We've been to Spain to ride the updated #Kawasaki #Z900, it sucks you off on corners! 😂
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@Bashe19654 жыл бұрын
I’ve been ridding for 35+ years love team green all good. Wish I could ride Z type bikes again but I’m a bit to tall and old these days. A word of advice from someone who has been there done that. It’s ok to ride it like you stole it, but pick your spots and be smart, it’s easy to get careless when your in the moment. Enjoy that new bike but never get complacent and let your guard down keep your head in the game. Lots of stupid people driving these days distracted by their phones. Listen to that inner voice that sometimes says “I better not” not now. Ok enough of my old man advice be safe because ridding at my age is even more fun !
@routerider95424 жыл бұрын
Bill i'm 53 now and share the same years experience and advise to others as you have stated here.Practically word for word. The words of experience .In recent years i have been sticking to track days instead of street riding. Thats all i would add to your comment.
@dodo199234 жыл бұрын
@@routerider9542 Having a bit of a hoon when there's no one about isn't the end of the world, in moderation of course.... i'm more shocked that france had/has the 100hp cap on bikes.
@jayman22613 жыл бұрын
I'm 65 and I don't think I'm too old to ride a Z type bike,can still run 2 miles, and do 40 push ups.... you need to start eating better, and taking more vitamin /mineral supplements. I've been riding my 1972 GT750J now for 14 years, and am up to buying one of these.....NEVER GET OLD . Ran into two 74 year old guys riding kawy 900's from Florida to Ca. LOTS OF RESPECT.....AGE IS IN YOUR MIND....
@gazakelly92663 жыл бұрын
Yea age is only a number @@jayman2261 🤸 🏍️ Ride for ever 😁
@BlueDinnie3 жыл бұрын
💪🏿
@AbhishekSharma-vb9ux4 жыл бұрын
"You're either a Kawasaki fan already, or you're not a Kawasaki fan Yet. There's no in between." Just Loved this..so true..
@micheal494 жыл бұрын
Back in the seventies somebody told me that about BMW. I'm still on Kawasaki.
@outdoors-gs9td4 жыл бұрын
Go Tea Green !!! I'm waitig on $$$ and depending on insurance I'm getting the 2020 ninja 650 or I'm hoping the Z900 in black/green frame. My favorite color is blue but other is mean looking!😰😀 H2 would be crazy fun too!😰
@ThrottleThrill4 жыл бұрын
True that! I am a Kawa man!
@Brancovtn654 жыл бұрын
Everyone needs to try a little bit of green in their lives at least once! ;]
@chillychanmedia16444 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki for life
@GouthamYuvaraj4 жыл бұрын
Out of 20 to 30 reviews that I have watched on this bike... This has been the best by far 👍
@TrendingHeadlinesTV3 жыл бұрын
I’m 52 and just purchased the 2020 Z900 plasma Blue. It’s an amazing machine. Super comfy! Don’t say you are too old, just go ride one and your youth will come back for sure! Super fun machine for us older guys that can’t handle leaning over the tank like we did in our 20’s and 30’s. The best bike I have ever owned!
@nokneedownian85214 жыл бұрын
I love the cyclist staring at you at the start with envy no doubt
@Steve-ec6ed4 жыл бұрын
he probably thought he was a dick for doing a wheelie to be honest lol
@R1senb18c4 жыл бұрын
@@Steve-ec6ed Several of them break their necks... lol
@johnhogan81774 жыл бұрын
Steve Rivera they were cheering. I think...
@BEM_014 жыл бұрын
most cyclist appreciate 2 wheels regardless if it has engine or not. The money they spend on their bikes equals what we spend on ours. sometimes higher. Trust me, he's not envy.
@jayakrishna56934 жыл бұрын
They must have been like “iam ditching the bicycle”
@matd70374 жыл бұрын
Thx for the decent and straight to the point review. Thumbs up man.
