Kawasaki Z900RS Review: As Good As It Looks?

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@VanD-Dam 2 года назад

As someone who is old enough to have ridden the original, I can say that the first thing we did in the US after purchasing a Z, was to replace the original exhaust with a 4 into 1 system. Gladly I do not have to take that step with my new one. Although the stock exhaust on the RS is a little mild compared to my old Kerkers!

@williams2652 2 года назад

I took off the Akra that the previous owner had installed and replaced with a Yosh Cyclone that I sourced from Europe. I may replace the Yosh with a K-Factory "long can" slip on from Japan, what pipe are you running?

@elgar6743 2 года назад

Agree. Old air cooled Kawasaki's with Kerker exhaust...as the old ads use to say: Kerker Kicks @ss !!

@Zimmermann310 2 года назад

@@williams2652 The original muffler sounds great if you remove the headers and cat and put Akra headers on it match perfect with the original muffler and the sound is pure fun. Like this guy did it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0jRmuOEjft0.html .... at 6 min 30 sec you can hear the sound.

@keithdaniels5918 2 года назад

At 64 I remember those days well. It had a sound all its own. Loved the Kerker and the Hooker pipes.

@curtdazzle9416 2 года назад

@@Zimmermann310 Agreed. I did the same thing to mine last week. Sounds perfect imo. 👍

@pdbordelon 2 года назад

I have a Z900rs (2018 in rooter/orange) - its been a wonderful bike these past 4 years. Best bike Ive ever owned and Ive owned a lot. Ive made some mods: 16 tooth front sprocket, ECU, Akra headers, center-stand, etc. Im 54 years old. Looks great, old school vibe, modern performance. No complaints.

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 года назад

Have to agree. It is hard to beat the Z900rs from any point. :) Can check my content.

@vincentdavidson755 2 года назад

I rode the kaw from the old days They hold up way longer then The Harleys even tho I have a 1200 that has about 150,000 Mi. On it.with the belt I never Have to worry about adjustment Or sprokets. The belts Are 3 times Stronger then the chain. The other Harleys have problems at 60 or 80 Thousand mi range

@charlesriley6650 Год назад

Do the Akra headers fit with any slip on or do u need the Akra exhaust as well

@realbigtuna667 Год назад

@@charlesriley6650 Akra headers fit the stock slip on and most aftermarket slip ons.

@17losttrout Год назад

Was the ECU "flashed" to cure poor fuelling at lower revs? My friend has a demo model and it's pretty jerky as it pulls off. Fine when rolling, iffy pulling out of slower bends...

@oldmanvatne2911 2 года назад

Looking at my next bike and this is in the running. When I look at this bike is see the history of the original Z which was a benchmark of performance. That makes liquid cooling, mono shock, 4-1 exhaust all logical. A true Modern Classic. As always, great work.

@OlivierGandou Год назад

The 4-into-4 original exhaust looks amazing but I imagine it made chain maintenance a pain. Looks much easier on the Z900RS and I'm all for that! Still looks amazing!

@KakuiKujira 2 года назад

The cooling fins may not be the primary method of cooling, or even be particularly effective, but they would still bled some heat away: They aren't 'fake'.

@nitinsharma1000 2 года назад

I was just gonna say that.

@andrewprice1189 2 года назад

Had mine 14 months, fantastic all rounder & great value for money. Needs a little more ground clearance on left hand side as the side stand mounting touches down a bit early. Great review as always AU

@ohdirtracer 2 года назад

I struggled with choosing between the RS and speed last summer. I always had inline 4 machines, so the speeds parallel was the change needed to mix it up a bit, and I love it!!

@Bulletoc 2 года назад

I rode this around the Great Lakes of Mount Fuji in Japan in 2019 (rental), it is an absolutely incredibly fun and balanced motorcycle and stunning to photograph in the beautiful scenery!

@luishcoreia 2 года назад

have mine since 2019. it's a keeper. Only needs better tires than the out of the box Dunlop's and an ECU remap. After that is a perfect bike.

