Still new to this editing! but hope you enjoy this video of my first thoughts and what I think about my Dads 2021 Z900 RS Cafe. I was honored to take it for a spin and it's a motorcycle that is a whole lot of smooth and fun.
It’s a really great bike, I’ve 55,000 km on mine and I love it. I’ve done a lot of mods but the bike is great stock. Upgraded rear shock and an ecu flash are the two best upgrades for it.
I have a 2018 Z900RS, rootbeer and orange. I replaced front and rear suspension with K-tech, added a Corbin seat, Ivans ECU flash , fender eliminator kit and a bikini fairing. At tire change time I put on Michelin Pilot Power 5. It was a really nice bike stock but now its awesome. Its a blast in the mountain twisties.
I was 20 years old in 1972 when the Z1-900 came out. The local dealer got 5 of them, and they were gone before I could get there. I had a Honda CB750. The first year they didn't quite have the engine sorted out yet. The carbs were too much, and not enough cam. I could out run them on the Honda, that I did the 803 kit, cams and exhaust on. By 1974 it was over, they were the fastest thing on 2 wheels you could buy! LOL I've just about talked myself into a 2022! LOL JMHO's --gary
Kawasaki always trying to outdo everyone else in terms of speed! But that’s awesome thanks for sharing I hope you at least get to test ride of those! Which might have a good chance of you wanting it more lol
The stock tires are definitely in need of replacement. I replaced mine with Michelin road 5’s. Also an Acro header, pair valve delete kit, ecu flash, tail tidy, and Rizoma turn signal upgrade. (US versions suck for their turn signal option!) This is a very nice bike!
I come by my appreciation of this look via a then new 83 GPZ 550. I was 17 and I remember reading about the GPZ and then finally seeing one for the first time. I scratched that itch eventually with the purchase of a 2004 ZRX 1200. I want one of thse 900s...bad.
I’d have to look that one up never heard of the ZRX 1200 but sounds very quick. I haven’t rode that many motorcycles but so far the z900 has to be the smoothest so far. Hopefully you can get a test ride!
got this bike in green 2020,15k km,and still loving this,nothing have been replaced except shocks from ohlins,brake master from brembo,rear footstep set from yoshimura,and as for exhaust and brake caliper i'll just leave it in stock as i dont really like loud "blarr" sound that aftermarket exhaust usually made,and for braking system i think this bike is already as safety as it could be
Those are some nifty upgrades! That’s awesome I’m sure you feel a difference. Yes I agree stock exhaust is loud enough for me and at least looks good as well.
This bike looks and is awesome especially to us guys who came of age in the 1980’s. But, man, I’ve never loved the sound of an in-line four. I’ve owned them and…eh. My VFR with an aftermarket muffler… that was music. Ducati, Moto Guzzi? All day long.
I have this same bike. Same color even. It’ll be a year sometime in February. I’ve changed a few things. Brocks Streetmeg exhaust. Slightly higher windscreen. Tail tidy and that’s about it so far. I love this bike, plenty of power though i can definitely feel the motor restrictions as you go over 100mph. ECU flash definitely next on the list. Thanks for the video.
Wow that’s awesome seems like you got the most important things done I’ll be looking up that Brock’s Streetmeg to see what that looks like. Don’t think I’ve gotten it over 100mph but that makes sense, ECU should definitely solve some of that especially over those triple digits and thanks for watching!
I've got a 2021 Z 900 RS. Share your joyful impression of that engine. Love to twist the throttle and hear that sound, much of which is from the intake (airbox). Enjoyed your video!
I just purchased a 2022 z900 cafe black and silver. All I need now is better weather. I drove it home 38mi yesterday and was impressed with the handling.
Thanks for the review. How’s the wind protection when you get on the highway doing 65 to 75 miles an hour? Considering this for a purchase and sometimes me and my buddies get on the highway is only when we have to and I have found out that I appreciate some wind and bug coverage so I’m not feeling like I’m getting blown off the bike
Thanks for watching. My dad took it to Tennessee which was about a ten hour trip and the oem windscreen does create some wind protection. Not the greatest if sitting upright without being in full tuck but definitely better than his MT-07. They offer other windscreens that are taller as well.
I picked up a brand new leftover 2020 Cafe for 10k. I really like the bike. I put some Voigt 20 mm handlebar risers on it and they made a world of difference. I love the black and Kawasaki green paint scheme on mine.
Very nice glad your enjoying it 👍I agree that’s definitely a looker with that paint scheme. Haven’t heard of that brand but I might have to mention those as an option and I’m sure your arms/wrists appreciate those risers on longer rides!
this is definitely on my short list. I have a triumph thruxton rs now so I'm looking for a little brother for it. what can I say I love cafe style bikes
I had the original Z900, and it had more attractive clocks than the Z1 this is modelled on. It also had a rear seat grab rail, missing on this. An annoying detail is the air gap around the headlight ?
Oh nice! Yeah I see what your saying I believe there is an air gap around the headlight there’s some things we wished they did different. But from afar can’t help stare
Great video. Is the paint custom? Love the color. Looking to buy one this spring. I see you live in Illinois. Where did you buy the bike? I live in the Chicagoland and also. Any help is appreciated thank you.
Much appreciated! Thank you I def agree with that paint scheme and it’s the 2021 color stock. And that’s awesome you won’t be disappointed. It’s a very comfortable smooth ride. But if you want to get going it won’t have a problem with that. And oh very cool yeah my dad bought it at the Suzuki/Kawasaki dealer of Carol Stream. One of the only Suzuki dealers close by that I know of.
Awesome haven’t rode the SV650 but only heard really good things. If your able to test ride the Z900 definitely recommend it! A lot of great bikes in that class but Z900 is for sure a contender.
@@kevleemoto3925 Wow, 2years later and this video was recommended to me lol.. Happy to report that two years ago, I did indeed purchase a 2022 Z900RS Cafe, and have been LOVING it ! I'm sure your video at the time was one of many that nudged me to upgrade to the bigger bike, thanks man !
I have a 2020 z900rs. It'll get 60 mpg or better if you put it around. My average is 40 though. I don't thrash it but I don't put it around. Your milage may vary.
