2019 Kawasaki Z900RS | First Ride | Z 900 RS
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- čas přidán 15. 08. 2019
- Kawasaki say "the 1973 legend returns" and it's "the ultimate retro-sport that offers modern gear & classic styling". This was my dream bike when I was a kid, come along and join me on this sentimental journey down memory lane.
Thank you Fahrzeug-Center Schriewer GmbH for letting me take this out for a review.
Fahrzeug-Center Schriewer GmbH: www.schriewer.de/de
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One of the best looking retro bikes out there. This bike was ahead of its time in style.
Best MC review channel on the tube ! That sky in the background is beautiful as is the overall quality and informativeness of the production !
I have owned the green cafe version since Easter and done 8000km on it since April. Absolutely gorgeous bike and so many details to be discovered while doing miles on it. Never seazes to amaze me how much know-how went into it. Just came back from the Austrian alpes and turns out it's wonderful for touring too. Could not be happier.
Thank you for another great review, Scott! I always enjoy hearing your cool and calm voice as you give your commentary. Keep up the good work!
Went and looked at one today. It was a Candy Green Color and, it was BEAUTIFUL to look at. When I stood it up, it felt like it wasn't even there. It felt EXTREMELY light to me. I will be going back to test ride it. It definitely has my attention.
This IS the best Z900rs review and I've seen A Lot of them. This guy humble very grateful to ride that great bike, gave Kawasaki a lot of honest praise and recognition which I like. Before covid took my business down I was poised to buy one this particular bike in this exact color. Now I am at a restarting saving point to buy this bike.
Thus is a great exciting and very informative video. 👍👍
Government took your business down*
I hope you're able get one of your beauties. You deserve it!
Great review - I like your relaxed style, and quality camerawork/production. I suspected the Z900RS might be somewhere on your list!
I like your Review Mr. Warner, You don't curse, your voice is soothing and Calm, I bet you're a nice guy too in person.
Thank you for this review, as always you have given your frank opinions which helps anyone who have decided to buy this model and that's the most important fact watching a review video. Awaiting more helpful videos from you. Good Luck
I’ve owned the “Jaffa” Z900RS for 18 months, the best color in my opinion. Every time I stop people want to talk about the bike. I’ve done 16,000 kms so far. You are right about the fuelling, it was pretty awful until I fitted the Booster Plug module (made in Denmark), that fixed the problem 99%. When the bike is out of warranty I’ll get a ECU re-flash.
Every time I ride it I feel good, and that’s how you know it’s a good bike! It’s got plenty of power and torque, good handling, good brakes, looks superb, what more could a guy want?
The woman you love on the back. :)
Don't worry about the touchy throttle... After a thousand kilometers, you get used to it, and it becomes very responsive! I agree with his opinion of the bike. I've had mine for three years, and I' m in love!
I've bought mine Z900 RS here in Brazil mostly because of this review. And I'm very happy with the bike!
Just getting back into riding and have been watching a lot of CZcams! I enjoy your videos the best. What a great motto as well - “ride like you have nothing to prove”. That will help me stay safe at age 60 - thank you! Kawasaki z900rs is a beauty - cheers!!
Excellent review Scott. Have been looking at the cb 1100 and kaw 900, after your take you just made it harder to decide which is the way to go. Your style of review is so calm and to the point. Already looking forward to the next one, cheer's.
Very good review. Wonderful camera experience; the sound and sights. Thank you.
Top notch z900 review I have racked up almost 400 miles on my green and yellow 2020 beautiful bike and have to say it's absolutely a blast to ride ..
Hello Scott, I just purchased the Kaw 900 2020 model year in forest green, and love it. Your review helped in my decision towards kawasaki 900. Keep up the fine reviews you do. Cheers.
best reviews on the net great video great advice I live by your moto ride like you have nothing to prove cheers keep it up!!!
I rode the original z1900 back in 1974. I fell in love with it , so smooth. I dreamed about that bike for years but couldn't afford one. This new 900rs has brought back those old feelings and I may just have to buy one, It's very tempting.
Hey Scott, as you're doing your reviews in English I'd like to comment in your language even while being a German.
It's not hard to explain why you're so outstanding in the vast field of reviewers for me. You've not only got the claim to ride like there's nothing to prove, you are the man who's got nothing to prove - because he acts like there's nothing to prove.
Your reviews are so refreshing and up to the point with ease of delivering that's becoming a benchmark for the rest of the crowd. Even the so-called professionals who almost all of the time do nothing but baby-powder the butt of the industry.
