Kawasaki Z900RS First Impressions! 

I bought a ZRX after watching your videos on it. Love the bike its scary quick! I owned an original 73 Z1 back in 1977. Buddy of mine is looking at this bike now. Kawasaki did a nice job!

I am so happy to see you back on a bike. I watched your recent post on selling your ZRX and understand how life gets in the way. Your weekly rides have been missed. Keep it up when you can. Thanks again for letting us ride along. Oh and that is a beautiful bike and sounds Sweet!

Thank you Ruben. It has been way too long. I love your reviews. Keep up the good work.

Seriously want one, best of the retros in both looks and rideability. Great review.

I just picked up the 2021 version café in the gray color and it is stunning!! I also had a 2000 ZRX in classic green but you really have to see the gray in person

Stumbled across this, didn’t think I’d hear you again Ruben. Great to have you back! The Z900RS looks to be perfect for you.

Glad to see you are back! Greetings from Hungary! :)

Sat on one before I bought the regular Z900 two months ago and all I could think of was..."man, I would love to hear Reuben's thoughts on this thing" lol and here you are on it

Glad to see you back, big fan of your work.

Twin shocks require the subframe to be beefy enough to support the rear wheel action, which creates this big bending lever around the subframe connection to the main frame. Link-type mono-shock rear suspension where the shock is mounted to the center of mass is a FAR superior suspension design. Glad K went with it.

Good to have you back buddy! And yes, that is a great sounding stock bike. :D

To buy a new motocycle is one of the greatest things in life. I bought new a Kawasaki Zephyr 750, a Kawa W 800, a Triumph T100 and a Harley Davidson Low Rider - and every time it was pure happyness. New year, perhaps, there will follow the next change - who knows...life is short, take the bull by the horns...

Had one for over a year and best bike ever!

Yesss! Good to hear, and see the sights again Reuben.

“Hopefully that guy sees me” lol. Every rider say this like five times a day

OMFG a video from Reuben! Hey bud! How are you doing these days? The weekly rides videos went to hell when you left. I sat on one of those a few weeks ago, that is the single most comfortable bike I have ever had the pleasure to sit on. I swear it was more comfortable than our damn couch! Amazingly large too, I thought it'd be tiny like most Jpanese bikes and Ducatis etc but it was probably about the size (maybe slightly longer) as my dad's old 1965 Triumph T120C. Still a few things that could be changed to fit my big 6'10ish self with utmost comfort but it could be ridden stock... which is something I can't say about most bikes, including Harley. Unfortunately the dealer I went to won't start the bikes so I didn't get to hear it. You should definitely get it, which I'm sure you have.. A place that sells motorcycle apparel and accessories you say... Maybe including Accessories for Competition? hehe nice dig there. :D Oh and on a personal note, don't know if you'll remember me or not, but I figured out why I have such crap social skills and say stupid things... Turns out that I'm likely on the Autism Spectrum.. Figured that out right before turning 32 back in October. So yeah, sorry I was insensitive about your weight back when dude, I just couldn't figure out how to say it any better than what I did.

Welcome back to the best reviewer out there, we have been waiting a while !

New subscriber and ZRX rider here! Have seen several of your old vids

I bet it was great to be back on two wheels again! I took most of last year off because my patience for resurrecting my vintage bike had run out and I decided to save up for something more modern. So I know how to feel! I definitely think you should buy the Z900 RS. I sat on one at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show last month and was instantly enamored with it. It's probably my favorite modern bike from Japan at the moment. Really looking forward to more videos!

I Just got the Ninja 400 (my first bike) which I love. The Z900RS will be my second!!! I am in love with the retro look :)

That sound is sick nasty! In a good way. I've been been huge naked bike fan, but you're making me want this thing! Also, good to see you back in the saddle. Great video!

I just bought one and I don’t even have my licence yet. Haha! It’s sitting in the box waiting for me. I can’t wait!!!

It reminds me a lot of my old 1975 Z900 LTD you made me want to go out and buy one thanks for sharing

Man it is a nice bike...was looking hard at the Triumph T-120...now reconsidering - this looks like more bike for about the same or less money. Thanks for the review.

welkom back on two wheels man , its like a friend has come back home i say go for it ,great bike

Would love to see more weekly rides on this beautiful machine!

I gave up bikes some time back, but I think its time to get back in on a Z900!!

I been driving bikes for over 50 Years and this is one of the best Bike you can buy their bullet Proof👱⚡

One really cool aspect of this bike is that I've watched just about every You Tube video and have read just about every comment I can find and so far I have yet to find people reporting mechanical problems of any kind. I'm sure its not perfect but it basically proves we have the tech to build quality bikes. Prior to looking at this bike I was looking at the KTM Dukes and all I read is problem after problem.

very sweet bike

Did I just stumble across Ruben again?! I thought he was gone off RU-vid? I've been looking for WRR for sooo long!!!

Welcome back! I did see your previous vid and am glad that you'll be doing more content on here. Even if you can't do this every week, I'll watch whatever you're able to post. That Kawi looks and sounds beautiful. It tempts me as well, but I'd have to sell my Street Triple and I don't like that idea.

I miss my ZRX but can see one of these in my garage soon.

She is a beautiful bike, she suits you well. I do agree green would have been perfect but black is always good.

Fantastic ride as always!

Great review! Looking forward to more vids!!!

