Kawasaki Z900RS - Don’t ride just before Christmas - Orwell Motorcycles

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A bike I once owned but thought best to move on. Any regrets?
Big thanks again to Orwell Motorcycles for letting me loose on one of their bikes.
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  • @daviddavies5347
    @daviddavies5347 Жыл бұрын

    Pah - tells you when there’s ice on the road. My old Honda CD200 Benly (I bought another last year to restore) did that back in the ‘70’s. If you were looking up at the sky, on your back, it was warning you there was ice about ! 😂

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @AuxesisHyperbole666

    @AuxesisHyperbole666

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, my Superdream used to slow then go backwards on a hill to let me know...😆

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AuxesisHyperbole666 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @irvinmartin9259
    @irvinmartin9259 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve never been a big fan of the sound of straight fours, generally. But there’s always been something different about the big Kows. A deeper melodious growl that cuts right through the accumulated layers of self oppressing “maturity”, and makes me want to do naughty things. I’d love to have one in the bright green with stripes, and the cafe fairing. Edit: You seemed to take a particular pleasure in the…”FEEL” of those full, rounded instrument pods.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 I can’t imagine why they draw me to them 😂😂😂

  • @brettroman3218
    @brettroman3218 Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh! that sound Mate! There’s nothing like it.Brings a tear to my eye. Can’t beat the eighties can you..

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Marvellous 😂😂😂😂 indeed 😊 have a great Christmas 😊

  • @johnstonstewart9683
    @johnstonstewart9683 Жыл бұрын

    So many motorbikes I want and at my age so little time.........lack of money is a problem as well. The smell of gunk on a hot engine.....ah the memories .

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Dirty word isn’t it, money 🤨 always a problem. I am going to have to go gunk myself down now 😊😂😂😂

  • @MsDenver2
    @MsDenver2 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos , I had a Kawasaki Z1000st in 1979 , wow what a bike that was when you opened it up you couldn’t hear it but anyone following could hear a whistle. I was 21 then , I’m now 63 and buying a bike again next year after all these year’s.👍🏍

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 Was that the shaft drive version with the squarish tank? Marvellous 😊 Excellent that you are returning to motorcycles, it keeps you young 😊 What are you thinking of getting?

  • @MsDenver2

    @MsDenver2

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM Hi , yes it was the shaft drive with square tank , lovely bike, very reliable and comfortable. Unfortunately a head o crash with one of those old cortina’s finished my motorcycle days , he came round a bend on my side of the road with no lights on at night, we were both badly injured. But looking forward in my old age to riding again , I’m thinking of Honda nc750 DCT for touring. I’ve got my boots and gloves so far .

  • @steveo4253

    @steveo4253

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm 56 and grabbed this bike summer 2022. Was 10 years since my last bike. Life is short brother get out there and enjoy it while you can !

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steveo4253 absolutely you naughty boy 😊😂😂

  • @blearyview2254
    @blearyview2254 Жыл бұрын

    It is a beautiful bike, especially in that colour. The joy in your voice tells it's own storey, another great TAYM review 👍

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you BV 😊 I did enjoy myself

  • @jerhughes500
    @jerhughes500 Жыл бұрын

    “Top speed? Fast! Nought to 60? Fast!” I nearly spat my coffee out! 😂 I know exactly what you mean about how it’s hard not to twist the throttle, I have that problem too. The z900 is on my radar, along with a speed twin, but I’m hedging back to a T120, which is far from slow, but it doesn’t egg you on as much. Great video again!

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    I am not sure about that😂😂 Betty the T120 did her fair share of egging 😂😂😂 for my liking she egged more than she could handle😂😂 or at least more than I could 😊

  • @jerhughes500

    @jerhughes500

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM I had a T120 and loved it, it felt quite happy to burble along as well as rip it if I felt like it. I'm riding a VFR at the moment, a 97, which sounds magnificent when you open her up, how I've still got my licence ...😁

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jerhughes500 😂😂😂 I think mine was a bit of a rouge 😊

  • @Snapper2110

    @Snapper2110

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM Didn`t know they came in"red". Mr. TAYM must look for one of those.😋😁. I`ll get me coat.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Snapper2110 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @hughphillips1427
    @hughphillips1427 Жыл бұрын

    The sound of a big four as you say is splendiferous! What a great bike!

