That's awesome! I love hearing from owners! Feel free to subscribe, I'll have a lot more content! And I agree, that z900rs is a bike that gives you plenty of performance, but is still comfortable and great as a bike that you can keep for a long time!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I have to admit, I like this bike even more than I thought I would. It's very well done! I agree with you. Exceptionally quick for a road bike. But not something to be scared of like some high power bikes.

Glad you went from a Busa Boi to a nice bike! You’re too old to be a street squid! 😅

@@danielgielchinsky6951 Lol

I went from zx6r to a Jaffa and have never looked back. Same age. My son has a 10R and he can’t beat me to 100kmh😅….he will beat me to 300kmh though.

Nice to read; I am 56 as well and also bought a Z900RS 2 years ago. The brown and orange version 😍

Oh, you're going to love it!! Thanks for sharing your experiences! Feel free to subscribe! I'd love to hear more when you've had some time with it!

Congratulations, and what a great wife my oh my! After three years of not having a bike (because of wife our girls objections) Last month I flat out said to my wife, "I'm buying a bike!'. She had no say in it. But she also knows I'm a good rider!

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your experiences!! I agree, I think Kawasaki really nailed the sound with this one! Gotta give them credit!

Awesome! Thanks for watching! Feel free to subscribe, I'll have plenty more content like this! As far as the shock, I wonder if that's just what they're doing to hit price points? Hard to say.

I would check that info. As far as I'm aware the ohlins is fully adjustable unlike the standard shock on the Rs. Why put a top of the line shock on a bike that isn't fully adjustable for compression/ rebound and preloaded. Are you sure you have the Se black/ yellow as some dealers call the standard model with the polished rims an Se which is confusing.

That's very true. It's the details in this bike that make it great. The gauges with the clear font that remind me of bikes of the past, along with the attention to detail to get the look right, but the feel modern. I love this thing! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! Feel free to subscribe!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing and helping to enhance this little online community!

Thanks for watching! I ended up buying this bike, and I'll have plenty of content on it starting this Spring. Feel free to subscribe!

It rides great! I ended up buying this bike. Feel free to subscribe. I have more videos already made on this bike, and I'll continue to make more.

Haha! Thanks for sharing! Feel free to subscribe! I have a lot more planned!

Thanks for sharing your experiences! Feel free to subscribe! I've got a lot more content coming!

Would go for the z900rs Frank. Drop by when you can. :)

Thanks for sharing! Yeah, I've seen some press materials with the LED signal lights, so I'm not sure why some countries get them, and some don't. You're going to love it! Well worth the wait! Thanks for watching!

That's awesome! I haven't tried riding a Spyder yet. I'd like to, but I feel like, for my tastes, I'd miss the leaning and more motorcycle feel of things. Thanks so much for subscribing!!

I totally agree, and I love the gauges. They're the old fashioned, clean and easy to read font, but they still have that digital section that gives the information that a modern rider deserves on a modern bike. We totally agree! Thanks for watching! Feel free to subscribe, I'll have plenty more content coming!

I traded an RS in for a transformer looking bike. A ZH2. It's super fun, comfortable, and stupid fast, but I do miss the looks of the RS.

​@@1970cutlassSMy younger brother rides the Z H2, I'm riding the Z900 RS (no SE). For me old fart the retro is plenty of good enough 😁

Yeah, this motorcycle looks great, and is very well thought out. It's both very modern, with a great sound, but it still has a great retro look. Thanks for watching!

Universally respected, because it's a great bike! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing your experiences! I'm wondering if the seat has been upgraded, it feels pretty durable to me. But yeah I agree, this thing is great fun!

Yes the fuel tank is wide at the front. Owners must be wary of stone chips.

@@und13s ya the paint is terrible on these bikes. I’ve seen Harley’s with 80,000 miles on them with almost no chips, rode my Z for about 2 months and got a huge rock chip.

Yeah, this thing is a great bike!

@@PeterLoweOne It really is. Can check my content. You may like it.

