2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Review

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2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Review - This is a bike I'd ben itching to ride ever since I first set my eyes on it in the flesh at the NEC show last November. Not only is the Kawasaki Z900RS a beautiful looking retro styled machne but it also has one of those creamy 4 cylinder engines that I like from my personal bike collection! I was really looking forward to riding this classically styled Z1 aping machine, but did it live up to expectations?
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@cwqrpportable 6 лет назад

62 y/o here and I'm loving my new Z900RS

@ermaln906 5 лет назад

30 y/o and loving it also!

@amanpatnaik1975 4 года назад

20 y/o and I love it too!

@Inazuma0801 3 года назад

37 year old and want to buy this too

@melvinv6934 3 года назад

14 year old here also want to buy it too!

@gurnstein 6 лет назад

Best looking bike that's come out in the last few years. Kawasaki have done a great job.

@painsrides3616 6 лет назад

I really do not know how I'm not going to buy a Z900RS.....I've been been drooling all over the thing for months now. My wife is not going to be happy with me and TMF, you are no help at all .... LOL ;)

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Sorry mate, I share your concerns/issue....

@jakeyb6453 6 лет назад

When are women ever happy lol I think ide sleep with this bike ,the misses can live in the garage

@painsrides3616 6 лет назад

I'm working on a plan .... to make everyone happy ;)

@nickspacey4652 5 лет назад

don't tell her.....

@LesWG5 6 лет назад

The original is my favourite bike ever and the new version (with the candy paint scheme only) is easily my favourite today. The transformer look of most current bikes does nothing for me😎

@scotteger6271 4 года назад

I do like the candy paint scheme but there's just something about this black with subtle stripes that really appeals to me. This bike reminds me of the bikes they rode on the original Mad Max!

@Ritalie 4 года назад

When I saw this bike, it was a breath of fresh air. The modern "transformer look" motorcycles are about as beautiful as dog vomit. I feel like the motorcycle companies don't actually have any Humans working for them. Litearlly. I think aliens are designing these new POS SPACECRAFT looking motorcycles that have zero symmetry or beauty to them. My 2002 ZX-6R Ninja was the most beautiful sportbike ever produced, other than the Ducati 916 and 999, early R6 and R1 Yamaha's, and the early TL1000.

@entropede 6 лет назад

I did a test ride with this bike yesterday and completely fell in love with it. The retro look is really deceptive: it rides and handles like a top modern streetfighter and eats up curves like nothing. I was especially impressed with the suspension and the front brakes, very confidence-inspiring. I agree with TMF about the mirrors, they offer the best view of any mirrors I've seen because they are slightly convex, meaning that you get a bit of a fish-eye view which is great. Only issue is that they are quite far out over the handlebars which makes splitting lanes a bit trickier, something to keep in mind.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Glad you liked it as much as I did!

@amanpatnaik1975 4 года назад

I’m 20 y/o and this bike still appeals to me! What a master stroke by Kawasaki

@IanTed 6 лет назад

Can’t beat the nostalgia ticket, especially for those of us who remember the dream bikes of the late seventies, looks great...

@DiegoMonroyF 6 лет назад

"Oh look a tunnel! * revs * ...Yeeeh it's gotta be done..." 😂

@kignacio 4 года назад

I will close a video if a reviewer goes through a tunnel without a rev 😩

@carlfurnell3743 3 года назад

I had a Z650 in the early-1980s and loved it. The new Z900RS looks really good.

@bellinghambaseball2 6 лет назад

"...upside down forks. Here we go' One day we'll start calling those normal way 'round forks" Brilliant. Flyer quote of the year so far.

@Banditmanuk 6 лет назад

Loads of middle aged men (like me) going "ooo that's gorgeous"

@Banditmanuk 6 лет назад

Maarten Migaris arr to be 26 again! The best modern retro out there in my opinion.

@MissMan666 6 лет назад

36 here and i really dislike most modern bikes design wise, its like they cannot find a standpoint and just looks futuristic in a weird way, quickly loosing their "modern" look. This is a bike that looks like a bike and not some weird transformer jet ski, great classic looks, modern components, quality finish and it actually has pillion seat that can be used for a pillion.

@clairebannister4749 6 лет назад

Spot on! EE BY GUMM That's reet LUUUVLEYYY Z750 version would be fine for me with about 80 bhp

@regprescott9894 6 лет назад

I think Kawasaki are onto a winner with this, now if only Yamaha could re issue the XJR....

