Z900 vs Z900RS test ride review

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Today 6Tdegrees takes on two popular kawasaki naked bikes through the hinterlands of Mount Cotton, the Z900 and the redefined classic Z900RS.
Although being built with the same 4 cylinder engines, they could not be worlds apart from each other!
So what does make these two bikes so different?
Well there is a lot to be said in this video review.
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@antonytony33 3 года назад

I have ridden both bikes and i can say that..... Z900 (2020) 1. Z900 has a stiffer suspension so it is better for going up on mountains or changing direction in the highway. 2. Z900 has better throttle response, it is smoother than the RS. 3. Z900 has a lower seat so it is easier to handle in traffic. 4. Z900 has a narrower handlebar and mirrors so it is easier to pass between cars in traffic. 5. Because of the stiffer suspension Z900 is more stable at high speeds. 6. I liked the Z900 sound better cause you cannot hear the filter intake sound so much and that is better in my opinion. 7. The 2020 Z900 model has more electronics to offer, such as multiple maps, and a way better dash. Z900RS (2018) 1. Z900RS is more comfortable in a bumpy road because of the softer suspension. 2. Z900RS is more comfortable around town because of the more upright handlebar and seating position. 3. Z900RS has a more comfortable seat for both the rider and the pillion. 4. Z900RS has more torque down low than the Z900 but not so much in the upper revs, whatever that means. Both are great bikes though

@reginaldmarcial6071 5 лет назад

The RS is just pure beauty.

@bigpapa8152 5 лет назад

The excitement of the guys made this for me. Old enough to know the RS heritage and smart enough to really appreciate it. Great job guys.

@infectedplus1 4 года назад

This video inspired me to go and grab Z900 RS which I've bought one week ago :)

@brianyoung4863 3 года назад

How do you like it

@infectedplus1 3 года назад

@@brianyoung4863 it was a great choice compared to the sport one. Love riding and looking at it, makes people want to talk to me about their first Z or how cool it is, the police gives me a thumbs up. It's a special motorbike and I'll do whatever I can to hold it forever as my 2nd bike cause now I'm looking the turbo one.

@MrPepper312 3 года назад

check out the cafe also.

@crisaraya2558 2 года назад

ill pickup mine tomorrow !

@whittlad 6 лет назад

I recently demo'd the Z900RS and within a minute I could tell it was something special. The power delivery is great, the suspension is great, the torque is great, the seat is great, the brakes are great and it sounds great. Bit of a boring appraisal but if you try the bike you'll soon see why it's so special.

@AussieKawiman 5 лет назад

Too right Neill,all it takes is one test ride and you are hooked 👍👍🇦🇺

@Pabloman333 2 года назад

I did a demo day and got off the Z9RS and onto the Z9. The first thing I noticed was how much more responsive everything was on the Z9. Hooligan, but I liked the RS more. I rode the Z900RS 3 times and the Z900 twice. If I were to buy, it would be the Z900RS for the reasons you stated.

@Pabloman333 2 года назад

Oh! And how could I forget, the sound of the Z900RS?! It sounded much better than every other bike at the demo!

@jeffreyponting9524 5 лет назад

The z900rs is the bomb. I have ridden many different bikes, including Harley. The z900rs gives you a great relatively cheap bike with ABS, and traction control in a 470 lb 110 hp package. This bike is hard to beat as a bar hopper or a cross country cruiser. I will keep it as long as I ride. Small cc around town bikes, and big cruisers msy come and go but I will always have fun on this bike.

@xclent1975 Год назад

This is the best review of the Z900rs on RU-vid imo

@gm16v149 6 лет назад

I bought my RS two months ago, and like you, I love it! I’ve done 4,000 kms so far and the seat does get softer over time, it was a bit hard when I bought it. I’ve got a HD 1200 Sportster I’ve owned for 25 years, never thought about buying another bike until I saw the Z900RS and I was sold right away. Kawasaki know their buyer and they’ve got a winner with this one, in fact they are in short supply in some overseas markets. I thought maybe they should have had twin shocks and four into fours, but since buying it I’ve changed my mind, this bike is perfect in my books.

