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Kawasaki Z900: Key Points

This video is mainly about the cost of repairing the owner’s Z900 after a crash, rather than a full riding review. The bike was still running and looked largely intact, but the insurer classified it as a total loss after the authorized Kawasaki shop’s estimate reached R$35,700.

Crash and condition

• The owner says a car turned left in front of him, and he struck its rear side.
• He reports damage to the fender, headlight fairing, mirror, lever, and slider; the handlebar was slightly bent. He also mentions scratches on several other parts.
• The motorcycle continued to run normally, and he rode it after the accident. Its tires were still in good condition.
• It had about 5,000 km and was nearly a year old.

Repair estimate and insurance

The Kawasaki estimate included parts the owner considered only scratched or still usable, including the left grip and some bodywork. Prices he cites include:

• Brake lever: R$1,000
• Handlebar: R$500
• Left grip: R$94
• Handlebar counterweight: R$200
• Mirror: R$700 per side
• Headlight: R$12,500
• Front fender: R$800 (he also mentions other unclear figures)
• A fairing piece: R$2,100
• Fork assembly: R$7,000
• Suspension oil: R$900
• Dashboard cover: R$2,700
• Labor: approximately R$3,000–3,400

The owner says the estimate totaled R$35,700, with roughly R$32,000 in parts and the remainder in labor. He also says the other driver’s insurer offered R$55,000 as compensation or R$25,000 to repair the bike at an outside shop. He chose the cash settlement and was waiting for the motorcycle to be collected for auction. The video gives differing FIPE figures—R$90,000 at one point and R$59,000 later—so the valuation is unclear.

Pros

• The owner considers the Z900 an unusually strong value-for-money option among big motorcycles in Brazil.
• Despite the crash, it remained operational and rideable.
• He especially liked its color combination and model; he says that version is no longer sold.

Cons and ownership caveats

• Genuine parts and repairs are very expensive; even minor scratches can lead to costly part replacements in an authorized-shop estimate.
• Insurance deemed the motorcycle a total loss despite its apparently good condition and ability to run.
• The owner says finding another Z900 with the same color and very low mileage would be difficult, particularly in his area.

Verdict

The owner remains very positive about the Z900’s value and appeal, but the incident highlights the high repair costs and financial risk of owning a large motorcycle. The video does not provide a performance comparison or numerical product rating; its main takeaway is that small cosmetic damage can produce a very large repair bill.

Views represented

Only the owner speaks directly. He views the bike as excellent value and still desirable, while criticizing the high replacement costs in the Kawasaki estimate. The insurer and shop’s assessment, as he recounts it, treated the damage and repair estimate as sufficient grounds for a total-loss decision.