@ridewherever 6 лет назад

Reg Prescott I want the XJR 1300 as well!

@zrkn1 6 лет назад

The builders in Japan have perfected this beauty and I thank God some new riders will learn to enjoy sitting up like a king on their new retro. Look forward to the 2019 version. The single pipe is for engine tuning purposes, they're actually 2 pipes in there. Racers call it 4 into 2.

@easternmenace 6 лет назад

I like that manufacturers still make old style bikes. All the new ones look too crazy for me personally

@MissMan666 6 лет назад

Feel the same way, so many great bikes out there, but most modern bikes looks like crap. Back to basics and try again.

@Doug_Morgan 6 лет назад

That is why I ride and adventure bike and my cruiser. I don't like the look of most modern bikes.

@generalrodcocker1018 6 лет назад

they look ridiculous, direct out of a comic book or trying hard to look mean or brutal. i think people should stop watching transformers or so

@pdbordelon 6 лет назад

EXACTLY!

@FerolaJ 5 лет назад

It’s a couple thou more quid for the same bike that’s prettier

@TheLithGH 2 года назад

You sound exactly like Bruce Dickenson, singer of Iron Maiden. Accent, tone, pitch, sentence structure. Amazing!! Thanks for the bike review!

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

You think? He's a member of the same flying club as me and I have chatted to him on a few occassions (the first time without realising who he was!!)

@TheLithGH 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes, the resemblance in voice is uncanny.. who knows, if you can sing - you can take his spot in the band if he retires one day, haha!! But seriously, that's cool that you got to meet him!

@gopac21 4 года назад

A week after watching this video I bought one. I love it

@travelinben1966 4 года назад

This is one of the very few new bikes in the world I would ever part with.Well done Kawasaki!👍

@hudsonrilke 6 лет назад

They got it right with this one. I really don’t mind the single pipe, it’s not supposed to be a direct copy. I’m glad I’m not in the market, too much choice.

@blairshunk4440 6 лет назад

Are you sick and tired of other reviews where the expert flaps their gums for 20 minutes at a table with a white sheet behind them? (sometimes the bike isn't even in the picture) I am, and this brilliant articulate man, gives a complete run down while on the fly, fantastic!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thank you very much!

@shaunlawson3849 6 лет назад

I love my supersport bikes but seeing and hearing the reviews for this..... my goodness I want one

@RICHARD10195 6 лет назад

Been and sat on one of these today and it look amazing in the flesh with the orange paint job, sadly I wasn’t the bloke who came to collect his he was one happy chap on his new Z900rs I just left with some visor cleaner.....

@UncleWally3 6 лет назад

Isn’t it nuts that mirrors are so important and yet so few bikes maximize their efficiency? Worth a TMF episode . . .

@michaelhartman5485 6 лет назад

Got my black metallic Z900 RS last Saturday as I upgraded from a Kawasaki Vulcan S...I am in heaven...thoroughly modern take on UJM and Kawasaki has knocked it out of the park... I cannot think of a single upgrade, save braided brakelines, that this bike will need...I am 60 years old and can safely say this will be my one and only bike until I am too old to ride...many happy days ahead...ride safe & look through your turns...Mike from San Diego

@paulcrocker8600 5 лет назад

IT NEEDS A MAIN STAND FOR BASIC MAINTENANCE...THE ORIGINAL Z900 HAD ONE ON THE STOCK BIKE... NEUTERED AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN...

@adamludlam5538 6 лет назад

Keep up the good work missendenflyer! Love all the reviews. Very professional

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thank you Adam, whilst people keep watching 'em I'll keep making 'em!

@adamludlam5538 6 лет назад

TheMissendenFlyer I'd like to see a video on the essentials needed for a long motorcycle trip. Like what gear and tools and stuff you advise

@MarkSmith-io3qd 6 лет назад

I’ve never really been much of a Kwaka fan, but that looks really nice. Neighbour across the road had an original Z1 back in the seventies and it was *the* super bike of the day. Strange how we now think of a 900cc bike as ‘small’ these days. Another great bike review TMF. 👍😎

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF

@benhastain8823 6 лет назад

I definitely think that this is one of the most beautiful looking bikes I’ve seen. It sounds amazing too. Cheers for the review, TMF. I just can’t wait to see your thoughts on the new Tiger 800!

