Ya know, if you're going to put "Long Term Review" in your video title, you might want to actually give a long term review.

I have a 2020 Z900 Performance edition since three weeks and I love it! Brakes are very grippy, loads of torque and power on all RPM’s and just a joy to ride!

You promised a long time review, mods, more content, all of this bike, you delivered not one single real world video... Terrible job!

Toad, I can't speak highly enough of your work at visor down along with the behind the scenes staff. You guys turned this channel from pretty average to a mandatory daily check👍🍻

Thank you visor down for your review on the kawasaki z900 2020 i have been watching your reviews for the last nine months and have now brought a new 2020 model . I also owned a kawasaki 900 1973 model in 1977 and am back on a kawasaki again ,this bike has lived up to all your review comments and more keep up the good work regards DAVID

I have owned my Z900 for 3 years. Love it. I've done the usual mods. Suspension, exhaust etc. All helps to make a really good bike better still. What I would like to see Visordown do with the Z900 is dyno runs with the bike at different levels of tune: Stock. - Just a slip-on. - Slip-on & header. - Slip-on, header & filter. - Slip-on, header, filter & ECU flash. Most owners would never get opportunity to do that.

Ive owned the 2020 z900 since march of this year, and Ive changed to a Full exhaust, new clutch/break levers, rear fender eliminator, dark rear light, frame sliders, bar end sliders, and side mirrors on the handles❤ its my first bike and im loving it especially with the full exhaust it sounds amazing❤❤

I've owned the 2020 Z900 for about three months now and love it. Up to this point, I've added the following mods: -GB Racing Engine Cover Set -R&G Racing Frame Sliders -R&G Racing Front Axel Sliders -R&G Racing Bar End Sliders -R&G Racing Radiator Guard -R&G Racing Tank Grips -GB Racing Swingarm Spools -Kawasaki Meter Cover -Kawasaki Tank Pad Cheers!

I've got a 2017 model. I've only done two mods so far. The first is a TST Industries fender eliminator and integrated taillight kit - definitely recommend. The other is a Pro-Race GP-S1 slip on. This is just a temporary mod until I get either catless headers or mid-pipe.

The colour of this bike is gorgeous!!😍😍 Great selection from Kawasaki!! Can't wait to see more content. 👍🏾😁

I've got a 2017 I've had since new. Nothing crazy on there but I did CRG arrow mirrors with rhinomoto bar ends which made it much easier to see behind me. No more shoulders taking up the view. Tail tidy from vagabond which was very easy to install. Biggest gain I've noticed has been from the tech spec tank pads. With leathers I was sliding all over the place and had to really squeeze the tank when braking. Tech spec snake skins made a huge difference. Looking at GB covers next. Good luck!

The Z900 is top of my list for the end of this year, so that’s me hooked to Visordown for the foreseeable. The only problem will be whether I make it to the end of the year before picking one up. And I’m thinking of popping down to my local Kawi dealership this week to take another look at one, which is risky.

Looking forward for part 2. (If it ever will happen?)

This is the bike i have immense interest in and want to buy next year (maybe sooner haha). Very much looking forward to seeing extended content on it :)

I had a 2020 Z900 in the same colour as your long term loaner, as a courtesy bike whilst my 2017 Z1000SX was being serviced. It looked great, didn’t feel much slower, sounded great. It was very agile and fun to ride. Looking forward to the updates.

Bought a new 2017 Z900 early in 2018. Have put 22k on her so far, more smiles per mile than anything I can think of. Here are the changes so far; Road 5 tires, Denali 2.0 driving lights, high output incandescent headlamp bulbs, Kawi extended windscreen, Progrip grips, CRG Arrow bar end mirrors, ASV levers, Givi tank lock bag, R&G fork, frame, swingarm & cotton jig sliders/spools, Puig pegs, GBR covers, R&G tank grips, tank pad, Yoshimura fender eliminator, K&N air filter, Akrapovic full exhaust with a SC Project SCR1 slip on, Dynojet PC5 and Autotune, Corbin seat. Wired for a Denali soundbomb horn but cant find a decent mounting point. Just got some EBC brake pads, see if they last longer than stock. Thought about steel brake lines but the improvement seems minor. Suspension is stock, but forks are dialed in to the max, looking at Ohlins or Racetech. Rear shock is ok for now. Biggest complaint is at 6'1" (185cm) I'm bound up a bit, after two hours of riding it's hard to unfold my legs. I bought the Kawi ergo seat but it only lasted a year before the stitching gave out. The extra inch in height was great but the gel under your ass in corners did not instill confidence. The Corbin is great but haven't quite figured out if the factory could rig up a spacer of some sort. Great bike tho, I thoroughly enjoy it!

