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As a Borussia Dortmund supporter, i find the painting of that Kawasaki absolutely magnificent.

I’ve had my Z900RS SE for 2 weeks now and it is such a feel good bike. Great review.

50,000 miles now on my '18. It's perfect.

LOVE THIS BIKE! Got my ECU flashed, decat header with stock silencer and it really helped that slight snatch in the throttle. The bike is ALIVE! Most amazing sound out of a bassy in-line 4 like a true Kawi!

Great vid as ever Rob - and couldn't agree with your conclusions more - love the Z900RS SE, beautiful machine to ride and to look at.....

Unless I missed it, not even a mention of the upgraded adjustable fork, just that it's Gold Anodized... That fork and rear shock combo alone are worth the extra Grand plus the Brembos.

gorgeous in this yellow paint scheme

As a person that loves modern classics and retros I cant say its the "best" retro as it depends on each individual rider. However, I think this is an absolutely beautiful machine. Kawasaki designed this perfectly in my opinion. A visual masterpiece!

My 2021 has been decatted with delkevic headers & a ECU flash transforms the throttle response completely. In stock form the fuel is cut off completely on a closed throttle which is where the snatchiness come from. A very popular mod which keeps the stock muffler.

Have a 2022 z900rs in blue. Stock the throttle is a bit snatchy. Got an ECU flash and now silky smooth. Can't get enough of the twin dials on the dash and sweet motor. Love this bike so much!

Really enjoy your channel and happy to see how it keeps growing. Onwards and upwards!

Had a chance to test ride one last year, and it was a torque monster, will very easily lift the front tire. At the same time super comfortable and tame when cruising.

Coming from a KTM duke 690 I think the throttle is silky smooth! Just a case of getting used to it. It’s an awesome bike and I can’t wait to ride mine this weekend 😊

I love plenty bikes, and this Z900 is in my top 5 for sure. Z mojo. Rode some old Z kawa bikes. wicked .

Guessing it'll turn out to be the most reliable. My 80's KZ 750 was unstoppable

The only bike I’ve considered other then Triumph . Yes, I like retro bikes. Ended up with Scrambler 1200 XE.

Great review and all lovely bikes. But, like you, the Z900RS and SE do it for me, so much so, I have one, having weighed up the other options. I love the riding experience, not to mention how absolutely gorgeous they look. The reflash and the road 5s have made it absolutely perfect...too good to ever consider parting with. Cheers.

I come from the 1st gen Mt09 and now the Z900rs Café and I don’t miss my Mt09, it’s a beautiful machine to ride and to look at.

Ideal blend of retro and modern, from a colour perspective I prefer the yellow/metallic green from a couple of years ago, a pinch on the expensive side but I guess you pays your money. Great review

Gorgeous machine. Kawasaki nailed it!! Those instrument bezels!😍 Now how about the Honda CB1300 (probably discontinued). Thanks Bob.

The styling really does it for me, I think it looks the best of the bunch in the modern "retro" class styling. This trend really has brought motorcycling back around to being more appealing to potential new riders IMO. Even 600cc modern sportbikes are so fast and so capable that using them on the road seems overkill and is probably intimidating to many a new rider.

I had a Speed Twin and sold it to buy a Z900 rs se both good bikes but the difference is when I open the garage door the Kawasaki makes me go whow which the Triumph didn't.

Harking back to a 50+ year old bike the Kwaka's retro credentials can't be denied. The trouble in comparison to Triumph is that it takes it's cues 30 yrs older still. I've had a couple of old trumps and I'd take the kwaka too.

My nephew and friend have both bought the 900RS, both love it 👌🏻😎

It looks so so nice. I love the green one with the front cowling.

Quite surprised the price of the RS is different in the Philippines and in UK. Glad to have mine for over a year

I wanted an original Kawasaki Z1900 still the King of Motorcycles, Kawasaki really got the new version right I can't deny myself the opportunity of owning a new SE model I'll also keep my very special Thruxton R...!!!

the low speed stability of the nine t is second to none ... in town it's a life saver

I grew up with the originals and I really like this one

Good choice, that's why I bought a yellow ball and because the Z1 was the bike of the day, when I was a young teenager. 64 now, can't even remember the triumphs new, they were before my time. Even managed to get a registration number K900 then my 3 initials. Had to fit it with the kawasaki stencilled radiator grill in silver and the grab bars to finish it off - nice !

Just the vid I was looking for. Have been looking at the speed twin and the z900 se. Love that yellow!

Great review thank you. I love that Z900RS SE in yellow and black color it’s an absolutely stunning retro bike to me.

As a yamaha owner, i realy like this bike !

I remember the first time I saw the Z900RS, I went out and ordered it right away, even though I didn't even have a driver's license at the time!

Good review and I personally like the Z900 RSSE, I am a rider that values good suspension.The Z was great in the 70's this one is even better. it was love at first sight for me, I bought the '22 RS SE .without hesitation from my favourite Kawasaki dealer. Going to pick it up in a couple of weeks. It will be a solid addition to my stable. Good times ahead for this season.

it is amazing looking, defo the best looking of the bunch..... I didn't need such a big powerful bike so opted for the Z650RS which still looks great and is more suited to my riding needs - good comparison Bob! the Z650RS also has the (slightly) jerky throttle but a G2 throttle tamer sorted that for me, possibly might do for the Z900RS?

