Kawasaki Z650 RS Owner's Review - I Ride Mrs Flyers New Bike!!

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@petevan 12 дней назад

Little did you know she was riding the goldwing while you were out on the 650………

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

😬

@andrewhayes4246 12 дней назад

@@petevan 🤣🤣🤣

@johnterry804 12 дней назад

Lol 😂😂😂😂😂

@garyoneill8868 12 дней назад

😂😂😂

@RobertJones-pm3zk 12 дней назад

Its too bad he didn't keep the Panigale, he could have just given Carol the keys!

@jamesnoonan7450 12 дней назад

I've owned a few bikes in the short time I've had my full bike licence, a Honda, and a Royal Enfield. But my current bike, the Kawasaki Z650 RS, is the bike for me. I love it mine is in black.

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Nice!

@zweispurmopped 12 дней назад

I guess what I like about the looks of this bike so much is that it actually has a tail. Most contemporary bikes look their arses fell off. I totally agree that the colour adds to the beauty, this bike is a bit of a beauty indeed! 🤩

@robertmarsh3588 12 дней назад

Absolutely agree with this point. The Suzuki Katana retro is a great example of ruining an otherwise good looking bike. The greenon this model is gorgeous.

@903lew 11 дней назад

Well said, I wanted a Tiger 660 Sport but what always put me off was that it looked like a model from the 90’s - big front and no derrière.

@Surbatron 12 дней назад

Realllly wish they'd produce a mid size in line 4 version of this...id snap it up!

@drewiediggler1 11 дней назад

I heard a rumour they're working on an inline 4 version. We can only hope 😄

@ProphetAndLoss 7 дней назад

Z900rs is the thing but boy is it heavy!

@jefflambert8603 4 дня назад

Every Time .. this Comes up

@gk73man51 12 дней назад

For me this a far more appealing package for that engine than the “modern” Z650/ER6. Great tribute to the original emerald green Z650 and Z1000 and I like that it’s not swamped with silly rider modes.

@Paul-kp1tu 9 дней назад

It’s funny how things change, so many people see this as a beginners bike but this size bike was always a full sized one. When I started we had a 250 cc limit , Suzuki hustlers and the like. Proper bikes had about 50 hp … like this one.

@pascaldolan7171 6 дней назад

I'm a similar age to yourself I'm guessing, :-) the old Z650 was a four, around 60BHP, rather than this twin, so I guess that might be why its seen as a first big bike nowadays?

@JezNashMusic 6 дней назад

Marvellous looking bike; a wonderful homage to the Z650 of the ‘70s - ‘reminiscent’ is bang-on.

@Barrmy1969 11 дней назад

I’ve owned this bike for 5 months and done 4500 miles on it riding almost everyday. Best bike I’ve ever owned. Practical, comfortable, easy to handle (I added some grab bars) and it is fast (once it’s run in and you give it some). I’ve owned Honda 500FA, Tracer 700 and Kawasaki Z1000sx before this. This is a brilliant bike as far as I’m concerned 👍👍👍

@jamescolburn2683 11 дней назад

I've had mine for just over a year now, and I love it. Only thing I wish they done with it tho is put a similar exhaust to the 900 but 2 into 1

@WildBikerBill 7 дней назад

I think the look of underslung exhausts is poor, and they eliminate any possibility of fitting a center-stand as well.

@robertlindstrom540 11 дней назад

Looks wise that is almost a modern work of art. And with the Kawasaki quality it should be an absolute winner for first big bike. Or a keeper, even. Great choice!

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Thank you!

@keithallen9994 12 дней назад

Great review Andy. I took one for a test ride and was so surprised by how much I liked it. So I bought one in green like Mrs f's and still can't fault it one year later. Unlike many bikes you can use all it's performance

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Exactly!

@timparker9235 12 дней назад

once its run in, you will hear the induction roar, which is absolutely lovely - still love my Spark Black 650RS, nearly two years into ownership. having seen the delicious new colours for 2025, severely tempted to order one of the new schemes

@bogdan1207 12 дней назад

the only thing I can criticize about the z650rs is the sound. This bike deserved a 270 crank with a more bassy sound. The z900rs on the other hand, that's as lovely as can be.

@brucekendall52 12 дней назад

I remember a friend of mine buying a Z650 4cyl in 1976 in JHB SA.What a great machine it was.(Green as well).