@SurajKumar-xu9ed4 жыл бұрын
This is a straight from the heart no BS honest review. The world has lost such reviewers. Loved every second of it. Am a fan already and lover those wheelies and those cyclists envying you!
@TheImtoomuch4 жыл бұрын
As a proud American, I have to say you are one of the best reviewers on KZfaq and Bike World is one of the best channels!
@RedRoo134 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki has really upped their game in the last few years across their entire model line up!
@Baste_Bastesen4 жыл бұрын
Very good. I do agree, lovly bike. I have a 2017 mod Z900 performance. I hav driven 35.000 km so far. Kawasaki Z fan 💚 Great mc Roads in Northern Norway 🇳🇴
@TrustyZ9002 жыл бұрын
Have a '22 black and blue 900. This thing is impressive. Have had scores of bikes and this one puts a smile on me every ride. It looks cool and goes like stink. No complaints, except isn't the greatest for two up. Proud to ride one. Super bright headlight too- lets the dummies know you're coming!
@tangerineRIDES13 Жыл бұрын
Got the 22 mat blue too and I absolutely love it!!!! Such a great bike super fun to ride.
@TrustyZ900 Жыл бұрын
@@tangerineRIDES13 Best looking color combo I believe. Enjoy!
@oldmanpence48034 жыл бұрын
Great review, I’m so happy to see the Z getting the love it deserves. I’ve got a 2010 z1000 in the garage, and it’s my favorite. Cheers!
@blakesutton42872 жыл бұрын
Love this review. I’ve watched a lot of them and this one is the best. Thanks!
@leroyjones7694 жыл бұрын
Have to admit I really miss you doing the reviews. Your directness and wit make watching reviews a MUST SEE. Keep me coming.
@leroyjones7694 жыл бұрын
Correction...keep them coming
@gabkalderon3 жыл бұрын
loving my z9 since day one, definitely a Kawasaki fan now! great straight to the point review!
@aeror1154 жыл бұрын
Wish you a great season in 2020 Really like the z900💚 Cheers 🦾
@s6xafterse7en4 жыл бұрын
I’m sold dude, I’ve always loved the Z900, but it lacked mode selects... now that it has them... 😉 how YOU DOIN Z900?!
@Praveen-zn6yq4 жыл бұрын
Top soundtrack.. both the bike and background music during wheelies!
@routerider95424 жыл бұрын
Another no B.S. review from a Rider with enough seat time to have an opinion.Thanks...
@donaldsoncole30954 жыл бұрын
Sharp video with a unique perspective!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@ianlawrie9194 жыл бұрын
Another practical and informative review, Awesome.
@creed79704 жыл бұрын
god this guy is awesome. was not a fan of this bike before and i love kawi after this video now i want all 5 haha
@fredorico414 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 review, I just subscribed to your channel, greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
@simonthomas53674 жыл бұрын
Great review and great looking bike, thanks.
@NObucketLIST4 жыл бұрын
Bought one of these in '17. Geared it up with new sprocket set, it will fly!
@Ariautoace2 жыл бұрын
I love this dude casually leans against the wall, like a mate talking to you.
@cHernandez64494 жыл бұрын
watching this video makes me love my 2018 Z900 a lot more
@PerfumeGuru4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous Review thanks a lot
@anderskretschmer64053 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thanks a lot for the first usefull review on the riding experience. Already watched like 20 other videos with people just throwing numbers around and not talking about anything of importance
@MrBluegooh3 жыл бұрын
Great review thanks, I now have one, Have had it about 6 weeks but lockdown is kiiling me ( in Melbourne ) But for the times I have rode her so far I am absolutely in love with her. Power is so smooth and has plenty of it. Looks fantastic ( I have Black with Red decals ) I have put a Yoshi Alpha on her and waiting on the headers but to be honest even the stock sounds great on this bike, I will do a full review on it when I can get out for a proper ride as just like this review, They all help immensely, Certainly helped me make a purchasing decision I don't regret. Thanks again mate!
