2019 Kawasaki Z900RS | First Ride | Z 900 RS 

I like your Review Mr. Warner, You don't curse, your voice is soothing and Calm, I bet you're a nice guy too in person.

One of the best looking retro bikes out there. This bike was ahead of its time in style.

Love the bike, just wish it was shaft drive.Thanks for reviewing it Scott.👍👍

I couldn't stand to ride a sport bike when I was 19 or now at 36. But THIS I think I can ride ! Retro seating without being all hunched up. Be a tough choice between the 900RS and Verseys 1000 for me. Still leaning toward verses 1000 for the comfort. I just wanna enjoy a inline 4 engine before I'm dead. I'm bored with big v twins

You can get the Jaffa colourway in Australia also. Great video!

yeahhhh love it too

This very well could be my next bike. I want Ducati Diavel but I'm worried about maintenance issues

Beautiful bike! Is the Z900 too much of bike for a first time rider?

I'm a 6-footer and while riding, I have to lean forward quite a bit, which gives me neck and back discomfort after riding for some time. I would prefer a more upright riding position. Is there anything I can do about this problem? Should I install a handlebar-riser, as I did with my BMW G310GS? Is this device available in the market?

Would you recommend the Kawasaki Z900RS for someone that rides a 2005 Suzuki GS500f?

Good job. I like your trousers almost the same as the bike. What brand are they?

Best MC review channel on the tube ! That sky in the background is beautiful as is the overall quality and informativeness of the production !

Great review - I like your relaxed style, and quality camerawork/production. I suspected the Z900RS might be somewhere on your list!

great review i have the 2019 cafe version and love it a real keeper

I have owned the green cafe version since Easter and done 8000km on it since April. Absolutely gorgeous bike and so many details to be discovered while doing miles on it. Never seazes to amaze me how much know-how went into it. Just came back from the Austrian alpes and turns out it's wonderful for touring too. Could not be happier.

Thank you for another great review, Scott! I always enjoy hearing your cool and calm voice as you give your commentary. Keep up the good work!

Hello Scott, great video, i have so much fun with this bike. like you said its an all rounder, beautiful and great to ride bike. its unique, and the sound of her, amazing. as always your videos are totally different from all others. i´ve crossed Spain with her, from Portugal to mediterranean, and it is a wonderful ride and very confortable for travelling. As you said in your video , its a retro bike bulletfproof with exclusive ergonomics. i also put the screen from Puig and the the riding is very confortable to 130 km/h no buffering at all. you can ride 800 kms per day without complaint, the riding triangle is unique, looks like a retro with a scrambler riding triangle. well thats all. ride safe.

I’ve owned the “Jaffa” Z900RS for 18 months, the best color in my opinion. Every time I stop people want to talk about the bike. I’ve done 16,000 kms so far. You are right about the fuelling, it was pretty awful until I fitted the Booster Plug module (made in Denmark), that fixed the problem 99%. When the bike is out of warranty I’ll get a ECU re-flash. Every time I ride it I feel good, and that’s how you know it’s a good bike! It’s got plenty of power and torque, good handling, good brakes, looks superb, what more could a guy want?

Did you ever hear the story about the original Z900. Kawasaki was racing Honda to get the 750cc inline 4 cyl. to the market and lost that race. Well the smart engineers at Kawasaki convinced management that they should postpone the 750cc program in favor of a Z900 Honda killer. Thus was born a monster of a muscle bike which did smoke the CB750. I personally loved both of those bikes.

Hey Scott, as you're doing your reviews in English I'd like to comment in your language even while being a German. It's not hard to explain why you're so outstanding in the vast field of reviewers for me. You've not only got the claim to ride like there's nothing to prove, you are the man who's got nothing to prove - because he acts like there's nothing to prove. Your reviews are so refreshing and up to the point with ease of delivering that's becoming a benchmark for the rest of the crowd. Even the so-called professionals who almost all of the time do nothing but baby-powder the butt of the industry. I really enjoy your style and love your assessments on the bikes. This one here in particular. You made me decide on it - that's why I'm going to check out the Kawasaki Z900RS in the next days. Keep your style and keep it up. Would love to ride with you like there's nothing to prove in your area where I was born near by. Two thumbs way up for your review - very good job! :)

That is one brilliant review of a fantastic bike. I recently traded in my triumph Speed Twin for the Z900RS and there is just no comparison between the two, the RS is by far the better bike in my opinion. Again in my opinion it is the best looking bike on the road and the ride and sound of this bike is perfect. The best bike I have owned by far in many years of motorcycling.