@gr1ff1ngton 2 дня назад

Nice review 👍 Had mine (2024 in red) almost 5 months now, after passing my big bike test in April. Does absolutely everything I need it to - love it. I find the grab rail which I optioned is really handy for manoeuvres in the garage - only ‘mod’ so far has been a fly screen, which helps a bit on the commute if I decide to pop onto a fast road/motorway I’m only over in Wycombe (your favourite town 😜) so will keep an eye out for you both when I’m out for a blast in the Chilterns 👍

@Banditmanuk 12 дней назад

I think it's the perfect bike for Mrs Flyer. Kawasaki definitely hit the right retro mark with this and it's bigger brother the 900RS. Perfect bikes for a summer run out to a cafe when you can wear some riding jeans and jackets that don't look out of place off bikes. Hope she's enjoying riding the Kawasaki as much as my Carol loves her Street Triple

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Yes, can’t get her off the thing!

@paolodechipiece1027 11 дней назад

I agree about the looks. Needs a more retro exhaust really like the 900. Spoils it really, could have been so much better. A centre stand option would work also.

@albertol1529 12 дней назад

My old woodwork teacher had exactly this same colour kwakker in the 70s. I believe it was called, affectionately, as the "duck bill", due to the cowling behind the seat.

@juniorjr4815 8 дней назад

I'm somewhat surprised they went with a six speed gearbox. Nice to have that extra gear on the highway, which I'm sure the 650 is quite capable of keeping up with traffic. Nice review and the green reminds me of my old, late 70's, KZ400.

@edwardkeeter762 12 дней назад

I'm a SV650 nerd through-and-through, but DANG is the Z650RS a good-looking motorcycle. That bike but with the SV650 engine would be perfection.

@Flipper-hd6cx 11 дней назад

When you think the original SV650s are now 25 years old, they're now a genuine retro! I thiink the SV650 was the most fun bike I've ever owned. As my bikes have got bigger and better (?), I don't think they became more fun.

@steveh545 11 дней назад

super cool. You need to mic up the mrs, and let her make a little blog. Nothing fancy, just an open mic while she rides. That would be awesome!

@haxan6663 12 дней назад

I have owned an original Z650 and a Z750 (which was my first post test bike in 1990). Loved the old Zeds, so I appreciate these modern interpretations.

@paulbarnes6124 12 дней назад

Even with 2 cylinders falling off ?

@BaxterTheBiker 11 дней назад

I'm waiting to see how Mrs. Flyer outfits her bike. My bikes always get heated grips, an automatic chain oiler, windscreen, and luggage. If she's so inclined, my Scottoiler E-system also has an ambient temp gage. One lasted over 15 years, and I transferred it between an older bike to my current bike.

@ryanhood1867 11 дней назад

As someone who's considering getting a bike again after . . . too many years without, something like this would suit me down to the ground! Enough poke, not so much to catch a returning rider out, good manners, looks lovely . . . pity about the exhaust as you say, but not enough to be a deal breaker! Thanks for a nice review, I enjoy your on bike footage. Cheers!

@TheMissendenFlyer 10 дней назад

Pleased to hear that!

@Kevin-mw9yl 12 дней назад

As you said.. Nothing not to like. A true winner, in my books.

@markwat5958 10 дней назад

My second ‘big bike’ was a 1979 z650b in 1981, after an RD400 it felt huge and so torquey 😊 it also had a Kerker 4-1 exhaust which my neighbours were particularly fond of 😂 Kawasaki are producing some lovely looking retros and this one of Carols is bringing back some (very rose tinted) memories.

@TheMissendenFlyer 10 дней назад

Yes they are good looking bikes aren't they - all the looks and all the reliability of a modern bike....

@southhillfarm2795 12 дней назад

I loved my kz 650 in the early eighties. Back then it was a high revving 4 cylinder. Lots of power, great sound.

@jefflambert8603 12 дней назад

@@southhillfarm2795 They were great. bikes if they had Made the RS 650 a Four Cylinder it would be have Been Too expensive ( & Heavier). For it's Market Segment Anyone wanting The Inline Four Cylinder Experience May as well go for The RS 900

@michaelworrall6804 10 дней назад

Lovely review on a lovely bike .. My biking started mid 70’s … so love this look .. I am happier with the exhaust look more than the stark radiator.. I wish that many manufacturers made more of an effort with some mild body trims to blend the rad in more … Your are super fortunate to have a partner that rides as well .. but it’s only a mater of time before she suggests taking you me other bikes out !!!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 10 дней назад

I'd be more than happy for her to ride my other bikes, the more use the more I can justify keeping them!