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, it’s music to my ears😊😈👹👺

  • @lesleyvickery3138
    @lesleyvickery3138 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Fella. Have one of these on orange & brown on an 18 plate. Have added: colour matched rear hugger, tail tidy, white badges on tank, retro style round indicators, original side panel badges, radiator grill, rear grab rail and a 4 into 4 Delkelvic chrome exhaust. I love this bike to bits and will NEVER part with it. Keep safe and have a great Christmas. Best, Old Bloke

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds marvellous. I had a 2019 cafe. Loved it 😊 thank you

  • @BIG-K
    @BIG-K Жыл бұрын

    I'm enjoying your videos. Your review of this 'naughty boy bike' made me keen to try one out ASAP. My wife now hates you! Safe roads. Keith

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😈😂😂😈👹👺👹👹👹👹😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Suzuki_Ste
    @Suzuki_Ste Жыл бұрын

    Love the kwaks it sounds great and looks great, brings back a few memories that me and the lads razing around on them. Keep up the the good work Mr Taym and ride safe.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 it is a marvellous bike 😊

  • @TrustyZ900
    @TrustyZ900 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! A man that appreciates the Z900RS. Have a '22 in blue. It's in the house for a tail tidy and a few simple mods. Too cold and dark in the garage. This is one bike I won't change out the exhaust. Except if the bike goes over and takes out the secondary muffler. About 1200 USD. Ridiculous. Have had a blast on this. My friend has an '18 RS with 50k miles and not one issue. Happy New Year.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    I know the price has gone up but I still think they are excellent value for money and smiles per mile but they do make you exceptionally naughty 😊

  • @TopshelfJunior
    @TopshelfJunior Жыл бұрын

    After the bike is broken in, and after like 1000 miles...it doesn't rev high when its cold or when you start it. I noticed it on mine (2022 Cafe) but it went away once I started putting miles on the clock. Other little characteristics went away also, and smoother gear shifts also, after that first oil change. Absolutely LOVE the bike, never getting rid of it.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks TJ 😁 they are marvellous 😁 but very naughty 😁

  • @MerciaMoto
    @MerciaMoto Жыл бұрын

    “You saw me fondling the clocks!” 👀 I absolutely love your videos and reviews! Another entertaining and informative video, brilliant 😂👍🏻

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁 that means a lot 😊

  • @billellis6538
    @billellis6538 Жыл бұрын

    Without seeing your face I can just imagine the grin goes from ear to ear. What a lovely bike. Just looked to see what the original Z1/Z900 from the 70's go for, bloody hell £20-30k for a good one. Makes the new ones look like excellent value.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Worth every penny 😊

  • @daveharveys

    @daveharveys

    Жыл бұрын

    Handles better than the Z1 as well.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@daveharveys just a tad 😂😂😂

  • @Snapper2110
    @Snapper2110 Жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic ride Mr. TAYM. Grin as wide as a Cheshire cat, we could tell. And why not. You said it all, Fanfare of a 4 cylinder turbine, quality build, looks "proper", Beautiful looks. Everything just right, by the way I always used Jizer on my bikes, for the smell. That`s the bike taken care of, but biking...as you`ve said before about Uncle Stu`s opinion, we don`t have to use ALL the available power, and I never cared about fuel economy at all, always came up with the cash, for fun days out, but that extra power, it`s great to have. But as you said in this clip, "We`re in a 50 now- Fun stopped." Governments attempt to make everyone the same, fun-less. Anyone know why cars do not have these power restrictions, is it because ALL bikers are seen as villains, criminals, just because they are on a bike, I think so. U.Stu would have everyone on 125 mopeds that can just touch 65 or 70 and by the way, how fast can his mini`s go, who stops them going faster.. He needs to watch Helmet head on Porlock hill to see what Hell that is for an underpowered bike to cope with, day 11 if you want to know Stu, on his UK tour. Not for me! I watch his videos but I don`t agree with his views on power and motorway speeds. Rant over, sorry, but I love the absolute joy in bike-riding, any bike, that oozes out of your video`s, much more enjoyable. Hope the big pear was enjoyable, for both of you. Merry Christmas both.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic comment thank you 😊 can’t add to it or disagree on any point 😊😂😂😂😂