Great classic instruments on that one. Many bikes break the classic look with some modern digital bling, that one is really nice though

This is my ultimate Bike. It looks like a Bike. Fk all this "retro" labelling, this is what a motorcycle looked like, before this new faux street fighter image smothered the market. This is a tough looking Bike.

I believe the front fender bracket is cast aluminum not plastic. No penalty. Great review

Went and looked at one today. It was a Candy Green Color and, it was BEAUTIFUL to look at. When I stood it up, it felt like it wasn't even there. It felt EXTREMELY light to me. I will be going back to test ride it. It definitely has my attention.

This IS the best Z900rs review and I've seen A Lot of them. This guy humble very grateful to ride that great bike, gave Kawasaki a lot of honest praise and recognition which I like. Before covid took my business down I was poised to buy one this particular bike in this exact color. Now I am at a restarting saving point to buy this bike. Thus is a great exciting and very informative video. 👍👍

this Is my dream bike... one day I will buy it, I don't know how as I can't afford it yet but I will buy it. maybe on my 30th birthday in march. wish me luck ....

I know it's very similar, but it would be so cool if you could test ride and review the Z900 RS Cafe as well (2020?). I'm really enjoying your videos. Thanks :-)

Don't worry about the touchy throttle... After a thousand kilometers, you get used to it, and it becomes very responsive! I agree with his opinion of the bike. I've had mine for three years, and I' m in love!

Nice review and channel. Own a Triumph Bobber and this Z900RS. Both great, but the Kawasaki is still my favorite. This bike is just fantastic in any way, nothing to criticise to be honest. Ok maybe two things. I should get bar-end mirrors, and the radiator looks kinda tacked on. But comfort, speed, torque, looks, reliability etc... can't imagine ever selling it. Got already 15K km on it. Wife even allows me to sell both bikes to get my 'dream' bike (a HD Breakout or Low Rider S) but won't do that because I will NOT sell this Kawa. Got the Brown one btw, in Belgium.

Great review! I test rode one and found the fueling made it hard to ride smoothly but it’s a beautiful looking motorcycle!

Excellent review Scott. Have been looking at the cb 1100 and kaw 900, after your take you just made it harder to decide which is the way to go. Your style of review is so calm and to the point. Already looking forward to the next one, cheer's.

…you get the orange Kawi in Australia too - great review 👌🏾

“Good job Kawasaki!” Mate...did you get paid per that phrase?🤣 Coz I reckon you’ve just paid for that bike you rode!... Actually I think you’re in credit for the next model! 😂 But a terrific review & just very succinct. My good mate here in Oz absolutely loves his in the orange/brown colour. And yes you were spot on regarding the impact these bikes made back in the day. Another mate of mine, his older brother had an original Z900 in the dark green with gold stripes & holy shit did that fly! Well I was about 16 & had a Honda SL175 twin, so a Vespa would’ve impressed!🤪 Cheers from Down Under👍🏼😎

In 1973 this bike didn’t have electronic cruise control ……and guess what…..2024 and it still doesn’t!!!!!! Bad decision by Kawasaki.

Thank you for this review, as always you have given your frank opinions which helps anyone who have decided to buy this model and that's the most important fact watching a review video. Awaiting more helpful videos from you. Good Luck

best reviews on the net great video great advice I live by your moto ride like you have nothing to prove cheers keep it up!!!

Have Ivan flash the ECU and the throttle / drive train will have more power, torque and operate smooth as silk. It's the EU5 environmentalist compliance crap that mandates Kawasaki run the fuel extremely lean, etc. Flash the ECU and it's a dream bike.

Beautiful bike and I love the needle gauges so much easier to see.

Great bike, great video - and the 70s (time of our youth) where gorgeous! In between in the 90s there was the Kawasaki Zepyr 750. I had one for eleven years. Also a beautiful reminiscence of the Z900, especially in the original color brown metallic/red.

Top notch z900 review I have racked up almost 400 miles on my green and yellow 2020 beautiful bike and have to say it's absolutely a blast to ride ..

Please review the new 2022 Z900RS SE. Would love to see another sentimental review from you once you get a hand one..

