The SMOOTHEST Japanese bike! 2021 Kawasaki Z900 

See my reviews on other mid level bikes here: bit.ly/NMidLevelBikes What would you like me to test ride for you next? Let me know down below!

I love hearing the happiness and excitement in your voice when you ride, it’s infectious! Thank you for another video! Really appreciate the content and info.

Loving future Doodle 😂😂😂 she keeps you in line

I just bought that same bike 5 days ago. Same color too! Already love it. I went back and forth between it and the MT-09 and eventually chose the Z. Watching tons of reviews and hardly anything negative to be said about it was what tipped the scales for me. Can’t wait to put some miles on it!

I came off a string of punchy twins (fz07 and sv650) and I was absolutely astounded at how smooth the z900 is. It is pure silk. I also considered and tried the mt09. In my experience, the mt09 was absolute bonkers, a brutal monster I constantly had to wrestle with to keep under control. The z900 was welcoming with its easy going, smooth nature. But when you give it some beans, it can be every bit the monster that the mt09 is. Where the mt09 tries to rip your arms off all the time, the z900 rips you arms off only when you ask it to.

Love the ‘future Doodle’ cut ins. What a great touch. Keep up the great content.

I’m sold on that bike. I can’t believe how good it is.

I'm glad you love the z900. I've owned it for four years. It is about the smoothest bike I've ever owned of any type. Plenty of real world power.

I freaking love your content. Your reactions are so genuine and priceless. Keep up the good work safe travels... ❤️💪🏾💯

I have a 2019 Z900 without traction control, which it is a good thing I grew up riding off road because if you aren't good with the throttle on your own, you could get in trouble real quick. I'm glad you rode the Z900 they are awesome.....My next Kawasaki is the 2022 Ninja 1000....great video, again. Thanks Doodle

Informative and entertaining, both at the same time; thank you Doodle...!!

Love your energy! Looking forward to all your upcoming review rides, particularly the MT07. Count me as a new subscriber

I currently own a 2019 Z650 and am considering upgrading to a Z900. Your videos have been a HUGE help, thank you!!

I’m really enjoying your new video format. Nice 👍🇨🇦

I enjoy the way you evaluate a motorcycle! It's genuine!

Love the honesty in your reviews

Love the enthusiasm Doodle!

Thanks for sharing your ride, Doodle. I brought home a ‘21 Z900 just a couple weeks ago and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. It has plenty of torque throughout the full range and feels very stable. The hardest part of owning it so far is fitting it in my garage with my car. 😆

awesome bike. surely doesn't look like it's that powerful but it is!!! smoooooth! -lool was waiting for "future doodle" and ya didn't disappoint! cheers!

Thank you for your vlog review. Great job !!! I'm 5'6" and looking for my next bike. Started with a Yamaha 125, then got a Honda 360. My last bike was a Harley Superglide. I haven't rode for awhile, but I'm feeling the call. From Hawaii, God Bless !!!

Oh that’s awesome Doodle! I’m glad you had a chance to ride the Z900! I just bought mine in the Candy Plasma Blue color option. What an amazing bike and super comfy.

Hey Doodle, I did an oil change, air filter replacement, chain clean and lube, and replaced my Versys' back tire yesterday. Went for my first real drive through the back country this afternoon and completely enjoyed it! (Helped that it was such a beautiful day!) Next on the agenda is finding good riding jacket and pants and scheduling a driver's course through the local community college. Hopefully they are not too backed up!

It is just so good to see you Doodle! I love your reviews! I have a Kawasaki Concours 1400. I realize you are smaller than me but pound for pound I love the smooth power and the above 5 K rpm rush of the variable valve timing. I would encourage you to try one. It is a great touring boke with a sport bike feel!

I've had Fireblades for the past 10 years and have just ditched and got a Z900 a few months back. It's a great bike. Every bit as quick in the real world. Much less stressful to ride. Way more comfy when you just want to take in the scenery and power available everywhere.

Pretty cool. Keep em coming!