I have a 2019 z900, love it. The mods I would suggest are first and foremost tires, then R & G racing radiator guard, T. rex racing or GB racing engine case covers, oes frame sliders, oes front axle sliders and swing arm spools, tail tidy (not sure who makes a good one for 2020 yet), shorty levers (so many good options to choose from), lightech chain adjusters, full exhaust, Ecu flash from 2wheelDynoworks are all a must. Some other things you can do based on preference are driven bar end mirrors, luimoto seat covers, tank grips, quick shifter, MRA racing windscreen, aftermarket rearsets.

Thanks Toad, I’m looking forward to part ll. 👌

I have a 2020 Z900. I’ve put a tail tidy and bar end mirrors on it. I’d like to change out the levers and install shorter turn signals next.

Great idea for series. Looking fwd to track days. Torque should be fun.

I have the 2018 model. So far, I’ve put the obligatory tail tidy on. R&G engine covers, frame sliders and spools front and back. Leo Vince slip on (makes little difference to the sound so looking forward to seeing you remove the cat). Also have removed the rear seat for a cowl and changed to some after market decals. This is an awesome fun bike to own.

I have a 2020 z900 first day fitted a full exhaust system ,tail tidy crash bungs etc works a treat an sounds proper .and fueling is still good no lights on etc

Great Videos! You are one of my favorite bike reviewers. I am considering this bike and the Ninja 1000SX, rode them over the summer here in the US and LOVED both! Agree that the could be a better and more versatile all arounder, especially fitted with the Shad hard cases that I saw on Lee Mapstone's youtube channel from Australia. Have you had a chance to do some more mods to it yet? Looking forward to part II. Thanks!

I have a 2017 Z900 with the following mods, ride as an almost daily commuter - 1) Arrow headers with SC project titanium (so full system) 2) K&N air filter 3) Flashed ECU by 2WDW 4) Michelin Pilot Road 5s (must haves for Seattle weather!) 5) Aliexpress aftermarket crash bar 6) Vagabond Motorsports fender eliminator kit (highly recommended!) 7) Aliexpress aftermarket swingarm, fork and bar end spools So far I have faced no issues with the motorcycle. But I am somehow inclined to the 2020 model because of the rider modes, TFT screen and bluetooth connectivity. Is it worth upgrading? Or get something else? Or just wait?

Brought the older 2018 model, Mods link pipe, arrow slip on, k and n air filter, new rear spring and upgraded parts in front suspension and few cosmetic changes and woolich tune/dyno. 125hp think it was 82 odd torque, Tune made it a new bike so much more grunt any gear any revs. And link pipe is the only thing that will change the exhaust note, slip on barely changes it even without baffle. Great bike love it

Glad to know that Visordown has selected the new Z900 as long term bike. I am really interested in knowing how comfortable the bike is for touring....How are the ergonomics for a 6 footer? Can it carry a saddle bag , on seats which look narrow. Can it do 1000kms day after day ( of the rider is capable enough) Really looking for your updates...

I own a 2017 Kawasaki z900 ABS. Some of the most noticeable modifications are tech spec snake skin tank pads (which help you corner and connect your body to the bike without damaging your riding gear), pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 tires (biggest improvement in handling and braking - the corners are so much fun now) and tst womet evos crash protection package. I look forward to your videos!