@BanjoLuke1 9 дней назад

Kawasaki do this very well. Back in the 80s, I was very pleasantly shocked by the (UK) GPz500 twin. It was very "un-Japanese". It was light, small and had excellent geometry. It handled and stopped and went. And it didn't feel the need to shout about it. This seems to come from that same line of thought. That it slightly echoes the look of the original four-pot Z650 somehow makes it even better.

@TheMissendenFlyer 9 дней назад

We agree...

@neilanderson2374 3 дня назад

I can heartily recommend the PMJ denim jacket. Excellent as a cheap alternative to a mesh jacket for summer. Hides the beer belly well and can be had at a bargain price at a certain online store right now

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 дня назад

Oh, I may have to look that up, although I risk doing double denim!

@neilanderson2374 3 дня назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer my daughter tells me double denim is cool again.

@MotoBikerMike 12 дней назад

Looks like you had good fun, there’s no denying it’s a good looking little bike 👌🏽 My first big bike was a 2012 ER6-N, bags of power when needed 👍🏼

@PNH63 11 дней назад

I had an old school Z650 on a R plate and this bike looks so good and you can see the heritage in its looks.All be it mine was inline 4.

@georgeblumenthal7938 9 дней назад

I own a 2007 Kawa Vulcan 900. It looks and runs like new. No rust or corrosion.

@dbharrold 12 дней назад

I had the standard Z650. Excellent machine, 68mpg and 58 riding in hooligan mode. On the twisty roads around the Brecon Beacons my mates on 1000cc V Stroms had a job keeping up with me. My biggest criticism of the standard not the RS was the number of fasteners that needed to be removed to access the air filter if you do your own servicing. Great review Andy.

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Thank you!

@brandonhindmarsh4353 11 дней назад

I found higher seated position and raised bar the perfect cruising compromise on my z650. Took a bit adjusting to sitting "on top" instead of "in" the bike. Tank grips help the transition. But knees will thank you with the higher seat so long as you can still get your foot down. Enjoy the reliability as well as ease of maintenance and customization. Confident, balanced, predictable handling when you "press on a bit"

@rogervallve7375 7 дней назад

If these were in Canada before I got my xsr700, I would have defiantly given them a look! Great bike.

@markbrennan4693 8 дней назад

Oh, that looks good. My mate had an original Z650 back in the day, similar green. The tail piece looks vey authentic . Nice bike and review.

@TheMissendenFlyer 8 дней назад

Thank you Mark.....

@DrewScotland 12 дней назад

I bought a 71 plate z650rs a month ago and love it and it the same colour as Mrs flyers

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Good choice

@johnlenart597 12 дней назад

I think this is and will always be the Mr's hooligan bike. Good choice for looks and performance. Just enough go to satisfy even the more experienced rider while being a superbike to a lesser experienced rider. Good choice Carole.!! 👍👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Couldn't agree more!

@billcotton1551 12 дней назад

This is a beautiful bike, TMF! Kind of looks like a certain custom RE ,that I have seen somewhere.

@bradleyalexander5821 12 дней назад

The fact that you’ve spent money on “the bike”, Mrs Flyer rides, speaks volumes. Nifty addition to the Flyer fleet of scooters.

@SS-ck3ew 12 дней назад

A beautiful bike indeed, my friend! Seeing that the green is one of my two favorite colors, I must applaud the choice and those wheels are a superb look that compliments the bike's color and that "duck-tail" rear fender is very sweet! I am holding onto the hope that Kawasaki will pay more homage to its own storied history by producing a long overdue tribute to their American Superbike racing with an ELR1000, aka the Eddie Lawson Replica. In green. Until then, your wife's bike and your own Z900RS are superb examples of Kawasaki style. So many Japanese marques have blatantly ripped of Harley for decades now all the while ignoring their own history of eye catching style. I am glad to see Kawasaki pay tribute to themselves with this Z650, the Z900RS and the W800 because Kawasaki made some gorgeous motorbikes (and still do!). Thank you for this look at your beloved's new E Ticket ride and I look forward to viewing more on it and the two of you on the road together as time goes by. As always, the roads and towns in your beautiful country are wonderful! In all ways and for always, be well my friend. SS in commiefornia, USA.