@Osajunior904 жыл бұрын
What a nice review. Getting mine as soon as I can order one here in Holland!
@Osajunior904 жыл бұрын
@bikeworld do you have advice on what tires would suit this bike better?
@ikigairyusu87964 жыл бұрын
2018 version turned me into a kawasaki fan man ; awesome machine
@xantoshadhikari4 жыл бұрын
Great Design Change By Kawasaki Great Console To Play With Overall Looks And Feel Like A New Z900❣️
@N62INFINITY3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! Very well done. I'm considering a Z900 / R9T / SV650 or the new Trident. Different bikes for sure, and will enjoy testing them all. (I was also considering a Guzzi V7III, but decided not to go that way because of reliability issues I've heard about).. Just love that Z900! ❤️
@falkondezigns53974 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point! Loved it! Also the intro wheelie was lit af! 🔥
@allwheeldrive4 жыл бұрын
This kind of rig is why "middle" nakeds continue to hold up the market. Great all around performance, plenty of excitement, great value, and dead reliable. What's *not* to like?! Always appreciate the objective reviews, too. Thanks.
@RikkyTang4 жыл бұрын
"Mid-range" bike sounds logical...
@archiewilson49434 жыл бұрын
I like super middleweight.
@pistolpete63214 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review! What a cool bike!
@ted51493 жыл бұрын
Great riding and awesome review. Just sold my very fun CB650F and put my deposit down on a more fun 2021 z900 red/black. Love the variety of accessories available too.
@stemoore4 жыл бұрын
I’d class it as a super middleweight. Although this particular bike feels more like a light heavyweight 👊
@thatboysims3k8792 жыл бұрын
It's got like 130bhp... It's a middleweight mate.
@stemoore2 жыл бұрын
@@thatboysims3k879 was using boxing weight classes/terms as a reference for a laugh 👍
@talprizant56132 жыл бұрын
an awesome video tons of information thank you very much im just about to get my z900 thank you again i have subscribed and liked! drive safely
@zachbuckley48424 жыл бұрын
Great first look at the new updates! One thing I'm wondering, and this may be beneficial to many viewers if you were to add it in as part of the review on all the bikes.. If you could makes references or suggestions as to how the bikes ergonomics would work for both taller and shorter riders, and how you think the suspension would be for someone either lighter or stouter. For some reason when most reviewers reference bike "Fit", they usually do so in terms of whether or not it would fit shorter riders, but thats only one half of the scale. Keep up the great work, I look forward to seeing many more exciting new 2020 reviews. Great jacket, Cheers.
@SuperbikeDiscovery4 жыл бұрын
What a good review mate!!!
@paulross79554 жыл бұрын
Great bike! I had a z650 performance last and found it a bit too small and also hated the clocks but this new 900 has the new clocks so I'm just waiting for a performance edition to come along! Great review by the way!.
@mrstroph90424 жыл бұрын
Drive safe beautiful peeps, ill get my Z900 2020 around first March
@richardnorman23224 жыл бұрын
Thanks, for honest review.
@That_Cajun_Guy4 жыл бұрын
Considering that the dash and headlight was the only thing that I didn't absolutely love about the 2019 Z900... I think I just decided what I'm getting as a second bike.
@kotomakosako3 жыл бұрын
This guy is one of the best motorcycle reviewers out there!
@BikeWorldTVshow3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@elvisthewart6703 жыл бұрын
@@BikeWorldTVshow get my 2021 z900 in 2 weeks great review but u said the tyres wasn't to ur taste which tyres would you say are best for this bike
@alexanderbrown82764 жыл бұрын
"Put it in rain mode, beat the shit out of it, you'll feel better."
@Crimson_Strider4 жыл бұрын
good review. do you actually setup sag before doing your review or are they factory settings?
@daveclark87264 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review. Where did you get your jacket?