I really enjoy your style and love your assessments on the bikes. This one here in particular.
You made me decide on it - that's why I'm going to check out the Kawasaki Z900RS in the next days.
Keep your style and keep it up.
Would love to ride with you like there's nothing to prove in your area where I was born near by.
Two thumbs way up for your review - very good job! :)
Thank you Veit,
But I'm an American that is why my English is so good :) My German is terrible, my 5 year old son speaks better German than I do, in fact when him and I are out and about he has to translate German for me!
I liked ever thing about this bike except for one criticism, the throttle on/off is a little too abrupt. But most guys say that they get used to it and still love the bike or they do an after market map that fixes it.
And YES, shoot me an email this spring and we can do a ride together!
Take care and ride safe,
Scott
@NothingToProve - Moin Gude, well what can I say...I ended up not buying one but getting an almost "new" Suzuki GSX1250FA. It'll support my future needs best and is the kind of bike I've always dreamt of, except for the fairing. Nevertheless, I really like it. Maybe we could meet this autumn or next spring and enjoy riding some klicks together. And if you like, I'm planning on riding every day as long as it's not totally icy on the roads. Have waited for it for far too long to not do it "because any day is a good day one can be out on two wheels" 😎. Going to share some of my experiences on a separate YT channel - from being an absolute beginner to whatever level I might climb to. I know the "Dicke" is pretty much the stumb puller par excellence but I consider myself set enough to always respect that fact. Keep enjoying your rides - and I'll keep enjoying your reviews.
and here it is i just watched your hayabusa review and i love it. Now im planning to get a z900rs and there you go i saw your review even its been 2 years. You did a great job on reviewing u just answer all my thought in my mind about that bike. Good job keep safe ride safe and stay healthy wish you all the best!! Love your review!!!
ps- You did a great camera angle while driving perfectly great
great review i have the 2019 cafe version and love it a real keeper
Hello Scott, great video, i have so much fun with this bike. like you said its an all rounder, beautiful and great to ride bike.
its unique, and the sound of her, amazing.
as always your videos are totally different from all others. i´ve crossed Spain with her, from Portugal to mediterranean, and it is a wonderful ride and very confortable for travelling. As you said in your video , its a retro bike bulletfproof with exclusive ergonomics.
i also put the screen from Puig and the the riding is very confortable to 130 km/h no buffering at all. you can ride 800 kms per day without complaint, the riding triangle is unique, looks like a retro with a scrambler riding triangle.
well thats all.
ride safe.
I have the 2019 Z900RS Cafe and like you as a young fellow loved these bikes. when I was 17 I owned an 82 Eddie Lawson replica that I road raced. My cafe is so reminiscent of that bike with far better handling.. I love how twitchy and flickable the bike is. tons of power and torque I love the power wheelie this bike does. Thanks for the review love seeing other older fellows like me living the dream.
Thanks Scott, another informative honest review.
I have the RS Cafe and agree with all your points except the quirky throttle, I haven't noticed that at all on mine. Thank you for the review, it was spot on. I bought mine to relive my childhood as well lol. I had a 79 KZ1000 in high school.
Another great review! 2 thumbs up!!!!
the legendary z900rs. awesome bike
Great review ! Let the good times roll!!!
Beautiful Bike , and another great review Scott (Boom Boom)
Beautiful bike and I love the needle gauges so much easier to see.
If Mr Rodgers did motorcycle reviews, they would be just like yours. Calm and honest. Love the reviews. Keep it up
this Is my dream bike... one day I will buy it, I don't know how as I can't afford it yet but I will buy it. maybe on my 30th birthday in march. wish me luck ....
Great bike, great video - and the 70s (time of our youth) where gorgeous! In between in the 90s there was the Kawasaki Zepyr 750. I had one for eleven years. Also a beautiful reminiscence of the Z900, especially in the original color brown metallic/red.
Great review. Amazing looking bike with performance to match.
Excellent review! Very helpful and much appreciated.
Beautiful bike, excellent review. Cheers mate. Enjoy
Did you ever hear the story about the original Z900. Kawasaki was racing Honda to get the 750cc inline 4 cyl. to the market and lost that race. Well the smart engineers at Kawasaki convinced management that they should postpone the 750cc program in favor of a Z900 Honda killer. Thus was born a monster of a muscle bike which did smoke the CB750. I personally loved both of those bikes.