  • @naturalforlife6741
    @naturalforlife6741 Жыл бұрын

    Growing up to a point then you grow old. Joy is the secret to life and a passion can bring you joy. I'm 69 now and I have an MT07 to give me that joy.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Marvellous age, I can’t wait until I am 69 just for the number of times I am going to make rude jokes about it 😂😂😂😂

  • @naturalforlife6741

    @naturalforlife6741

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM Well that never crossed, my mind.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@naturalforlife6741 😊😂😂😂

  • @greywolf9292
    @greywolf9292 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, get back on that naughty step right now you young scaliwag ( your only as old as the bike that you ride). You really are pushing your luck bringing back memories of Mrs TAYM catching some air. 😂 I'm thinking now, you must have really reigned in your wrist when you both tried out the Rocket 🤔 Or perhaps Mrs TAYM secretly likes a bit of hair flying in the wind, as long as she's still on the bike at the time 😉. I came very close to buying one of these but opted for the bigger naughty boy ZZR 1400. I still would have bought one if the special edition hadn't sold out before any put rubber on showroom floors. Nostalgia, what a wonderful throwback to marvellous memories, I think that's why I went for the ZZR, fond memories of my mate's Z1300. He'd go through a back tyre once a month but then I don't remember the front wheel touching tarmac much 😂

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂marvellous 😊 Mrs TAYM actually doesn’t mind the air or the hair but I was travelling 😂😂😂

  • @greywolf9292

    @greywolf9292

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM Yes, some bikes do " make progress" at quite a high rate of knots. Speaking of which Mrs Wolf is often heard saying "Oh no!! I forgot to tuck my hair in, oh well I'm going to be a while brushing those knots out". If I'm caught out admiring the scenery, she'll shout " Go on, give it some 🎱🎱"

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@greywolf9292 😂😂😂😂 their prerogative I guess 😊😂😂

  • @bally632
    @bally632 Жыл бұрын

    Great review 🙂,the view of the clocks reminded me of being pillion at 14 on the back of my dad's red Z650, brand new I even just remembered the reg no mfy696r. Very quick bike at the time especially when I was only used to the power of a garelli step through I rode round the garden driving all the neighbours mad 😅. Kawasaki should have made a smaller version of this engine for the Z650 that is currently on sale instead of using the twin 😀

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree, although I liked the new 650 I couldn’t help been disappointed 😊 thank you

  • @mrgrizzlyrides
    @mrgrizzlyrides Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, you can get Gunk and it stills smells just as u remember on a hot engine. Luv this vid, entertaining and u always make me smile man. Ride safe Neil Edit: Gotta agree with your comments about the bike, pretty spot on. The high revs aren’t so much of an issue for me coz my 77 Honda 750 K7 revs straight to 3500 on full choke when first start it, so you ease the choke off a tad, the revs drop and start to rise again 30secs later. All part of the fun.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 a sort of throttle roulette 😊😂😂😂

  • @mrgrizzlyrides

    @mrgrizzlyrides

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM 🏍👍😉

  • @Saddlebags73
    @Saddlebags73 Жыл бұрын

    A Z900rs in a gateway…I’ve seen that somewhere before 🤣 I almost didn’t watch this because I do miss mine. But like you, I wanted to retain my license and sooner or later the Zed would have landed me in trouble, it just invites you to be a bad boy. They are phenomenal bikes, and I have many fond memories of rides on mine , from posing around town, taking the Mrs out, and touring Snowdonia 😍

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, definitely a marvellous bike but positively incorrigible😊😂😂😂

