2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Post Ride Motorcycle Review | Riders Domain 

Which ECU flash did you use?

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I know Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.

@Avery Cayden Instablaster :)

Thanks Steve! Glad you enjoyed.

I have the new z900 rs it may not have as long seat as the origanal bike but this bike is bigger in body. It is a gpod bike easy to ride, plenty of power but the engine appears to be working hard at 80mph but still got plenty to go before you get to the red line. Its low geared . Back break doesnt do much. front is ok untill you go down a steep hill then you are having work it a bit to work effectively. It does look good and it does go well but i wouldnt want to go for a long trip. low geared, seat a bit firm and you would need a screen on for wind protection. it is good for the short 1hr blast and does have that grunt and decent acceleration and handles quite good.. I dont like the dunlop tyres.

The new Z sure feels big when you have that tank between your legs. I’m 5’8, so I feel like the bike fits me well.

You're wrong greg; you're referring to the two stroke triples

Yep totally agree Greg, the engine was superb and didn't leak oil unlike its rivals back then, but the frame always let it down when pushed. Bendy, wibbly, wobbly so UK guys would put the motor in a Rickman frame like they would with Nortons, Triumphs, BSA's etc. In fact most frames on any bike from 40 years ago were lacking, especially at the limit.

Saves the tread on the front tire...

@@natashahancock9896 better cooling too😁

TRay S thank you for the input.👍

And the advise about some Dirt Bike experience is good for ALL beginning riders! In Fact...ROSSI and MOST of the MotoGP and other Top Riders ride DIRT during the off season! It is good Skill Training for ALL Riders...even big heavy cruisers. Being able to 'react' to a little tire slide -- rain, loose dirt on the street, tar snakes, etc -- rather than PANIC can Save your Life! And yes, an SV650 or Ninja650 or something similar will give you LOTS of enjoyment as you gain miles of experience, before you go to a 450lbs 115HP bike. And if you ride with friends that don't try to push you to ride 'over your skill level' you can really enjoy an upper-mid-range bike! You can even get a Lot out of a Track Day or 2...just use it for Skills Training, and don't be bothered by the bikes that pass you and try to push too hard... Use the track to learn Braking Control and how to trust your tires and smooth transition from braking to acceleration...

Thank you guys for the input I really appreciate it and yes! I think I'll get a SV650 instead, tested my friends SV650 and it wasnt scary to ride it at all plus the power doesn't scare you from nowhere. Thanks again guys.

Get a Hayabusa it's a great starter bike.....Just Kidding

It isn't meant to be a 'track bike with lights' if is a Street Bike for long hours of comfortable 'sporty' riding. Adam didn't say the seat was "uncomfortable" he said it was too SOFT for his taste for aggressive riding! The gearing matches what the bike is intended for...not running 175 on a Race Track. The first gear is sort of 'extra low' for easy take-off, and the top gear is a little 'extra high' for lower RPMs on the highway and better mileage, and the 4 in the middle are set to hit the 'sweet spot' of engine power and torque...that isn't 'short gearing' it is gearing for the intended riding. My FZ1 is much the same...power and torque at lower RPM range, but geared to take advantage of that on the streets. Yes, top gear takes me to 170+ on the Track...but when I chase my WERA Racing friends around the mountains I exit the curves with quicker acceleration because my middle gears are right in the power band. Sure they can leave me behind on Road Atlanta ... but I hold my own in the mountains...and in the little impromptu 'Drag Races' we do occasionally on an empty country highway...up to about 140mph when they hit Their Powerband... So...all I am saying is to buy/ride the bike that fits your type of riding. But every bike is a 'compromise' based on what you want to do with it. If you want a Race Bike with lights, don't bother with a "Retro Bike"... NONE of them are going to give you that kind of ride, and still be Comfortable on the street for hours and hours of 'sporty' riding. Maybe you just need to re-paint ( or 'wrap') an R1M in root beer brown metallic paint... smile.

It takes no time at all to just 'learn' needle angle...MPH numbers become almost like Roman Numerals on a watch face... just 'points' of reference... smile.

Just keep it in the sweet spot where both of the needles are pointing up.

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