Premium Member bornagainbiker Posted October 31, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted October 31, 2017 Here's an image and video of the new Z900RS. Looks like this could be retro done right IMHO. Give Respect To Get Respect https://jeff-galbraith.pixels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1limited Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 As much as I hate Kuminsuckme's Ths is one they got it right bike “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.” --Thomas Jefferson quoting Cesare Beccaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I have no preferred brand - there are bikes I like and dislike from just about every manufacturer. But I'm glad they went conservative with the 900RS as it is much better than the suggestions presented so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member bornagainbiker Posted October 31, 2017 Author Premium Member Share Posted October 31, 2017 Hope we see this model in North America soon and that it isn't overpriced. Give Respect To Get Respect https://jeff-galbraith.pixels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator jeffkisthename Posted November 2, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted November 2, 2017 I like it. The seat looks super comfy haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickshift Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Love it. Finally a modern retro done right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DewMan Posted November 2, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted November 2, 2017 I get and understand the appeal of retro bikes. They're just not my cup of tea. Perhaps it's the memories of personally riding bikes that looked like this back when they were considered "Modern styling"? 😄 DewMan Just shut up and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Looks nice. I like a comfy seat and a "standard" posture but I'm not as crazy about inline 4's as I am parallel twins. I would rather have a grunty, 1200 Triumph. If only Yamaha would make an FZ-10, only in parallel twin configuration. (do you hear me now, Yamaha?!) Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonme Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 except apparently Kaw used up their annual allotment for creases/corners on the EX400 so there isn't one anywhere. I think it could have used a couple. But I agree, a bike that looks proper and fitting. I'm sick and tired of Gandam styling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahazaki Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I'm not a fan of the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I usually dislike black bikes, but the RS was very nice in black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member bornagainbiker Posted November 4, 2017 Author Premium Member Share Posted November 4, 2017 1 hour ago, faffi said: I usually dislike black bikes, but the RS was very nice in black. Here's the black version: Give Respect To Get Respect https://jeff-galbraith.pixels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Even if you don't understand Japanese... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topazsparrow Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I'm not a huge fan of retro themed bikes, but I think they nailed it on this bike. Outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member bornagainbiker Posted November 5, 2017 Author Premium Member Share Posted November 5, 2017 14 hours ago, faffi said: Even if you don't understand Japanese... Damn, the stock exhaust even sounds great. Give Respect To Get Respect https://jeff-galbraith.pixels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1limited Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 19 hours ago, bornagainbiker said: Here's the black version: Now when I see that I see the 1970ish 71 “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.” --Thomas Jefferson quoting Cesare Beccaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Premium Member bornagainbiker Posted November 10, 2017 Author Premium Member Share Posted November 10, 2017 The Z900RS is now listed on the Canadian Kawasaki website for 2018 and the base model (black) is priced at $12,999. https://www.kawasaki.ca/product/z900rs Give Respect To Get Respect https://jeff-galbraith.pixels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duenan Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Initially I'm not too impressed with it in photos, but looking at that youtube vid, when the camera pans out from the instrument cluster back out to the body- I can tell the bike probably looks great in person. Doesn't look cheap. Engaging with people that have personality disorders on a message board is like arguing with a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1limited Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Oh My “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.” --Thomas Jefferson quoting Cesare Beccaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member bornagainbiker Posted November 10, 2017 Author Premium Member Share Posted November 10, 2017 18 minutes ago, r1limited said: Oh My Yup, the Cafe version goes for $13,599 in Canada. Give Respect To Get Respect https://jeff-galbraith.pixels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1limited Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 That certainly brings back a lot of memorys at Laguna Seca “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.” --Thomas Jefferson quoting Cesare Beccaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I have seen the bike this which paint scheme this cafe version is patterned after, but I cannot remember the team. Cirka 1980 vintage. It looked like a private garage job then, still does today. Me no likey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1limited Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 44 minutes ago, faffi said: I have seen the bike this which paint scheme this cafe version is patterned after, but I cannot remember the team. Cirka 1980 vintage. It looked like a private garage job then, still does today. Me no likey. Team Kawasaki Muzzy Eddie Lawsons version “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.” --Thomas Jefferson quoting Cesare Beccaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Nope. I mean the same lines, not a proper Kawasaki job. Below is one example of an old private racer, but like I said, the 900RS is almost a carbon copy of a bike I have pictured in one of my old stack of magazines, I just do not remember which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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