@markbright7845 5 лет назад

Just looked at this again, some time after it was published. You mentioned the original four exhausts, but a popular mod of the day was to put a lighter four into one pipe one ASAP. I think it needs a tail tidy, and it's all sorted. Wonderful.

@disekjoumoer 6 лет назад

Thanks for the review, TMF. That is a simply fantastic looking bike and the ride quality seems just about perfect. I saw one at the dealer this week, and I was amazed at how small Kawasaki managed to make the inline 4. Seemed smaller than Triumphs modern triples, in fact. I want that bike, too. I found the black one to be nicer in the flesh than the candy one. And you're absolutely right. Kawasaki is going to sell a lot of these.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Yeah I think they're onto a winner with this one....maybe Triumph need to watch out!

@Roger101Watson 6 лет назад

Fun fact the RS is the first Kawasaki with full LED lighting all round which is rather ironic given the type of bike it is.

@jeffreyponting9524 5 лет назад

Not in the United states. We got big bug eyes with regular incondesnt bulbs. I would have liked to seen some round amber led turn signals resembling the 1970s Z1 turn signals.

@ross5506 4 года назад

ZX14 was first bike with rear LED and front projector lens. I upgraded with 4/65 watts LED, in night time when I turn on all 4 it lights up like a helicopter.

@andrewprice1189 3 года назад

great review, test rode one last weekend, been riding 30 odd years, dont think ive been so pleasantly surprised on riding a new model in a very long time, its a naked sportsbike disguised as a retro

@whittlad 6 лет назад

Tried this bike on demo the other day and instantly loved it. Great engine, sound, very comfy seat and suspension. The brakes are excellent and you can run around in 6th gear all day. Up there with the Thruxton for retro cred and miles better than the R Nine T

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Well different to the R9T I agree - not sure it’s miles better though....

@whittlad 6 лет назад

We’ll just have to agree to disagree👍

@michaelhartman5485 6 лет назад

Neill...I am with you...test rode the RNine...but purchased the Z900RS...RNine is not in the same league as the Z900RS...some will see that as a slight to the RNine but they could not be further from the truth...it is simply testimony to how great the Z900RS is...cause the RNine is a good bike in it's own right...

@whittlad 6 лет назад

Michael Hartman 😎

@travelinben1966 4 года назад

Sounds like a turbo spooling up when you get on it.I could easily get used to that.👍

@SteveInskip 6 лет назад

Hello MrF. I’m quite jealous seeing you on this. The original Z1 was gorgeous and so much better than anything Norton or Triumph (or BMW) were selling. You could watch a Norton vibrate down the road on its main stand! I was lucky enough to own a Z1R back then so I’ll definitely be taking one of these for a test ride. Great first impression and glad you enjoyed it!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

You'll love it Steve I warn you now....take your credit card...

@BatterseaBill 6 лет назад

Great to hear your views on this bike, thought you might like this bike. I was in Abingdon yesterday, nice little town. I think Kawasaki are on to a winner with this model. Like the comment at the end about Triumph, it might be deja vu all over again.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Yes I agree - really nice machine, I expected to like it but I loved it!

@petewielsma423 6 лет назад

Yep the Triumph comment made me giggle too , I just traded my 2015 T-Bird after numerous issues , (fork seals leaking at 1400km , TPS flat spot , tank stripe not central) . Yes they fixed the seals but the throttle was never perfect , and paint I'm still waiting to hear back , Never mind, I'll never by a Hinckley Triumph (or should I say Thailand) again and I'm loving my new Z900RS , it's a magic bike that's quick , stops , handles and looks cool 👍 I'll always have my T150v when I want the feel of pride to ride a real British Triumph , cheers

@mattcc6603 6 лет назад

Pete Wielsma Tank stripe not central?!!!

@petewielsma423 6 лет назад

Matt cc Gday Matt , yes the stripe down the centre of my T-bird as was off centre 3mm to the right (gave appearance of 6mm in total )I always thought it looked odd but when I changed the seat it showed up very badly against the stitching on new seat . You could also see the stripe wasn't central to the tank mount when I had seat off (5 month old bike and dealer didn't want to know about it) Triumph now tell me it's not a warranty issue (took 7 weeks for that reply) very poor quality and after sales support from Triumph, they've lost a loyal fan who lived and breathed Triumph , even noticed the number plate light lense fell out after about a year . I'm just pleased all my memorabilia on my garage wall is the old Meridan logo as they were the real bikes built with pride . The new ones may as well be a Chinglonsing or something with a Triumph badge on it , sorry to be so negative against Triumph but that's the experience I've had with my 1st brand new bike I've owned , cheers

@mattcc6603 6 лет назад

Pete Wielsma Probably has to be at least 500mm off centre in order to qualify for a warrant claim! Condolences.