Thanks for watching! Yeah. This thing stands out when you see it in person!

I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

That's awesome! It's a great bike!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

I'm going to get the passenger grab rail on the back, (it's on backorder right now) I already have the centre stand and heated grips installed. All I need now, is for the snow to melt so that I can get out and ride!

Nice! I've heard that the 2022 isn't all that snatchy on the throttle, so I think I'm going to leave it as is. I already have the Ohlins shock and Brembo brakes on mine as it's an SE, the only mod that I'm looking at so far is that I want to see what the tires are really like because I suspect I'll want an upgrade there at some point.

I hear you! I've still got mountains of snow on the ground and the associated road salt. I'm waiting for the big melt... but I hear you about those break in miles! I'm going to need to find time to put those on as quickly as possible! I want to get full use out of this bike on our short summers!

I'm not going to lie, I LOVE this bike. I have a lot more planned for this bike, so feel free to subscribe!

Really? I like the way you can see the wheel. I wouldn't have the guts to change the pipes because I love the sound, but I hear you... You've gotta have a bike you love, and I totally respect what you're saying. The look has to work for you.

I have a LOT... and I mean a LOT more planned for this bike, so feel free to subscribe. Also, I haven't seen that green in person yet, but in pictures and videos it looks absolutely gorgeous!

Thanks for watching! I ended up buying this bike. I'll have some more content on it soon!

I have been riding it! I'm through the break in period, and well into riding the bike properly. I LOVE it and I have a few surprising things to say about it. (surprising in a good way) I'll try to get something filmed soon. I have at least 3 videos that I'd like to get filmed soon.

@@PeterLoweOne good to hear! I'll wait and see what you have to say about it.

Yeah, I really like the SE model. I think it will be great for what I want to do with it. My biggest disappointment is that the stock tires are a downgrade from the less expensive Z900 model. I can't make a true judgement on the tires, but if I'm paying more for the style of this bike, I shouldn't get less expensive components. Hopefully they'll be fine for the first season, but I'll definitely be upgrading them. Dunlop has a terrible video on their own website where they basically admit that the best feature about the tires is that they don't cost very much. So again, I'm not expecting them to be great. Hopefully they're good enough to start, and I'll upgrade in the future. I'll definitely go check out your video. Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences!

@@PeterLoweOne Yeah, the stock Dunlops are absolute junk. Weird profile and not a ton of grip. I switched to Michelin Road 5's and got 5700 miles and a track day out of them easy... Normally I would get less than 2000 street miles out of a set of my normal sport tires. The Road 5 is a great tire, and I have the newer Road 6 on my 2022 Speed Twin 1200 and they are excellent. Here is the Z900RS, properly set up, at a track day. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9qAdKl-2Niqpqs.html

Yeah, I think the biggest thing the rear shock is going to add is a little more adjustability. It is a step up, but sometimes you can't always feel the upgrade if you come from a well set up bike. I think it would make a difference if you were to really ride things aggressively. But yeah, I love the Z900RS, it's awesome!

Haha! We say it the right way, right?

Oh wow! That's going to be quite an upgrade! A lot has changed in 40 years! Thanks for watching! Feel free to subscribe!

Yeah, comparing bikes to a car is always more of an art than a science. It's open to interpretation for sure!.

I love it!! I ended up buying this exact bike.

Nice! I ended up buying this bike! I'll have a lot more content coming! I'm just waiting for the snow to melt here! I think we've got great taste in bikes! 🤣👍

This exact bike is still in the showroom at Jim Gilbert's Wheels and Deals. If you're nearby, it could be yours!

@@PeterLoweOne hope that happens in the near future.. 😀😀😀

That's tough to tell. I haven't put as much on as I'd hoped so far, with family commitments and a few stretches of less than ideal weather. I think I only have about 3000 kms on it so far, but this is a long termer for me, I'll be riding a lot!

@@PeterLoweOne I understand, thanks. That's true that finding spare time in life is not always easy to do along with the weather affecting things. Plus the recent wildfires in Canada too. Hopefully more time this summer for riding. It's an awesome bike and 4 cylinders, that is cool. Enjoy!