I love everything about this motorcycle. Kawasaki nailed it. I am not fussed about the snatchy throttle because any Euro 5 bike needs a reflash anyway. Also you can probably get better than 108 hp out of a literbike sized engine. You do not need more power, but that factory tune seems like an emissions compliance neutering to me.

This is the only Retro-Bike I would buy!!!

I’ve ridden a 22 z900rs and liked it , but nothing in my price range when I was looking, maybe next year- I don’t like the se colorway, but like the motorcycle

I test rode a Z900 RS non SE when looking for my first bike. Went for the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 in the end but i do really like the Z900 RS, sounds great too

Kawasaki will always go over the top. This is the coolest bike I have seen in years. I really want one !!!!

That Kawa is the coolest of the bunch, no question.

One of the few bikes that rides exactly as it looks. Looks like a dream rides like a dream come true...love this bike

I’m old enough to appreciate the aesthetic. Looks great. I’d put a small cafe fairing on it and relive the 80’s.

Always liked the look of the zeds but being a shorter dude they didn’t fit me, so I got me an XSR700 in historic white and fitted it out in a Ermax full matching colour kit with Leo Vince dual exhaust. A La LC 350 , I’m 64 so I think I’ve found my keeper .😀😀😀😀😀😀

They should have matched the yellow on the tank with the forks and wheels.

All it needs is a Hindle and I'm back in high school. Great review !

The upgrades for the 2024 model are pretty good too. Really thinking this is gonna be my 2nd bike. Or if they release the GPZ900RS Ninja then I’m definitely getting that no question.

Amazing review mate 👊👊

I just picked up the 2024 Kawasaki SE. It is a blast to ride, awesome to look at, and it garners lots of admirers. It is special indeed. My other bike is a Kawasaki z900RS Cafe. It to is nice but there is just something special about the SE version and the yellow paint, suspension, and forks.

Totally agree with your perspective Gorgeous bike, and now it can be bought in an “upgraded” configuration 👍🏼

Have to say this and the Triumph look the more retro , the XSR is just a modern naked with a more 90s look about it but the dash and everything else is 2023. Yet another great review

I'd love for them to add a quickshifter and cruise control. The RS is so much more comfortable for taller riders than the Z900, so it's close to being a perfect all rounder

I bought it this year as my own Birthday gift, that bike is cool and awsome i love it. best wishes from Bavaria ^^

Love it very cool looking bike . I bought a 2022 Z900 abs I’m loving that so far .Although the buying experience was a Huge pain in the a$$ I’m getting over it with every ride

Had a 2018 SE in Jaffa for 4 years. Loved every single seconds of riding that thing!

Bang on review from my point of view young man!! And very much agree with you on the Speed it needs updating of the clocks & suspension & for me I would love a blipper with more tech on both the Se & the Speed but is that asking to much for retro bikes? 🤔For me if all the toys are on there you don't have to use them!! 😁 Great review as always MotoBob!! 👌🏻👍🏻😁

I've owned the OG 2018 Z900RS since it came out. Bought it brand new and I love that damn bike. I've gotten a lot of hate for it from my fellow rider friends tho. Complaining about the LCD screen, the old school tach and speedo, but I love it. plus you can't beat a 3.0 sec 0-60.

It's gorgeous> I would take that over a HD anyday

I've got the base Z900RS in the new red colourway for 2023. Picked it up just 2 weeks ago, almost got it fully run in but the horrendous weather here in the UK has really dampened the running in! I adore the bike already, so the SE must be something quite special. I just didn't like the yellow paintwork or gold wheels - but based on the way people rave about the SE's ride, I think an Ohlins rear shock is needed!

I love mine. I have the candy brown and orange to match my 400 triple that I bought when I was 16 years old. I put a Brocks four into one exhaust and ECU putting out well over 100 hp to the rear wheel. I had to pay $500 to get the matching café fairing. But it’s the only one I’ve seen that is color matched and looks awesome. She’s a keeper. Sounds like College to me.

I love my Rninet. Best looking one of the lot. The only thing is that the rev up boxer is not a nice sound.

Man I loooooooooooooove the styling on this bike. To me it's absolutely gorgeous

I like the SE and the Cafe model. If I find a deal with little to no dealer markup, I'll buy one. I wish they used the same gold complements on the Cafe model.

What a beautiful bike, sitting on one, the bars are very narrow, I had a gsxs 750 and the bars were tight, so I had the 1000, that got crashed so I bought an MT-10. wow, not selling this one.

I went for a test ride last week and from that I’ve bought one… Z900RS… just loved it

Great review 👍

Hi bob?Great review, my wife bought me one of these last year for my 70th birthday because in1973 i was going to trade my bonneville for the original z in yellow..but got married in stead,DOH! This one is absolutely the Dogs ,and missus loves being on the back which saves me paying for gas😂 keep up the brilliant reviews,,,,,Shakie

I think so, dude down the street from me has one and I’m always eyeballing it! 👍🏼

In the States the Z900RS SE has an MSRP of $13,449 BUT the 2023 NINJA® 1000SX has an MSRP $13,199! That got my attention; comes with a great deal more & better equipment so from my POV the 1000SX is, by any metric you care to use the real value proposition; hope you review it!