@markosrides 6 лет назад

When I was a kid in the mid '80s, I used to glare at je '70s Kawasaki models and was drooling and wishing one day I'd own one. This to me is absolutely beautiful, I love every single thing about it. It's just that I'm 6'2" and I fear it would be little cramped for me. Even my Versys 650 is starting to bug me because of the leg room on long rides (bad knees thanks to years of basketball). Still, I would like to try this one, I absolutely love this! Nice review as always Mr. Flyer, cheers!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF

@srhintz 3 года назад

"Its gotta be done". Great, now I'm going to be saying that to myself at every underpass.

@ianlawrie919 6 лет назад

Just made myself a cup of tea. Not because it's so cold outside, but to recover from the revelation that Mr. Flyer is a Hooley. Fab vid.

@lapinobel 5 лет назад

45yr old here, never took the opportunity to get a motorcycle even though I've ridden a lot of 50cc's back in my teens. My best friend just bought a Z900RS, we went to the shop together, and I just couldn't contain myself and ordered one for myself too. Kinda stilly, since I don't even have a license for it (planned to get one on may 27th). So beginning of june, a boyhood dream will come true and I'll have my proper motorcycle after a VERY long wait (kids, job, wife etc always had a reason to postpone). But not this time, in fact, when I sat on it in the shop, my wife almost "made" me buy it. "Come on hon, you've been dreaming about owning a bike for SO long now, just go with it". Gotta love her :) So now it's counting down for the days the driving lessons start (we are obliged to take between 9 and 12 hours of lessons before exams here in Belgium); and then hopefully pass without any issue so I can pick up my baby.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Exciting times - good luck getting your license!

@lapinobel 5 лет назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer all went well, got my license and about 700km on the Z900RS. Too bad weather is going to suck the couple next days here in Belgium, can't wait to ride more. Did order a radiator guard already since the rad is unprotected and already has some bent fins due to small rocks hitting it.

@MarkSmith-io3qd 6 лет назад

‘Proper’ Hairy chested man’s bike. Just need the double denim and a medallion round ones neck. 😄

@rony3646 6 лет назад

...and bell bottoms!

@scotteger6271 4 года назад

Or some Roland Sands Apparel to match the retro café theme

@gryphongryph 3 года назад

Kawasaki has just showed the new SE model for next year I think! Seamed to address the only minor problems with the old one, first Brembo brakes and and a fully adjustable Öhlins rear shock, also they have made adjustments to the front forks to go with the updated rear ones. The pictures show it with the usual gold colored Öhlins, wished they were in black though, maybe Kawasaki could do a blacked out RS as seams to be popular with other brands.

@kignacio 3 года назад

I agree with the black. I like the gold wheels, but gold ohlins look cheesy. Muted gold would be nice, but yellowball gold is too loud.

@125sm3 6 лет назад

What an Awsome machine !!!

@subramanyamiyer2111 5 лет назад

TMF Sir, We would like to hear a long term review from you of this lovely machine. This bike surely gives all the other classics a run for their money. Especially considering Kawasaki's reputation and servicing

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

I’d love to have one long term to do one!

@JustinSane50 6 лет назад

You can tell the back end would look even more stunning with a tail tidy and aftermarket exhaust fitted!

@larjkok1184 5 лет назад

guyhvcking That exhaust looks awesome! In Australia we put Akro headers on and keep the stock can, since it’s well open.

@geoffozevans4500 6 лет назад

Very reminiscent of the Z1 I rode in the late 70s, the riding position in those days was very relaxed "sit up & beg", well priced too. Great review as usual 😎🖒

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thank you Geoff - always good to have you along...TMF

@mikeniehoff8606 2 года назад

I'm 21 and i'm getting my new Z900RS Candytone Blue in July. God I am so exited :D

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

As you should be!

@skyworks1621 5 лет назад

When I bought my Vstrom 1000 XT I saw this Kawasaki in the shop, I saw it for the first time and I was in love with it. I would own one any day, really good looking.