@kawasakirider.ukukbiker65024 жыл бұрын
Great bike I have the 68 model and I love it
@blipco54 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki Rider. UK UK BiKER ..You should test ride the new one. They've moved on a bit. 😂🍻
@kawasakirider.ukukbiker65024 жыл бұрын
I've already had a test ride and the only difference I can see is the rider modes other than that everything seems the same to me, new speedometer cluster is really good and all in all the new bike is an awesome bike but I'm happy with the one I've got, happy biking buddy👍
@MrPrakashnaidu763 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review.
@homersimpson29634 жыл бұрын
Best thumbnail!
@TheSwellrider3 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you.
@Achilles224 жыл бұрын
As usual a slick and informative review, which magazine do you write for john ?
@johnhogan81774 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’m the editor at SuperBike, Geoff.
@Bemoon114 жыл бұрын
Dream bike 😍 oneday it will be on my hand
@761jared3 жыл бұрын
I've been in love with this bike since I first saw it. Specifically the 2020 silver/blue coloring was an added bonus and confirmed my choice. Too bad they changed it for 2021.
@davidelizabeth49334 жыл бұрын
Fantastic value for money.
@vivhamill303 жыл бұрын
Great review, thinking of this one for my next bike. How comfortable is it over say 100 mile journey?
@su-race54354 жыл бұрын
Tht thumbnail is Really awesome
@coetze3 жыл бұрын
Love Kawasaki, Looks like a GREAT RIDE! Defiantly my next buy! Wat is that catchy tune playing during the wheelies and at the end of the video?
@Sunny-rf3bg4 жыл бұрын
Nice review 👍
@DaMuShErZ4 жыл бұрын
It just suck you off on corners? Think i know what bike i’ll be buying next then 😏😅
@ankitipr4 жыл бұрын
Nice review. What's the jacket sir, its suit with the bike well!!!
@pja74 жыл бұрын
Cool into bro
@Goopie482 жыл бұрын
0:18 - Yellow helmet was like 'Dang, I need to change my hobby!'
@ericsv24 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! What kind of helmet did you wear?
@RiderDsFamily3 жыл бұрын
I loved my drim bike love from Nepal
@AdamSVT4 жыл бұрын
I really like this newest Z900. it seems like they have remedied much of the questions and concerns I had about it...
@alexanderbajlovic86393 жыл бұрын
im getting my 2021 in 7 weeks! i cant waite
@paulconnell13093 жыл бұрын
Nice review, thanks. I ride winding roads just like in your video so enjoyed the footage Love the bit about rain mode on the way home from a bad day. I'm trading up from a CBR500R. The 2021 MT 09 and Z900 are options. Sounds like the Z is a plush ride with better midrange roll on power and the MT has better tech, quick shifter and blipper etc. In NZ the z900 is STG1300 more expensive than the base MT09 and STG400 more than the MT 09SP. I like your review of the Z and the smooth four, but perhaps the MT is a better deal?
@alanjoseph7724 жыл бұрын
Hi , just wondering when will the KTM 1290 super Duke press ride will be? By the way nice review, I love the intake sound on this and on the z1000
@BikeWorldTVshow4 жыл бұрын
We're riding it 2nd Feb Alan.
@jimmytheshark864 жыл бұрын
I have the 2017 and love it!
@ZediMaster4 жыл бұрын
Modify to TFT display, then it gets better.
@ilovepizza82634 жыл бұрын
@@ZediMaster does the new tft display fit on the previos gen? im asking because im planning on buying a 2019 gen
@ZediMaster4 жыл бұрын
It's not plug and ride, a lot of mods has to be made
@VeeFour4 жыл бұрын
I agree. If there were no emission regulations this would still be a 750, so still a middleweight in my eyes 👍
@ZediMaster4 жыл бұрын
How so, what do you mean?
