2017 Kawasaki Z900 | First Ride

On today's First Ride (used edition) I'm on Kawasaki's Z900. You guys have been asking for a while for me to get on one of these and I finally got the opportunity when I saw this used model in the showroom at Mountain Motorsports. Naturally, I threw a leg over it asap and took it for a spin. Let's see what this Z900 is all about!

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[agent]

Z900 is so underrated...love mine. Better tires, tune suspension for you, ECU flash w/full exhaust, 16/43 gearing....thing is a MONSTER

[Rocket]

I have a 2020 Z900 (948 cc) and they have stiffened the frame to improve the suspension, added a TFT Dash, rider traction control modes, LED lights, etc, etc.
Improved quite a bit but still the same base. I absolutely love this bike.

[ahmadmazhar]

Omg I'm crying waiting for this for almost 3 years

[jeffkoo]

Production value is unmatched by any vlogger on Youtube simply due to these chase camera shots. Amazing quality.

[ParadiseBiker]

Guys in America - 900+cc: "What A Fun Little Bike"
Guys In Jamaica - 300+cc: "OMG This Is FAST! How Do Americans Call These Slow?"

[GiantHam]

'cough 948cc' I love my z900. Spent most of my 10k miles commuting, just now getting it in the mountains and it's a blast

[alexandresousa]

Check the 2020 Z900, the seat is higher so the legs space is better, also suspension, dash and headlight is different

[ZediMaster]

Dollar for dollar, the z900 is the current best seasonal daily sports bike rider for the public road. It is not a track bike, nor a snowmobile, nor a jetski. It is not a touring bike, but you can push it for camping and overnights. I luv this bike to meet up with friends, and zipping around town for lunch.

[R.e.s.p.e.K]

I convinced my bro to buy a 2023 z900, it's a great bike all around, I bought a 2022 mt09, with ecu and full love my yamaha, he loves his won't be disappointed with either one.

[fanfan_the_haitian]

Got the 2015 Z1000 and I fully understand the feeling of riding with minimal electronic assists! Keeps the experience pure.

[MrSantacruz]

New ones have a great dash and modes, adjustable suspension etc. I've ridden the Z and the 09. No contest for me, the Z takes it in every category. Next up the Z900rs, best retro on the market. If you ride one you'll love it!

[mackenzieharris]

"on the highway, doing highway speeds"
Dash: 107mph

[xXPsychDadXx]

My wife said that she wont talk to me if i buy one. Since yesterday i have this bike. Win, win :)

[matyxcz]

Owning 2017 Z900, just exactly just yours test ride (except I did put on aftermarket slip-on exhaust cause it was silent, and I have black/red trim), I can't agree more. Well, it's a budget bike, but things like jingling blinkers etc. don't bother unless you care more about style above riding fun. What totally caught me is the universal usability for a naked "sport" bike. It provides comfort, power and handling at a very reasonable price. I'm really glad I got the pre-facelift model, no modes, no traction control, just ABS. Because it's just about the rider and fun combined with responsibility. But man, what you missed, is some twisties !!! This bike in factory default is able to keep pace with stuff like Triumph Street Triple 765R (not on close circuit with 765RS, though, but on the street? .. it does). And the usability in daily, with smooth tourque, going 50kmh in the town on 6th gear and accelerating by simple throttle roll on the end towards country road and still being faster than even a "stronger" cars there? And if you feel the need - down-down-down-shift and here we go, horses rise till the RPM limiter, while not loosing torque. Kawasaki honestly striked the pin-point here, no doubts.

[EfferusZangetsu]

Stock tires are crap, but I slapped Metzlers on it and the difference was night and day.

[Genesiscopy]

2020 model and up have TFT dash, full ABS and 3 rider modes. OC :-)

[andrewaavik]

The 2020 added 3 rider modes and 1 custom mode and 3 levels of traction control. Plus the new TFT display is sweet!!

[DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

0:51....😍 I could literally watch an entire playlist of just C2W B Roll

[CaffeineFreak]

OC! The z900 was a fantastic bike and i liked sitting in the bike rather than on the bike like the yamaha's..

[andm]

I bought this bike as my first street bike and loved every part of it. Plenty of torque and enough low end for city riding. Just sold it to pick up a 2021 S1000RR. Can't say I regret my trade, but the Z was a perfect first bike.