@timayla123 6 лет назад

I't a shame Kawasaki screw you on price for the arguably preferential paint job. Nice bike. A mate had one in the 70's and I had the chance to buy one too but opted for a GS 550 instead. Not as cool but a brilliant and superior handling bike.

@gilhooleypaul 6 лет назад

Screw you on paint- it’s 200 extra quid - hardly a big issue

@larjkok1184 5 лет назад

Get a job!

@karlosh2422 5 лет назад

Triumph screwed me on paint. Shiny black paint whilst cool is too camouflaged for me, red is much more visible and IMO looks better.

@srtspeedy4983 6 лет назад

For my age (50) I should probably feel more for the RS but I choose the "Zugami" Z900. Great Review TMF.

@shaunbarclay1309 6 лет назад

I’d like to see a review on the Kawasaki Vulcan S. Supposed to be a really good starter bike.

@michaelhartman5485 6 лет назад

It is a great starter bike...it was my first bike and other than replacing the stock seat with a Corbin seat, it was perfect for a beginner

@paulfarmer8203 6 лет назад

Excellent review as usual. You can't beat a Kawasaki for naked bikes as well as the speed triples. However I still prefer my ZRX1200 pulls like a train.

@CPUspeed 6 лет назад

I talked my mom in letting me get a KH500 when I was 16. I said see thats a 1000 this is just a 500 ;) So really excited about this bike, it is great that they even bother to do this. But I am having a problem with that brake reservoir, was it even that predominant on the original? Gotta look at some old pics. Radiator doesnt bother me at all.

@rick-hm3ji 6 лет назад

Having recently bought a 2017 Honda CRF250L, I've binged and enjoyed all your vids on that bike (and did all the mods that you recommended). Like those vids, this one is an excellent example of your professional yet friendly approach, with superb diction and editing. Well done TMF and keep 'em coming. (and "Howdy" from the USA)

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thank you Rick - appreciate the kind comments and good day back to you sir!

@antonytony33 4 года назад

I had a test ride with this bike and it was lovely. Ok the suspension is not the sportiest but it is so comfortable in the bumpy roads around town and such a good engine !!!!

@alistairmcquillan9506 5 лет назад

And now the triumph speed twin has been announced, glad I waited

@browndoggus 6 лет назад

It's a beautiful bike and sounds good. I live vicariously through you TMF... I wish I had spare cash kicking around, I could see myself on a lot of bikes.

@colm5964 6 лет назад

I collected the Cafe version on Tuesday this week. Lower seat and different bars are the main differences besides the looks. I'm 5'10" ish with a 31" inside leg. I can put both feet flat on the floor, bars being a little lower and a little forward are spot on. Bike is very good, I've also a ZRX and an old Z900a4. The ZRX may be leaving....

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Congratulations!

@Rubuz 4 года назад

I'm looking to buy a new bike fo myself. I fell in love in those retro bikes, and I narrowed my choice to Z900RS and T120. If I'm looking rationally I get so much more from Z900RS. Better suspension, more power, dealrship is so much closer (and cheaper parts), alloy wheels, 2000€ cheaper (in my country), Japanasse reliability,... But... T120 is such a looker and bike with so much charm, I just love the whole style of it. Hard decisions. :D

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Good problem to have!

@robertruskamp6157 6 лет назад

The MissendenHooligan ?

@mickeypopa 6 лет назад

Spot on! :D haha

@Oldvelocette 2 года назад

Just wanted to say thanks for the videos. I’m on my third motorcycle now. Started with a mutt. Then got a 650 Royal Enfield interceptor and now I have just put a deposit on a Z900rs! Are you seeing a theme! You sir are responsible…. Jolly well done! I have a big grin when riding. Thanks for the videos. 👍🏻👍🏻

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

My pleasure and thrilled to be a part of you getting into biking...great stuff!

@kyotosal 6 лет назад

Mr. Flyer, Kawasaki did tune the exhaust on this one, and very well as you noted. I want one too! Thank you, Sal : )

@guyholt3757 6 лет назад

Your microphone set up is absolutely spot on.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thank you sir! More by luck than anything....

@mindspinn311 4 года назад

Kawasaki clearly got the fueling and noise down perfectly!