Hi, any news on long term review "part 2" ? I've had my 2018 z900 for 8 months. Love it! Power, torque, handling, smoothness, build quality, fit and finish; all brilliant. Previous bike Yamaha mt09 tracer. Good bike but build, fit and finish not as good as z900. Mods:- performance version screen, Puig bar end mirrors, Louis Moto mirror fitting blanking plugs, shorter black adjustable levers, 3 piece engine cover protection set from avdb Moto, Evotech rad guard, tail tidy from eBay and lastly S P Engineering brushed stainless end can. Really happy with all the mods. Tyres have been ok but I don't ride much in the wet, however next addition will be new tyres, probably Pirrelli super corsa 2. Looking forward to seeing part 2 review in due course.

Aaaaaaaand Visordown instantly goes to the top of my watchlist for the next year

Looking forward to an update on this bike. When's the part 2 coming out :)

Just bought a Z900, pick it up on Saturday! can't wait! :) so will be look to see what can be done?

I've recently purchased a 2020 Kawasaki Z900 in Plasma Blue this past October. Since then I've added a Vagabond Tail Tidy, DNA Intake air filter, Pazzo Short racing levers, Akrapovic Carbon Slip on exhaust, Driven D3 Alumitech Grips, Driven D-Axis Bar Ends, Techspec Snake Skin Tank Grip and Rizoma side mounted Veloce Mirrors. These have all been color coordinated to match the bike being either silver or black. Just a few ideas that I've now included onto my Z900.

I've owned a super sport naked before (Tuono v4r). Sold it in 6 months. The seating position and lack of wind protection even with a windscreen made touring on it a chore. The wind at highway speeds just saps your energy. The money spent these naked bikes to set up for "touring" get you a really nice factory ready sport tourer. For day rides these bikes are great though.

Very cool. 11 months laterand there is no part2 and 3?

Please advise if is worth it to get the SE version with the upgraded suspension and brakes?

Z900 2020. Awesome bike, i never get tired of riding. PARTS: Radiator guard Crash bobins Tail tidy Custom built gps mount (home made) Ceramic paint protection. Extra shine. Stock tires suck and out grew them with in 4 months of learning on my first 948cc. Rosso III rear sorted that out.

So lads, it's been 7 months, think we might see a part 2 soon?

Got to add a QS. I wasnt a fan of cruise control but did use mine on a S1000R to help save my license, and my long freeway riding it has its merits..

I haven't ridden it, but this bike is growing on me.

that color with the white is a beaut. just picked up a candy blue

Great looking bikes. Nice video peeps.

Wish they kept the black/green color. Wanted that with the new dash.

I own a 2018 model. Best colour scheme of matt black + green in my opinion. Have an aftermarket slip on. Have removed the breadbox. Afaik the cat is just before the breadbox. Would love to see the entire stock exhaust opened up and inspected in one of your videos! Have also added a Puig naked new generation touring windscreen. Has reduced the wind blast on the chest but has increased wind noise a lot! Really annoying. I am 6'1". Then some frame sliders, fork sliders, exhaust slider, spools, motografix tank pad, stompgrips (a must!). Please show some dyno runs on stock exhaust & stock mapping if possible. Cheers.

Do you prefer the performance screen or the original, shorter? In terms of stetics

Test rode the current model back in February, and was so impressed fantastic bike only wish it had a quick shifter. Ended up with a Triumph Street instead but definitely rate the Z900.

How would you compare the z900 vs the z650 -- i have owned a z650 for 2 years now and 2 600cc super sports before that -- I love how light and low the z650 is, aside the obvious higher hp and performance of the z900, how would you compare the weight of the bike vs the z650 and it's flickable feel?

Just curious if you could turn this into a long distance machine, with a good windscreen, handguards,etc.?

Would like to see what it takes to upgrade the brakes on the z900, to get them as good as the RS.

