2025 Kawasaki Z900

Same as the last zed, just better

Something different - my first fly-by-wire bike. Probably a few different ways I could go about this, but I went with the tried-and-true “less is more” approach. I left the original RH switchgear in place and created an adapter plate/housing for the new controls. I went with a different clutch lever/lever mount as well, which meant not having to relocate the RH control housing and retain the factory front brake light switch. Nothing scary about the bike's wiring/electrical, other than different connectors.

As with the last Zed, I’m running two clutch cables, but I’ve just about got a “dual clutch levers” thing going on. I currently have two functioning clutch levers, but the plastic part I’m using will need to be replaced with something more reliable. I’ll get there, then wire the bikes’ standard control back in. Aiming to have a bike a “two handed” rider could ride.

This bike is great to ride, not that much different to the previous Zed. I’m running taller gearing, and it's still easy to ride slow and still quick off the mark. Cruise control is a feature I never knew I needed so much.

I think I’m going to keep this one.