@ripmax333 6 лет назад

From all the big 4 japanese brands, Kawasaki nailed in the design department , its a fantastic blend of modern and yet very retro of the 70’s, my only complaint is the damn seat height. 31 inch inseam i would be on the balls of my feet but with 200kg i would be more happy flat footed with some bend on my legs. I am hoping Honda will wake up and make there cb650f similar to this but i have my doubts, instead they made this rubbish look neo cafe race, even the name sounds horrid.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

The Kawa is so light the seat height (for me at least) wasn't an issue....

@paullee6663 6 лет назад

You can get a low seat for it I think it lowers the seat height to 815mm www.kawasaki.co.uk/en/accessories/seats___backrests/Z900_RS/2018?UidCat=01FFWUYNBkU9Iw&UidSubCat=05FBWlhZXFhaWllYWFlQWVBQXFtaUVhdRg0GRT0j&CodeBaseInternal=0188MjpRWFgr&Uid_Model=0771WlxdWV9eXllZWApZXFEJWgpQWA5RW1xRWFFeWwtfXlo&Uid=08B3WglbC19ZWFlaDFhbXFAJXFAKCwpRC1lQDAsOXAxQWlw

@HooDRidEWhiteY 6 лет назад

Which Honda bike are you referring to?

@gthomas15229 5 лет назад

I am 68 and have developed a physical condition that makes it impossible for me to ever ride again. I was in Pearl Harbor HI in 1973 and owned a BSA 650 Lightning that was "fast." A neighbor in Navy housing had the Z1 and let me ride it in the plan. I didn't even shift to 2nd gear but went faster than the Beezer in all 4 gears. Made the Honda 750s look like bricks.

@ToxicChillz 6 лет назад

Amazing piece of kit thats for sure. This is probably the first retro bike that I genuinely enjoy the look of. Keep Up the Good Work!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thank you sir - will do....

@bigleemac 6 лет назад

Very nice but jesus, that radiator looks like an army surplus jerry can strapped to the front.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

:0)

@karlosh2422 5 лет назад

Triumph do a better job of hiding the radiators on their twins, but that's easier with only 2 pipes coming out of the engine. Do you want 2, 3 or 4 cylinders? I plumped for 2 :)

@propellerhead9197 4 года назад

My first bike was a 76 KZ 650 sr. Love that bike. Probably still running today. Then I bought a 90 750 Ninja. I have a 2001 Triumph Sprint ST now. But I really like that bike. Kawi really got it right with that one.

@iodineclip 6 лет назад

if theres one thing i absolutely HATE about this bike : DETUNED Z900 ENGINE. Seriously Kawasaki, stop making us choose between beauty and performance, just give us all the power.

@RebelRides 6 лет назад

Although it's 'detuned' it is arguably better suited for roll-on overtaking power where you really need it due to it's more linear midrange. Though I suppose that depends on your riding style.

@MissMan666 6 лет назад

I agree, they didnt have to touch the Z900 engine at all, waste of time and money, its was perfectly fine with plenty of low down grunt already. But its not that bad, this engine actually has a much wider torque band than Z900, more low down and mid range power. At least there is a few things that is actually an upgrade handling wise on the RS vs Z900, the RS has better brakes, better suspension with better adjustability and it has traction controll, the overall finish is also better than Z900.

@spoonman73 6 лет назад

Totally agree. I have the Z1000sx and find myself wishing It was a supersport all the time. Though, I love everything else about it and don't plan on selling it. Personally, I wish all the naked bikes were just as fast as their superbike cousins.

@spoonman73 6 лет назад

There is hope, though. I believe Brocks performance has acquired a Z900RS for testing to improve the performance.

@rony3646 6 лет назад

Should have bought a GSXS1000, it lays down 145rwhp stock. Starts making good power at 4k, has very strong mid and a serious top end that the Kwak nakeds can't match. Not quite as strong as a GSXR1000, but it is plenty of motor for a street bike. It also handles great, feels light, its very comfy and has Brembo front monoblock calipers. I love Kawi's ZX14R, but their naked bikes couldn't hold a candle to the GSX when i was shopping. Suzooks cheaper too :)

@Kojak-zh7qo 6 лет назад

Brilliant review again mate,one of the best looking bikes out there at the mo....

@andywharam4846 4 года назад

Thanks for your excellent (as usual) review, I love this retro Kawasaki Z900RS, What a Black Beauty she is! Absolutely gorgeous, me n my best mate who live in sunny Scarborough, we went to Whitby and saw 2 of these beautiful bikes, in the candy red version & the sound as they rode off was heavenly, as soon as I can afford it, I will have to have one of these.