@WojciechKalka 5 лет назад

Except it has no sound it is close to perfect ..

@miketaylor6984 5 лет назад

Too funny. I have a an 06 883c. As a commuter its a piss. And when i think of an upgrade from Harley, Indian or Triumph your talkin 15, 16k for what i would want. I see this, i would just add a windscreen and roll. I really want this bike.

@yonniboy1 5 лет назад

Kawasaki have done a great job to have it so much like the Z1 but IMO done the right thing by not replicating the old suspension and exhaust system.

@bigpapa8152 5 лет назад

How do you find the engine compared to the HD, torque wise?

@k.c.perumalchinnasamy9705 3 года назад

It's nice, how old are you?

@Robdawwgy 6 лет назад

Just hit 16,000km on my Z900 this morning ... had it since August. Man I love that machine.

@mickeypopa 5 лет назад

Let me guess - you ride every morning to a grocery shop 90km away and back? Because that's the only way you can hit 16,000km in 3 months... lol

@niclasnielsen5131 5 лет назад

@@mickeypopado the math... "Since august" and he wrote it in July :) Which means he's had it for a good 11 months friend.

@mickeypopa 5 лет назад

@@niclasnielsen5131 Like I give a fuck. He should've said august last year then, so I don't have to check when he wrote the comment and do the fucking "math".

@MrBadApple999 5 лет назад

Any reliability issues?

@Uber1Noob 5 лет назад

I just bought mine. Days feel like weeks waiting for spring....

@paulbarnes6124 3 года назад

Love looks of 900rs .Think a centre stand and real front mudguard should be standard fittings. Amazing how reviewers don't noticed these helpful items

@freenational 2 года назад

Yes, a center stand would be useful for maintaining the chain and the front fender should be lower at the rear to protect the chrome pipes from being bombarded with road sand.

@xclent1975 2 года назад

They are all accessories by Kawi and other aftermarket mfg $$$

@yonniboy1 5 лет назад

Kawasaki have nailed it with the 900RS, at a local bike show last year they had the 900RS on a podium alongside the 1972 Z1, both in the same brown and burnt orange design and it showed what a fantastic job Kawasaki have done to have the RS mimic the Z1 but while still bringing the RS into the 21st century.

@neilreid2298 2 года назад

I remember when they first came out. My friend Reno traded me for my van for a few days way back when they first came out. Incredible machine then, would love to try one now. This bike brings nothing but fantastic memories back for me.

@markc7842 6 лет назад

Great review, I upgraded my 2014 Tuono to Z900RS after it left me once too many times at traffic lights due to over heating. What I can said about the Z900rs is , it's designed by riders for riders whereas Aprilia Tuono was designed by marketing department who doesn't know shit about bike, even can't get the fuel tank right, always overflow because no air flow, stupid designers.

@TrustyZ900 2 года назад

Late response. I bought a' 22 Z900 in February. Love this bike. In May of '22, I bought a new Z900RS. Powerwise, the Z is a equal to the RS from the bottom to midrange. The Z then takes over. The RS is much more comfortable, Fit and finish of both is superb. The sound the RS emits stock is wonderful. The gear whine of the Z is mesmerizing. Can't fault either. Both powerful and dependable. Buy one or the other. You'll be elated.

@davescott1491 Год назад

Great review boys. I had a brand new KZ 900 in my youth. It pretty much dominated from a power and cool point of view, however, handled unpredictability in the corners at times. But a real blast for my girlfriend (now my wife and a grandmother, lol) and me! We put many long hours on the bike in shorts a muscle shirt and halter top. May have to buy this one for some short rides down memory lane…and to wax it once again in the driveway!

@stevekostakis2983 3 года назад

Made up my mind - Z900 RS - Sheer beauty and class.