2109 Red/grey/black ZR900B. Conti SportAttack 3 tyres, great on track too(~7-8000km). Kawasaki - Radiator stone guard, front extended windscreen, rear Moondust seat cowl. AliExpress - Grey rear seat cowling(almost same as OEM Moondust), Red Steering Damper with dark grey mountings, Red/black CNC front brake oil cover, Red foot guards, Red oil filling cap, 1080/720p front/rear camera with motion detection. Rizoma - Spy bar-end mirrors. Evotech - Exhaust hanger(rear foot pegs removed) and tail tidy. GIVI - Hard side panniers(have to swap back to OEM tail mount and rear foot pegs when panniers used). Motul 7100 oil replaced every 6000km. 22,000km thus far. Would like 2020 dash and reenforced rear suspension mount(if that's what they did) on 2019 model. Rider modes and traction control just get a minion shrug from me, but may be nice in wet weather.

Im Running a 2017 Z900 Non ABS which I bought from new. Got just over 23k miles. I replaced the clutch @4k as short levers and two finger grip caused it to remain in friction zone while waiting for traffic lights. My fault. No prob ever since. Full Akrapovic exhaust system. Power Commander. Vagabond mudguard eliminator kit. R&G rad cover. Got rid of headlight unit and running two vertically mounted off road spot and flood 24000 lumen lights. Front and rear pads around 15k miles replaced with Double H. Living in Vegas kills the Dunlop Q3+. I go through a set every 4k miles Just ordered new Chain and sprockets as factory one has stretched alot.Sprockets still look decent. Absolutely love the thing. Its a wheelie monster and handles extremely. Predictable slides on deman when getting the rear loose playing out of the corners. I have my gear lever gp style and had to shave a bit off of the side facia to allow the gear link rod clearance. Had Valve adjustment at around 18k miles as per log book. All round reliable bike Runs sweet as a nut.

Excellent video, you guys are one of the best. And I totally agree with your reasons for choosing this bike. This is a modern version of a UJM, and something that has mostly disappeared with specialization. More of the manufacturers need to be making bikes like this that can do it all.

I’ve got a 2017 Z900 that I’ve had since new (she’s 3 next week). If you’re looking for mods, firstly I’d say rad guard for obvious reasons. Aside from that, if the 2020 model is anything like the previous generation, get some decent tyres on it and do something with the suspension. Have a look through the Z900 forum if you want more ideas, but suspension and tyres are the biggest complaints from most owners. I’m running a set of road 5’s, a fully adjustable Wilbers shock and waiting to have a cartridge kit fitted in the forks. Just the shock and the tyres completely transformed the bike and the cartridge kit will finish that off. Other than that, a decat pipe or set of headers with a tune and you’re good to go. Then it’s all just shiny, pretty things and lots of carbon 🤤

Was really hoping for the longterm ride on the ninja 1000sx because that's the bike I'm currently in the market for

That is so cool they have this performance package available

Is the white version only outside of the STATES?? I like the white one but can’t find one

Had the 2020 z900 for a few weeks. Bought the OES frame sliders, fork sliders and rear spools, transoto tail tidy, progrip clear tank pad and soon to get the LeoVince LV10 slip on. It also desperately needs a radiator guard. Most of the aftermarket ones have reportedly been making the engine hot so I'll order the one from Kawasaki.

Looking for a second bike for messing about with mates at weekends. Can’t wait until episode 2. Street triple or z900?????

Great choice for a long term bike!

Has the seat height changed form 2019 to 2020?

I have the 2020 z900 since march this year and rode 15k kilometers so I know some stuff about the bike. Overall experience PHENOMENAL! I did make some charges tho: - full akrapovic system (else your sound is just missing out!) - aftermarket quickshifter from Healtech (would recommend the Translogic ones myself and I will switch mine for the Translogic ones soon. Overall more quality QS) - shortened plate holder, stock one is just ugly as hell - performance package (windscreen, Seat cover) - frame sliders - radiator cover - Yamaha heated grips - USB charge station on front - RAM mount phone Holder - replaced stock tires for the Pirelli angel GT 2 - planning on buying some new stuff from barracuda too! Like mirrors and stuff The bike is great at handling. I mostly ride on sport mode or on individual with TC set off. If you go in Road mode I feel TC kicks in too much and too quick. Downsides of the bike I would say no factory quickshifter and no cruise control. Otherwise perfect bike for me... Greetings from Holland

Is the z900 any good for a beginner bike? Just got my direct access licence.