I believe the front fender bracket is cast aluminum not plastic. No penalty. Great review
Thank you! It looks like Aluminum but sorry to say it is plastic. :(
But 2 thumbs up for looks!
Really enjoyed your video, seriously considering getting one!!
I sat on a Kawasaki Z900RS in my local dealership last week when buying another bike, and it felt so comfortable. I was also very impressed with the quality of the bike, and it looked stunning in Candy Tone Blue with the gold stripe. I couldn't get a demo on one, but it's definitely one for the future.
Beautiful bike, a monster, and very well done video...such a beautiful neighborhood 👍
Great classic instruments on that one.
Many bikes break the classic look with some modern digital bling, that one is really nice though
Love the bike, just wish it was shaft drive.Thanks for reviewing it Scott.👍👍
Great review and great ride. Very beautiful scenery.
After your brilliant revue I have definitly decided to buy this bike I have been dreaming since I was a kid in the 70'.Actually wanted to buy an original from the early 70',but their value is almost the same as this new one !
Yea, I'd get a new one for the same money :)
A brilliant video bud! 🇬🇧
Gorgeous bike!
That is one brilliant review of a fantastic bike. I recently traded in my triumph Speed Twin for the Z900RS and there is just no comparison between the two, the RS is by far the better bike in my opinion. Again in my opinion it is the best looking bike on the road and the ride and sound of this bike is perfect. The best bike I have owned by far in many years of motorcycling.
Great review.
Just bought mine here in NZ.
Absolutely love it.
Really renewed my love of riding .
May fit slightly lower handlebars plus heated grips and a front guard extender , but apart from that no mods required.
The look , feel and sound are spot on.
Hey Neville, I’m in NZ too and quite keen on one of these, just curious where you got yours and which colour option you managed to get? I would love the candy tone blue but not sure we’re going to get that down here?
@@hoozleup
Bought mine from Colemans in Auckland only a month ago.
Mine is Candytone Blue.
Bike is amazing.
@@nevillebroadbent1601 that’s good to know they are bringing the blue ones into the country, only seen the black ones down here. Thanks a lot mate.
@@hoozleup
Cyclespot had a blue one last time I was in there.
Have you found or do you know if any up and down quick shifters with auto blip on the aftermarket for this? If you come across any options please let me know and I will buy the cafe model
Okay, that makes up my mind, I'm getting one!
Honestly the Best review I got the 2018 Kawasaki z900rs same color ride it every day I get the chance too always ✌
Love your work
…you get the orange Kawi in Australia too - great review 👌🏾
That is a totally cool motorcycle! MANY of us had the dream of owning and riding one of these! What's not to like...retro, COOL!
I hope one of these days you get a chance to do your assessment on the new Honda Rebel 1100 with the DCT. That is one awesome looking bike too and a great cruiser. I am sure you would like it and your audience would love to see it! 😄.
All the best and thanks for the upload!
Thank you for the great, calm review. Believe it or not, I think that green Cafe version looks even better :) Those and the Speed Twin are my favorite bikes :)
Thank you kodreanu23, I like the green too, I like all 3 colors for this bike, I really don't know which color I'd pick if I bought one.
Yes, totally agree with you
Kodreanu23.
Great review! I'm hearing mixed comments about the suspensions, some saying they are plush other that they are firm. Do they have enough adjustments to make it a comfortable ride on rough roads? Thanks!
Thank you, yes, there is enough adj. to play around with to make it as soft as you want or a hard as you want. 👍
Ride safe,
Scott
Yes, along with the Honda cb750, the z900 was also my childhood dream bike. Honda didn't get the retro idea right.
A month ago I fulfilled my childhood dream and bought a z900rs. And what should I say!? I'm completely happy.
Stay safe!
I ride an Xsr900 now, love the lightweight-ness & ease of use. But I love the sound of an in line four. Somehow sounds calmer. I’ll never have to do anything to the bike. Just ride it & maintain it as it is. Bulletproof too.
I’m compelled to trade my Xsr900 for it.
Nooo! Keep the xsr900 & buy the 900rs as well! Why not?
yeahhhh love it too
A very nice mature view, great job.
Nice review and channel. Own a Triumph Bobber and this Z900RS. Both great, but the Kawasaki is still my favorite. This bike is just fantastic in any way, nothing to criticise to be honest. Ok maybe two things. I should get bar-end mirrors, and the radiator looks kinda tacked on. But comfort, speed, torque, looks, reliability etc... can't imagine ever selling it. Got already 15K km on it. Wife even allows me to sell both bikes to get my 'dream' bike (a HD Breakout or Low Rider S) but won't do that because I will NOT sell this Kawa. Got the Brown one btw, in Belgium.