@brianwest5348 3 года назад

I demo rode the z900rs and i couldn't stop smiling! The torque and the exhaust note were awesome. I own a Versys 1000, which i love and has plenty of power for me, but not quite as exciting as the zed! I loved my VFR 800 also, but i think i liked riding the zed better. Fun bike.

@bradfigiel2203 5 лет назад

Excellent reviews. I have the z900rs cafe and on a ride the other day was actually giggling in my helmet without realizing it. The ride is so awesome that it's like being on a magic carpet going down the road. The power is so linear up to redline it's like a locomotive. The only negative is with the amount of air coming of the fairing you have to dress wisely or become a parachute.

@salsamancer 3 года назад

I was born in 84, have zero nostalgia for the Z1. But the RS is an undeniably beautiful machine, I will have one someday

@EddyForero07 3 года назад

The RS is the clear winner here. what a beautiful machine. I love these guys emotion and excitement while describing it.

@keithsada1380 2 года назад

I'm glad that they went with a 4 into 1 exhaust on the RS. I think 4 into 4 is ugly. And so did everyone in the 70s. Just about everybody dumped their 4 into 4 and went with a 4 into 1 Kerker. I have the cafe version and I love it. All I did was put 20mm bar risers on it and it made it perfect for me.

@DRChevalier 6 лет назад

A pleasure to find your video review. Great job and thanks

@SuperSportler43 Год назад

When I saw the RS, I fell in love instantly. I immediately sold my Ninja ZX6R, which I had owned for 9 years, and bought this beautiful RS in Metallic Dark Green. I always dreamed of the Honda Hornet PC36 and Z1000 in my youth, and now the Kawasaki has simply merged them together. I am absolutely satisfied with the RS, and I can confirm everything the guys in the video said. By the way, I'm only 36 years old.

@sugarnads 4 года назад

Got my Z900 a couple weeks ago. Love it. Just love it.

@peterkrajnc3213 6 лет назад

One - maybe the best video/review i´ve ever seen (espacially for the Kawasaki Z900 RS). Thank you so much. I bought the green version of the Z 900 RS about 2 months ago and i agree in every point you mentioned you guys said in this video. i have testet the BMW R1200R, Kawa Z1000, Z900, Suzuki SV650, Honda CB650F and all Triumphs and personally i found my first Bike (i am 46 years old and got the A License since 2 months). This Bike has got so much character (nothing annoying) and spent responsibility - awesome. To ride this bike is a pleasure. And yes I love the Retro Style - The Z 900 RS is a true Retro with modern stuff - superb. THX to 6Tdegress-Team! Greetings from Germany - Peter

@liveTRADINGmocks 6 лет назад

nice videos,can see ur channel crossing 1million plus subscriber soon,the quality,editing,shots and information provided is good and right from personal experience ,no bull shit ,nice stuff, keep it up man

@hugemanisme 6 лет назад

Most satisfying and detailed review:)

@Spast58 5 лет назад

Bought the cafe beginning of this year love every km on it. Truly special.

@_s_a_ 3 года назад

Great review. I wanted to buy the Honda CB1000R, but you guys talked me into going for my second choice - the Z900RS.

@ronjones-6977 3 года назад

You won't regret it at all. Got a 2020 3 months ago and love it. Feels like I'm 16 and riding my '75 Z1b again, but with more power. I haven't gone for a ride yet without someone giving it a compliment. Just gorgeous.

@WesleyArchbell 5 лет назад

Keep up the great reviews boys ;)

@ianriggs 5 лет назад

That was a great review. One of the best I've seen comparing these two bikes. I have an '18 z900 just like the one in this video and I love it. Haven't ridden the rs yet

@regiesantos1410 2 года назад

Any recentment felt about the Z900? Just asking..

@sathyabalakrishnan8729 4 года назад

Good review, much appreciated. Thanks guys.

@onerider808 4 месяца назад

Great review; thanks. I used to have a 78 KayZee1000A2, and am so pumped to ride my new Zee900rs up and down canyons, passes, and mountain roads of the American West.

@alexdb77 6 лет назад

Excellent Review!