Just finished running mine in, love it apart from the jerky throttle so having the ECU remapped shortly. Heated grips and centre stand from the options list and I put Michelin Road 6 tyres on it. Very nearly a perfect bike.

I’d love to own one along with the speed twin. Off to earn some spending cash. Great vid thanks Bob.

Love my RS, 2019 and going strong

I just got my 2023 Z900RS Café in black and gold. I think it looks even more classy than the SE and the bubble helps with airflow. The slightly inclined seatong position improves cornering a bit too. I have no need for the upgraded suspension of the SE. Love it to death and will sell my kids before selling the bike.

I love both this and the XSR. For me, the best looking of the entire bunch is the non-SE version of the Z9 in that dark green colour scheme. However, I would actually want the cafe version with the small screen and different seat....but I'd need to repaint it in the darker green colour scheme. The XSR is playing its own game style wise, but that seat is rock hard to sit on and would eventually be a barrier for me to happy ownership

The “really f****** cool!” bit reminds me why I got my RE Continental GT650. It’s slow, nothing particularly great on paper but it looks and sounds so damn good I couldn’t possibly care less what anyone else thinks. It’s just cool and an absolute blast to ride. I got my Connie when I wanna unleash 160+ hp 😏

For me this is one the most beautiful bikes.

Good points on choosing a bike, but I would argue regardless of the category of bike, the one that gives you the "tingle in the seat" is the one to go for.

I've bought one for my wife and she loves it BUT the retro king is the Honda CB1300SF. I own one and is by far the best, just perfect in every way. Just my opinion. :)

Great video. I have this bike, the Z900RS, and I have my other favorite retro bike, the BMW R Nine T Urban GS. Performance wise the Z900RS wins, but when it comes to what is King, I LOVE the R Nine T, mainly for its engine vibes, the looks of a boxer retro, and the buttery smooth throttle.

This bike has made things very difficult. My next bike will be a modern retro and was set to be an R9T but now I’m not so sure. My first bike was a Kawasaki (the only one I’ve ridden) so there’s a bit of personal history there too.

great review!

I know I'm a bit late watching this but great review & I'm totally there with you on the Z900rs se it's am absolute beauty & I have been waiting for a if you like se or rs speed twin as it needs bling ie better clocks, better suspension just more than the standard one but guess what I'm still waiting!! 🙄 So I'm just going to go for the Z900rs se as its the best retro out there by far!! 😁 Keep up your great content fella!! 👌🏻👍🏻

Z900RS was/is my favourite bike I’ve ever owned. Wish I never traded it.

Great review! I bought this exact bike. I'm just waiting for the snow to melt here in Canada so that I can get more videos of it up on my channel. I think I agree with everything you said. Looks great. Great engine, love that it has great suspension and brakes, but I have questions about the tire choice, and it's not the cheapest bike. Would love to hear your thoughts on what tires you'd put on this. The logical ones would be the Michelin Road 6 tires as they probably fit the bike's character, but I'd like something with a cooler looking tread pattern and similar riding results. Something more exotic in the tire department as you said! Thanks for the video!

Nail on head. Nicely done Bob.

Love the SE. I got mine after originally purchasing the RS Cafe. I told the dealer I would love an SE and please call if they ever received one. He told me good luck. As luck would have it, they got one 6 months later and I cannot believe they called me. Such a beauty to look at. I have had so many bikes over the years and I have enjoyed them all, some more than others. This bike is at the top! I have loved my Honda’s and Harleys but this SE gets a lot of attention. Pictures do not come close to doing it justice. Snatchy throttle is what I prefer to refer to as responsive. It is not a problem for me. If you can get your hands on an SE I highly recommend it.

I had a Z900 back in the 1970s. Absolutely loved it. This Yellowball, however, is the best looking model ever imo.

I love the looks of this bike and would really like one. I think you must really like it too because I've never heard you swear before.🤣

The yellow ball z900rs is by far the best retro style bike out there. Absolutely beautiful bike. And it even Looks better in person.

Great Review.

Love this bike!

Absolutely gorgeous bike, it’s the only retro inspired bike that rivals the R9T in looks

Managed to get a leg over one at the MCN show recently… got to admit, it’s pretty ****ing cool 😂

So they still haven’t really got rid of the snatchy throttle, but as you say a reflash or Booster Plug will fix it. I’ve still got my Jaffa that I bought in 2018, best colour if you ask me, and Bridgestone S22 are a perfect match for the bike.

If its anything like my 1975 Z 900m it will be quite entertaining! Personally, I'd lay some gold flake/paint on that gas tank and call it a day!

All I can say is it is undeniably beautiful. Love naked bikes, they show those pipes so well too.

I test rode one and the front end felt a bit “dead”, also they made a big shout about moving the torque to low in the rev range, it didn’t feel very torquey to me, I was really disappointed as I love the looks.

Outstanding machine!