@Johnny-tq9no4 жыл бұрын
@@ZediMaster I'm assuming you mean with the 750 would be able to make this much power but I'm pretty sure that's bullshit
@robertsalyers13514 жыл бұрын
I Love my Kawasaki
@FridayThe13th....4 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki should make a sport tourer based on this bike. Like Yamaha did with the mt series. Versys is yesterday's news. John, once again you are excellent. Best reviewer out there.
@SY271964 жыл бұрын
Japanese are always slow , their product management is in their own world
@sathishrao79264 жыл бұрын
MS J : Curious.. Who do you think are faster than Japanese?
@m.rraghav8174 жыл бұрын
They are content with the ninja 1000, wondered why there wasn't a ninja 800/900
@sathishrao79264 жыл бұрын
M.R Raghav : Not making a faired equivalent of a Z900 doesn’t qualify them as ‘Slow’ !
@exothermal.sprocket11 ай бұрын
Ninja 1000SX sells really well I've heard. They aren't going to compromise their own sales by doing something similar with the 95cc smaller engine sport machine. The Z900RS Cafe is "kind of" a sports tourer version of the Z, albeit the engine is retuned and transmission 6th is very tall. But, I do agree, if Kawasaki just plopped this 948cc powertrain into a light-enough sort of 17" wheel sports ADV type bike with a bit bigger tank, cruise control, and upper fairing that doesn't sound like a million hammers pounding on your helmet at speed, it would be a winner. Sort of like a 90% sized S1000XR but in a Z900 powered Kawasaki.
@Silverwarhawk4 жыл бұрын
Love you mate
@richardmarsh13324 жыл бұрын
Great bike apart from the fact that like so many bikes today its only really been designed for solo riding with no real seat for a pillion such a shame.
@Mr7103244 жыл бұрын
I’m coming from a 2019 650 ninja and am thinking of getting this bike .. you think you could do a 3 hour highway trip on this bike and not be too uncomfortable?
@theriderdtm86503 жыл бұрын
Yes ❗ Pop🆙the clutch ✌️😁⭐⭐⭐⭐
@8OneOfTheNobodies84 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 Z900 and even if this 2020 is a upgrade with new display and rider modes I simply LOVE my Z900, I like that it do not have all those things getting in the way of me controlling the bike! .. such an awesome bike to ride !
@adr76572 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaa same! 🙏
@tatkwong2164 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki needs to bring back the Z1R, that was a sweet bike!!
@leeengelsman63564 жыл бұрын
Good looking for sure!.
@jeusmanalo63814 жыл бұрын
I love z900 2020 wow
@prabhugautham4 жыл бұрын
Wow your wheelies are really head turners for sure. Awesome video.
@davidbesant4 жыл бұрын
Hate to say it but it needed the riding modes and traction control. All its competitors were there years ago and even the z900rs. It must have cost Kawasaki a lot of sales.
@ROmaniac214 жыл бұрын
why you need tc and power mods when you can have a raw bike that will cost less.
@davidbesant4 жыл бұрын
@@ROmaniac21 Pretty sure you don't, but it appears that's what people want (at least that's what the marketing people believe).
@Adventure_blac4 жыл бұрын
varulalin electronics keeps very few people from buying a bike. They can be turned off. The lack of them will. Especially since other bike where cheaper with electronics. In an industry where prices and value can be outta wack this increase in tech with a small price increase in refreshing. No bike anywhere near it’s class in price and horsepower
@rougueone71264 жыл бұрын
Damn, the jacket is sweet, which model is it?
@jordancaleb57903 жыл бұрын
Just curious if you think one could learn to wheelie on this bike or should you start on a smaller bike, ive already started basics on my 300 two stroke
@onwilson24 жыл бұрын
We could call the category "light heavyweight".
@kignacio3 жыл бұрын
So Ninja 400 is heavy lightweight
@onwilson23 жыл бұрын
@@kignacio No. 250-400 is a Bantam weight. A light heavyweight is 750-999.