@yourhandyman Год назад

Great review. Still remember when the Z1 came out. Think the RS will be my next bike.

@marshallcollins8634 5 лет назад

Great review thanks. I went down to Florida to pick up a Honda CB500X after a year of research/reviews because the bike I really wanted (Z900 RS ) was not coming to the us. And the morning after I got back home I got an E-mail that Kawasaki had decided to bring it in ARGGGGG. I just talked to a friends dad and I think to CB my be gone. That means I'm on the hunt for a Z900 RS . Then I'll have my 77 KZ650 ( BLUE)and a 900. One to show and one to ride.Thanks again for taking the time to put out a quality video.

@hillie47 5 лет назад

I'm riding a CB500x now, found a great deal, it's a nice bike, but that z900rs is extremely appealing! And to be honest, the price is not bad at all in the US.

@mishka110 Год назад

I had a z900 1976 from new and the suspension/frame was pretty ordinary but the power was awesome in those days so you learnt to manage the downsides. Replace rear shocks, heavier oil in forks, gusset the swingarm. I loved that bike and even used to ride 100kmh on gravel roads, dough nuts, wheelstands etc you could thorw it around but maybe I was just young and crazy?

@stevengieseck635 4 года назад

Thank you for the review. Awesome. I grew up on an H1 1969. Then progressed to the H2 and Z900. Awesome bikes. When I was older I rode a FLH for 10 years. I am considering a 900 RS but wonder if it will be comfortable.

@SureshKumar-xy8zn 4 года назад

I have not been a big fan of inline 4s, finding it hard work and scary. Much prefer Parallel and V twins. Test rode a Z RS last year and was sold. Like you said, it is easy to ride and easy to ride fast. The suspension on bike makes it feel like riding a magic carpet, you can feel the bike hitting a bump but nothing tranfers the shock to your spine or behind. Unreal!

@tomquinn607 3 года назад

1st time I heard the Z900 was getting passed on the autobahn while in the Army in 1972. Then I owned a 74 Z900. Superb job on the retro. Everything the Z1 needed to be perfect.

@Mark........ 6 лет назад

Cool vid really like the retro revival at the mo rs900 xsr900, triumph and the like. just needs a tail tidy and bar end mirrors

@mikelee1923 4 года назад

Really enjoyed your review and have just subscribed, possibly the only bike to prise me from my beloved speedtriple.

@BadDirtRider 5 лет назад

I like the RS because its does everything you need a bike to do. Unless you’re a track fella. It doesn’t scream hipster douchebag and yet it doesn’t scream sport bike douchebag. To me it says “ i like to ride and take it easy, not here to brag or be pretentious. Just a normal bike, hop on” Great review guys.

@electroniccheeks 5 лет назад

Jool Agreed the retro look is awesome.

@jmedic8373 4 года назад

I have to have one

@LDrift 4 года назад

So I guess everyone else will look at you like a normal boring rider 'douchebag' if everyone had the same mentality as you.

@Ritalie 4 года назад

The only guys that are douchebags on motorcycles are the Harley riders, with their $50,000 motorcycles, who never wave or smile.

@BadDirtRider 4 года назад

Ldrift no dude lol, the bike is too modern looking to attract all the cringy DGR people. But not sporty enough to attract the full leather town riders either. So to me it’s just a normal middle ground bike for people that don’t go over board on the cringe/gay factor of dressing up for the ride. This is coming from a guy who has a sport bike.

@bedevere007 2 года назад

Awesome review. Love the 900rs

@montycrain5783 5 лет назад

A Root Beer and Orange Z-1 was the first Bike I ever loved. Starting in 1st grade through 3rd I saw the same one as the School Bus stopped at the house every day twice a day. All that said I believe the new one is Prettier and It has a additional 20 hp.

@donjulio6145 6 лет назад

My z900rs is my most favorite bike I have ever had and I’ve had a 6 of them from race bikes to Harley’s

@photographerjonathan 3 года назад

do you still have it ?