  • @martintraffordmoorlandbike7121
    @martintraffordmoorlandbike7121 Жыл бұрын

    7°??....have you bloody emigrated? That's sub-tropical just now! Great video again TAYM, took me right back to the '70's did that, but definitely a naughty boy bike 😊. Cheers again.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂 it was just before the cold snap😂😂😂

  • @franklowry4852
    @franklowry4852 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderful review. When I was a teenager back in 1970s, one of my oldest brother's friends had an original Z1 900s. It was the fastest motorcycle of its time.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 they were just as popular then as they are now 😊 surely a sign of a great bike 😊

  • @prutkul

    @prutkul

    Жыл бұрын

    The RS isn’t the fastest anymore but it sure put a grin on my face every time I ride. The sound the feeling whatever that is made me want to do naughty thing as well.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@prutkul 😂😂😂 marvellous 😊 thank you

  • @JJPelszynski

    @JJPelszynski

    Жыл бұрын

    Let’s just have a look over there, well away from the clocks. Meanwhile the engine is screaming 😮😂😅 I love that bike. Was a tossup between this and it and the new XSR900 and the Yamaha ultimately won me over. If I could own ANOTHER bike, I’d buy this and keep it in the living room just to enjoy looking at it!

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JJPelszynski 😂😂😂😂 thanks JP 😊

  • @stevey566
    @stevey566 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see a video in my home town. I also had the Z900rs was a cracking bike. Also noticed that you rode past a Royal Enfield dealer on your route.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Really! A Royal Enfield Dealer in Ipswich? I don’t recall that 😊 I shall have to watch it back to see where that is 😊 Thank you 😊

  • @stevey566

    @stevey566

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM Yes when you went through washbrook. At the 50MPH The little petrol station on the left. They've been a dealer since the 90s I believe. Lovely people in there too

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevey566 I had no idea😊 I shall have to take a look. That’s marvellous, thank you 😊

  • @louis7556
    @louis7556 Жыл бұрын

    just beautiful!!!!

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 it certainly is 😊

  • @MindfulMotorcyclist
    @MindfulMotorcyclist Жыл бұрын

    Nice review TAYM! enjoyed it. Very entertaining 😂. I also was 'educated' by Royal Enfield on another way to ride... went from a Triumph Daytona 600 to a Meteor 350, 100bhp less 🤷

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s quite refreshing isn’t it, to learn something new, to discover something that’s always been there 😊😂

  • @BlakesPipes
    @BlakesPipes Жыл бұрын

    When I got the W800, the sales man was telling me, why would you buy that? When you could get that bike. I answered, I already own the Concours, I don't need a naughty boys bike, I already own a rocket 🚀 on two wheels, I want one that I can see the dashes on the highway. But seeing you on that makes me want to ride one. Hope you are enjoying the Pear 🍐 city. See you when you get back home.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😊 thank you 😊

  • @marcuslawler3196
    @marcuslawler3196 Жыл бұрын

    I am happy with my two bikes for sure. I do think this bike looks utterly amazing, though. I confess to sitting on a z900rs se in gold and black in my local dealer and wondering if I could get away with owning one and not splatting myself across the front of a lorry. I decided I probably couldn't 😀. When I've got some more experience maybe. Lovely video....thanks very much.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean, it is a definite throwback to the lethal biker days 😊 but jolly good fun 😊

  • @timparish172
    @timparish172 Жыл бұрын

    I looked at ine of these when I changed my bike a few months ago, I loved them the first time round. Then I rode an R9T and was smitten so the kwacker will have to wait!