@Ilovetriumphbikes 11 дней назад

I think it’s a perfect bike for Mrs F. She’ll have bags of fun on it. I did have a Ninja 650 and ended up putting Ultimateaddon heated grips. They were gorgeous and the price was very fair. 😊😊

@garyhope0103 10 дней назад

A good review of a lovely looking bike. If, or when I get back on two wheels this may be one to look at. I'll be looking for something light, tourable, but mainly fun to ride, and pleased t hear so many manufacturers adding these 'mid range' motorbikes to their range.

@SteveInskip 12 дней назад

Nice vid Andy. This was introduced as a ‘four’ in the mid-70’s and both it and the modern version are really lovely. A great ‘real world’ bike that’ll do anything well.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Thanks for the info!

11 дней назад

There was a twin 650 version as well but I think only the American market got it.

@KelvinChilvers 5 дней назад

Nice looking Bike Andy. My partner passed her Mod 1 recently, think I told you. She has her Mod 2 next Monday, so fingers crossed. She has a CBR500R awaiting should she pass. Really like all your videos. Cheers Kelvin

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 дня назад

Oh cool - best of luck to Mrs C!

@05gt99 11 дней назад

Thanks Andy , great review. I almost bought one but ended up with a Triumph Trident just really because of availability at the time and they offered me a better trade in on my old bike but I would have been more than happy with the z650rs.

@philliplum3845 12 дней назад

Andy... You make me feel old😂... I had the original Z650B1.. 1978.. Kawasaki have done a great job, it looks very like the original... Clocks, colour, rear lights.. Except the engine on the original was 4 cylinder, and chrome wired wheels.. I had a piper 4 into 1..sounded gorgeous.. Great review as normal mate..

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Thanks 👍

@Dreddingbath 12 дней назад

"No nonsense, great fun, lovely beautiful looking, easy to live with, cheap to run"... perfect match for Mrs Flyer by the sound of things 😉😁

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Classic!

@iainf6 12 дней назад

Great buy Mrs Flyer 👍 hope that you will enjoy your trips out and about. Hi Andy great to see this bike thanks for the review 🫂👍

@cpuuk 12 дней назад

As a nipper I lusted over the original Z900 & Z650/4- Mrs F has picked a fine stead for the future. Maybe a chrome radiator guard would look nice.

@clifffawcett 11 дней назад

Always enjoy hearing about the gear you’re wearing at the the end of the videos. Thank you.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Delighted to hear that!

@John-jw8rx 12 дней назад

I had a standard Z650 as my first big bike after passing my test. Great little bike, if a little bit too small for my 6'4 frame. Great fun though.

@GadgetMart 12 дней назад

Frustrating being over 6ft sometimes, so many nice bikes were missing out on.

@DatOldeBiker 11 дней назад

Thank you Mr. Flyer. Looking stylish (and well protected) as always. So the 650 is a very competent but reasonably well priced middleweight, as one would expect. I think the styling gives it a certain something although I'm not really a "retro" rider myself. I wish you and Mrs. Flyer many happy and safe hours on the Kawasaki. :>)

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Thank you!

@garylewis3780 11 дней назад

In addition to the exhaust not being as aesthetically pleasing as it could have been, I notice Kawasaki also omitted to add the fake cooling fins on the engine which give the Z900RS a more retro look. But still a lovely machine and Mrs F is a lucky lady. Looking forward to her lady’s perspective review of your Goldwing.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

May be waiting a while for that!

@Bob-xc2us 12 дней назад

My W800 came with both the regular and the 20mm lower seat and I find the regular seat to be more comfortable for me. It does give less of an acute angle for my old knees. One thing that I like about the lower seat is that it does not say KAWASAKI on the back so most people don't have a clue what bike it is. Cheers BJ

@kf-dk5pb 9 дней назад

Just ordered mine in candy red cannot wait

@TheMissendenFlyer 9 дней назад

Nice - congratulations!

@paulinethornton7636 11 дней назад

Glad she has found a bike she likes ❤. Hope you will keep your bigger kawasaki...my first bigger bike was an sv650S and my husband had a TL1000S which he had to get rid of as he felt they looked too similar 😉...so he bought an R1 instead...happy trails to you both...maybe see you both at next years ABR😊

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

See you then!