@markellott5620 2 года назад

Yeah, I junked mine after 800 miles. I've got Michelins on it and they transformed the road holding.

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 года назад

How did you get used to the throttle? :) Thanks and you may drop by. :)

@mudslinger5833 2 года назад

@@RRRRefuelRideRace ECU remap tames the throttle jerkiness.

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 года назад

@@mudslinger5833 I know. Exactly. After it is a totally different bike. Drop by man, you may like it.

@derangeddwayne5532 2 года назад

I have a 2020 W800 now which is my favorite bike I've ever owned. It may be getting a big brother Z900rs in the near future. Looked at one in blue yesterday and it was beautiful. Kawasaki's attention to detail is great on their retro bikes.

@user-rf9me7xm1w 2 года назад

Just love the white lining, it breaks the black paintwork up really well !!!!

@THEBIGCHULETA 2 года назад

Bought a B-line, love the thing. It’s the right amount of tech to tell you where to go and not be distracting. The quad exhaust would have been sexy!

@kundankumarsingh2944 2 года назад

The green paint og Z600RS has grown on me and it will look fantastic on this too. 🔥🔥🔥

@dr.python Год назад

Guys if you think twin shocks are a good idea then you’re mistaken, reason being due to different forces exerted on both sides the Fran experiences a twisting motion that can destabilize a bike, especially if you hit bumps while cornering.

@commanderroddi7742 Год назад

Frankly, I thinkthe exhaust looks and sounds good as stock. Better than the competition I'd say.

@nomojo1110 2 года назад

Well done and said. It's a reimagining while remaining an homage. The single pipe and shock look great and both benefit the ride and maintenance. They nailed it.

@seriousandy6656 2 года назад

I sprang for the Akro header and Muffler (oh sorry...silencer). Just picked it up from the dealer last week and took the long way home to the tune of a couple hundred miles... It's as fast as I would want a bike to be, because of course I tested that out. Coming from a 850 lb bagger, the Z900RS is a feather flicking into curves. I haven't been this pleased with a motorcycle in ages. Pure joy.

@elevationmoto6208 2 года назад

I'm considering the same. Is your ECU stock?

@seriousandy6656 2 года назад

@@elevationmoto6208 It is not. I had it flashed by Ivan's Motorsports. I will say though, I ran the stock ECU with the Akro header and muffler and had absolutely no ill effects... In fact, I was considering just skipping the re-flash. But I decided to go ahead with it, and it's not even the same bike anymore. Glad I did it.

@markellott5620 2 года назад

I bought mine in November 2018. I've still got it. I think that says all that needs to be said.

@abhidhoundiyal 2 года назад

I love this bike, i love modern retro bikes like this

@brucekendall52 2 года назад

One of the prettiest bikes on the market today and I love the exhaust design.Thanks.

@ianmason2296 2 года назад

I bought the second one from M&S in Newcastle when first out (Jaffa) and have loved it ever since

@gordonwallin2368 2 года назад

I've a 2003 and don't want to change, that whole line of bikes are great. Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

@peterkoning21 2 года назад

Love the in studio design on the tank and guages ! It's based on a phenomenal Kawa....it must be good !

@Trevor_Austin 2 года назад

This is a true “modern classic.” Like the Triumph Bonneville range it takes its styling cues from the original bikes and combines it with the most modern technology in one beautiful package. I really appreciate the ‘improvements’ such as the single real shock, the 4-into-1 exhaust and the water cooling. My current bike is a T120 Bonneville. If I change it for anything it will be for a Z900RS.

@CorvusHyperion Год назад

I've got a Thruxton R, XSR900 and now looking to get one of these as well. Just love retro nakeds. Each has such a different character so you need all three!

@bj2294 2 года назад

I had an original Z900 back in 1976 yeah I’m an old guy. Took the 4x4 off in favor of 4x1. I could take the baffle out to replace the fiberglass with steel wool. It was interesting to see sparks come out of the pipe when it got hot. Always had to mess with the carbs after that to get it to run smooth but that made it yours.