Haha! I can't be anyone but me! At what time stamp did I say that? Also... if these are the things that I leave in, you should see my bloopers!! You're right about one thing though, I really love motorcycles!

@@PeterLoweOne 3:46. It's a classic.

@@jimgordon3468 Haha! Perfection is overrated! Be real, be honest, and respond to comments with comments and future videos. That's how I roll! Thanks for watching!

@@PeterLoweOne absolutely agreed which is why I subscribed.

@@jimgordon3468 I appreciate that more than you know!

This is the stock seat. I ended up buying this bike, and I've triple checked the specs on the bike (probably a lot more than triple 😉). I film in Canada, so maybe things are equipped differently in other countries, but I promise you this is the standard seat where I film.

@@PeterLoweOne Peter you are absolutely correct. Move that bike south of the border and I am correct. I researched it, and in Canada they fit the RS with the lowest of the 3 seats. I have all three seats. In your case you might try the standard (US Spec) CAFE mid height seat. It IS softer, but not as narrow in the front as your LOW seat. I only have a 30" inseam. But the mid size seat is not as Pillion friendly if that is an issue.

Haha! Jim Gilbert's Wheels and Deals and Jim Gilbert's PowerSports give out a teddy bear (or power sports gives out a "Freddy the Frog") with every vehicle that they sell. It's part of the absolutely amazing focus on caring for customers at the dealership! I like to use them in the thumbnail when I haven't got the logo or some other identifier in the shot. Thanks for watching! Feel free to subscribe, I have a lot more videos planned!

@@PeterLoweOne your video content is amazing. Definitely subscribing.

@@user-wn8iv1ve7d Awesome! I really appreciate it!!

Awesome! Thanks for your support! I've got a lot more planned for this channel!

@@PeterLoweOne Great, looking forward to your highly appreciated work, mate 👍

That's it! I'm moving!! Mostly because our winter is your riding season! But also for the LED indicators! 🙂

They are called ZED indicators.

Sorry for typo. That’s rs cafe

So I haven't been able to review the RS Cafe yet, but off the top of my head, I thought that the geometry's the same on both bikes. The specs seem to indicate a centimetre less ground clearance which leads to the same distance lower seat height, but I believe that's a suspension difference. To be honest, I haven't dug into the specs yet. I could be mistaken, and when I get the Cafe in, I'll definitely do a review, and try to compare things for you. I hope that helps! Please feel free to subscribe to make sure you see the review!

Thanks! I’ve subscribed and look forward to seeing more reviews! Much appreciated.

@@anonanon5976 Awesome! Thanks so much!

You sit slightly more inclined on the Cafè, you have slightly more pressure on your wrists.

True, but on a bike with this much power, I've driven it a number of times and been happy to have that step there as it's held me in place a number of times.

LOL!, that's a good one, I didn't think about sliding off the back of the bike when hitting the gas.@@PeterLoweOne

So, I can't give you as in-depth of an answer as you're probably looking for here in the comments, meaning that I may have to make a future video to get into some of the specifics. To start with your second point, you will likely want to start playing with the suspension adjustments when you get the bike. You can usually dial in or out the ride you want, or the behaviours that you don't want by making small adjustments, and then going for a ride to see if you've tuned in the ride that you want. Secondly, your first question has to do with the brakes. On the SE, You do get the Brembo front brakes, and although I'm personally not sure of exactly what you're experiencing, you will have different front brakes, so I would assume that the specific issue that you experienced should be sorted by the different brakes.

@@PeterLoweOne Thank you very much Peter for your answer. As for q#1 Motojitsu was out with a YT video only yesterday, where he made the same experience I made in BEST CAFE RACER? 2023 Kawasaki z900 RS. He mentions some kind of strange brake pattern from 04:08 onwards through the end, exactly the same question I asked myself. He also stresses the need to adjust the preload to your weight which may be considered as a hint to adjust the the fork and the rear to firmer levels? I am not a sporty driver, but when I ride on the German Autobahn at say 140mph or crossing the Euroean Alpes at 12.000 ft. the chassis and the brakes are key. Best regards from Germany.