Hi Scott, thanks for another great review!!
Between the Z900RS and the Triumph Speed Twin, which one did you like the most? Which one did you enjoy more riding?
Thanks,
Alessandro
Thank you Alessandro, oh, these are two bikes that go about riding in two different ways. The RS is the traditional 70s look and feel in-line 4 cyl. The Speed goes back even further to the 1930s and it looks like it too. And the torque is way down low in the rev-range. But performance wise, they are about the same but I like the looks and the torque delivery the Speed Twin a little more than the RS. Don't get me wrong the RS is a great bike, they both are, it just comes down to what one wants in a bike.
Take care, Scott
Thanks Scott for your reply as always
I always liked the ( LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL).…84gpz750...78 gs400... back n the 80s...... waiting to pick up a z900rc....love m
Yea, as I was riding this bike, that song was playing through my heat the whole time! 👍😁
Great review! I test rode one and found the fueling made it hard to ride smoothly but it’s a beautiful looking motorcycle!
I heard that many people who get this motorcycle do the remaping and it fixes the problem
Blaze Vasquez good point and very true but for that price you shouldn’t have to.
Yes i think you are right. I was told that the reason many motorcycles have that fueling problem is because they have To keep emissions down. I don't know how much of that is true .
PistolPete63 I sent the ECU to twowheeldynoworks and the fueling feels very good now, problem fixed :)
great review.
Great review! Torn between this and the Aprilia Shiver 900. Any feedback on the two as you've tested both?
Thank you Adam, well, these are two different bikes. A naked and a classic. So really depends of what you want. And also the RS is about 3k more than the Shiver. If you want to save some money, then the Shiver. Both bikes perform well, I'd say at about the same level, although the shiver would probably take the RS on the track. Better brakes and suspension. Engine wise they are different too, V-Twin vs inline 4. Wet weights are about the same too. Both are very good bikes to own and keep over time, they both just do every thing as a good naked/standard should.
Good luck with trying to pick, Ride safe, Scott
In the uk we have the jaffa orange and brown, good review.
Thank you for great video. So triumph speed twin or z900RS?
My first bike 1975 Kz900 I might have to look into this did the front wheel come up at all? Nice review
Oh sure, no problem with pulling wheelies. 😁👍
This very well could be my next bike. I want Ducati Diavel but I'm worried about maintenance issues
Well done! Nice bike indeed.
Great review. Looking to get either this or the z900 naked to go along with ny VTR firestorm.
I don’t like sport bikes because of the crazy seating position. But this with the classic seating I like!! My dad talked about his z 900 from the 1970s all the time. He loved it. My grandpa also had one. They rode 2 up on long trips all the time but I dunno how lol 😂. I’m a cruiser lover but this would definitely be a fun second bike!
How is this compared to like a T100? Also, how's 2up riding?
Do wish other manufacturers would relace the current LCD instruments with an analog LCD combination like this Kawasaki. So much better looking and more functional.
A great vidi; a great bike!
my dream bike ,nice!
I know it's very similar, but it would be so cool if you could test ride and review the Z900 RS Cafe as well (2020?). I'm really enjoying your videos. Thanks :-)
Great video, thanks. If you think the black and khaki colour scheme is nostalgic check out the Candytone Green with the chrome grab rail additional extra. It will blow you away! Well it certainly did for me so much so that I have ordered one. I pick it up in two weeks time and am going crazy with the wait. I have just discovered your channel and love the title 'Nothing to Proove' so true just enjoy. I am now subscribed :-)
I'm a 6-footer and while riding, I have to lean forward quite a bit, which gives me neck and back discomfort after riding for some time. I would prefer a more upright riding position.
Is there anything I can do about this problem? Should I install a handlebar-riser, as I did with my BMW G310GS? Is this device available in the market?
Yes, there are after market bar risers available for this bike. Just search for "Kawasaki Z900RS bar risers" and there are several to choose from.
Ride safe,
Scott
Great review, thanks. Are those Trilobite Parado 661 jeans that you wear? I'm about to order them and I was wondering what size did you buy and what is your height and weight. Thanks in advance.
Yes they are the Trilobite Parado's 661. I wear the 34" waist and I wear a 34" waist in Levi's too. Usually take a 31/32" inseam so the normal length, since they only come in two sizes, normal and long. I'm 1.76m and around 82kg.