@davidz8 12 дней назад

A great bike for Mrs Flyer, shame there are not any reasonably priced aftermarket exhausts for it, your 900 seems much more engaging since you upgraded the pipes. Love the green.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Totally agree

@ChrisSmart1 12 дней назад

Thanks Andy another great review, you cant beat a play on the missus's bike while she's not there :), Black Widow seem to have an extensive range of exhausts all reasonably priced, might be worth a look if you havent already.👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

I’ll check em out!

@aidenlothian9642 10 дней назад

I'd watch those R&G sliders that replace the factory engine mount bolts. I had one snap in half and leave the bolt stuck. As you can imagine wasn't a pretty job getting it removed. I've seen some people not notice and continue riding and crack the bikes frame because the engine didn't have proper support. I'd recommend removing them & refitting the factory engine mount bolts and Kawasaki's own frame sliders which do not use the frame bolts. R&G is aftermarket tat. I've had 3 tail tidy's snap on 3 different bikes from general road riding. Nothing they make is fit for purpose.

@jefflambert8603 12 дней назад

Lovely Looking Bike Came out Just after I Brought my Naked Z Version it Really is a Great Engine very Punchy Its almost Unique in Having a 180 Crank these Days There is a Bark that Comes up from the Airbox under The Tank. Wise Move to Put The R&G Crash Bungs on I saw an RS 650 Dropped in the Super Sausage Car Park Not a Mark On it Saved by the Bungs! Tell Mrs Fly to Keep on Top of Cleaning the Exhaust They can Start to look a Bit Ropey if not Cared For Invest in some Solvol Autosol

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

What makes you think it’ll be Mrs Flyer doing the cleaning!!?

@jefflambert8603 12 дней назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer you Have Volunteered for that Job ?

@Dalekennth1969 19 часов назад

I’m retired due to my back injury I been wanting to see a specialist about back it been well over 4 years since my doctor sent referral s to some hospital s. In Melbourne. Have fun enjoy riding

@TheMissendenFlyer 10 часов назад

Oh my goodness that’s worse than here!!!

@palantir135 11 дней назад

Great beginners bike. Simple and easy to ride with enough power.

@paulfowler6665 12 дней назад

I had one of these as a courtesy bike when my Ninja was in for a service and I really enjoyed it 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Good to hear!

@adunford2664 10 дней назад

Just looks great and all the best of motorcycling. Plenty of go no doubt.

@dhc8guru 10 дней назад

1:19 who on earth thought having a random jut out was a good idea? Cool bike, love the green color!

@mikesmouse7779 11 дней назад

Kawasaki dealer doing these for £6695 with finance deals too! The one that's predominantly black with a bit of silver on the tank looks good and will date well, probably better than the green.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Yes that’s the deal we did iirc (and paid off the finance a week later!)….

@chefineer 11 дней назад

I hope the aftermarket manufacturers make old style round indicators for it. They'd be good !

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Yes I agree - the indicators are the same on my z900RS and are a bit of a let down….

@enricohagn 11 дней назад

And a proper exhaust.

@orionswitness 12 дней назад

Put a low seat on the Honda Transalp 750 it too reduced seat height by 20mm. Lost foam , but find the low seat more comfortable , and for a 28 inch inseam rider , makes the ergonomics better. Touching the ground better is a big deal . Wearing enduro boots also increases leg strength when supporting bike with one leg down , wearing low boots , weakens your strength around ankle lower leg area. Wearing Alpine Tech 7 enduro boots , raises my height by about 10mm , but also gives me that sturdy footing whenever my foot is on pavement or dirt.

@snuffparrot 12 дней назад

Best looking bike in your garage, TMF. A perfect choice by Mrs Flyer.

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Well I think my Z900 is a looker too!

@snuffparrot 12 дней назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer It most certainly is, sir. A very close second place. 😁

@MoroMagrew 12 дней назад

Perfect bike! Beautiful colours! I have had one since it was released! Great to hear your perspective on it! If I were Kawasaki I would have had a different exhaust, and also used the engine style from the 650 Vulcan S as they look much nicer and same engineI have been off the bike for a few months due to an arm injury, and am about to get back on (physiotherapy all being well). However I have been thinking of changing the bike to a T120 (if I could afford it) or a new BSA which has just been released into my market! Probably the BSA is more affordable, though if the right Triumph comes up second hand it could be a deal.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Best of luck with your arm!