@@mfkliegenschaften5420 ok. I can tell you when I bought my 2018 Kawasaki Versys, the front forks were much too soft for me. I spent some time tweaking the adjustable suspension and testing it. It took me an afternoon of tweaking and testing, but I was able to really dial it in to a point where I was able to set it and forget it. So from the suspension point of view, I think it's easily dealt with.

This is the standard seat... but I think there's only a high seat option in Canada. I just checked the options, and there is a "ergo-fit extended reach seat" as the only option. I'm about 6 feet tall, and this bike fits me very well. I ended up buying this exact bike. Check out my latest reviews to see it on the road. Here's a link. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q55yg8qnsN-4dmw.html

Yeah, I think that's what Kawasaki does right with this. You can't argue that Kawasaki builds fun to ride bikes, but the styling doesn't always appeal to everyone. In this case, I feel like you get a stylish, timeless design, while still having a fully modern, fun to drive bike. Thanks for watching!

Haha! I ended up buying this bike! I feel insulted! Just kidding. If you don't like this colour scheme, I would go with a non SE model. They have traditional rims.

I film in Canada, but yeah, I'm hearing that this is rare. I wonder if there were supply chain issues, and they went with incandescent for some markets to deal with that? I'm not sure.

Yeah, the more that I think about this one, the more I agree with you. Once you reach a certain stage in the Kawasaki lineup, they should be LED. I can see if dual sports don't have them, as they could be more expensive to replace in a collision, but at this level, for on-road riding, I agree. Also, I've done the 650RS, but it was a 2022. I'll do the 2023 when it arrives. Hopefully I can earn your subscription!

@@PeterLoweOne I’m now an official card carry member 👍🏻

@@RodeoRides Haha! You're the best! Thanks so much!

@@PeterLoweOne For some reason the indicators on US bikes can be different to Euro. For example, on the GS. On the z900rs Euro bikes they are led, and a totally different shape.

@@samsara3694 I'm pretty sure Europe and North America have different lighting standards, but we still have plenty of bikes with LED signal lights. These should probably be LED.

I'm 6 feet tall, so I think you would be. It's quite comfortable for me. You sit a little bit more ON this than a Versys 650 which you feel like you're a little bit more "in" if that makes sense, but that's just because of the windshield and fairing on the Versys. I like the overall riding position of this a lot. (Also... great choice! I think you'll have a blast with this bike! I mentioned in a later video that I ended up buying this bike, so I'll have a LOT more content on it starting in the Spring.)

Yeah. It's weird. We're still getting incandescent in 2024 on these bikes.

@@PeterLoweOne Strange. Wonder why....

It seems to be. The 2024 model is still coming with incandescent bulbs here. Very strange.

Thanks for watching. I try to cover information that isn't readily available on the website. As far as horsepower and torque, Kawasaki in North America doesn't list that. It's generally agreed that the numbers are similar or identical to European numbers, and those are out there on a quick Google search. The gearbox is a 6 speed, as is the standard for the class, and the weight is listed on the Kawasaki website as 472 lbs wet weight, but that weight has an asterisk beside it to clarify what they consider to be wet weight. At the end of the day, I make my videos under the assumption that this isn't the first step in learning about these vehicles. I leave out some common information, and try to talk about things that the specs or other reviews don't talk about. I'm always evolving my approach, and I'm still learning. If my "rambling" isn't for you, that's fine. I appreciate you giving me the chance.

Thanks for watching!

I agree! This bike is excellent! Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences! Feel free to subscribe!

I bought this bike with my own money. I'll happily point out the negatives in a riding review that I plan to film soon.

Going from 1st to 2nd gear is a little klunky, or...aggressive lol. Smooth, but...a more audible thump so to speak. Gets smoother with every oil change tho lol.

Haha! I often hear from Americans about how I say things incorrectly... It's not like I decide how things are said! It's good to know that there's an international crowd that appreciates how I was taught to say things!