@actarusfleed6607 2 года назад

Now that's what I call a work of art! Gorgeous bike.

@lovelessissimo 2 года назад

I am patiently waiting for the day when the big 4 revisit and make modern versions of the 90s sportbikes, 1992 zx7r, cbr900rr, gsxr750, fzr600. The twin headlights, analog clocks, and crazy graphics were so cool. And they would be even better now with LEDs, modern power, electronics, fuel injection, and ABS. Those were the bikes that my generation fell in love with, and that is now the generation with the disposable income. Come on, big 4, make it happen.

@Stclairm1 2 года назад

New Aprilia RS660 stars and stripes comes close!

@lovelessissimo 2 года назад

@@Stclairm1 it definitely has the cool color scheme of that era.

@alyx172 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for highlighting some important elements that other people would otherwise skip (weight economy, look/efficiency)!

@2009jcv 2 года назад

Hi, Funny, how time changes tastes. The first thing we did at the time was to change the handlebars and that was quickly followed by the change of the exhaust to 4 into one! The new suspension system (mono shock) is way better, no sense in going backward I think the new version is super.

@seaninness334 2 года назад

Thanks for the review. I know you were saying it hasn't been easy to get ahold of one to check out. Cheers!

@barrywells9636 2 года назад

Had a look at the Z rs at the weekend , beautiful looking bike

@nicnak4475 2 года назад

Great review mate, well done 😀

@lvtwojay 2 года назад

As usual a great review. Bike looks perfect.

@martykasa7864 2 года назад

Those ceiling lights are terrible... It's like Cybertron is invading the studio. It's reflections in the paint make that nice retro bike look like an mt10 naked street fighter... You gotta diffuse that somehow ...

@stevenkenny2885 2 года назад

Put a front sprocket with one tooth extra it transforms the bike, stops it being so buzzy and makes 1st gear actually useful

@bikegeist 2 года назад

This is my realistic dream bike. I could look at that tail for hours. And that tank. Crikey! In 4 years, when I ready to move up, I hope I can get one.

@robertlindstrom540 2 года назад

My favourite retro, no question. When I got my license in 1974 the Z900 was the dreambike, could not afford it though so had to make do with a slightly used Z500. My current bike is a Kawa 750 and happy with it but toying with the idea of trading it for the 900RS. Thanks for the review (and even further whetting my appetite).

@johnDukemaster 2 года назад

I'm glad they have used a 4-1 exhaust. That 4-4 looks silly. And quite frankly, no one kept them. They all bought a 4-1 system. Thank you mr Bob.

@LTLT900 2 года назад

Exactly.

@masongoss4615 2 года назад

You can always say it should have this or that, but in my opinion I t looks great, handles great, goes great, isn’t crazy expensive and is Kawasaki reliable. The best bike I have ever owned. I can’t recommend it any more than that. Oh, and it sounds pretty good as well!

@stevewhitely3562 2 года назад

The new design looks great, good job Kawasaki,great review Bob, thanks

@DickGozinya-zl2bd 7 месяцев назад

My Father bought a new 1975 Z-1 900. It was the last year of the Z-1 before it became the KZ-900 in 1976. He gave it to me when he felt he was "too old to ride anymore," one year before he passed. It was the fastest thing on the road in 1975 but by the time it was mine, it wasn't as fast as 600cc sport bikes. It didn't handle very well & the breaks were terrible. It WAS a super cool bike that always got complements at bike nights & it was a perfectly competent commuter that still had enough power to get you thrown in jail if you were trying to. The Z-900 RS is one of the bikes I'm most interested in today as it still has the "Cool Factor" of my Father's Z-1 & there's not a doubt in my mind that it's head & shoulders above the original Z-1 on every level.

@sathishrao7926 2 года назад

Z900 is my choice of Retro Classic for its looks and that sweeeeet in-line 4 exhaust note !