@aidencoder 12 дней назад

My first big bike is a green/gold Z650RS and I am loving it so far. Light, smooth power delivery, incredible looks :) I do find the bike is best above 4k RPM, even just pottering around town. Everything is much smoother. Perhaps the EURO-5 fuelling making things a bit abrupt down low in the revs?

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Great choice!

@Themotograndpa 12 дней назад

Took forward to both you and carol on tour on both bikes Andy 😀

@gordonsuddery4635 10 дней назад

This Z650 Rs is available here in the Philippines, i would love to own one but now @ 73 i don't think that's going to happen. The old Z650 4 was also a brilliant bike, hope your wife enjoys it my best wishes to you from the Philippines ♥️💪👍😉😀😁🏁🏍️🛺🐑🇵🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@rufysufy 12 дней назад

My wife hinted that she wanted a nimble commuter that was styled like a retro bike. She was hinting at a new speed 400 but a z650rs is very close price wise and the green and gold rim color way looks really mint. She also really loves the mg v7 special. It’s a really tough choice between the two bikes. Looking forward to this series!

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Good choices to have though!

@christopherpekel6096 10 дней назад

They're a lot more expensive

@rufysufy 10 дней назад

@@christopherpekel6096 what is?

@christopherpekel6096 10 дней назад

@@rufysufy z650rs

@helenhughes9130 11 дней назад

Lovely looking bike and lovely ride! Great review!

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Thank you kindly!

@robertmarsh3588 12 дней назад

I really fancy one of these as a local run around. The only challenge is coming to terms with selling one of my old BMW boxers for very little money, despite low miles (as they're 10+ years old) to make space.

@debbieclegg2485 12 дней назад

The gauge also gives initial garage temp. . You can monitor warming process time from that 🤓

@speedfinder1 12 дней назад

Kawasaki have made a much better decision with putting twin discs on this bike. It the same retro road bike genre, I have A Moto Guzzi V7 850 special. The single disc on the front is a mistake on their part. The Z650 is a much better equipped bike for the money. Good review as always.

@rajsmith9855 12 дней назад

On my guzzi 850 I swapped the brake pads for EBC which improved the braking.

@soundknight 12 дней назад

You call us "Hey kids!"! Yet you've "been a good boy". 😂😂😂😂😂

@diegocella6791 12 дней назад

I've finally managed to catch the small print! And yes i know i could get the file and go frame by frame, but where is the fun in that?

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Well done…..

@glennhastings3422 12 дней назад

Great! Been waiting for this. Hopefully my first BIG bike as well. Will check it out as soon as possible 👍 shared

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Awesome, thank you!

@Dalekennth1969 19 часов назад

Hello I love bike but I don’t like the mirrors. Bar end mirrors. Would look good in my opinion. Stay safe

@scottie55 12 дней назад

Lovely bike, l just wish Kawasaki would lift their game with the radiator design, I've always felt that on such good looking bikes it really spoils the looks.

@loddude5706 12 дней назад

Go for it Carole, ride safe & find 'your flow'. - so much so, he has to buy you new tyres for Xmas! : )

@Grahamvfr 12 дней назад

You lucky so fella Andy...When my Mrs is away, I rarely feel the urge to ask..." can I do one of your Jigsaws whilst you are away"?. Lovely bikes those 😊

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Hehe!!!

@cmk20qa 12 дней назад

Nice bike that, looks good in green. Just seen some nice new colour schemes for 25.

@ragerider6283 12 дней назад

Nice review. Good looking machine. Perfect for Lady TMF.

@craigbutler3378 12 дней назад

I had a Z650 from the 1970s a few years ago and I was a bit disappointed when this model came out that it wasn't a in line 4. I think they missed a trick, look at the CB1100. Proper looking classic from Japan.

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Yes I love the big CB

@TheStargoose 12 дней назад

Among other factors bikers are an ageing demographic, twins can be lighter and easier to heft.

@johnsteel4719 12 дней назад

These are great looking bikes and I’d snap up an all black Z900RS if they had cruise control..

@paolodechipiece1027 11 дней назад

Why the need for cruise control? The original z900 never had cruise control. I've never had a bike with cruise control and have never needed it.....

