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rotor · 02-22-2018 01:39 PM

I sit on the Jap bike, but...

(02-21-2018 04:29 PM)Cormanus Wrote:
(02-21-2018 12:11 PM)Bheezy27403 Wrote:
(02-21-2018 11:42 AM)LongRanger Wrote: And, it's a "Jap bike." There goes half the potential U.S. customer base.

HD-riding buddy of mine a few years ago wouldn't even sit on my Kawasaki Concours, let alone ride it. "I don't sit on Jap bikes!" And she was educated, successful, articulate, open-minded and reasonably intelligent.

She sure sounds open-minded.

I was thinking the same thing.

Oddly enough, I understand better those that buy Harleys because they "wouldn't sit on Jap bikes!..." then those that believe there is some technical merit to the big bore V twins in this 21st century.

~~Banned~~ · 02-22-2018 04:21 PM

I dislike motorcycle snobs of all shapes and sizes.

When I hear comments such as those above is typically the last time I ride with those people.

**The ferret** · 02-22-2018 04:43 PM

(02-22-2018 01:39 PM)rotor Wrote: Oddly enough, I understand better those that buy Harleys because they "wouldn't sit on Jap bikes!..." then those that believe there is some technical merit to the big bore V twins in this 21st century.

Nothing wrong with the air cooled Harley V twin.Been around a long time and they still sell a boat load of them. Sure it's heavy and slow, and not as technically advanced as some others, but I think I've heard the same complaints about the CB1100.

We all have preferences and opinions. Some are rather stubborn in theirs...on both sides.

Capo · 02-23-2018 08:33 AM

I love all motorcycles. It's some of the bikers I don't dig.

alprider · 02-23-2018 08:41 AM

this weekend is here the big bike exhibition...this green has a extra low saddle...i found the ground very good with my 172cm....

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**The ferret** · 02-23-2018 09:29 AM

IMO that is not a very attractive paint job. The low seat sort of reminds me of the seat on the KZ 900/1000 ltd from back in the day.

jedd · 02-23-2018 09:42 AM

I can see why they're offering this color...it should attract buyers looking for a rugged, commando, army, military, urban assault theme.

**The ferret** · 02-23-2018 09:53 AM

then again look how good the ends of the radiator, the front fender brace and that piece under the tank look in black instead of silver. They should have done the heel plates too.

~~Banned~~ · 02-23-2018 11:31 AM

Except for the giant 900 on the side covers I think this is the best iteration of Z900RS.

VLJ · 02-23-2018 01:19 PM

That's the low seat, which is standard equipment in some markets but an accessory item in the U.S. That's the seat Kawi uses to achieve their claimed 31.5" seat height, rather than the nearly 33" seat height of the U.S. model.

I actually think the low seat looks better on the bike than the thicker high seat, which looks overstuffed and bloated.