Kawasaki Z900 2025 - First test ride | Price, technology, riding fun

The new Z900 is here - and we were the first to test it! On the bends of southern Spain, Kawasaki's bestseller shows what it's made of: New quickshifter, 6-axis IMU and a further refined 948cc four-cylinder with 124 hp. What did we experience? An incredibly sophisticated naked bike that inspires both beginners and experienced riders. The new quickshifter is a revelation, the electronics state-of-the-art and the handling? Pure joy! Nils Mueller, known as NastyNils, is the founder of 1000PS, a long-term motorcycle tester, and a motorcycle journalist with first-hand experience testing more than 1,000 motorcycles since 2001. He has raced sportbikes, hard enduro, rally, and supermoto, and rides every motorcycle category privately, from cruisers to adventure bikes to scooters. About Nils: https://www.nastynils.com 0:00 Intro 1:00 History of the Z series 2:12 Naked Bike definition and rider positioning 2:54 Concerns about cost and emissions regulations 3:40 Engine performance and throttle response 4:19 Accessibility and versatility of the Z900’s engine 5:02 Gear ratios and riding dynamics 5:42 OEM tires and handling characteristics 6:36 Improvements in the new Z900 model 6:59 Riding modes 7:52 Technical Details 8:35 Chassis, suspension, and seating options 9:09 Six-axis IMU 9:37 Quickshifter 10:02 Brake updates 10:28 SE version: components, cost, and value 11:28 Practicality of the SE version for average riders 12:23 Quickshifter performance and integration 13:13 Comparison to older Z900 models 13:33 Target audience for the Z900 14:15 Comparison to Honda Hornet and differences 15:04 Handling and suspension differences with SE version 15:48 App and connectivity criticisms 16:52 Kawasaki's strengths and build quality 17:35 Recommendation for Z series and potential comparisons 18:59 Outro and final thoughts --------------------------------------------------------- Other channels from 1000PS: All review articles: https://www.1000ps.com/en-us/articles 1000PS.com: https://www.1000ps.com/en-us Instagram:   / reels   Tik Tok:   / 1000ps_official   YouTube    / @1000pscom   --------------------------------------------------------- 1000PS Partner Links: ▶ Louis Online Shop UK: https://1000ps.to/ytcomlouisuk ▶ Louis Online Shop International: https://1000ps.to/ytcomlouisinter ▶ Continental Tires: https://1000ps.to/ytcomcontinental ▶ Schuberth Helmets: https://1000ps.to/ytcomschuberth ▶ Motorex Oil of Switzerland: https://1000ps.to/ytcommotorex ▶ Calimoto Navigation App: https://1000ps.to/ytcomcalimoto