@johnsteel4719 10 дней назад

@@paolodechipiece1027 it’s a dead hand thing. I haven’t ridden a Z900RS for a couple of hours but other than my XR (which is ironic given its reputation for vibrations at certain revs) every other bike I’ve owned, which is a lot, gives me a numb hand. With cruise I can relax occasionally and it does the trick

@1234567marks 12 дней назад

I took the 900RS out, hated it, took the 650RS out, loved it, so obviously I bought a Thruxton 1200. PS I just bought a Triumph scrambler 1200 X which of the 72 bikes I’ve owned over the years is by far my favourite, in fact my Thruxton is currently on eBay!, please do a review on the 1200 X 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Yes I must get a go on the latest scramblers…

@naturalforlife6741 12 дней назад

Kawasaki actually made a motorcycle that really looks like a motorcycle. The only thing I don't like is how you adjust the rear shock. The motor is good but the 180 degree firing order sound isn't to my taste. It's a good performer though. I do love the looks. The price isn't all that great either. I'm waiting for the Z400RS 4 cylinder.

@anthonybrown4874 11 дней назад

Mrs Flyer has very good taste in bikes, twin clocks gold wheels done like jps lotus would be epic.

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

We agree!

@alwarren2653 12 дней назад

The green looks good as does the new red. When the bike came out the optional Akrapovic was £1800

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Salty!

@alwarren2653 12 дней назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer I think I read it in MCN when they were released. I told the newly recruited salesman at the local dealer as he said £1200 which I told him was the price for the Z900RS optional exhaust. He looked it up and confirmed it was £1800. Seastar Superbikes have them listed online at £2,015.17 - seems they're Titanium.

@MrTrek164 11 дней назад

I agree Andy it could do with a traditional looking and sounding pipe .All the new pipes available do not suit it's retro style .

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Glad we concur!

@Irfan87 9 дней назад

I wish this ran an inline 4 like its big brother instead of the parallel twin that it has.

@TheMissendenFlyer 9 дней назад

Several have said the same….

@fiucik1 9 дней назад

It's a great beginner rider bike, and as I am a newbie myself I was considering it. But. Couple of things I didn't like. So the bike looks great...from a distance. But once you're closer to it, it seems very plastic. The exhaust looks awful. Doesn't sound great to me either. The riding position, especially the position of footpegs is too sporty for me, too tucked down and further back. Fuel tank of just 12l, and the fuel consumption of 4.3l/100km doesn't exactly give you a great range. And for my height, at 6'3", this bike is simply too small for me. So I went for the Bonneville T100, and have no regrets so far.

@TheMissendenFlyer 8 дней назад

Fair enough!

@PaulvanBuren-q5v 12 дней назад

Very nice review mate, looks of the bike are good.

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Thanks 👍

@neilfordham5790 8 дней назад

Come on Andy, temperature gauge. When it’s cold it’s cold, when it’s hot it’s hot.

@TheMissendenFlyer 8 дней назад

Well that is true - but you could say the same about a fuel guage - when it runs it runs, etc....

@MGman100 12 дней назад

Great review. I love the look of this bike and had decided that it was at the top of my shortlist as a second 'runabout' bike. Unfortunately my dealer didn't have access to a Z650RS demo bike so instead I rode the Z650 which, as you say, is basically the same bike. I was so disappointed. I have to disagree with you on the engine, it's the most insipid gutless engine I've ever experienced on a bike. Needless to say I didn't buy a Z650RS. Just my opinion of course. Ride safe!

@TheMissendenFlyer 12 дней назад

Yes well you have to consider this is my Mrs’ first big bike so scary engine isn’t really on the cards. On a retro it’s perfect (and bullet proof)….

@alanbarnes2920 12 дней назад

Bit harsh..insipid & gutless.. my 2016 650 Versys GT has same engine …sports bike it isn’t but has a top speed 125+ and can cruise all day at motorway speeds..is comfy and economical on tours..I can overtake at will (safely) and it’s ultra reliable. Doesn’t look too bad in dark grey/black either..Each to their own.. 68bp is enough for many, including Lady Carole at this time I’d guess. Atb..Alan.

@georgeharsin6292 12 дней назад

Not sure what kind of riding you do but the Z650 does zero to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and the Triumph Street Triple comes in at 3.1 seconds. Here in America the average speed limit on secondary highways is 55 to 60 mph which is what I ride the most. The Z650 has more than enough power for me but to each his own.

@MGman100 11 дней назад

@TheMissendenFlyer I fully understand Andy, all the best to you both, ride safe!

@MGman100 11 дней назад

@@georgeharsin6292 Just my opinion as I originally stated. The bike wasn't for me. Ride safe.