Hi Scott, thanks for another great review!! Between the Z900RS and the Triumph Speed Twin, which one did you like the most? Which one did you enjoy more riding? Thanks, Alessandro

I've bought mine Z900 RS here in Brazil mostly because of this review. And I'm very happy with the bike!

I ride an Xsr900 now, love the lightweight-ness & ease of use. But I love the sound of an in line four. Somehow sounds calmer. I’ll never have to do anything to the bike. Just ride it & maintain it as it is. Bulletproof too. I’m compelled to trade my Xsr900 for it.

Thank you for great video. So triumph speed twin or z900RS?

Great review. Amazing looking bike with performance to match.

In the uk we have the jaffa orange and brown, good review.

Great review. Just bought mine here in NZ. Absolutely love it. Really renewed my love of riding . May fit slightly lower handlebars plus heated grips and a front guard extender , but apart from that no mods required. The look , feel and sound are spot on.

I always liked the ( LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL).…84gpz750...78 gs400... back n the 80s...... waiting to pick up a z900rc....love m

If you could have only one between this 900rs or the Triumph Trident for a little less or the Ducati Streetfighter v2 or Multistrada v2? Which? I drove the BMW xr 900 this summer on a test drive in Minnesota and could not get the kwick shifter to work after 40 years of practice riding bikes. Nor could the other testers get the shifter to operate on the xr. Thank you!

Okay, that makes up my mind, I'm getting one!

Best Retro Bike

Which would u choose to buy the triumph speed twin or this z900rs?

It's a great bike, with some flaws... The OEM tires are crap, but that's an easy fix. The next thing is the suspension, if you are a bigger buy. The shock is awful for heavier riders and the front damping is a bit soft. Those too are easy fixes. You can get a K-Tech Razor R Lite shock sprung for your weight for $500, and the front just needs to have the fork oil drained and replaced with something thicker... All in, you are talking less than a grand for tires and new suspension and it will transform the bike, trust me.

Really enjoyed your video, seriously considering getting one!!

How do you about the radiator? I feel it's an eyesore. Anyone can give feed back please. Nice review.

Beautiful bike! I think the cafe version is just a touch prettier though. especially in green!

I have the RS Cafe and agree with all your points except the quirky throttle, I haven't noticed that at all on mine. Thank you for the review, it was spot on. I bought mine to relive my childhood as well lol. I had a 79 KZ1000 in high school.

Do wish other manufacturers would relace the current LCD instruments with an analog LCD combination like this Kawasaki. So much better looking and more functional.

It's my bike of 2018 and it is still the most beautiful japanese bike on the market. I love the looks of this beauty and I would like to buy this one, BUT it is not a touring bike so that's a firm NO! As far as colours are concerned I prefer the orange and brown one, which at least used to be available in Germany. But I don't know if they sell it yet.

Another great review! 2 thumbs up!!!!

The design flaw I find on this model is the lack of twin rear shocks, as the orinal model had, and the twin exhaust (just like the Honda's CB1100RS), other than that is a great bike.

Yes, along with the Honda cb750, the z900 was also my childhood dream bike. Honda didn't get the retro idea right. A month ago I fulfilled my childhood dream and bought a z900rs. And what should I say!? I'm completely happy. Stay safe!

Yes the best bike u can buy 🧝⚡🌴🏴‍☠️

My high school motorcycle was a 1976 KZ900

I know I’m late to the review, but I’m in the market for a bike like this. I’m torn between this or the triumph speed twin 1200 (2019). I know the suspension is a huge complaint for the triumph, but I’d be getting ohlins or fox suspension in it eventually. I’m 6 ft tall and weigh about 215lbs. Is there anything you or anyone can tell me leaning in one direction or the other. I will also say the speed twin is at the dealer and the kawa would have to be ordered. Please anyone let me know your thoughts.

Lovin you're vids, are you filming near paderborn , looks familiar..

That is a totally cool motorcycle! MANY of us had the dream of owning and riding one of these! What's not to like...retro, COOL! I hope one of these days you get a chance to do your assessment on the new Honda Rebel 1100 with the DCT. That is one awesome looking bike too and a great cruiser. I am sure you would like it and your audience would love to see it! 😄. All the best and thanks for the upload!

I don’t like sport bikes because of the crazy seating position. But this with the classic seating I like!! My dad talked about his z 900 from the 1970s all the time. He loved it. My grandpa also had one. They rode 2 up on long trips all the time but I dunno how lol 😂. I’m a cruiser lover but this would definitely be a fun second bike!

