Best out of the bunch in my opinion, I test rode pretty much all of the bikes in this class. Easily the best all-rounder, strongest engine, and one of the best in terms of build quality. Hence why I bought a 2018 version new two years ago.
Essential worker permit? I love it! Motorcycles are essential if you ask me! This bike is one of the few Kawasaki’s that grabs my attention. I love the comical banter both during and after the review! The world will be a sad place when manufacturers realize it’s expensive to produce 4 cylinders and chop off a cylinder or two on all bikes.
Hey really nice video, I love the edits and music u chose as the background, it all comes together really well, your review reminded me of like a top gear episode, really well done and profesional, good job man
@@RU-vid_Globetrotter i kind of agree. But i dont think 900 is middle wieght. 500-800cc maybe but i consider 900-1200 high end. Anyone on a 900cc sport or naked needs damn good experience and or self controle
Good control sure but 900 imo isn't really high end... I'm a beginner and started on a gsxs1000, easy to control and has more power than z900.. just use common sense is all.
I love this guy. Great voice and South African accent. Not a smart a$$. I have a '22 Z900 and a new z900RS. These bikes are superb. Took a 300 mile ride today in Idaho mountain roads, before it got to 105F. My Z runs like a champ. Smooth, powerful. wonderful. Have had 30 plus bikes. This one IMO is flawless. Try one, you won't be disappointed.
I wouldn’t call it as a liter class, it’s the HP that counts not the CC. It produces 123 ps of power whereas ZX6R being a 600cc(mid range) bike produces 136 ps of power.
I have the yamaha mt09sp which i've had for 2 years , great bike , plenty of fun but very twichy bike . However seeing the new z900 decided to part ex it and for the first time own a kawasaki . Getting it on the 1st September . Looking forward to it .
@@wattoman28 for me depends on what you want when I got the sp it was the upgrade from the 07 and found it great but that was two years ago and I did not like anything else . Now 2 years on the Kawasaki has moved on and with all the new features etc I was itching to have a go but being a short gift at 5ft 6 that is the key factor on any bike for me ... But I felt ok and could move it around easy . So the first thing you notice over the my is the riding position much tighter but you get used to it , the tft screen is brilliant over the mt but the biggest difference is how smooth the engine is . My ride has become more confident and once run in you know it's gonna perform . Downsides to the z900 no quickshift or ohlins . But the handling on the z900 is good but I will get it set up very soon . The z900 holds more fuel which is a key point for me . The mt is lighter but not by much . I have always stuck with Yamaha and this is my first Kawasaki and I'm very impressed but to be honest you have to ride both . Never gonna slate the mt as I enjoyed owning it but I feel this is a big improvement for me .
@@trevor2830 the 07 is a great learning bike and gives you confidence. Nice and light and great fun . The bad you are forever changing gear . Now the 09 is really good not sure about the gen 2 as I had the fen 1 .
Yamaha: wait we’re making a 600 and 900 class? Ok make sure the cc doesn’t exceed, heck make it one lower just for safety and now figure out how to make it fast. Kawi: haha more cc go brrrrrr
9:18 yes It has a lot of power but it's also heavy. The Duke 890r is very light in comparison and almost the same hp, and you get good forks and brakes on it.
Consider the Suzuki GSX-S1000 is only about $2000 (US) more and a significant upgrade in performance. Here the Street Triple splits the difference but that’s the R model with 116hp. The RS with 121hp is more expensive than any of them. The MT-09 may “only” have 117hp but it accelerates harder than all of them and is only slightly more than a Z900. It’s a difficult choice between them all.
iodineclip the Zed is 210kg. A BMW S1000R is 205. A Triumph Street Triple R 168kg. I'm not saying the Z is a bad bike, I quite like them. But light it is not
I am an old kawasaki fan - the first new street bike I ever bought was a KZ 750 1984 ( I was about 27 then ) . It was a light metal flake blue one with a dark blue pinstripe. I searched for hours and only found one or two of that color . 20 years ago I got a used 1984 KZ 550 LTD . Then in 2019 I got a red Z900 ( only has ABS ) . I liked it so much that I then got a blue 2020 . I have 1500 miles on it and about 6500 miles on the red one . I love them both - I am also 6 1 and about 200 lbs . I don't do tricks or anything but on the red 2019 bike - after the 600 mile break in, I always accelerated hard . Even so, I got 5000 on the rear tire before replacement . I almost never use the rear brake ... The fastest I have been is 145 MPH on both bikes . What about you ?