Great review, just the review I was looking for since I have a hard time choosing between de z650 and the z900. Looking forward to you're MT-07 review or maybe even MT-09 or H2R someday 🤪. Great reviews, good job. Greeting from the Netherlands 🇱🇺

A little while ago a bought a z900rs it's my first long term big bike and first 4 cylinder. It is honestly the best bike I have ever ridden.

I really like the new format with double the doodles

Excellent job on this video clip. I learned so much. In fact, it inspires me to buy the Z 900 now. I have been debating between the Ninja 650 and this Z900. So, thank you !

Great review thanks I own a z900 I think they are amazing

Thanks for sharing! Would love to add the z900 as another motorcycle to ride. Great video!

Can understand your enthusiasm for the Kawasaki 900. I kind of liked the KZ of the same size back in the late 70's when a friend let me take it for a shakedown after his carbs got sync'd. I think yours' has better manner's than did Terry's as I hit I-264 on the Sherman-Minton over the Ohio River that sunny day. Glad they still know how to build them, a keep their rider's satisfied as well. Have a great weekend. Be looking for your exclusives on all these new bikes coming out. Stay safe.

Just found the channel , great content , thanks for riding responsibly.

I don’t care if you got most terms mixed up but the one thing you got 100% right is the emotions while riding. This tells me it’s an awesome bike and you are truly genuine. Bikes are about emotions not numbers, mostly, lol

Just got a 2021 Kawasaki z400 - my first bike! Loving it!! I already feel like I need more power 😁 so fun!

I like to see you riding showing emotions, then in parralel, specs review at home. GREAT REVIEW !!!!!! A1 cheers

Kawi nailed that inline 4. Great engine

Pretty cool review, I subscribed today.

Agree with you on the reliability of Japanese Bikes. Really2 hard to go wrong.

Love these test rides. Hope you get to test the MT-09.

Currently getting a z650 but definitely going to keep this in mind after getting some experiences with it

Great review of this one! I love the cut-aways. I almost bought one of these because I loved the persimmon red paint compared to the green rs cafe. It wasn't for sale, so green cafe got purchased.

Doodle, you are overdoodling it! Too much fun.

@Doodle you rock and inspire, first official bike vid going up on my channel now.

It's an awesome bike; my hubby has the 2020 Z900, and even though it's not super comfy for me as pillion rider, I still love going for rides with him because of the thrill of that throttle! Plus it sounds better than any bike ever. IMHO ;)

Great video. I was looking at the MT-09 but recently have been checking out the Z900 it seems smoother.

i love your reviews...

Excellent Doodle, think future Doodle is a fantastic idea and future Kody is a class touch too..... enjoying your videos soooo much 👍👊😎🌶️🌶️🌶️😎

That’s the smoothness of the in-line 4 hard to beat

Doodle you are gold -- good reviews I enjoy your passion and excitement when riding. Great value - keep doing what you're doing. I'm from Australia and deciding between the MT09 and Z900... so far the Z900 is the sparkle in my eye... Keep up the good work. Great to NOT take things too serious .. Saving up for the Z900 I think within 12 months...cheers

They're really great motorcycles. Love the 650's!

Between specs and emotion on the bike-it was informative. I am also a big fan of that bike. I may get one. The styling of a few of them -blue or green/black are so nice looking.

Great first ride video Doodle. Can't wait to see more of your first ride videos. Also can't wait to get back from Montreal. As I'll be taking my gf shopping for her first bike.😁

I can't quite work out which one of you two girls I prefer. The NOW Doodle, or the FUTURE Doodle. Probably the Future Doodle better, but only coz i'm in love with those Specs she wears to read us the Bike Specs with. Good Video Caroline, your back and forth from now to future is original and very entertaining. Thanks. Oh, purely on visuals, the Z900 is my favorite but first I need to ride 'em before judging them.

I was looking forward to your impressions of the ZX-6R...maybe next time.

It’s the perfect all around bike. Also I found you from Wheelie Good Tv. I’m loving the content so far!