@885wc4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you for the no BS, call it like it is. I'm really torn between this, the new Striple RS and a no mileage 2018 Brutale 800 the dealer is giving me a great deal on. Would love to hear your thoughts on my dilemma.
@richardsterna750GSX-R4 жыл бұрын
theEntreriCode If you want style points go for the MV all day long. What a beautiful bike.
@jamesavery66714 жыл бұрын
Well depending on you live mv agusta can be really rare like here in the states. Only like 3 dealers in the whole country lol
@fraserwilliamson53304 жыл бұрын
I bought the 2020 striple rs, absolutely beautiful!! I spent a long time thinking on which one to buy with having a choice of them all.. and I made the right choice! Its perfect.
@cecilwilson54424 жыл бұрын
Loved the wheelies but the now modern electronic intervention is with all the bikes for European standards at least it let's you do some good fair test as usual keep the good stuff coming
@motorcycleislife82964 жыл бұрын
Yessssssssssss!
@62blitz4 жыл бұрын
Test riding nakeds. Have to say that the z900 is much smoother in terms of throttle response than either the MAT09 or GSXS1000. The riding position is not too upright like with the MT09 and has a very confidence inspiring suspension like the GSX1000. The 2019's new have a reduced price of about $7500 so without a doubt the best value. Seriously considering purchasing one, although I will say the Suzuki has a much meaner intake sound.
@jsprite1234 жыл бұрын
Nice review. What tires would your recommend instead of the Dunlops?
@ZediMaster4 жыл бұрын
Keep dunlops, but qmax 3+
@jimmys21034 жыл бұрын
Bridgestone S22’s, Dunlop Q3+, Pirelli Cora III’s. Imo Q3+’s warm up faster and I prefer their tread pattern in the rain. If you ride a lot of rain you could also look into Michelin Power RS’s, they claim to have the best tread pattern for rainy weather that don’t affect traction. Haven’t tried them myself though.
@sharodbell4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike though 🤗😎
@annon-ski79854 жыл бұрын
Stonking engine and nice looks, is something the competition isnt able to match it seems,the bike is great.
@adamschultz24774 жыл бұрын
With regards to that closing remark, what are the other two top 3 naked middleweights money can buy?
@rsq724 жыл бұрын
I’m guessing Street Triple RS and MT-09?
@69HotRabbit694 жыл бұрын
i you had to choose between the new Z900 and the 2019 MT09 for city riding and weekend twisties what would be your pick ?? help a fellow rider make a decision please
@TehJigzoh4 жыл бұрын
If possible Id try and go for a demo ride with each bike. I have a z900 and my buddy owns an mt09, personally I slightly prefer the more aggressive ergonomics on the Z rather than the supermoto ergos of the mt. I also think the mt "feels" faster off the line due to that triple cylinder and lightweight, but as soon as youre up the revs slightly, the Z is just a rocket and keeps pulling. Anyhow, you really cant go wrong with both bikes!
@Blitzkrieg634 жыл бұрын
If you are for the torque, take that torque monster MT09. It's a blast riding that. The pull it gives us great.
@Whos-That-Guy4 жыл бұрын
I've ridden both and I'd take the z900. Perceived quality (paint, plastics ect), suspension and engine flexibility on the Z900 wins it for me. Plus there are far too many mt09s out there, but I guess it's for good reason. 1 thing I like about the mt09 is it's a really good riding position for commuting, almost adventure bike like which gives you better visibility.
@sv650nyc74 жыл бұрын
Very different bike in my view. You like 3-cylinder sound and grunt, a very upright, super-moto like ergonomics, huge community and tons of after-market parts, but bad suspension and cheaper overall feel of parts, get the MT-09. The Z900 is more sporty and has higher quality parts, so will be better for twisties and sportive riding. The MT-09 will be more fun in the city.
@veeken7774 жыл бұрын
Great looks too
@_empty104 жыл бұрын
whats the suspension tune ability to accommodate a 250lb rider? I currently own a 2019 mt09 and it's not good.