Kawasaki Z900RS review - Part 2 

Thanks Frank - I totally agree

Thanks Robert. Nice message. Its as smooth as silk :>)

I admit-i ride my rs like a hooligan, but there is just so much power in reserve, I can't control myself.

@@Greenpeas58 ...lol... yes this bike certainly comes with temptation :>)

Thanks Nick, ...lol.. those high revving days are behind me ... but I must admit I do like turning the throttle when I fire her up each day to hear that magnificent four cyclinder sound .. as well as how it purrrrrrrs along the rest of the time.

They're built to rev. The fun really starts at around 6k.

@@stratolestele7611 thanks I look forward to doing that some more now the bike is run in

It's an inline 4 it's meant to be revved high that's where the power is.

@@stratolestele7611 Exactly though no problem with riding how you want.

Won't be long now Nick. Look forward to seeing your rides

Thank you ... an XSR is definitely on my list ... I don't own a triple and desperately want one so the 900 is on my radar. Love the 700 too which is a great engine from Yamaha

Happy you enjoyed it ... been busy lately but will be back on the bikes for more RU-vid rides in this wonderful part of the world soon.

You're in for a real treat with one of these

Fantastic choice ... you'll love it ... handles city riding really well too

... lol ... WOW .. don't know if Clive was into motorcycles but could imagine him riding a classic looking Triumph or Royal Enfield. Thanks for this interesting message. :>)

Wow the SE must be great with the better brakes and suspension. Yes if I want to ride faster and harder I will buy an XSR 900 as an additional bike for that purpose. The RS is too enjoyable as a cruising roadster and I will never part with mine.

Yes. These bikes demand respect. Usable horsepower at any rpm. It WILL easily get you in deep trouble. Ride it like you want to age with it. You'll both appreciate.

Yellowball all the way!

@@danielkeel9265 yeh that definitely is a great looking bike

... lol ... yeh its terrible isn't it :>)

Hi BIll, The older I get the more mellow I ride so the only time ABS ever activates is in an emergency and then it definitely helps me control the bike to a stop without any lock ups. If I was a more aggressive rider like I was in my youth it could feel invasive but have not experienced that at all. I have other bikes without ABS and traction control and can't say they are any more or less enjoyable to ride. Hope that helps. :>)

Thanks Jacksun .. I don't think the Cafe version is available new in Australia any more .. was in 2018 and 2019 but not now

Yeh they look amazing :>)

I feel very fortunate

its a great bike when you do that too ... certainly comes to life between 6000 and 8500 rpm

Thanks Steve

Yes it is very capable and very comfortable for a ride and pillion but if it involves a lot of stop start city riding the engine does run fairly hot in that situation

Thanks Graham, Yes its definitely a long term keeper :>)

No in the UK for example the speedo is in miles and kms. I think it is the same in the US. In Australia it is only in kms.

Be interested to see how it looks once you've done it.

Definitely ... perfect bike for those conditions

Haven't ridden a speed twin but eager to give one a spin

Thanks Glenn, Will send some of our warm weather your way.

Thank you

Thanks Peter, I'll take your advice and unleash the beast some more.

@@motorcyclingdownunder I enjoy just cruising, most of the time, but this bike is capbable of much more. The ecu seems to have adjusted the AFR nicely, and the stock can provides just the right bark under load. When a safe opportunity presents itself, it's hard not to stretch her legs, even if just briefly. I added a K Tech Razor Lite shock, adjusted fork oil weight & volume, and had the dealer swap on Road 6s, before I picked up the bike. Handlindg was OK stock (I'm about your size/weight), but the bike is much more confidence inspiring now. The stock brakes are good so far. If I got picky there, I might run some SS front brake lines. Not sure I'd change the pads, unless I take her to the track. :)

Thanks@@petermccann2561 .. that's really interesting feedback

Yes very lucky to have some great roads nearby ... hope your wish comes true for you

Thanks @sharkyrider6444

That's cool Graham ... I am sure you'll love it

You're welcome

Thanks .. I'll make sure I focus more on riding and less on talking in future videos

@@motorcyclingdownunder Your riding to talking ratio is just fine. IMO :)

@@jacksunstone8771 thanks Jackson

@@jacksunstone8771 thanks Jackson

They are more than capable on the freeway but could use a higher top gear for that. I won't put a windscreen or fairing on mine to reduce the wind because I think it would spoil the look and for my style of riding I like the good clean air. But if you were doing a lot of long high speed highway miles it may be something to consider. I think the cafe fairings look best on this bike but are more likely to cause wind buffeting.

Some folks are puttin a one tooth larger front sprocket on for highway. The bike has plenty of torque for that.

I have a 2020 cafe and it's surprisingly smooth, but I'm 5'7".

@@jacksunstone8771 I think they smoothed out the throttle a bit by the 2020 model as well compared to the 2018 and 2019 models

@@jacksunstone8771 cheers .. I need to do a review where I use more of the horsepower and torque to show what it can do

Thank you

Late 2020 and yes a little snatchy but I like that ...don't like too smooth a throttle :>)

I know they have smoothed it out more in more recent models though with some re-mapping

For 2023 model? I do like the new colour too

@@stanleylawson9015 I think with the original models they changed the colours every year. With the retro versions they seem to be rejuvenating those original colours with a new one every second year. Which is great.

@@stanleylawson9015 2023 model still has a snatchy throttle, but it's something you learn to adjust to by and large.