Haha! I've never had so much support for non-American pronunciation! Don't thank me, thank whoever it was that decided that's how to say it here in Canada! 🤣

Me too!

I just bought this bike and added the heated grips, chrome grab bar, black radiator grill, and a centre stand. I don't think I need it to go any faster for me. I think it'll be amazing as is! Thanks for sharing your experiences though! I'll have a lot more video on this bike in the future, so feel free to subscribe!

@@PeterLoweOne u know your bikes when u get a Kawasaki 900 rs don't forget the sliders ,I had menny Kawasaki s and never broke down drove them fast all the time and they even seem to run better in the heat and I bought them used I had good luck with some Harleys but the service department charged a lot to service them and often cannot be trusted in Vegas it's like every thing is a scam in Vegas and most of the sport games are fix a windshield is nice for the freeway made menny trips from Vegas to FLa and back sence I am older now I have slow down my speed And in the mountains or country I often beep my horn because every once in awhile a deer jumps across the road had a friend that hit one and survive so I went to the physic shop and got some charms to carry been driving bikes sence 1970 🧝🌴🐁

@@vincentdavidson755 Sliders? But if you buy them you'll need them... if you don't, you won't, right? 😉

@@PeterLoweOne u never know I have seen experience riders not watching what their doing and fall over with their bikes I was in the mountains once and camping and a strong wind came up and I woke up the next day and my bike was laying down, when I was young I turn into a place to turn Around and hit gravel and my bike hit the payment so for a few dollars u can add protection I once look out side and seen a kid on my bike maybe about 6 years old, alot of bikers wear patchouli oil for extra protection , i have been driving bikes on a daily bases sence 1970 I have laid my down about 4 times Always just pick my bike back up and was ok ,once forgot to put in my hose for my oil under bike and the oil got on the back tire and the bike went out from under me, a few times a dog jump out in front of me on the road and I had a friend that hit a deer and survive that why I often beep my horn if I'm on a back. Country road or mountains I drive slow,have went over big pieces of truck tire on the freeway, u are right in one sence because we attract what we think and I Always try to think positive thoughts but it's good to take advange of extra protection

@@PeterLoweOne your right the right thinking thought forms wins and creates our reality🧝🇯🇪

I'm a Canadian, filming Canadian bikes in Canada at Canada's number one volume Kawasaki dealer. I say zed because of everything I listed, but boy it sure is funny when some Americans get upset about me saying Zed. Thanks for not swearing at me and telling me "this is America, don't say zed" I've had a LOT of those! 🤣👍

This is a thoroughly modern motorcycle. Its looks will remind people of the original, but the performance is very much up to current standards!

Yeah! Pretty much! I just love the style of this though. Seeing it in person, it looks really sharp!

@@PeterLoweOne yep they look good I saw four last year at my local Kawasaki dealer

180 - 182 cm's. Depends on if I'm in shoes or not. I always say about 6 feet tall.

Haha! I we say Aluminum like the Americans here in Canada.

That seems to me like it would be something on an individual bike, not something that would be consistent across the line. I've heard a tonne of praise for these bikes. So hopefully it's all good!

Don't get me wrong I love the Rs and think it's the best looking bike out their. And great fun to ride didn't want to sale it. Moving on to se expect looking at one Sunday.

@@kevinjackson8072 Nice! Feel free to subscribe! I'll have more video on these bikes in the future, and it's great to have commenters and viewers who have some experience with these bikes!

My RS does the same. No biggie. Have a powerful Dimple oil drain plug. No evidence of metal shavings in 12k miles. Enioy the power and sound. These engines are tough. Talked to warranty manger at dealer. Said these bikes ARE dependable. No issues. Harleys shed metal like a dog sheds hair. Magnetic oil drain plug is essential on these.

Many owners have complained of this but certainly not all. My 2018 shifts perfectly. The snatchy throttle is almost ubiquitous due to Euro 4/5 emission standards which can be alleviated by flashing the ECU. Great bike. Perfect after a few mods.