That intro. Ooh yess..that what iam talkn about who hooo that’s my kinda throttle...love that enthusiasm Doodles😜. Looking forward to your Polaris Slingshot review ✌️😎

Nice! Love your enthusiasm. Kawasaki always could nail a 900. And an oil level sight glass too? Reminds me it's been too long since I've been to the dealer drooling over what's new. Gotta load up my 2 son's and get down there this weekend.

I Like when you make your happy sounds when you are riding.. I enjoyed the video like always I all ways give you a thumbs up. ✌🤡

Now you gone and done it. You now realize why I've raved about this bike. SO much to offer. haha One of the smoothest modern inline-4 engines ever. BUTTUH smooth. Another impression on this machine is the unflappable front-end feel. So confidence inspiring. Feels as if you could blow corners at pretty high speed without fear.

Great to see you making the most of your arrangement with your day job. You're having a lot of fun, and it shows. And, was that a cameo by Mr. Doodle?

In 1975 I rode a KZ900 from Maine to Flordia and back. Best bike I ever had!

I love that motorcycle. I test rode one just like that one on a demo day last year. It was super smooth and powerful. I did film my ride but I am not much of a natural talker so I haven't posted it. But I do agree with you, it is a great motorcycle.

so glad you likwd it, that's why I made the Z900 my baby. too bad you couldn't really take it out, this bike is fun in every gear.

I went to the Kawasaki ride event near me a month or so ago. The Z900 was great but I fell in love with the Ninja 1000sx. I like having a fairing on the front to cancel out some of the wind.

Future doodle saves the day, I love it lol

Outstanding. I ride a 2014 honda CTX 700 N , 6 speed. Love it

For the first moments of you getting on the bike and throughout the next several minutes, I had to turn down the volume. The wife was near and all that "enthusiasm" coming through the speakers, well I was afraid she would think I am watching something other than a bike review. (What a sincere and genuine review.)

As I’d expect. The bigger the engine the more Wuuuuuuu Huuuuuuuu 🤩 that’s what motorcycles can do to our lives. Awesome to hear you experience it too 🤘

Just bought my 2022 Kawasaki z900 last week! Dealership is gonna store it for me until spring! I can’t freaking wait to ride this beast! Just need to break it in a bit lol

Awesome . Kawasaki is the way to go

I was contemplating on getting the Z650...............but you vlog is pulling me towards the Z900. My goal is to getting ready for the ZH2.

Looking good 😎

A little late to the party here, but I just picked up a 2022 Z900 ABS after 20 years of riding super sport bikes; mainly the Yamaha R6, in a variety of generations. Watched your review, and it made me smile. Many, if not most, naked bikes ARE sport bikes... so don't keep correcting yourself on that one. They're usually just a more upright, detuned version of a super and/or sport bike, sans the fairing and clip-ons. Though, sometimes they are created specifically for this genre; not sharing many, if any, parts with other bikes in a manufacturers line-up. The focus, as you made note of, with many naked sport bikes is to create a more versatile, but great handling motorcycle. One that's fun in the canyons and at track days, but can handle daily commuting, longer highway rides, and be a better general purpose motorcycle. I've seen plenty of these Z900's turned into race bikes, ran at track days, and can usually run circles around the purebred super sports. While some of that's the riders skill set, it remains rather impressive. Also, the "bouncy" is likely due to your lighter self. The rebound damping likely needs to be increased a little to prevent the suspension from shooting back up too quickly. =) Can't wait for winter to end so I can thoroughly enjoy my new Z900. So, let the haters hate... these bikes ARE sporty, and need not be called "naked" at all times. Fun review, Doodle!

Hi Doodle. Really like your videos. I wanted to ask you about this bike. It's caught my attention. I don't want the grief of getting something smaller and then upgrading over time. I need a first and last bike. Problem is, I haven't been on a bike in years. I rode mopeds a long time ago, not long had my endorsement and am narrowing down my choices. I want something that I can start with, practice, get used to, then use however I want. I know it has riding modes and traction control so I'm hoping it's tame enough to start on. What's your opinion/advice?