@donjulio6145 3 года назад

@@photographerjonathan I do! Still as excellent as the day I bought it

@jimmielittle877 4 года назад

The RS is just awesome 🏍

@MrLuigiFercotti 5 лет назад

Spent some time down in Aus many years ago on business, this makes me want to go back and do some riding there.

@threethrushes 6 лет назад

It will not be long until you guys are hitting 25k subs. Excellent in depth review.

@6tdegrees 6 лет назад

Gerhard Symons thank you so much 😊

@Ritalie 4 года назад

The Kawasaki Z900RS seems to be one of the best motorcycles ever built. Judging by the comments and reviews. I'm worried about the naked front end having way too much wind? God dangit, this review is making me want to go buy one of these asap.

@mikewho9964 3 года назад

Great and honest review . I would have liked to see the pillion chrome bar as i had on my original 93 Z900 but otherwise perfect

@sugarnads 4 года назад

My new Z900 just had its 1000km service. Love it. 😁😁😁👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 6 лет назад

Excellent review. The chrome bars are the only things I don't like on the RS. And the clocks.

@danilocapellan1316 4 года назад

Kawasaki Z900RS. Is kicking assess, and for the price. 👍🏼

@harp440 4 года назад

I owned a 75 Z1, in the early 80s....done to the nuts....they've done a great job!

@khristoffersonalcachupas7536 5 лет назад

great...new subscriber from Philippines

@hfisch65 6 лет назад

I bought mine in Febuary and have to wait until the end of June to get one. In northern Germany the season ain't as long as where you guy's live... Nevertheless I saw it and fell in love ;-)

@xclent1975 2 года назад

Just bought a 2022 Blue/gold throwback to the 1975 model love it

@agungsurya6469 5 лет назад

Got my Z900 love it!!

@Flip01 6 лет назад

Geat review guys. I would have liked more riding with the sound of the bikes coming into play. How would you compare these bikes to the Yamaha mt09/xsr range? 🖒

@6tdegrees 6 лет назад

Scotty P reply: Out of those 4 bikes the rs tops my list. I think the xsr is just an mt09 that's had a wardrobe change yet the rs is in a class of it's own being re designed from the ground up. But in saying that I'd really like to put the rs and xsr against each other one day

@drfelixfarsider2346 5 лет назад

Nice review on these 2 “booyks”

@michaellong622 4 года назад

Love my RS. I went in and bought it some 5 months ago because it looked cool. Never read a thing about it. What luck. Fastest bike I have ever owned and smooth beyond compare if you do not mind it ripping your arms out if you are not ready for it. PS I am getting ready to change the pipes out headers and muffler with an Akrapovic system. I like the sound, but hate the huge catalytic converter under the engine. Adding a K&N air filter with a Booster Plug to keep it from running too lean. Also switched motor oil to Motul 300V Racing Oil. Let's see how it runs now! PS...Mine was only $11,300 USD out the door!

@stevengieseck635 4 года назад

I wonder if retuning it would help with a Dyno? I have rode Harley's in my adult life but grew up on a H1, H2 and a Z900.

@jeholloway2 4 года назад

Will getting rid of the CC void the warranty? Will it cause a check engine light to illuminate? I would want to lose the CC too however haven’t the Kawasaki engineers tuned the engine to operate with the CC ?

@MadDog-65 4 года назад

Just clocked 220ks on mine it’s a brilliant bike to ride. Will be keeping it completely standard who knows maybe in 30 years it’ll be worth a penny like the original

@malevox8196 3 года назад

Muy bueno el test. Cada vez me gusta más la Z900 RS y algun dia me voy a dar el gusto.

@JohnnyRebKy 3 года назад

900RS or Cafe for me by a mile. I couldn't stand a crotch rocket riding position when I was 19 or now at 36 lol. And the sound of a Kawasaki inline 4 900 is legendary !

@WesleyArchbell 5 лет назад

Any chance you guys could do a review on the Kawasaki z1000. I’m looking at getting one next year this time and would love your guys opinion on it :) hi from Gold Coast, QLD 🇦🇺

@edysinsimon8646 Год назад

Yea..I'm old now! Back in 1975ish? I bought the Z900cc bike. It was a game changer back then!

