Kawasaki Z900RS: For Experienced Riders Only

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Күн бұрын

Is the Kawasaki Z900RS a Bad Beginner Bike? I'm breaking down why this retro beast, while gorgeous, might not be the best way to start your riding journey. We'll cover tires, depreciation, throttle response, all of it!
#beginnermotorcyclerider #kawasaki #z900rs
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Contents:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Dropping First Bike
02:00 - Average Tires
03:20 - Bad Riding Habits
05:38 - Depreciation
06:42 - Insurance Cost
07:40 - Seat Height
08:55 - Heavy Weight
09:58 - Basic Riding Modes and No IMU
11:55 - Jerky Snatchy Throttle
12:34 - Recommended Beginner Motorcycles
14:49 - Wrap Up
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Пікірлер: 52

@blandrooker6541 2 ай бұрын

Man, I can't get enough of the styling of this Kawi. It's so spot on, the paint scheme and style, even down to the font, brings back so many memories of 70s bikes. I loved them, but I also like modern bikes that look like a cross between scorpions and Gundam, like my. GSXS1000GT

@tsdmoto 2 ай бұрын

GSXS1000GT is a sexy bike

@bigbutter2510 Ай бұрын

I started on a Z650RS two years ago. The 900 will be my upgrade in another few years. Love them!

@davidchenette1091 7 күн бұрын

I'm 68 years old now i just bought the 2024 Kawasaki Z900RS it's the perfect motorcycle for me just the right a m

@davidchenette1091 7 күн бұрын

Amount of power for me

@Pfannkuchenkanone 3 күн бұрын

I currently own a CB650R, but I want something more powerful and more retro-looking. So the Z900RS will probably be my next bike I can't wait to testride it soon 🤩 I like your style!

@tsdmoto 6 сағат бұрын

THANK YOU

@ghostgbm8621 2 ай бұрын

i started on a 83 shadow and am now riding a z900rs, i love both bikes

@janjosephblasco7430 Ай бұрын

The exhaust system and styling is what I love the most..

@justinhealy1364 2 ай бұрын

I'm lucky to live in some really wide-open places, haven't thought twice about buying the z900rs cafe after 9k miles. Seating height and riding position, especially on the Cafe version, fits me like a glove for 250+ mile rides. Low vibration helps a lot with endurance. As mentioned, it's ready to blast off over 6k rpm, I've been riding in the higher rev range lately (6-9k rpm) and it seems to like it there. Tolerating traffic is difficult with it.

@seabee12333 2 ай бұрын

I have been riding since 1979, my first bike was a 1975 Z1. I have a 2019 z900rs Cafe now, and the tires are stock. I can not see how they "suck". Do they wobble? do they go flat? wear out prematurely? I don't think a beginner is going to be pushing tires to the limit. I know there are better tires out there, but I really don't understand all the hatred towards the stock Dunlops

@tsdmoto 2 ай бұрын

They are pretty bad imho if it's cold, or damp, and they don't offer much feel.

@kevinhudson3310 Ай бұрын

I bought the 2018 Z900rs Cafe in lime green in January of 2019. It was not my first bike but it was my firts new bike. I have 22,500 miles on it. Its still all stock except for radiator guard and rear fender delete. Ive ridden it in 10 different states taking trips with my wife on her z650. I love this bike. She rips and its not to bad in the corners. I have no plans to getvrid of it.

@tsdmoto Ай бұрын

Thx for the comment. Sounds like you have a real bond with your Z900RS , congrats :) .

@asm2mk 20 күн бұрын

i wouldn't trust a guy that grabs the clutch with 4 fingers :D

@donperry8627 2 ай бұрын

Great reasonable advice. Worked my way up from an FZR600, then a GSXR750, took a decade break and climbed back into riding on a Rebel. I’m looking at the Zed this spring. Like your jacket too. What brand are you wearing?

@tsdmoto 2 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy the Zed when you get it! This jacket is the old Dainese Super Speed Textile Jacket. If you can find one in good shape and fit, then get it! It's a great jacket.

@willismeredith 2 ай бұрын

I'm thinking about a z650rs as my first bike...

@seabee12333 2 ай бұрын

there's only about 10 of these things for sale private party west of the Mississippi, none are 3-4 thousand dollars. The cheapest 2 are $6700 and $6500. both have about 10K miles

@tsdmoto 2 ай бұрын

I apologize if I wasn't very clear, I was stating you'd loose 3 to 4k if you bought one new and sold it used.

@user-vv2gu6xn6u 2 ай бұрын

So basically if your someone that drops things alot don't get a motorbike...on the other hand if this is your dream get one and have fun...

@seth3000gt 5 күн бұрын

Why is it whining so loud all the time? Doesn't sound healthy.

@theicediamond7 22 күн бұрын

z900rs 77yrs old 5000 miles. its a brute and i would not have it any other way.

@wokeybrokey8006 2 ай бұрын

Put a 16tooth front sprocket…makes it perfect

@tsdmoto 2 ай бұрын

Seems like a cheap enough thing to try :)

@oggyoggy1299 3 күн бұрын

I did that a month ago. It’s how it should have come from the factory. The nut on the front sprocket is on RIDICULOUSLY tight.

@wokeybrokey8006 3 күн бұрын

@@oggyoggy1299 yea I had to take it to a garage to get an impact gun to crack it as mine was not powerful enough and my breaker bar was flexing! Absolutely no need for it on a splined shaft with a crush / tab washer !

@ToxicGamer86454 2 ай бұрын

I would suggest it to a new rider. It is fairly inexpensive and you won't outgrow it in a week. It is only around 100 hp at the wheel? 100hp isn't bad and a good tune would take care of that fueling issue.

@nightwolf_truckfein1066 2 ай бұрын

Not everyone are naturals man. Some people aren't coordinated and need under 50hp to learn comfortably cause the fear of 100hp will blind your learning capabilities and can easily get away from someone.

@ToxicGamer86454 2 ай бұрын

@@nightwolf_truckfein1066 Those people should seek a different hobby.

@nightwolf_truckfein1066 2 ай бұрын

@@ToxicGamer86454 I mean that's one point of view but riding a motorcycle is a lot to think about. The clutch can be hard to comprehend at first. A smaller bike just provides a quicker learning curve. Just cause someone can't jump on a 100 hp bike that weighs less 500lbs right away doesn't mean they can't learn more faster on a smaller bike n doesn't make them less likely to be good at it. There are guys that have been riding for yrs n still waddle n can't turn within 20 ft or take off straight or even know how to counter steer or trail brake. They never took the time to learn the fundamentals on a smaller bike

@cloud9847 2 ай бұрын

@@ToxicGamer86454 absolute horrible attitude bro. Those people want to ride just like you do just maybe not able to learn as quickly. You shouldn't shit on others wanting to learn and needing a bit lower hp or whatever. Having 100+hp vs 50 to 60hp means that when a new rider whisky throttles they have a FAR less chance of it being a huge thing but more something they can learn from.

@tsdmoto 2 ай бұрын

@@nightwolf_truckfein1066 "There are guys that have been riding for yrs n still waddle n can't turn within 20 ft or take off straight or even know how to counter steer or trail brake. They never took the time to learn the fundamentals on a smaller bike" This is exactly it, we miss those things when we move up to a bigger bike too fast.