Looks like a cool sporty bike 🏍️👍. It's a very different looking z900 than the new one sold where I live. Our version is more styled off the 80s z900. Yep the pickup is great on sports bikes. We'll worth the money for the speed.

they are close to 1 liter displacement at 948cc. my friend has one that he daily drives. they have 125 horsepower and tons of torque. while i really like the sound of a triple, an inline 4 is my preference. kawasaki makes great motorcycles.

the speed triples are a nice engine. I went crazy over those triple engines 10 years ago.

That Kawasaki z900 looks really good Like a big boy version of the Z125 💥👍

"Do I need 900"... What does that have to do with anything!?! You can never have too much power! Thanks for the review Doodle. Take care.

Lol, .75 inches cracks me up every video!

Loving the new content, test ride a tuono!! You'll be amazed I promise!

I miss you Doodle ❤

Sensible you at home is very school teacher! 😂😂 but luckily naughty you is in sport mode blasting a Z900 down the road! Enjoying life girl! 😎👍🏽🏍

Think I love this bike, found a 2018 near me, may have to try it out.

Great review. Will you do a review on the z900rs? Thanks.

I had an 05 r6 that i sold recently. That thing was mechanically solid still for being almost 20 yrs old.

Just got this as my first bike💪🏻🏍️

I rode this bike today on demo day and man this was the fav from all it pulls like crazy I feel like it was better than the zx6r

No substitute for cubes. I’ve always preferred the comfort and ease of a larger capacity bike. It doesn’t always have to be pinnned to the redline, but when you do 😁😁😁

I would appreciate if you test the z400 naked 😃! Great review as usual 👏🏽

Very nice review...can 7 review the z900rs

I'm still riding my 2017 Z900 daily and I love it. I've had a used 2010 Z1000 (in my avatar) for a few years but happy for a downgrade but brand new 2017 back then.

I'm so glad you like this bike .... I'm buying the 2022 Z900SE .... I want a comfortable ride with lots of power .... I need a more upright position.... I can no longer ride Harleys .... I have to have a back rest on those bikes these days ... the more upright position is better for longer rides 😁

Future Doodle is brilliant!

Just seeing this. I ended up getting the z650 because when I sat on the z900 the foot pegs dug into my legs. I know it's something I could get used to, but there was also this feeling of being "at home" when I sat on the 650! I'm surprised the foot peg issue didn't bug you, though!

Have you driven the Kawasaki Z900RS? It is a great bike, very comfortable for short and long trips with lots of power. I have driven mine from Texas to Georgia. I have driven it from Georgia to northern Wisconsin and I'm getting ready next month to head up to the Tail of the Dragon and all those beautiful roads up there for a few day from south east Georgia.

LOL you future doodled future doodle on the "naked V. Sport Bike" Love your videos. Thank you for all the work you put in to make them enjoyable and fun. AHHH the yee ol ft/lb v. lb./ft debate. So in the US ft/lb has been the accepted way to express torque ( fasteners and engines ) However, it is kind of technically wrong in that it is mixing a linear form of energy with a torsional one. In England and some other places that used the US Standard system they referred to it as Lb/ft. The same holds true in that it is not technically correct but it is probably more correct than the ft lb but being that they are both referring to the same thing which is kind of a slang term they can be used interchangeably. Lately I've noticed more folks using lb/ft. I'm guessing it is because they think it is correct or the manuals are being written that way but you can use either. sorry long explanation.

Waiting for that Yamaha video. I ride MT-07 and think about upgrading to MT-09 so I hope you shared opinion on how both of these models compare to Kawasaki family. Also, this 2 seconds preview seems very dramatic so I hope it was only a scare and nobody got injured. Cheers!

I own a 2022 XSR900. I test road this recently and damn I was surprised. A part of was like "Did I buy the wrong bike?!"