@keithdaniels1994 5 лет назад

The last bike I had was a 76 KZ900. The engine was modified with a 1015 kit and a few other mods, needless to say power was no problem. But with the stock suspension it was a little harry. Sold it thirty years ago and regretted it ever since. The RS is pretty cool, makes me want to go ridding again. Just don't know how I'm going to explain the wheelies to the grand kids.

@AcerGamer1 5 лет назад

Keith Daniels go for it man

@abedrum 6 лет назад

Hi good job on the review...really liked the details discussed in depth😎 it would be great if you guys can make a comparison between the Yamaha xsr900 Vs Kawasaki Z900rs that would be two great retro inspired bikes at a similar power output. Thanks looking forward to the comparison 😊

@6tdegrees 6 лет назад

abedrum just need to convince yamaha to allow us to use their XSR900 😉 See what we can do 👍

@abedrum 6 лет назад

6Tdegrees looking forward to it ..thanks keep up the good work.😁

@johnbrown2493 2 года назад

Good video. Also liked hearing Yelawolf

@rjx1083 4 года назад

this awesome two bike's they have quickshifter already? thanks for answering my question guy!

@John7740477 3 года назад

Good review...

@larrydavis5246 5 лет назад

Great video and comments thanks guys

@randypullman1155 4 года назад

It's a great bike at the right time. 1st thing I'm doing is pulling off the painted parts and painting them jumbo metal flake green! Let the good times roll!

@randypullman1155 4 года назад

I'm still on the fence about black motors though. Eg ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g7juTTbgGFw.html

@runningnosejoe 6 лет назад

yes big thumb up

@nikhillokwani1392 5 лет назад

Do a review on kawasaki z1000sx/Ninja 1000 thanks.

@lcdubs7847 2 года назад

Great review. I'm so torn. I love the RS, but I hate the extra money Kawi is asking for it.

@Stclairm1 5 лет назад

Add an Akropovic header and you're done! What about the Euro4 compliance, does that detract from its performance? I dig the cafe version. Thanks for the review!

@michaellong622 4 года назад

Just going to do it! Muffler too!

@kaneharry5966 6 лет назад

Could you blokes review a 2017 S1000r if the opportunity arises? Great channel!

@6tdegrees 6 лет назад

Kane harry see what we can do for you 👍

@vivhamill30 3 года назад

Wow the RS rides as good as it looks

@infectedplus1 4 года назад

I'm sold guys. I got to get the RS!

@GJKPzcsw 3 года назад

I’m drooling 🤤.

@motomookie8032 5 лет назад

No power modes? Sold!! I want one!!

@MrLuigiFercotti 5 лет назад

Having recently been dropped when on the brakes and my front wheel hit some shit pavement, I definitely want ABS now. Though if you need throttle/wheelie/traction control because your bike has so much power, maybe you should be riding something else.

@stevenkerry3101 5 лет назад

iv'e had a z900 but at 6ft 4"the seat height is too low but the bike is brilliant .have not been on the rs .

@NewtonWashinton 4 года назад

SO this was a talk about Z900RS

@topgun8683 6 лет назад

Nice review, I just purchased the 2016 Kawasaki Z1000, do they still make that for the Australian market, because they stopped making it for the American market ?

@6tdegrees 6 лет назад

Hi Thomas the Z1000 is still on the market here in Australia. Not much has changed for the Z1000 apart from the colour schemes.

@jimmcc2543 4 года назад

Need traction control. It helps a lot when its wet out for me at least.

@mikemace2322 4 года назад

Get a kerker 4 into 1 exaust for the z9. My childhood dream bike..yes loud..72 bike was the king..better yet with the 4 into one.. KING!!!