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Must try a R9T now you’ve said that 😂😂😂😂

  • @gerryryan2302
    @gerryryan2302 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely looking bike

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I thought so too 😊

  • @iantownsend17
    @iantownsend17 Жыл бұрын

    What a sound and such a beautiful looking bike. Gee if I had the money maybe ??.The only thing is I'd ride it like the 500. Throttle wide open 😆. Wow I've been looking and dreaming for awhile actually. They are between 22 & 25k here. Loved the clip m8 👍

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    So we would have an already naughty boy on the ultimate naughty bike 😂😂😂 thank you 😊

  • @Swedenbonnie
    @Swedenbonnie Жыл бұрын

    Woooaaaaaahhh that sound🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 That’s really beyond splendiferous! I truly like this bike! More than the 600, but (!) I need to have way more experience before I take a seat on the saddle of the 900! I’m way to naughty🤣

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Now you see why I was disappointed with the 650 😊 everyone is too naughty for this bike 😊😂😂😂

  • @Swedenbonnie

    @Swedenbonnie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM Yes but Freddie….🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Swedenbonnie 😂😂😂😂😊

  • @ianhughesroyalenfield
    @ianhughesroyalenfield Жыл бұрын

    I sincerely love naked Kawasaki big fours. I was seriously tempted with an Orange/Brown RS I saw at J&S. The only thing that stopped me, was the fear of losing my license. Would still like a blast on one sometime though 😃 Thanks for sharing.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    You have to review one 😊 please pretty please😊 promise you will in the new year 😊

  • @ianhughesroyalenfield

    @ianhughesroyalenfield

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM go on, I will try my best. Though according to one of the comments on the BSA, I am not good at reviewing bikes 😉😂

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ianhughesroyalenfield 😂😂😂join the club 😂😂😂

  • @ianhughesroyalenfield

    @ianhughesroyalenfield

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM ……but they can be really quite nasty with it. Arseholes ! 😳😢😂

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ianhughesroyalenfield I know but what they FCUK do they know. They should stick to reading MCN or watching TMF. I usually just thank them for their comment or a simple ‘that’s marvellous’ they are just wnakres 😊

  • @tomstockell9481
    @tomstockell9481 Жыл бұрын

    Funny - my fellow tennis coach Chris rides one and he’s a nutter.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Now you know why 😂😂😂😂

  • @lawrencemanhart2157
    @lawrencemanhart2157 Жыл бұрын

    How does the riding position and overall size of the bike compare to the Motoguzzi V100 Mandello that you recently reviewed? Thanks for all of the great reviews by the way!

  • @crumblymal8479
    @crumblymal8479 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome TAYM!! I remember the the Z's and the Z900 was my dream bike and the one that got away , I only managed to get the 650 four but had a lot of fun on it only came off that one a couple times and was fine .I still want one today so I have not grown up at all . I have the XJR 1200 now which is kinda for me Yamahas version . Would I have the new RS well in a heartbeat yes I would . 😉👌👍

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    So naughty, wipe those thoughts right now😂😂😂😂 it nearly Christmas and you don’t want to miss out on more socks and pants do you, just for a motorcycle 😂😂😂

  • @crumblymal8479

    @crumblymal8479

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM 🤣🤣Course not no !! or do I 😉

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@crumblymal8479 😂😂😂😂

  • @kristophertrout7328
    @kristophertrout7328 Жыл бұрын

    Nothing like that Kawasaki howl. 😎

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely 😊😂😂

  • @kennethheldreich6604
    @kennethheldreich6604 Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous bike 🇬🇧👍🏍

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @davidklementis5913
    @davidklementis5913 Жыл бұрын

    The Kawasaki Z900 RS and W800 are my favorite of the Japanese modern classic. The older CB1000 and newer CB650 from Honda are close seconds. After owning the FZ6 I shy away from 4 cylinder engine just because I don't want to be doing valve adjustment on them especially with shim style. I can't be waiting months for a dealer to get to it, lol. Due to wait time I can't rely on others for service and my purchase decision is heavily swayed by that. That being said, the feel of the engine is awesome. I'd probably go for a W800 though.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    I love my W800 too 😊

  • @ukvamp
    @ukvamp Жыл бұрын

    I'd love one of these when i get my full licence but i think it would be to much bike for my first bike sadly! They look and sound great!

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    They are marvellous 😊

  • @jaysinhoffner2134
    @jaysinhoffner21346 ай бұрын

    😂can't help but laugh when ya said about the rear the stuff up your back had a bike or two like that........

