I TRIED 7 Retro Bikes & BOUGHT the Best one!

#retromotorcycle #z900rscafe #xsr900 #riderxp
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In this video I compare full sized retro motorcycles that I compared for myself before I bought myself a stylish street bike that I could customize to my heart's desire. Motorcycles compared:
2021 Yamaha XSR 900
2023 - 2023 Yamaha XSR 900
2022 - 2023 Kawasaki Z900 RS, Z900 RS Cafe, Z900 RS SE (special Edition)
2022 Ducati Scrambler 100 Sports Pro, Ducati Scrambler 100 Dark Pro and Ducati Scrambler 100 Tribute Pro
2022 & 2023 Indian Motorcycles FTR 1200, FTR S (FTR Sports), FTR R Carbon
2022 BMW R nineT and BMW R nineT Pure
2022 Triumph Street Twin 1200
2022 Triumph Thruxton RS, Triumph Thruxton RS, Ton Up Edition
Attributes compared:
Looks, Sound (Exhaust notes), Engine, Power, Torque, Transmission, Suspension, Wheels, tires, brakes, rider aids and electronics, headlight, turn signals, tail lights, fuel efficiency / range and prices in US, Canada, UK, Australia and India.

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Credits:
Sky Powersports (Ducati Sanford) for letting me film at their dealership and answering questions about the motorcycles
Euro Cycles of Daytona for supporting filming of the Triumphs and facilitating the test rides
TST Industries and Myles Telzer for helping me find the 2022 XSR900 to film
@PEPPERBOX83 For helping with the shots in his studio.
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Chapters:
Intro & Beauty: (0:00)
Performance: (01:50)
Equipment: (05:06)
Retro aesthetics, Modern Tech: (10:47)
Rider Aids and Accessories: (13:30)
Exhaust Notes: (15:07)
Seat Height & Weight: (16:19)
Fuel Efficiency: (17:21)
My Pick!: (17:53)
Prices: (19:05)
Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the manufacturer promotional videos. The video has been made in line with fair use guidelines. I do own the copyright to the original footage shot by me at the dealerships which cannot be used without my prior permission.

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[papayuuj]

Who needs a quick shifter at the streets you aint shedding time on your travel time hhahaha. Z900RS is the winner. looks comfort and performance beating all of them with little technology

[jajupa]

I think a z900rs-se gonna be living in my garage very soon.)

[acruz]

I appreciate the work you did to give us specs, we can get them, but you saved us a lot of TIME. But what we cannot do is ride them. I wish you would have given us feedback on how their rides FEEL. You didn't buy your bike soley on paper specs did you ?

[dardobartoli]

Will watch this fully later as it looks like you've put in so much effort. I only wish the XSR was not the ugliest bike in this list... in fact the latest one may just be the ugliest bike ever. But there are enough people who think otherwise so it's beauty in the eye of the beholder

[mlvn]

Yamaha dropped the ball with the looks of the 2nd gen XSR900.

[edteachr]

What an excellent video! I am 63 years old and not in the market for a motorcycle, but thoroughly enjoyed seeing modern versions of so many bikes from my youth. While I was always a Yamaha rider, that Kawasaki has me rethinking my intentions of remaining on four wheels. Well done, Sir!

[infood]

Because I’m old and nostalgic, Triumph gets my vote.

[salcipres]

I own a 2022 Kawasaki Z900RS (50th Anniversary Edition). Outstanding motorcycle! My first motorcycle was a 1980 KZ650. Always dreamed of an original 1972 H1, but this Z900RS cost a lot less (than a restored one), packed with more modern tech, and a wonderful machine to ride. I've added a smart phone holder and fog lights otherwise leaving this anniversary edition stock. It's that good and fun to ride!

[Mickey_Bauer]

Surprisingly, my top 3 hasn't changed after you showed pricing:

1) Kawasaki Z900RS
2) Yamaha XSR900
3) Triumph Speed Twin

I love all the others as well, i could close my eyes and just pick one.

[vladimirdior]

Your wife could not allow you something more expensive. 😢

[hfiemfn]

I personally think the Kawasaki reminds me of the bikes from that era, the 70’s. I was a motorcycle obsessed youth at the time, but I get the other choices and like bits of all of them. Mine is an xsr900 (‘16), but I don’t consider it a retro bike. Inspired styling, maybe, but nothing like the Z or triumphs. 👍🤪🇨🇦

[rzracer]

Great comparison. A lot of time went into this. I did a similar comparison in my head and chose the '22 Z900RS Café last year as I have loved the look since the Z900RS came out, and wanted to replace my older carbureted highway bikes with something retro and fuel injected. As I needed a front fairing for the high-speed highways out here (80mph is the norm), I decided on the Café version. The Triumph Thruxton was also on my list, but its riding position was not comfortable for me (60yrs old, 5'9" 32" inseam 190lbs). I recently took a 4-day 1, 400 mile high-speed ride through South Texas, and in preparation, added a smoked touring screen and heated grips. Lots of customization and tuning options are available. The bike did not disappoint, and I find no fault with the stock brakes, throttle control, tires, or really anything. I did swap out the exhaust for a Black Widows dual-pipe model (one on each side) to give it the look I want and a bit more aggressive sound that could be heard better over the 80-100mph wind noise (with earplugs in too). I have had thumpers & super-twins & triples, so I wanted to try a big inline-four this time. Very very happy. :)

[johntheaccountant]

I would have taken the Kawasaki Z900RS from your list for those 4 cylinders, value for money and quality and therefore reliability.
Ducati and BMW are too unreliable and too expensive for maintenance.
Indian is going to be a problem for parts and service.
Yamaha doesn't look retro to me.

[soumyananda]

Looking at maintenance cost it would be kawasaki. The sound, the retro styling, reliability

[kikoy]

1. BMW RNINET
2. Z900RS
3. INDIAN FTR

[Pmelendez]

I own the xsr900 2021, and I couldn't agree more, the seat sucks hahaha but the engine, the handling and everything else just makes up for it, it's the most fun bike I ever ride on the road, I'll be changing the seat soon to a hydrogel custom one, (i tried the one on my friend's cb1100 and it amazing) looking forward for your modifications. Great comparison!!

[edsonroadmoto]

😢.. triumph and bmw are true returns of the cafe racers.

[joehanbury]

Nice video. I'm stuck on the Z900RS personally, but it would have been cool to see how the new Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello stacks up against the competition. Definitely one of the best looking.

[joelandrade]

What a great video comparison! Yes I wish the cb1000 was in there along with maybe Motoguzi and Royal Endfield. Really like the new Modella even though it's not retro, but for the price they knocked it out of the park with Aprilla desighn.