I think Kawasaki have done the right thing by adding/updating the bike with additional electronics, TFT etc... This was sorely needed to bring the Z900 in line with other bikes in the class. The only thing really missing is a quickshifter/down blipper as standard. The middleweight segment of bikes in my opinion is brillant bang for buck and with plenty of different bikes for potential new owners to choose from! I mean nearly 125 HP, that's Kawasaki ZX-9R performance and probably 25kg lighter too! More than enough for the road.

What happened to part 2? I know I'm late to the party but I got my 2021 in March this year, I have added shorty levers, RadGuard, Crash bungs, pillion seat cover, Tail tidy, larger screen, Larger sidestand foot and probably a couple more things. Got less than 4000 km on it what with covid lock downs and other issues.

Start with a stock trackday then do suspension, link pipe, tyres then do another trackday

Daft question, but in the spirit of the Z900 utility, does Kwak also supply heated grips?

So any new updates?

License plate holder is really ugly, I just got the 2020 model, first thing ordered is a shortened tail. You have 2 options, I would go for the one having the original blinkers.

Really like to see some seat mods. I’m 6”3 and the bike feels a touch cramped. It’s the only thing holding me back. Kawa have an ergo seat and there are a few other aftermarket seats.

Any part 2

Nice video man! I got a question... I have noticed a slight, single click sound everytime I start to accelerate on my kawa z900 2020. It sounds like a relais-click and appears from gear 2-6, just at the beginning when I turn the gas tap.... Do you have this click too? Didn‘t noticed it so far...

great video guys 👍 Btw: Is there any Tenere 700 long term review in your plannings?

Wonderfull! Curious to see the upgrades, and how you'll tweek it to your liking!

If it was my bike I'd go buy a pair of s22s or the new m9rr and get them fitted straight away . The bolt on parts are nice but the tires need sorting out

@Visordown Motorcycle Videos where’s part 2? Thought this was going to be a long term review, mods/project bike. Not been another video in 3 months?

what happened to all the follow up videos you promised?

Sadly is not the ninja 1000sx. Maybe you can cover that bike in the future

I own a 2019 model. I have an Austin racing gp1r decat slipon on it so it ia a full system effectively. R&G frame sliders,R&G radiator grill,motographix track pad as of now.

what happened to part 2?

Is it comfortable for someone 6ft and above

Will you be posting the Links of the accessories you're going to install on this Z900 ? Also, what benefits we get from adding those, do tell. Moreover, please do a video about the Exhaust system of bikes about how they change the performance and sound (if you've already done it, please share the link)

1 year later, might be time to work on part 2.

Let's go Green Team!!!

I’m curious about what kind of range you get from a tank, say during quicker touring.

I wished the base model z900 from 2020+ were LED turns in north America. They only includes it in the 22SE but that's 4K more than the standard which isn't worth it sadly. But great vid!

Would be great to see the dual nature of track day capability and touring parts like bags and windscreen

I just have to ask, how tiny are you? I've stood next to these bikes and they seem smallish to me, but the bike seems HUGE next to you.

part 2 please

i have the 2018 z900 at 132bh and love it

The only issue of this Bike, it's the Dunlop tires, they are really bad... In my Z900 2020 I'm using the S22 tires... They're really great!! Great video! congrats

i Thought thumbnail was from Ride 4

Assuming no part 2 because of covid?

Good morning, what happened to part 2? Just wondered how it went... I own one. Sadly it seems somewhat unfashionable now and most reviewers seem to overlook it...

Part 2?

Is this bike good for touring(or after adding a bigger visor)? Can't buy 1000sx because i'm 5'7".

I want one, but the customs fuck up the pricing. It's almost double the price here as compared to US.

when is the part 2 ? 😅

mdesigns motorsports Z cup belly pan is a must.

What happened to the long term testing? This is the only video I could see on your channel.

Put a quickshifter on it, its crazy the mt09 has had one for years yet Kawi omitted this.