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    6 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 thanks Jay 😁

  • @GapBahnDirk
    @GapBahnDirk Жыл бұрын

    I can see why you like that bike. It looks good (apart from the radiator!) and sounds fantastic and would be especially good if you want to go faster than on a Royal Enfield. But, why would you want to go faster than on a Royal Enfield these days? 😁. I enjoyed that ride and have to agree with you about the sound!

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a naughty boy bike for sure and alas I am no longer a naughty boy 😂😂😂

  • @CornishMotorcycleDiaries
    @CornishMotorcycleDiaries Жыл бұрын

    What is it with mirrors on test bikes? I had major issue with the ones on the BSA. The LH one started to unswivel at speed and seemed to have been put on incorrectly, meaning I jogged it with my wrist every time I got on the bike so it was never right. Mind, you that wasn't the worst problem, but you'll have to watch the video when it comes out to find out....hehe

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent 😊 can’t wait

  • @chrisnightingale6417
    @chrisnightingale6417 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely sound to that Kawasaki. Have you ever had a ride on a Honda CB1100ex? Got a feeling you would love it. 👌

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Almost bought one but never ridden one. I shall try to find one 😊 thank you 😊

  • @chrisnightingale6417

    @chrisnightingale6417

    Жыл бұрын

    👍🙂

  • @tenpercentfordabigguy8550
    @tenpercentfordabigguy8550 Жыл бұрын

    I couldn't be happier with mine. The only thing to remember is that if you screw that right hand grip with intent, be sure you have a strong grip. Its a deceptively quick bike.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely 😊 I think your smile is directly linked to the degree in change to the throttle 😊 thank you

  • @moto-jeff
    @moto-jeff10 ай бұрын

    Yup, I get where you're coming from about having no self control on some bikes. I'm much the same with my XSR9, i'm always up in the rev range, the bike howling like a banshee, gotta overtake everything in front of me and a little devil is constantly whispering in my ear. It makes me ride in a way i really shouldn't be riding like at my age. Its going to have to go soon, but i cant as yet find anything i want to replace it with. Totally different attitude riding my Strom, i'm chilled out in a zen like calm.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    10 ай бұрын

    I know exactly what you mean 😁 100% agree 😁 just shows how easily these wonderful machines can manipulate our senses 😁

  • @aussiebikerdude6563
    @aussiebikerdude6563 Жыл бұрын

    Marvellous bike, I can see why you no longer have one…. to save your licence😂😂😂 it has a bit of GO in it 😊

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @roywane354
    @roywane354 Жыл бұрын

    The clunky radiator takes away from its otherwise lovely look. Triumph does a good job of making radiators look less intrusive - Kawi could take note.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Triumph do hide it well for sure 😊

  • @paulwatts905
    @paulwatts90515 күн бұрын

    I totally understand what you say about it "making" you do it 😁. I am trying to be super sensible and ride in the massive amount of torque in a classic 500 style 😉

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    15 күн бұрын

    😂😂😂 brilliant 😂😂 thanks Paul 😁

  • @Ainsworth-Rider
    @Ainsworth-Rider Жыл бұрын

    Another good review but the mention of Gunk made it for me 😃 when did we stop using that ? 😅

  • @simonhall5086

    @simonhall5086

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. When the cars and bikes stopped leaking oil 👍

  • @Ainsworth-Rider

    @Ainsworth-Rider

    Жыл бұрын

    @@simonhall5086 spot on Simon 😃👍

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice one AR 😊

  • @siharries2014
    @siharries2014 Жыл бұрын

    One of my all time favourite bikes. #Kerching 🙈🙉🙊

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely 😂😂😂

  • @farmoboy83
    @farmoboy83 Жыл бұрын

    This is my old bandit 1200 water cooled and with modern eletronics. I want one but 13000eur is a lot in my country...