@jasonepley9650 2 года назад

Excellent review!! Got mine in 2018, & couldn’t be happier with it. This is a bike that has earned a permanent spot in my garage, just an all around perfect street bike. Even toured a little on it. Gets a lot of attention here in the states from strangers at gas stations who used to ride the original one years & years ago. I started looking at the cb1100, but the modern wheels & tires & power of the Z won me over.

@seaninness334 2 года назад

what kind of touring have you done on it? Just curious as I plan to do the same and kind of tired of people trying to steer me towards a touring cruiser of ADV bike (which I don't mind but I do think they feel cumbersome and ugly as hell. Well most of them)

@captainamerica9353 2 года назад

But at least the CB1100 has twin shocks, as it should.

@bobbolles8028 Год назад

I had new ‘74 and ‘75 Z1 900’s in those years. On both, I cut the exhaust mufflers off at a point under the motor where the mufflers were welded to the pipes from the engine. I welded VW muffler extensions to the four pipes. It looked like it had straight pipes, was muffled enough, and sounded like an Indy car. We had to reduce the carb jetting a little to get the mixture right ( more back pressure), but it still ran 135mph. Most fun I’ve ever had on a motorcycle.

@Implude 2 года назад

I love my Z900RS in Candytone orange and brown!

@stanleyblazeraznik6047 2 года назад

Thanks Mr. Moto Robert! Man, retro bikes from Zuki, Kow and Yama and Honda will just not bite. I have a feeling that Honda USA is not going to get the new Hawk which means they get the Hornet. I just luv the Z900RS Cafe. Must be seen in person to fully appreciate.

@Mohammed68099 2 года назад

Amazing review as usual. Thanks a lot for the entertaining content. I am torn between this motorbike and the BMW F750GS. I know, its miles a part comparison. I just need a bike for for one up and sometimes two up and tour around between cities with some luggage. I love the classic looks of something like z900rs and also appretiate the F750GS practicality. As you guys say in the UK, you cant have the cake and eat it haaa. It would be amazing if you can review the F750GS. :)

@mathieuconstantin3356 2 года назад

Just got mine not to long ago and it’s a beauty.

@danielsullano8621 2 года назад

Awesome looking bike, although I think twin shocks and dual exhausts at least would look better and more similar to the character famous Z1. However, those performance differences made by this configuration really makes sense.

@monkmoto1887 2 года назад

I agree with the look of the twin shocks but I grew up around built z1s and kzs and they all had 4-1 kerkers on them so 4-1 looks and sounds better to this kawi boi. I think they did a good job shooting the gap of performance and retro looks

@thejalderman 2 года назад

This is so cool. Love what they are doing. Definitely taking one for spin.

@elevationmoto6208 2 года назад

Be sure to do a wide open pull to 9000+ rpm on your test ride, in 2nd gear! Hang on!

@davidmiller9852 2 года назад

It’s gorgeous and I like the exhaust too

@neilfordham5790 2 года назад

Thank you for the review. Although I am old enough to have ridden the original, I couldn’t afford one at the time. Update, I am now the very proud owner of a Z900RS and I love it. Perhaps they could have added heated grips and self cancelling indicators but I suppose it keeps the price down. Your review was fair, I have no plans for a four into four, the OE exhaust sounds great and keeps the weight down.

@tREVVA1 2 года назад

Good review!

@ingopaul67 2 года назад

Lovely bike, will be a future classic in its own right in a few years.

@jayteesgear Год назад

Demo’d the cafe few weeks back and it was FASTTT🏍️

@lallumanohar4107 2 года назад

The best retro motorcycle with that old inline 4 rumble,power is enough for road riding,it's better than triumph and Yamaha.that monoshock at rear give a better handling too

@hajo9933 Год назад

When you have bus driver make 3 lane changes to come talk you and check out the bike... You know you are riding something special. Thanks Kawasaki!