Really? I like it like this. I have seen someone online put an aftermarket system on that's black, so it could be done. The chrome look, of course, is closer to the look of the original Z1.

@@PeterLoweOne I ride and been saving for an upgrade. I have rebel 1100 or z900RS in mind.

@@tubeee87 Go with the Z900RS. Yes I'm biased. I prefer the better bike. 🙂👍. I also just bought this exact bike.

Haha! I often hear from Americans, who don't realize that a large number of english speaking countries don't say zee. 🙂

Charlotte and Gabi are doing great work on that channel! Thanks for joining me here!

Yeah, I see lots of promotional material with them. It's strange to me that this bike doesn't have them.

@@PeterLoweOne I think your type look nicer really

@@glenncaukill1320 Well there ya go! Maybe the reason ours gets these is for that reason alone. Someone who makes those decisions, likes them.

You two are the best!! Thanks!

Hahaha! We've found another for team Zed!

Hahaha! I appreciate your support for the proper way to say this! Cheers from Canada!

A Quattro with Tacos? Sign me up!

So, just so I'm clear, because you like the sound of those bikes, I'm not allowed to like the sound of this bike? I ended up buying this bike, and I was riding it today thinking to myself, "Wow, this thing makes great noise!" You may like the sounds of other bikes better, but I stand by my opinion. I think Kawasaki did a great job with the intake and exhaust noises of this bike!

@@PeterLoweOne LOL, having owned and ridden the older bikes. The new sounds leave out a lot. I am sure if you put an old style kerker with a racing baffle. The new kz900 would sound a lot better. Take out the air box throw on some k&n pods, you will be able to really hear the crack of the air flow when hitting hard and fast for full throttle. Those sounds are simply bottled up on stock bikes nowadays.

@@SinOjOs-Transport Not sure the point you're making.. but thanks for the comments and interaction???

@@SinOjOs-Transport Yeah, I'm not saying that you shouldn't go to the aftermarket for a good tune, if that's what you want. I just stand by my statement that this bike sounds good. The work that Kawasaki put into sound tuning this bike is obvious when you ride it. It doesn't pick up on video, but it's very obvious in person. So I guess my point is, it's ok that we have different opinions about the sound of this bike. You can prefer an aftermarket tune, and I can still say that this sounds good to me, and to several other people too.

@@PeterLoweOne Sure you are correct. Yet as trends go. So many so called retro bikes, are not like they used to be. The kz900 is the only one that is similar to what the old bikes looked like. With the predominance of Araprovic, Yoshimira, etc. The sound is much different. As most are slipon with catalytic devices between. Simply is not the same. Unfortunately SuperTrapp purchased Kerker, one of their competitors. Subsequently shut them down, still available, but for a very limited number of bikes, Harley is about all. Kerker was the shit, 70-80's. Listen to the old kz race bikes that the likes of Kenny Roberts & Eddie Lawson etc., raced. Was a simple process back then to replace the stock exhaust with a kerker, jet kit, k&n pods, tune & synchro the carbs, great sound. With a substantial power boost. Next step was cam upgrade. Suppose that is a lost art now. Nowadays, many are limited due to laws. Simply does not sound right. Some of us that grew up riding in the 60's, having had all the different bikes over the years. The new bikes simply do not sound right. Unless you go with a full exhaust with No catalytic crap, open up the airbox or pods, with a proper computer tune. It simply does not sound good to me. Guess I'm just to old to get it. Looking at getting a kz900 for my last bike. There is simply nothing else that evokes that older 4 cylinder presence. If I end up going for it. Would like to do it right & get that old distinctive sound. There is simply nothing like it coming out of the new bikes.

You two are the best!! Thanks!

I'll let the U.S. know that you don't consider them to be a 1st world country! 🤣

@@PeterLoweOne the world doesn't consider the US to be a 1st world country

@@Stumc46 Haha! I'm not touching that one!!