Swerve away from people pulling out- that 18 wheeler in the beginning

Wow, this was a surprise. I always liked your reviews/impressions and was sad when you left. What do you think of the looks of the XSR900?

Love the video, keep up the good work!

Rather like the look of the orange and brown Zephyr 750 with the spoke wheels, they are far more realistic replica of a Z1.These just look like modern Z900 with retro bits dragged over the top,but wouldnt say no to having one,as they have good power.For that matter i would have all 3 versions if i could afford it.In New Zealand we got the Z1 in 72.

Nice review, awesome bike. Thank you.

Update............I bought the SE model on Saturday and pick it up this Thursday! So excited...........

Get it. Make more videos lol

reuben's out here riding new bikes for fun i can't even get a test ride on a new bike with $10k cash in hand wtf

I'm really thinking this is going to be my next bike. And yeah, I could very well see it being the last bike, or the last new bike anyway, that I buy.

Wow Rubin is is back? Sure hope so. Hope live has been good for you.

BUY IT !!

Wow..... really like (and miss) ur video reviews compared to others

What's the rpm @ around 85mph?

don't you guys ever go on twisty bendy roads

I like the looks of the bike, no doubt the design department did a great job, but.... it is snatchy, it wont let u enjoy the ride at low speeds or city traffic, first gear is way too short, u will find yourself constantly changing gears in stop and go traffic, at highway speeds is ok, it has power to move along traffic and passing other vehicles not a problem at all, riding position is a bit awkward , the seat kind of pushes you on top of the gas tank and the handlebars are way to open and high, almost like riding a dirtbike, that is the feeling u get when riding this bike, and every now and then it will shut off at slow speeds, it might be a fuel mapping problem or something to do with the EGR, hope kawasaki will address this problems, especially the mechanical ones, other than that is a a good looking bike, wait... brakes are kind of smoochy too, those are the problems I have found so far. Also...not the best for short riders, I am 6 foot and find it a bit uncomfortable considering that is supposed to be a classic modern bike...whatever that means for kawasaki

Tells how good it sounds . Starts motor ,and then talks over the sound of the motor. What a chick lol

reuben your garage is saying park that bike in here

from 2021: He got a Harley;).

the spark black is the best in my eyes. But i think they should have went a more normal route like : Red ,white and black their signature green and brown with orange.

Rock Hill SC??

4200 rpm @ 70 mph is kinda high

I think the zrx was waaayyy nicer

its zed not zee

Cars going faster... 🤷🏼‍♂️

Remenber gas get old so burn your reserve once in awale

Bought one 2 weeks ago, love it!

Still prefer zrx , has more va va voom , just uploaded mine 👍🏻 , love your vids

Holy shit I never knew where you went. I loved your videos man. Keep it up I've already subscribed.

Oh Ruben so nice to hear you reviewing bikes again. I want one of those too

Also have a 2001 ZRX 1200R....and I just picked up my new 2019 Z900RS.....at 61 yrs old retro is all I care about. Love the new 900.

Thank God you are back Ruben. Glad you are riding again. Got mine last week. Your review is spot on. It's nice to have a simple bike again, yet is modern, quick and comes with a plush ride.

Oh Yes,the Sound is great...and we could all hear it when you finally Stop talking ! Less is More !!

Really tempted as well with one of these. I was surprised to see here you sold your 1100! I used to watch your videos all the time. I’d have to actually test ride one of these, but not sure it’ll satisfy me in the power dept like my 1100. What do you think power-wise? I suppose fuel injection would be nice.

it reminds me of great teacher onizuka's z1

I just bought it last week. It is a dream!! Brings me back and throws me into the future

I have one of these beauties! Yep, a 2018 model. Ha ha ha! NOW YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL! In love with it. This one is a keeper.

Nice to see you back doing riding videos! Always enjoy them - educational and non biased.

I really think I'd have to replace the tires on that sooner rather than later but I do think I'd wait 1,000 miles till the break in was done before changing them out. That would give me some time to get to know the characteristics of the bike and decide exactly what I wanted to mount.

That's a beautiful thing. I love it.

I'm also waiting for the mean green cafe :)

Great review very comprehensive hope to more from you soon

Hey Ruben welcome back love your reviews.

Lol. I also get in a bad mood days I can’t ride to work.

Good reivew, thanks

Nice review...

I was considering this versus the Triumph Street Twin as a first bike until I found out it can't be restricted for the A2 licence in EU. The z900 can be though....Oh well, will get one in two years. !

Okay, I'm a mature rider...... I bought my Z1 42 years ago while going to university in Toronto. And yes, I wish I never sold it :(

Hoping they bring the Cafe to the U.S. .... would sell my Bandit 1250 to have one . Great blog thanks for sharing!!

Funny thing is that I saw it in person on the streets sometime riding it. I wasn't impressed.

Nice bike, oh if I had a bigger garage lol I’d say get it, but, I know ya got something else lol Great to have you back....

If you buy the bike I'll be watching. Good review.

I do have a green one, that is one of the modes I did. I hope you got it.

Do it!! Take it home!!!

I'm struggling between buying this one or the W800

Did you buy it ?

That was a red light.

Zeeee???? You mean ZED.

I have a Harley LowRiderS with 1060 miles that I’m gonna put in a Bubble to Age like a fine wine. And I think this Kawi (my first ever Kawi) is my 2nd Bike 👍