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Very similar indeed and yes it is a lot of money but it is also a lot of bike 😊

  • @SOLOMOTOUK
    @SOLOMOTOUK Жыл бұрын

    Good morning TAYM you cannot beat a big jap 4 cylinder bike the sound the naughty boy factor I mis my Z1000 SX I was looking at the exactly the same bike same colour same year but I don’t wanna get rid of he interceptor oh yes definitely remember Gunk in the metal tins 👍👍🙏

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Marvellous, very different from the RE’s but very much my youth, a bit like the two strokes 😊😂😂

  • @icedidi
    @icedidi Жыл бұрын

    they are a gorgeous, fabulous bike but even in this ride you can see how quickly that drug addiction kicks in of twisting the throttle. 66% of motorcycle accidents (2004-2020) occurred on rural roads and 58% of fatalities did not occur within 20m of a traffic juntion. It's so easy to out brake yourself, especially on something that does 0-60 faster than a scalded cat whilst actively egging you on with that symphony of power. 😁 Would I buy one? ............................................... probably 🤫

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought, eh up uncle Stu is hear and then wet myself laughing 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ruahinesrider

    @ruahinesrider

    Жыл бұрын

    I can vouch for that.Skinny country road with gravel on it on a sloping corner.I wasn't going faster than speed limit though can't really on those roads.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ruahinesrider hope you are still recovering 😊

  • @ruahinesrider

    @ruahinesrider

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM Getting there.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ruahinesrider marvellous 😊 keep it up 😊

  • @Big_DT
    @Big_DT Жыл бұрын

    After 55 years, I still don't trust myself on one of these magnificent machines. Will stick with my Bonnie for now.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Me neither 😊

  • @peterking8632
    @peterking8632 Жыл бұрын

    A 750 RS would be perfect 👌

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Just so long as it was 4 cylinder 😊

  • @jefflambert8603
    @jefflambert8603 Жыл бұрын

    Try and get a go on the Z650RS i would be Intrested in what your opinion....all Kawasakis Rev High from Cold all the ones ive had Anyway

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Already done that kzread.info/dash/bejne/mWp7sY99ot3MXco.html 😊

  • @jefflambert8603

    @jefflambert8603

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TAYM found it Superberberlous

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jefflambert8603 😂😂😂

  • @paulwatts905
    @paulwatts90515 күн бұрын

    Can,t believe i hadn,t seen this 🤣🤣👍👍🏍

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    15 күн бұрын

    😂😂😂 thanks Paul 😁

  • @splodge5714
    @splodge5714 Жыл бұрын

    Nice looking bike, not as pretty as the original but better. No complainers about water cooling and the radiator? 😉

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, funny isn’t it😂😂😂😂

  • @nickholmes2464
    @nickholmes2464 Жыл бұрын

    I rode one this week and found it very jerky a low revs in town

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    There is definitely a bit of an issue with the throttle at low speeds when cold😁 thanks NH 😁

  • @stanleylawson9015
    @stanleylawson9015 Жыл бұрын

    That would be the colour

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    I quite liked my silver one but the dark green is nice 😊

  • @-old-school-motorcyclesltd
    @-old-school-motorcyclesltd Жыл бұрын

    Lovely bike my brother has the same tho he says he don’t like the cold start revs😮 It’s a big lump of a machine & fast Too fast for me tbh bloody kill myself on that Great review 😊😊😊

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    That was the conclusion I came to too😊 that’s why it had to go😂😂

  • @BikerMichael
    @BikerMichael Жыл бұрын

    Some say he has teeth like 🌟 STARS and that they come out at night! And that he once had an affair with Milton Keynes. We only know he’s called the TAYM Stig.

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 leave Milton out of this 😂😂

  • @alain7338
    @alain7338 Жыл бұрын

    Bonjours l'ami! Qu'elle belle façon de terminer l'année ! Je suis jaloux! Des chatouilles dans le cou que j'ai pas,une BSA qu'on attend toujours ici une si belle Météo.....heu non là c'est quand mieux ici😀 belle machine mais avouez à l'âge de la raison c'est plus raisonnable pour nous ces jouets la😉 la seul montée en gamme que je m'autorise serait un mono de 650........ou 500 si Royal Enfield serai aussi nostalgique que moi.......enfin on peut rêver croire au père Noël non? ✌️🇨🇵

  • @TAYM

    @TAYM

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely 😂😂😂😂

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