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 Kawasaki Z900 1-month review, & views after being a 9-month old biker

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post Sep 24 2018, 04:42 PM

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mine was a simple one... so about 1-2 hours....but i was also the first one of the day on a weekday
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post Oct 1 2018, 09:38 PM

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A short ride to PD and Melaka...
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post Oct 2 2018, 08:54 AM

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What's the fuel range you're getting per tank on the Z9?
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post Oct 2 2018, 09:02 AM

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What's the fuel range you're getting per tank on the Z9?
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If commute to work with sensible speed (highway), 220-240 km.
If commute to work with not so sensible speed (highway), 200-210 km.
If commute to work though the city, 180-200 km.

Averaging 17.1 km/L

http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/kawasaki/...yphereza/614275
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post Oct 3 2018, 10:39 PM

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Thanks for the double bubble windshield link, ordered it! Now the long waiting time ensues...
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has it arrived?
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post Oct 5 2018, 03:49 PM

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z9 def not a beginner bike
very heavy
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post Oct 6 2018, 12:27 AM

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QUOTE(nelienuxe_sara @ Oct 5 2018, 03:49 PM)
z9 def not a beginner bike
very heavy
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Some beginners power kot?

At least lighter than z800 right?
I've heard a fair share about z800 good first bike also laugh.gif
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post Oct 6 2018, 07:07 AM

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It is much lighter than the Z800. By around 20kg. And I think the overall weight distribution of the Z900 is towards the lower part of the bike compared to Z800.

This post has been edited by Cyphereza: Oct 6 2018, 07:12 AM
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post Oct 7 2018, 11:32 AM

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Lighter, yes. But I still wont recommend any motorcycle with 100bhp for anyone just starting on a clutch motorcycle.

I had to learn this the hard way.
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post Oct 8 2018, 10:16 AM

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QUOTE(DeFaeco @ Oct 7 2018, 11:32 AM)
Lighter, yes. But I still wont recommend any motorcycle with 100bhp for anyone just starting on a clutch motorcycle.

I had to learn this the hard way.
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Urkk, what happened to you sir?
Anyway, yes, 125 BHP motorcycle for a beginner is overkill...
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post Oct 9 2018, 11:31 AM

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QUOTE(Cyphereza @ Oct 8 2018, 10:16 AM)
Urkk, what happened to you sir?
Anyway, yes, 125 BHP motorcycle for a beginner is overkill...
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Three crashes and a broken shoulder that's what. The first crash just on the second day of owning my Z8 laugh.gif

Was sweating bullets every time I tried riding again after each crash. Had to force myself to ride daily to work for a few years to finally be comfortable when riding.
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post Oct 14 2018, 08:40 PM

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Anyone has soften the rear shock? Will it raise the height? Hows the handling?

I felt that it is too hard compared to my previous ride. Can really feel the hardness when going through small bumps.
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post Oct 15 2018, 04:11 PM

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QUOTE(abz @ Oct 14 2018, 08:40 PM)
Anyone has soften the rear shock? Will it raise the height? Hows the handling?

I felt that it is too hard compared to my previous ride. Can really feel the hardness when going through small bumps.
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Have you gotten your fork and shock sag settings set? You can try to tweak it yourself by adjusting the preload and rebound. Not sure how to set, you need to google for guides. Or send it to a shop and set it.
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post Oct 15 2018, 08:08 PM

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Z900 se a better choice or the normal one goof enuff ?
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post Oct 16 2018, 10:42 AM

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QUOTE(nabelon @ Oct 15 2018, 08:08 PM)
Z900 se a better choice or the normal one goof enuff ?
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mechanically... both bikes are exactly the same. just the difference in accesories and color.

so depends on whether or not u think the extra accesories is worth it. and whether or not u like the color the SEs come in.
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post Oct 16 2018, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(Cyphereza @ Oct 1 2018, 10:38 PM)
A short ride to PD and Melaka...


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What camera you use? How long your battery can stand?
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post Oct 16 2018, 11:49 AM

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QUOTE(mADmAN @ Oct 16 2018, 10:42 AM)
mechanically... both bikes are exactly the same. just the difference in accesories and color.

so depends on whether or not u think the extra accesories is worth it. and whether or not u like the color the SEs come in.
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Now poisoned by z900rs
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post Oct 16 2018, 12:45 PM

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QUOTE(mastedo @ Oct 16 2018, 10:49 AM)
What camera you use? How long your battery can stand?
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This was shot using GoPro Hero 5 Black. Lasts around 3 hours +- per battery.
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post Oct 16 2018, 03:52 PM

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QUOTE(nabelon @ Oct 16 2018, 11:49 AM)
Now poisoned by z900rs
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if u like it... go for it man... i was tempted to change my order to the Z900RS while waiting for my loan approval too laugh.gif


QUOTE(Cyphereza @ Oct 16 2018, 12:45 PM)
This was shot using GoPro Hero 5 Black. Lasts around 3 hours +- per battery.
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huh? the battery can last that long? is that continuous non-stop recording?
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post Oct 16 2018, 08:33 PM

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QUOTE(mADmAN @ Oct 16 2018, 03:52 PM)
if u like it... go for it man... i was tempted to change my order to the Z900RS while waiting for my loan approval too laugh.gif
huh? the battery can last that long? is that continuous non-stop recording?
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How much is the price for z900rs? Any big differences between those two bikes?
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