@Yeahbuddylightweigh 6 лет назад

Hypermotard sp !!!!🙏🙏🙏

@Hodmeister 6 лет назад

How cool that you upload this video today as I am off to the local dealers this evening for the green event specifically to see this bike :-)

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Brilliant - almost as if I planned it that way ;0)

@Hodmeister 6 лет назад

Love the video ending as well :-) My only gripe looking at your ride and Kawasaki are not alone in this as Triumph and Ducati do this as well is the nasty and cheap looking little tupperware sample pot on the handle bars. I don't get why we just accept this as OK spending serious Dosh on bikes! Having said that it wouldn't be a deal breaker though just an annoyance for me

@JPBARON25 6 лет назад

Great review TMF - been waiting for your take. I also was surprised by how light it was. I almost sent it over and me with it at the dealership when I lifted it off the side stand. Great review as always. Cheers from Hawaii! Jim

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

I did exactly the same! Pleasantly surprised on that....and hello Hawaii!!

@markhorton7013 6 лет назад

I was lucky enough to own a 'Brand New' 1979 Kawasaki Z1000 MKII at the youthful age of 18 and my oh my what an amazing bike she was. All these years on and I now own a Versys 1000 Adventure Bike which also has a silky smooth powerplant combined with loads of rider comfort. I can't help but feel if like you TMF I had a spare 10k kicking around I'd have one of these bad boys in addition for those self indulgent rides that such bikes do so well. I do love the retro styling coupled with the modern engineering.... Great review BTW

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thanks Mark - appreciated....

@janzienkiewicz5295 6 лет назад

What a terrible review....... just persuaded myself to buy a Triumph T120 and you go and do this!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Sorry!

@petersydney5895 6 лет назад

Jan - a few months on and I find myself in the same position. What did you do in the end, and do you have a clear view of which you prefer between the Z900RS and the T120?

@pilotpilot81 5 лет назад

I ended up getting the T120 black in matte grey (I pick it up on Tuesday 😍), I found the Vulcan S underpowered (and it gave me backpain), but the Z900RS looked the part! The Kawa is gorgeous, but I can’t live with the high-rev nervousness and the very on/off throttle. I prefer torque over power it turns out.

@karlosh2422 5 лет назад

@@pilotpilot81 bigger capacity (or supercharging) will always give more torque from low revs. The headline max power is always at the top of the rev range, so is often not a good indicator on how a bike gets to road legal speeds. Nice big flat torque bands from low down are much more useful. Of course if you want to be the next Rossi, Marquez or Hickman max power at lots of revs is important!

@wickedcoolname5756 6 лет назад

My first bike was a 1975 Kawasaki H1 Mach III so I'm really liking the retro look. I've pretty much decided that I'm going to buy a Triumph T120, but now that I've seen this video I think I'll have to stop by my Kawasaki dealer and check this out first.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Definitely worth checking out...I think I prefer this to a Bonnie....

@projectill 6 лет назад

If I was in a market for naked bike this would definitely by in my list !

@TraviskyOriginal 3 года назад

I can't get over how beautiful this bike is 🔥💯🙀

@seanfrank4158 5 лет назад

You know....this Kawasaki is really starting to appeal to me. I absolutely love the retro style bikes and I have been thinking about the Triumph Bonneville for a while now but I don't have a local dealer. My Kawasaki dealer is right up the road and is selling a left over 2018 for a decent price. I might have to pop up there and see if I can make a deal....

@lionatwork8763 6 лет назад

Briliant. It even has the whisteling engine noise I love on my Suzuki 1250 S Bandit

@422shaun 4 года назад

Thanks for the review. I just bought a 2020 version. Amazing bike and so much fun to ride

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Congratulations! It is a great bike isn't it - I'd love a longer go on one....

@FroggyCrimes 4 года назад

Man I love that instrument cluster. I'm a sucker for a nice dash with great analog displays.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Yeah - me too!

@davidt-rex2062 6 лет назад

The matte green looks far nicer in person than on any of the pictures. its a nice looking bike.

@keithshwalbe6981 6 лет назад

That was a super review. Could feel your enjoyment of this bike. Seems they got the balance of aspects just right. So thank you, stay safe and cosy.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Will do - you too Keith....

@keithshwalbe6981 6 лет назад

TheMissendenFlyer . . Thank you my dear friend.