They are great for those hot days, lots of air flow through them but yet good protection.
Ride safe,
Scott
@@NothingToProve
Thank you for your quick response. Keep up the good work, I really enjoy your reviews, honest and down to earth. Well done.
Best Retro Bike
Wow great review and I like your delivery format, the Z1 in the early 70’s was the bike that made me want to ride bikes.
You are absolutely correct, if you were a boy or teenager at that time, it plays so heavily on your nostalgia.
I have owned the Jaffa (what the Yanks call Rootbeer) coloured Z900rs for 18 months. I have added the crome grab rail, the retro badging to the tank, fender eliminator, akra headers, power commander and hi flow air filter. This reduces the weight by 8kgs and increases the pony’s up to around 120BHP. The result is it livens the bike up, giving it that truly linear inline four roll on, plus delivers plenty of smiles, if you want to muscle it you can, the fun meter starts at about 6500rpm 😁
I wonder if there’s any luggage options for touring? Great video, I want one!
Love the extra effort you put in your videos. Why Kawasaki stop making ZRX1200 is nuts, today with all the street fighters that ZRX could of evolve into something special today. I remember buying my first new street bike the 1984 KZ1100R was great bike. Love that tail section also and clocks. This bike will tank, non seller here in Canada just too many bike Kawasaki has reminds me of zephyr. DOA
No question, the ZRX 1200R is a special bike. It would be an easy choice to purchase a used one over the Z900 RS. That said, Kawasaki should have kept the twin rear shocks on the Z900 RS and stay true to the traditional look.
Currently riding a 2010 Z750, incredible bike for the money but i wish Kawasaki would release a super naked Z1000 . I would buy it in heartbeat now i have to choose between an MT 10 and an S1000R.
Thank you for the review! In what region did you ride the bike? The scenery looks nice!
Northern Germany. 😁👍
Seen the new 2020 one in the green? Epic.
Please review the new 2022 Z900RS SE. Would love to see another sentimental review from you once you get a hand one..
You can get the Jaffa colourway in Australia also. Great video!
In Brazil too... since 2018/2019
and Canada, UK, Japan.......
Yanks don’t get Jaffa 😆
If you could have only one between this 900rs or the Triumph Trident for a little less or the Ducati Streetfighter v2 or Multistrada v2? Which? I drove the BMW xr 900 this summer on a test drive in Minnesota and could not get the kwick shifter to work after 40 years of practice riding bikes. Nor could the other testers get the shifter to operate on the xr. Thank you!
Easy, this! It's one of the best middleweight "retro" bikes out there.
Really drawn to this bike,now a SE version due 2022 with ohlins shock and brembo brakes,but I will definitely go for the 4 pipe conversion
"Let the good times roll" 👍😎
Hi Scott! I bought a 2018 Z900RS about 2 months ago. I've found that the gear shifting is not smooth. Engaging the first gear gives a very loud 'clank' that shakes the whole bike.
Shifting up and down is accompanied by all sorts of clanking and knocking sounds. And, while I was riding the bike, the engine has shut off by itself at least 5 times over the past 2 months. I've brought the bike back to the dealer numerous times and they've found no problem. I'm at my wits end!
Otherwise, the Z900RS is a joy to ride. I like the smooth delivery of power and the exhaust sound.
I’ve got a 2018 Z900RS I bought new. Could be your clutch is not adjusted properly? As for engine cutting out, mine did that sometimes when taking off at the lights, the idle speed was too low. I think that happens when the engine wears in. I reset it to 1100 rpm, no more cutting out.
How would you compare this to the Triumph speed twin? U loved that as well. Which would you choose? :)
Speed Twin, no question.
@NothingToProve If you had to choose between the Z900RS, Scout60, or Triumph speed twin, which would you pick?
Speed Twin wins for me. Although the Scout is a different bike all-together, a cruiser and I'm really not a cruiser guy.
Ride safe, Scott
@@NothingToProve That surprises me. You sounded much more excited about the Z900RS in you're video.
@@poorasslawstudent Than's because it was freezing cold the day I did the Street Twin video and it was nice and warm when I did the RS .
It's timeless design
2018 SV650 owner, what do you think of the Z900 as a second bike / upgrade from the SV in a couple years ?!
Yea, perfect step up in performance 👍
Which would u choose to buy the triumph speed twin or this z900rs?
Speed Twin.