@Coldestaevadoit 6 лет назад

Want one but already have a zrx1200 so hard to justify the purchase since they are so similar. I like the orange too

@bradfigiel2203 5 лет назад

I have the zrx 1100 and the 900rs cafe.b the look awesome side by side

@chrisraines5634 6 лет назад

Holy crap you guys get a room. I have not seen such naked motorlust since the seventies. Some of the comments could be grounds for divorce. The retro one is very nice.

@DubiousGamingOnline 5 лет назад

I'd be interested to see a comparison of the z900rs cafe vs the new W800 from Kawasaki.

@SureshKumar-xy8zn 5 лет назад

I have the older (2011) W800 and the RS, just 2 different bikes and impossible to compare seriously. The newer W is more of a modern machine with different geometry (17" wheels) but still a parallel twin. You should ride both and then you'll know why they can't be compared.

@itsbeckon2017 5 месяцев назад

I'm fighting a battle with myself whether I should get myself a Z900 or a Z900RS. I like the retro look of the RS, but I also like the modern electronics of the regular Z900

@billbarrett6285 Год назад

What is your opinion of the Z900RS as a first bike for a beginner, 52 years old, 6'3" 215-220 average build? The other bike I'm considering is a Triumph T120.

@silviofontana3666 3 года назад

Great review, as a much older rider, great to see the retro look back. Brake res is ugly, but they are all ugly

@exothermal.sprocket 4 года назад

Perfect combo in the Z900: Put the RS forks on the base Z900. Put the RS subframe on the base Z900 and keep the Z900 LED tail light. Put a derivative of the ZX-9R headlights on the Z900 with the dual H4 beams. Put the Ninja1000 instrument display on the Z900. Done.

@larrydavis5246 5 лет назад

Sweet

@mattf49006 6 лет назад

you folks got Z1s a year before we did in the states ?...i bought a brand new first year 1973 Z1900 in nov of 72 in southern calif..i was 16 and traded in a honda 750 and a CZ250 MXer...and a bit of cash...i was hooked

@02vector 6 лет назад

mine was a 74 Z900B lots of fun back then with it

@sugarnads 4 года назад

We generally get a LOT more power than the USA too 😁😁😁😂😂😂👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿❤️🇦🇺

@OtisENGINEuity 5 лет назад

Z900RS, single most comfortable motorcycle I've sat on in my life. (and I'm 6'10 with short legs! ~2.08m)

@OtisENGINEuity 5 лет назад

Oh believe me I've sat on many that would take massive amounts of customization for me to fit. I'd actually love to start a video series doing just that and show people how it's done and that it can be done.. but I don't even have enough money to buy a coke so.. I'd have to get sponsors and tools and lots of stuff to be able to do it, then the bikes as well.. Highly expensive. That said I could still use some modifications for the Z900RS but for a while it could be ridden stock. I tend to sit right where that strap is so a flatter seat would be useful. The bars could be a little higher and a little wider and the levers for shifter and brake would need extended or replaced for my size 14.5-15 US shoes to fit.. The same goes with the older Ducati Hypermotard too. That thing had a nice flat (though nowhere near as comfy) seat that you can move back on to lessen the pressure on your hips and let your arms straighten out a bit. I need to go sit on a Ducati Scrambler and see how that feels.. You'd have to pay me to get me to sit on a Hinkley Scrambler though and no I'd never call it a Triumph.. It's not a Triumph it's a Hinkley just like AMF's aren't Harleys.

@OtisENGINEuity 5 лет назад

well I have no job and haven't in 12 years so..

@kevinroberts2395 6 лет назад

Aesthetically, I don't like the front guard mounting brackets. Would look better if they mounted on the underside of the guard rather than on top. Having said that, I want one.

@kevinroberts2395 6 лет назад

Great review btw. :)

@darylnoble5711 3 года назад

I replaced the plastic silver fender brackets with carbon fiber ones and it looks a lot cleaner

@hagaxxx 5 лет назад

it is a tough comparison bcoz the budget is too way different. I wonder what Kawa would have done on the Z with same amount of money put on the RS..... 😜

@SureshKumar-xy8zn 5 лет назад

Answer: Z1000SX