@KingOfBanks 2 года назад

Like the overview of the engineering reasoning👍

@jardani9922 2 года назад

Hey Motobob thanks a lot for thorough info! Gonna ask you to give us a hand here. Coming from a Yamaha FZ6 myself which is a very decent all rounder (unbeatable bang for the buck ratio) and my shortlist for a substitute is this z900rs and the new awaited xsr900. I know by heart all the specs on both, but gonna have to trust you on the feels since where I live it's just impossible to get your hands on a demo bike of these. I measure 1.70m and weigh 70kg (mind the metric system) and I know ergonomics will be an important feature to help me make up my mind. I did test the r nine t and felt too large and heavy, and the speed twin which ergonomically was great, but I prefer the smoothness of the 4 pot engine I think. Cheers!!

@Shadowdancer777 2 года назад

This black color version looks awesome.

@unknownps 2 года назад

I reckon it looks sweet as is, one of the best homage bikes around, good kit, practical and purposeful

@KO-pk7df 2 года назад

There is another reason, often the older version of these bikes cost nearly the same and no matter what they say, still need a little work to put on the road reliably. So, it is just easier and a better value to by the modern version.

@josephgeorgeejr7039 Год назад

The reflection of the octagonal shapes reflected on black paint would be the perfect custom pain job on this bike the reflection of ur lights

@aeror115 2 года назад

Beautiful machine! The Z900 rs was also beautiful but a 650cc retro bike …love it

@furnacemountainrides 2 года назад

I had a 1980 Kz 750 years ago. I’d love one of these today 🥇

@Roger_Ramjet 2 года назад

I rode one of those too ...wine colored The only annoyance was the seat that sloped towards the gas tank. Those thinks hauled ass AND handled. I always loved the look of that enclosed tail light too. Happy memories.

@wolffury5019 Год назад

I am in an Eternal Love with my prestinely maintained 22 years old TWO STROKE -Yamaha RX-135,5-speed and I will give this Z Second place in a Beauty Competition!

@gm16v149 2 года назад

Still got my Jaffa after buying it in 2018. I don’t think I’ll ever part with it, and it’s the best colour. Done plenty of miles on it now, and it’s been faultless apart from the snatchy throttle which is easily fixed with a ECU flash. Only problem if you buy the 4 into 4s is you can’t apparently use the centre stand if you have one fitted, and a centre stand is essential in my books. I’ve got the Kawasaki centre stand, Kawasaki heated grips and grab rail. I haven’t touched the exhaust and don’t intend to either.

@jimburg621 Год назад

late 70's, I can remember going bar hopping on a 900, there where 5 of us on one bike. fun times.

@wokeybrokey8006 Год назад

have one, love it...only gripes is snatchy throttle...my ZX9R C2 with carbs smashes it, seat...tempted to go for a cafe racer saddle, to high at the back, as its based on the z900 transformer POS. went for centre stand, tail tidy and rad protector. Overall still love it.

@winkydinkandyou 2 года назад

We all removed the exhaust and put Kerner headers along with rejet and pods. It was inexpensive boost to the bike we could do ourselves I owned 4 z900 and a 1980 z1r 1000 with a 1200 Yoshimura kit, it was a 1200 race cams pistons and header with a metal headmaster. Everyone wanted to race me and it was either 500 bucks or title to bike or no race.

@Boyko1996 2 года назад

I'm pretty sure this is the same bike I took out for a test ride before buying mine! :) I was comparing it to the cb650r and triumph twin and it was a no brainer to me- as soon as I left the dealer I knew I'm gonna buy it. It feels incredible to ride- I put the cafe's bars on it for a MUCH more comfortable riding position (especially for the arms), the stock ones are way too high.