I can't ride every bike as not every bike is a demo model. What I do here isn't going to be for everyone. In general, a riding review of any bike is going to be just a click away for my KZfaq viewers... However, I actually ended up buying this bike and I'll have all kinds of riding reviews this summer. So let me know the kinds of things you want to know from a riding review, and I'll do my best to include that information.

Yup! There are a thousand videos of this bike driving, and I tried to offer something different. It may not be for you, and that's ok. Not every bike that I have access to is a demo bike that I can drive. Sorry that this wasn't for you.

@@PeterLoweOne Well at least you are polite and gracious in your reply and you explained kindly your format, certainly redeeming qualities.

@@Roaddog420 Yup. I understand that what I do isn't for everyone. If I may suggest one thing to you. Before you comment, remember that there is a real person who made that video, and they tried their best. Constructive criticism can contribute to the conversation. The way you worded your criticism didn't add anything to this channel. Please be better when you leave comments on other channels. Finally... You complained about my 20 minute video having no start and no ride. You didn't even watch the video or you would have known that I did start it and talk about the sound, and describe the ride.

@@PeterLoweOne Ok, point taken. I will also add that as a "viewer" I am not tasked with adding anything to your channel via comments, adding value to your channel is your task. If, as a viewer I am hearing "blah blah blah" your content may not be very captivating or engaging, compelling me to skip forward searching for something, anything entertaining. On positive note, the Z900RS is badass and did its part to hold my interest. 2wheelsdown:)

@@Roaddog420 two final points, and let's leave it here. I was raised to contribute to society, not to tear other people down. So whether it's a KZfaq channel, or anything else in life, a comment like yours isn't kind. Be kind. Contribute to society. That's my point. And finally, I'm sorry you weren't entertained. That's actually not the goal of my channel. I'm here to add information to the internet. Plenty of other people will entertain you. Again, if this isn't for you. All good. But I'm going to keep doing what I do, always trying to improve. Thanks.

Right, but think about it. I was born in 1979, and I ended up buying this bike. I have no memory of being a teenager and seeing the original Z1. Kawasaki didn't just make a bike that shares some visual cues to the original bike, they gave people like myself a reason to buy the updated version. They know that the W800 appeals to a certain market who remembers when bikes were built like that, but no automotive or powersport manufacturer is going to build a high volume new vehicle that is aimed at people who were teenagers in the early 1970's. That's a recipe for terrible sales figures. People like myself (people who actually bought this bike) love the retro "inspired" looks, but want a modern sport bike that handles well, brakes incredibly well, and frankly, outperforms the original Z1 in every way. This bike has sold incredibly well because Kawasaki understands what they needed to do with a retro inspired bike, which is to give it looks that remind people of bikes of bikes from the past (this bike looks nothing like a modern sport bike) but give it performance which is fully up to date in every way. That's why this bike works for so many people. That's why it continues to sell so well every year. As far as the looks, I've got two big posters up in my garage of the original and they sit right above where I park my bike. While they don't look identical, the lineage is clear, and that's what Kawasaki was going for.

The full Canadian specs can be found at www.kawasaki.ca

In realtà mi piace che abbiano introdotto le sospensioni Ohlins per questo modello. Anche se mi avessero dato la scossa in più, non l'avrei messa sulla moto. Il prezzo non è il più economico della gamma Kawasaki, ma penso comunque che sia un prezzo equo per quello che è. Ho finito per acquistare questa bici e sarà regolarmente sul mio canale nei prossimi mesi e anni.

@@PeterLoweOne Introdotto?Mi dispiace ma sono "accordi" con ohlins e basta! Adesso le stanno montando su diverse e moto anche bmw honda ducati etc. e cosí i brembo accordi che chi ci capisce di moto vede gli altri... e sti ....!

You must be American. 🙂 Kawasaki definitely calls it a ZED 900 in parts of the world that say Zed, not Zee.

Haha! I used to work on another channel, and when I said something the Canadian way, the audience was big enough that I'd get at least 10 to 20 people complaining that I was saying things incorrectly. 🙂

Depending on the local tongue 😁