlowestD16
6 жыл бұрын
I'm only 30, and nearly all my experience is with EFI, but I agree, this snatchy throttle bullshit with EFI bikes (and more typically fly by wire bikes) is completely unacceptable. I'm interested that you had the problem with your R1200, I rented one for a vacation in AK for 2 weeks (I believe it was a 2015 or 2016) and I didn't suffer from snatchy throttle too badly. On the contrary, I just sold my Tiger 1200 Explorer and one of the major reasons was because the throttle was completely unacceptable. It just felt like an electrical switch, it felt terrible to ride and b/c of that I'd wind up with a death grip on it trying to control it so perfectly as to not get snatchy and my arm kept going numb. Very shitty. On Ducatis, I haven't ridden a lot of them, but the scrambler was HORRIFIC. The fueling was so bad down low I just wanted to stop the test ride before I even got out of the parking lot. Utterly horrific, I could never live with that. It's a real big shame that these companies can't get the EFI fueling at low load right to save their lives, and throttle by wire / fly by wire is only making this about 100 times worse because now they're just glorified rheostats and they don't put any effort in to make it feel like you're moving a throttle, my Tiger had ZERO feedback in the throttle, I hated it. I really like this bike, looks really good, but if the throttle is snatchy that's a deal breaker for me. Some bikes got really bad with the EFI, and many got 100x worse with fly by wire. Unacceptable on something I'm paying 10k for. I do agree with the bonneville, was a joy to ride. EDIT: And I feel like this only bothers me for the most part - half the journalists don't even mention this type of stuff..
@MrSlowestD16
6 жыл бұрын
The Jap sports bikes seemed to have handled this quite a bit better - at least the cable throttle ones. CBR600 and R1 both had perfectly good fueling/throttle feel. I think it's less of an issue with EFI and more of an issue with fly by wire, though some of the companies can't iron out the EFI to save their lives, either.
@jazzysaravana
6 жыл бұрын
nicolas FILSDEJEAN The new Street Triple 765 RS has the most accurate throttle response right now in the industry. You must have a test ride to get have a feel of it. I absolutely loved the silky smooth throttle!
@Land-Shark
6 жыл бұрын
@sleeperfox302x I'll second that emotion. The throttle on my 2016 ZX-14R is spot on, with no nasty surprises. :)
@exothermal.sprocket
6 жыл бұрын
A bit surprised about the comments of snatchy fueling. I have the Z900 (non-abs) and the fueling is perfect. With the 1-point reduction in compression ratio and probably modified intake cam, they fueling went from seamless to less than perfect?
@ndperson1
6 жыл бұрын
It would be really interesting to have a comparison of the gsx s1000, the new gsx-s750, the mt 09, xsr 900, z900, and the z900rs. I know they aren’t all exactly in the same class, but they are all fun, affordable, and comfortable sport bikes. I am a big fan of more affordable comfy sport bikes that the mt 09 helped to popularize. The retro nakeds also add some variety and a different take on some of these newer naked sport bikes
@UncleWally3
6 жыл бұрын
The retro bikes, properly, build in a few mechanical and aesthetic differences from their original inspirations. So, why not get rid of the tank’s pinch-weld? For some, it’s the first thing that pops out . . . and, it should be left in the past.
@gtm1311
3 жыл бұрын
Twin engine has more character? That's a matter of opinion. In my opinion twins are boring. In line 4 has a note that sounds amazing.
@manan1352
3 жыл бұрын
I currently own an F800R, 4 years with it and still feel I do not fit perfectly on it,... but this Kawa looks it is tailor-made for me.
@hinterseerherold
5 жыл бұрын
Looks refreshing in today's lineup, but of course it doesn't compare to the original Z (or the first retro wave ZR/Zephyr) in the looks department.
@Agislife1960
6 жыл бұрын
They need to do an LTD version of the bike, like the 70s, best looking bike Ive ever seen. If they do put out an LTD model, Im getting back into motorcycles.
@greenbow7888
2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe this bike has been out for three-and-a-half years.. It feels like eighteen months at the absolute most.
@cbrblade2705
6 жыл бұрын
I dont get it these days, motorcycling was about being able to afford cheap and reliable transport and these bikes lately from all the manufacturers are way over priced when you consider peoples wage packets have not increased and we now have food banks. Like £15,000 for CBR1000rr and this Z900rs for near enough £10,000, what a joke, the consumers need to wake up and stop buying new, there a waste of money, your better buying 2-4 year old bikes for way less. But its bike reviews and the like that are not giving real reviews and they all come out with, "Yeah its worth it", not to normal people with normal incomes there not. the message needs to filter back and theres prices need to be more affordable and realistic.
@spoonman73
6 жыл бұрын
You can thank all the electronics and TFT screens and other silly gizmos for that.
@fyorbane
6 жыл бұрын
All new bikes are overpriced. Would not buy new anyway.
@MarkR973
6 жыл бұрын
Wondering why they put a mono shock in it. Yamaha came out with those on their dirt bikes back then. Shoulda put dial shocks I think.
@CyberGasty
6 жыл бұрын
Why everyone forgets Kawasaki W800 when talking about the neo-retro bikes today?
@daithilacha1
6 жыл бұрын
It was terribly dull and underpowered, that is why I suspect.
@badger4361
6 жыл бұрын
Nice bike I hope they do well with it. I do hear lots of people complaining about snatchy throttle on efi bikes, my SD 990 was renowned for it, I've never found it a problem, in fact I was disappointed when they made it less snatchy after a service. Horses for courses I guess.
@jbivvy420
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2023 version and when I am at low speed doing slow maneuvers it seems the front wants to slip out or just feels not as stable as when going a little faster.
@stratolestele7611
12 күн бұрын
I hope you still have it and that you've gotten past that odd sensation. In the hundreds of reviews, videos, and comments I've read, I've not once heard anyone mention that.
@jbivvy420
12 күн бұрын
@@stratolestele7611 I have it still but with Michelin Road 6 tires which is way better feeling.
@alan36753
2 жыл бұрын
errr 72 to 2022 is fifty years!
@johna6968
6 жыл бұрын
It's bloody lovely in the brown orange but you just know everyone will be rocking up on that one. ps the 4 into 1 was the better decision
@brucegroom9180
6 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki not big on retro bikes? What about the w650 and w800 cant get ore retro than that.
@MaverickAus
6 жыл бұрын
Retro Kawasaki's? You forgot the ZRX 1100/1200
@patthewoodboy
6 жыл бұрын
its not retro . its what a modern 4 cylinder unfaired bike should look like... love it
@threecats8219
3 жыл бұрын
Although it's said to be homage to the Z1, I think it's more.
@derf9465
6 жыл бұрын
Triumph have been making theme bikes for years. Nothing new.
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