Kawasaki Z900 RS - Did I make a mistake?

I bought the Kawasaki Z900 RS SE last July because I fell in love with the looks of the bike but after 9 months ownership do I regret my decision?? The Links I promised:-

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My current motorcycles are:-
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[atmoboof]

Feedback? you are such an annoying little twat.

[morayfirthbiker]

I think that you are looking at your “problem” from the wrong angle. Instead of thinking about which bike to get rid of due to your “problem”, have you thought about getting a larger garage?

[KB-yjxp]

The problem I have with my z900rs is that I can't stop riding it, 80, 000 km and still going strong, absolutely love my bike!

[SteveInskip]

Hi Andy. I’d say the Kawasaki is the only keeper you’ve got. Does everything well. Get rid of the ones you don’t ride often.

[TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for all the interest in this viodeo folks - I'm struggling to answer all the comments so apologies if I don't quite get to yours...!

[vernonspady]

I have a 2018 model Z900RS. It's a dream bike. I love it deeply. It has everything I want in a motorcycle. Beauty, performance, comfort, dependability, magnificent handling, versatility, everything. By the way, I'm over sixty years old... Sweetest bike I've ever been with.

[mattWallJsy]

Life is too short. If you dont enjoy it as much as something else, then move it on and get what makes your heart sing. 👍🏼🏍👍🏼

[-the-great-awakening]

If you get rid of the gold wing you could get 4 more bikes in that space 😂

[tonychambers]

Mate don’t make apologies for doing well in life, you have worked hard to get there enjoy it.

[JoePenrose-zr]

Andy,
Ive been a biker for more that 55 years, and never felt the need to own a collection. I struggle to imagine how owning, and attempting to utilise, several bikes simultaeously can be anymore satisfying than having that one special machine at your disposal. Time is precious mate, why spend it cleaning and maintaining 5 bikes, even if you can afford it?
Regards.

[louisgara]

I’ve said it before - I see the Kawasaki, the Triumph, and the Royal Enfield as being all the same genre of bike. I would, without another thought, sell off the Royal Enfield and Triumph and keep the Kawasaki. It is the most capable and refined of the 3 and I believe it will be the most reliable over time. You already have bags for it and I think it be suitable for any overnight or weekend trip. Not so with the Royal Enfield, and while the call is closer between the Kawasaki and Triumph, I give the edge to the Kawasaki. As far as character, the a Kawasaki is the current ultimate evolution of the legendary early ‘70’s Z-1 900, which along with the Honda CB750, started that whole genre of bike. That’s how I see it. I think you only need to keep one of those three bikes. Tough choice, as i see that you have a place in your heart for them all. I agree that the Gold Wing and BMW stay. The Gold Wing is the ultimate touring bike, surely the most comfortable for both of you to travel anywhere. The BMW is just broken in and would cost a lot to replace with a bike (R1300GS) that is barely an improvement. I’ll be very interested in how this plays out.

[johnlenart]

Going on 71 and recently adding 2 RE's, now up to 5 motos also. My biggest dilemma now is assigning who gets my bikes when I'm no longer here or when no longer can safely partake in the sport. Mostly done 😢😢😢 but not something I'm looking forward to. Enjoy it while you can. You can't take it with you. 👍👍5🏍🙋‍♂️

[LookingForEntertainment]

No bike is a mistake, merely a road on the journey to the bike that suits you perfectly.

[Bob-tstu]

i'm with the school of thought that you never truly regret the things you did, just those you didn't

[denisomeara]

I have owned a lot of motorcycles in my life, I have built some from scratch and restored many. I am a little over 50 years riding and I own a 900RS, The engineering put into the frame and engine regarding performance is perfection ! I don’t compare this bike to any other because it is in a league of its own.

[markwalding]

You need some kind of multi bike turntable in your garage so you can just spin it round so your chosen bike for the day is facing the garage doors.

[rowangardner]

I appreciate your quick response. Wishing you and Mrs Flyer all the best.

[rlw]

I’m convinced they all need to stay call in the builders for a garage extension

[johnbruce]

Just going through the same exercise. 1290 Superduke GT went last week, also a 1977 CB750F2. Like you, don’t have time to ride all of them so down to 3 now, BMW 1250 RT, 1979 Kawasaki KH250 & 1992 Kawasaki Z750 Zephyr. Feel these give me 3 very different rides and I have the time to look after them properly and actually ride them. Love the channel, keep up the good work👍🛵💨

[oldbloke]

Hi Fella. Lovely position to find yourself in. In 2006 I purchased a brand new Hayabusa which I simply adored. However due to my work I was commuting 160 miles a day in a car and with another bike in the garage I never really used my beloved 'busa and so looking at its sheer cost to maintain, insure etc I decided to sell it in 2009 with just over 2000 miles on the clocks! I will not deny that I have regretted that decision every day since and even now with an orange and brown Z900RS and other bikes in my "stable" I still miss my 'busa. Therefore fella before letting ANY of your stable go think very, very hard before making a decision that I and so many others think you will regret. Get the Z900RS and the others out on the road and enjoy them. Best, Tim.