Fun review, thanks. I am still trying to get to ride one. I rode and loved the GSX S750, I know you did too Donovan. Where I live the Z900 is USD300 more than the MT09 SP. Which would you like to get on every morning.
Hello, Where did you get the suite? In Cork where I'm living I can't find a shop with your (my) size. My next (2nd) bike after Suzuki GW250, is this my dream bike, or MT-09 :)
Nice video, I'm a beginner motorcyclist, my first bike at age 48 end am small 166cm,, so which bike of this equation is right for me? I drive daily to work in the city and also the highway and sometimes during a weekend round of recreational so, which one? don't like Adventure such an engine, love Naked bike so what is your opinion? are they similar to Honda cb 1000 cc r from 2008/2009 or Suzuki GSX-S 1000
Do you have riding experience? Better a low or a real mid range bike. For some people starting high displacement works, but can be dangerous or even unnecessary expensive.
The Z900 does make the most HP and Torque. But, that's only on paper, and before adding in the weight penalty. Dyno's show the new MT09 making identical power as the Z900 yet it weighs in at almost 50 lbs lighter. The Z900 only puts down roughly 108-110 HP to the rear wheel. It's a good bike, but definitely has its shortcomings. It is due for an all new version of the Z900. This one is ready for retirement.
@@gazakelly9266 I had the Z1000 for a couple seasons it came with 143hp here and 110NM of torque. Did and ECU flash and brought it to 160hp. A monster. I dont think I would say that for the Z900.
@@samiam5326 those are dope too...and I get the keeping the cost low for certain bikes I wish they just always make it an option for people wanting to spend the money
I hope these manufacturers keep these bikes within these hoarse power ranges or they just become too powerful I like how they are and if I want more power then I can have it but this power range is sweet.
Lets face it ,if you compare the looks of the 1975 Z1900 Kawasaki . To this Monstrosity ,it's obviously that Kawasaki has gone in the wrong direction .It may function good ,but the form looks like crap .....Kawi needs to look back and see what made them so famous for big bikes .Now it looks like every other transformer bike on the road .In 20 yrs from now ,i bet no one will be reminiscing about this bike .
This is the second real negative post I've seen of yours on the Z900. I owned a '74 Z1 and a KZ1000 long ago and they were good bikes. Looked good too. But now I have a"22 black and blue Z900. This thing will eat those other two alive. Stops better and handles better. I like the muscular look of the new bike. Stop living in the past. By the 80's Z1's were considered antiques. Ride a new Z and tell me it doesn't get your adrenaline pumping.
@@TrustyZ900 You obviously don't get it .It,s all about the look of the 75 Z1 900 . No one is disputing the performance of the newer one , but the new one falls way short of the classic look. May be you see it different then me ,and that's fine . So if you say you had Z,s and KZ,s back in the day that must make you somewhere in your 60,s .
Well, One figure Hp and torque doesn’t mean much as we al know. You should manage to compare the curves over the whole rpm range.... I’ve tested the new Z900, I like it but it’s either a scooter at lower rpm, either a beast for track at high rpm...Not very practical for road, not what I expect from a roadster. .. I keep my Monster 👍😀
I got a GSX-S 1000. Brilliant engine gearbox clutch riding position @ seat . badly let down by crap suspension, so you will have to spend about $ 2000-2500 ( AUS ) to fix it. When you do that it's about $2000 more to get a B.M.W S1000 r.
Ummm, bullsh1t !!.... just because it's got BREMBO calipers does not mean it stops any better ?! Suzuki always had crap brakes, does not matter which year !!