@allwheeldrive 2 года назад

Always loved this bike. All of the "improvements" are, well, improvements. Why in the world would you compromise the livability and performance when you don't have to?! This, while they clearly have been able to maintain the classic look. Less weight, lower build cost, less complexity, more reliability. No complaints! I rode a brand new 1974 Z1 in 1974: 81bhp, 510 lbs. Scared the shite out of me :). And a lot of owners ditched that 4-into-4 for a lighter, louder 4-into-1...which simply made sense. Looking for new rig now, and I'm seriously considering this against the S1000GT, 1000SX, and a couple other nakeds mainly because of the looks (and it's a very competent piece)! Bags and fairings are out there!

@abruptlyblunt 2 года назад

like has been pointed out by other owners of the original z1, back then the very first mod we all did to our z1's was to buy a 4 into 1 exhaust, so anyone who bitched about the new bike not having 4 separate exhaust aren't old z1 owners, they are just trolls looking for something to complain about...... the scavenging effect associated with 4 into 1 exhaust will outperform 4 separate exhaust pipes every time......

@TuntunGamer 2 года назад

Not Z900 related but are you gonna do a vlog of the Triumph Speed Triple RR? I seen one in person recently and they are so much better looking in the flesh it is insane. That red paint is gorgeous.

@ErgonBill 2 года назад

I've known chaps who bought the Z900 and Z650 new and usually the first mod they did was swap out their silencers to reduce weight, increase performance and get a nicer growl.

@rosco950ss7 2 года назад

I think Kawasaki got it spot on. They got the performance vs retro style just right. Some of the retro's available today are too old school for me. Theres a reason they call it "Retro" and not "Replica", It comes down to personal taste I guess. Awesome bike, love the Cafe version too...

@markadcock1445 2 года назад

I sat on one and the reason I did not go with it was the position of the foot pegs relative to the handlebars. I think that they changed that fundamentally with this new version as compared to the original.

@alexandersmith8241 2 года назад

Have you looked properly at the lights reflecting the honeycomb shapes on that tank! I think you've hit on a fantastic colour scheme.

@samarnett5007 Год назад

Recently took delivery of my 2023 z900rs and this video helped me make that decision. It's my first bike so wasnt the easiest new shopping experience lol

@silkio5263 Год назад

how are you liking it? thinking about picking one up soon as my second bike and I'm torn between a few choices.

@samarnett5007 Год назад

@@silkio5263 love it, still not really had a huge opportunity to ride due to British weather but any dry excuse I've been out. Would definitely recommend a test ride. I purchased mine blind 0 regrets

@bez2944 2 года назад

I chose the speed twin. In the mix were.. R9T, Z900RS and the Speed Twin

@mowtown75 2 года назад

What tipped you over?

@davelawrence594 2 года назад

Absolutely awesome as it is apart from it in that the colour lucky they do the retro colours? 👌🏻👍🏻

@markmundy3435 2 года назад

A stunning looking bike and I was all ready to treat myself to one as a second bike this year, but this years colours are just so dull I had to pass on one.

@toofastnobrakes 2 года назад

I think they knocked it out of the park with this one, despite minor critiques, it’s arguable the best looking modern retro on the market

@nikos-giorgos 2 года назад

Except for the T120 you mean.

@toofastnobrakes 2 года назад

@@nikos-giorgos eh, I still like the z900 more. I prefer ujm styling when it comes to retros. Tho the t120 is a beaut

@elevationmoto6208 2 года назад

I figure it is the fastest, but I think the Triumphs look better. Z900RS is gorgeous, a real conversation piece.

@JosephREkins 2 года назад

Awesome ! The bandit is back

@jimjumbuka4161 2 года назад

The looks are incredible, but the open gap between the seat and wheel is too much for me. It could use a bit more body work to make up for the missing twin shocks, in my opinion.

@BigRockMoto 2 года назад

Thanks. Great video. I happen to be filming this bike today. It's mostly amazing as you said, however , did you notice a snatchy throttle? It somewhat spoils it for me.

@elevationmoto6208 2 года назад

Yes. Fuel cut on decel causes it. ECU flash is said to fix it. 9000 miles with stock ECU: it does not bother me much with my moderate pace of riding. If I rode twisty roads very fast in 3rd gear I would care about fixing it.