@GSP21 5 лет назад

Hate it not having twin exhausts,they look more balanced!

@tonyjshaw 6 лет назад

Great looking bike.They've done a fantastic job in retaining the styling of the original bike but making it competitive against other modern retro bikes.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Agreed....

@BikeMates 6 лет назад

I had an original Z1 and loved it even though the handling was rubbish compared to modern bikes. After watching this video I now want one of these 😬

@RebelRides 6 лет назад

Having ridden a '74 Z1 I was surprised at the lack of power and rather vague cornering. Perhaps I shouldn't have been so shocked but I had just had a pep-talk about how it will rip my arms off and make me laugh like an idiot. I couldn't wait to return it! Lol. The original looks beautiful but I think rose-tinted glasses often play a big part in folks nostalgia. I could definitely go for a modern one though :)

@BikeMates 6 лет назад

Dazzle Яebel Rides In its day the Z1 was considered very powerful but don't forget a 650 Triumph was considered powerful back then. As for the handling it was well known to be very poor ie great in a staight line but rubbish in the twisty roads.

@earlebacciochi9796 6 лет назад

Love it Flyer ! Nostalgia of the original but 100% better, 33kg lighter,29 more horses, superb handling and brakes. One of the best looking retro styled modern instrument clusters.Could have integrated the brake reservoir into the lever.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Agreed on all fronts......

@mrsilbo6499 6 лет назад

Everyone, let's hassle Kawasaki UK to give TMF a long-term bike!

@martybartfast 6 лет назад

Wow. High praise indeed. I could never afford an original Z9 but did have a Z750. I think this (or the café version) would be my new 'dream bike'. If I could, I'd get the café version and paint it in the original (orangey) colours. Magnificent! 😁 🏍

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF

@p9917j 6 лет назад

My local bike shops. Been watching alot of your video's while considering which bike/kit to buy and returning to 2 wheels after 20years. Been considering a honda nc750x dct to get me back in the flow but this bike is lovely, probably not a wise choice for me just yet haha. Love your recent Scotland series too, Cracking yt channel!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thank you Paul - much more to come...stay tuned!

@theharrowarrow5865 6 лет назад

On the verge of buying a Triumph Street Twin, but this has stopped me in my tracks,this Kawasaki is stunning.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

This is sooo much nicer than the Street Twin in my opinion.....you've got to ride one!

@TheBillbee Год назад

Great looking retro bike shame about the radiator filler cap position I am sure tgat could have been placed somewhere more streamlined rather then it's current position 9/10 for me

@andrewphillips4897 6 лет назад

I have bought a Triumph Bonneville T100 Black. I love it. It uses 3.5 ltrs / 100 km.

@cctv5277 6 лет назад

Love it MSF. Bike looks and sounds amazing. Got some bite to it as well. I’ve never owned a Kawasaki but if I was going to get one I’d give this serious consideration. Nice review

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thank you Colin - I agree, a really nice bike...

@bfarm44 3 года назад

I usually ride naked.............bikes. Brilliant machine. Us old middle aged guys are just drooling

@Vernon240 6 лет назад

Really like these. On a rare visit to my office....which is opposite Kawasaki uk in Bourne end, saw one parked outside and did have a walk around! Covered in road dirt, it still looked rather nice! The only criticism I’ve heard is from old school bikers who mention the lack of 4 exhausts. I’ll take it for what it is...and like it. A 4 cylinder retro is pretty nice in my view.....like the older 4 cylinder muscle bikes....but far lighter. Nice one TMF!

@Jimo368 6 лет назад

I’m just glad it doesn’t have gold forks, black looks so much nicer. If I were buying, it would be the green RS cafe version 👍

@MrRobinfisher 6 лет назад

Taking one out for a demo tomorrow- wow if it’s street triple territory I’m sure I’ll have fun. Good looking bike

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Enjoy Robin!

@tomshanahan5016 6 лет назад

Great review as usual, I just wish the Honda CB1000R would come a bit quicker so I can make up my mind. It's either the Thruxton R, the Z900RS or the Honda for me, although I fear the Honda may be too pricey.

@75619630 5 лет назад

Which one did you finally choose?

@jeffreyponting9524 5 лет назад

I put the chrome rider grab handle, the smoked wind deflector, the radiator guard, and the white ( retro ) Kawasaki tank badges on. I have the black bike and it looks fantastic now.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Nice!