Fantastic review, lovely bike but I challenge you , given you’re In Europe to try saying chassis , pronounced ‘shazzie’ , sh like in sheep instead of Chaz! Then I can watch and listen without cringing.

Well said , your boy hood dream , 1973 ,s in the uk start at £10 k to 23 k . Live your dream if affordable . Now I am 48 years older could a ford one ,but could I stay on it ? Going to have a look at one next week and see , thanks for the video , enjoy .

Great video, thanks. If you think the black and khaki colour scheme is nostalgic check out the Candytone Green with the chrome grab rail additional extra. It will blow you away! Well it certainly did for me so much so that I have ordered one. I pick it up in two weeks time and am going crazy with the wait. I have just discovered your channel and love the title 'Nothing to Proove' so true just enjoy. I am now subscribed :-)

11:50 forgive me but are you saying 70’s bikes like this were faster ?

I have the 2019 Z900RS Cafe and like you as a young fellow loved these bikes. when I was 17 I owned an 82 Eddie Lawson replica that I road raced. My cafe is so reminiscent of that bike with far better handling.. I love how twitchy and flickable the bike is. tons of power and torque I love the power wheelie this bike does. Thanks for the review love seeing other older fellows like me living the dream.

Just getting back into riding and have been watching a lot of RU-vid! I enjoy your videos the best. What a great motto as well - “ride like you have nothing to prove”. That will help me stay safe at age 60 - thank you! Kawasaki z900rs is a beauty - cheers!!

I sat on a Kawasaki Z900RS in my local dealership last week when buying another bike, and it felt so comfortable. I was also very impressed with the quality of the bike, and it looked stunning in Candy Tone Blue with the gold stripe. I couldn't get a demo on one, but it's definitely one for the future.

and here it is i just watched your hayabusa review and i love it. Now im planning to get a z900rs and there you go i saw your review even its been 2 years. You did a great job on reviewing u just answer all my thought in my mind about that bike. Good job keep safe ride safe and stay healthy wish you all the best!! Love your review!!! ps- You did a great camera angle while driving perfectly great

Gorgeous bike!

A brilliant video bud! 🇬🇧

Really drawn to this bike,now a SE version due 2022 with ohlins shock and brembo brakes,but I will definitely go for the 4 pipe conversion

I wish they'd put 18" spoke wheels on it and with a more true to its roots steering angle/rake. But what I like about this is the seat, kawasaki did not follow the typical Japanese extreme high pillion and instead they went with a more flat seat. Well done Kawasaki.

It looks so tall, don’t understand why the back end is as tall as a 1980s motocross bike. But still like them. A lot.

Thank you for the great, calm review. Believe it or not, I think that green Cafe version looks even better :) Those and the Speed Twin are my favorite bikes :)

Currently riding a 2010 Z750, incredible bike for the money but i wish Kawasaki would release a super naked Z1000 . I would buy it in heartbeat now i have to choose between an MT 10 and an S1000R.

I rode the original z1900 back in 1974. I fell in love with it , so smooth. I dreamed about that bike for years but couldn't afford one. This new 900rs has brought back those old feelings and I may just have to buy one, It's very tempting.

It's timeless design

the legendary z900rs. awesome bike

2018 SV650 owner, what do you think of the Z900 as a second bike / upgrade from the SV in a couple years ?!

@NothingToProve - great job, smooth review, here is my click on an Abo for you. Greetings from Cologne

Honestly the Best review I got the 2018 Kawasaki z900rs same color ride it every day I get the chance too always ✌

It's a great bike... pity they didn't fit four tailpipes and spoke wheels though as on the original.

Hello Scott, I just purchased the Kaw 900 2020 model year in forest green, and love it. Your review helped in my decision towards kawasaki 900. Keep up the fine reviews you do. Cheers.

This or the Triumph Speed twin tho? hmmm

Beautiful bike, a monster, and very well done video...such a beautiful neighborhood 👍

I wonder if there’s any luggage options for touring? Great video, I want one!

I am staying to like these more and more. Currently have a Vulcan S. Debating trading in

If Mr Rodgers did motorcycle reviews, they would be just like yours. Calm and honest. Love the reviews. Keep it up

If you're wise you'll buy one.

Two Thumbs Up! Boom Boom!