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Kawasaki Z900 new Retro

Posted: Mon May 01, 2023 7:17 pm
by Duffey Lake rd.
Brings back memories, a tastefully done retro by Kawasaki
It looks a lot like the original 70s bike, with lots of accessories like 4-into-4 pipes, a grab bar, and chrome fenders.

The MAM Journals- Kawasaki Z900RS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16LEYAR ... OEi8nnM70n
The MAM Journals- Is the Z900RS SE Special? First Impressions...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEstxjOXkv4&t=280s
Kawasaki Z900 RS SE a Brand new 2022 with Delkevic four into four pipes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqg4q9J2wG8
Kawasaki Z900RS Washuzan meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I4PlzuRK3o

Re: Kawasaki Z900 new Retro

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:38 pm
by Dynamohum
I bought an ‘18 a few months after selling my 79. Got the root beer and orange version. Very similar speeds and response. Low 11s in the quarter and about a 140 mph top speed. Very smooth and flickable. Except for a mono shock, TC, FI, ABS, a radiator, 4 into 1 exhaust, dual front rotors, a 6 speed trany….it’s just like the original Z1! I’ve been thru 8 states with it so far, most memorable was Glacier NP, the giant redwoods in NorCal, every Sierra mountain pass and Monument Valley. Have just over 25,000 Smiles so far.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 new Retro

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:20 pm
by NobleHops
They nailed it with this bike. Captured the essence of the original and gave it modern stonk.

Somewhere I have a photo taken at the Distinguished Gentlemans Ride, with a pristine 73 I had just restored next to one of these, and I can't say which one I desired more.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 new Retro

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:39 am
by steve murdoch icoa #5322
Approximately $2100.00 for that lovely Delkevic 4-4 exhaust system.
https://delkevic.com/full-4-4-chromed-s ... m-replica/

Re: Kawasaki Z900 new Retro

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:38 am
by Jeff Bennetts
I agree 100% with you guys, Kawasaki really nailed it with theses modern Z’s. They have a history of getting the retros right, I still have my 99 ZRX I bought new.