@namduran 2 года назад

The snatchy throttle can take a bit of getting used to, especially when you come from a silky smooth one. It takes a bit of gentle caressing to smooth it out but you get used to it after a while. You can of course spend £300 to remap the ECU but it doesn’t bother me so much as to warrant forking that kind of cash out. Overall it’s a cracking bike with plenty of power and great handling for the road.

@gerryryan2302 2 года назад

Lovely looking bike

@keithdaniels1994 2 года назад

Well, in fact I did ride a Z-1 back in the day. Mine had a 4 to 1 exhaust, so this bike looks the part for me. With modern suspension and brakes, I like everything about it. If I could just sell the wife on the idea there would be one in my garage.

@Nostrildomus 2 года назад

It works Bob . It's the best reason I know of to embrace retro . Hasn't lost nothing

@Nostrildomus 2 года назад

P.S. Do the Katina . . .

@Jonathan-L 2 года назад

'Jaffa' paint scheme for the win. Having said that, I do like the black/yellow colour scheme of the Z900 SE.

@LTLT900 2 года назад

Yellow Ball for me.

@paullacey2999 2 года назад

Lovely bike.Original Zeds are crazy priced now....

@ronsmith9251 2 года назад

I truly love this bike, well done Kawasaki.

@pggp273 2 года назад

Great video 👍 A great bike but just a bit too tall for me. I did ride one with a lower seat but it just spoilt the geometry for me. Some may complain about the exhaust but it's no where near as bad as the one on the z650RS. It's just a shame they didn't add the cooling fins and a proper scilencer to the 650 RS. The lack of attention to detail on the 650RS against the 900 spoils it for me

@elevationmoto6208 2 года назад

Got an alternative in mind that has a lower seat? Triumph Street Twin has a fairly low seat.

@pggp273 2 года назад

@@elevationmoto6208 yes your right it has or if you really wanted to go full retro both the T100 & T 120 have lower seats. However I like Kawasaki but I just wish I I could love that z650 rs a little more

@hottotty13 2 года назад

I will say, owning this bike, as cool as the wheels look, the size of the rotor combined with the location of the air stem makes it virtually impossible to maintain proper air pressure using your average fuel station air compressors. I,m literally riding with my tires way out of whack because I can,t finds decent compressor. Nothing 90* valve stems wouldn’t cure i guess. 🤔

@stevenklinkhamer9069 2 года назад

Looks good! Liquid cooled inline four? Sounds good too.

@jcollins2826 2 года назад

Another good production. Thank you. I like this bike and want to ride one. In the ‘80s I had a 1975 Z1 900. It was a fun bike and I put a lot of miles on it. As for the exhaust, almost everyone with a Z1 replaced the stock exhaust with an aftermarket brand called Kerker. They had a unique sound.

@xtrythis1170 2 года назад

You should definitely try to get ahold of a Honda CB1100. Would love your opinion on one as a modern retro!

@LA_Commander Год назад

I've owned one for three years now and love it. But I have to admit, this new Kawasaki Z900RS is a little bit better in every category. If I had to choose now, I would get the Kawasaki. But Honda sold the CB1100 from 2013 to 2018 here in the US and it was kind of a niche bike and didn't have high sales. But I love mine. Get compliments on it everywhere I go. But the Honda is air cooled so it looks more authentic and less maintenance. But because of emissions Honda had to cancel the 1140cc air cooled inline 4. A big shame.

@jima.6456 2 года назад

Twin shocks don t have the same stability as a mono shock when taking a corner. I have a honda monkey and while in a corner the twin shocks seem to make the back wheel wobble just slightly. I really appreciate the mono shock on my z900 rs. thanks for the video.

@TriumphLover 2 года назад

Love your studio Bob! The lighting reflection on the bikes suck. Maybe you could put a sheer curtain or something to to hide the honey comb effects of the bikes. To me it takes away from the fit and finish of the bike(s) especially on a glossy paint. Just something to think about.