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Kawasaki Z900RS
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Bheezy27403 Offline
High Mileage

Triad NC
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Post: #101
RE: Kawasaki Z900RS
My first street bike was a 1980 CM400T. Loved it.
11-15-2017 01:08 PM
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Wisedrum Offline
High Mileage

Germany
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Post: #102
RE: Kawasaki Z900RS
(11-15-2017 10:51 AM)The ferret Wrote:  [quote='Flynrider' pid='187375' dateline='1510759455']
..... I think it's a torque/rpm thing for me. I like riding around at 2500-3500 rpms without strain and enjoy the "pull" when I twist the throttle at those rpms on a liter bike.

It's the feel of a good torque that satisfies my ride.
The CB and the W have it, somehow like a steam locomotion not needing much revs. In order to keep my driving license and stick to speed limits I seldom have to rev them higher in their highest gear then your mentioned rev range except on the AB, where things are a little bit faster. And the bikes pull right away when being accelerated into higher revs.

But I think a lot of manufacturers seems to tune their bikes for having a similar torquey character.
That's what I'm reading in motorbike tests today but I've not tested other bikes these days.

Wisedrum
11-15-2017 02:43 PM
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redbirds Offline
Been There

Patterson, GA, USA
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Post: #103
RE: Kawasaki Z900RS
From Web Bike Japan... http://japan.webike.net/moto_news/leadin...n=20171119

1 Cor 13:4-7 (NIV)
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
11-19-2017 11:25 AM
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toecutter Offline
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wasteland
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Post: #104
RE: Kawasaki Z900RS
Any idea on where the bike is produced? i think I read somewhere it might be made in thailand... Debating between this and the cb1100 although the z900rs is a bit lighter
11-20-2017 04:45 PM
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LongRanger Offline
Been There

Evergreen, CO
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Post: #105
RE: Kawasaki Z900RS
Japan's my guess. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Ride more. Worry less. Tongue
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11-20-2017 05:05 PM
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DaSwami Offline
Running Like a Top

Northwest Montana (again!)
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Post: #106
RE: Kawasaki Z900RS
I still get a kick hopping on my TU250X around town, I'm darn near as big as the bike and probably look ridiculous, but I have a blast.

I find I like different bikes for different moods!
11-22-2017 09:15 PM
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Houtman Offline
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NC USA
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Post: #107
RE: Kawasaki Z900RS
(11-22-2017 09:15 PM)DaSwami Wrote:  I still get a kick hopping on my TU250X around town, I'm darn near as big as the bike and probably look ridiculous, but I have a blast.

I find I like different bikes for different moods!

One of my riding buddies has one as well and loves it , rode it once but it was not for me.
11-23-2017 05:02 AM
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redbirds Offline
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Patterson, GA, USA
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Post: #108
RE: Kawasaki Z900RS
Now on Kawasaki's US site at $10,999. About 70lbs lighter than the CB.

1 Cor 13:4-7 (NIV)
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
(This post was last modified: 12-01-2017 08:55 AM by redbirds.)
12-01-2017 08:20 AM
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nhawk7504 Offline
Running Like a Top

Boston
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Post: #109
RE: Kawasaki Z900RS
(12-01-2017 08:20 AM)redbirds Wrote:  Now on Kawasaki's US site at $10,999. About 70lbs lighter than the CB.

70 Pounds is a lot. Gonna be a completely different animal. About the same as my liquid cooled Honda 919 which I only sold because the first previous owner replaced the forks and gauges so the mileage was off and the front end was a tad shorter. The RS won't have the engine pinging and fins. Won't have retro engine look, retro forks, retro twin shocks. What I really liked about the 919 is the way it settled in at about 72 mph on the highway. The RS will likely be the same.
I'd have both if I had the money and time. I also test rode the Ducati Supersport and that has its place too. Very nice machine. Bent over the front but that again is good at higher speeds and I like highways myself just to clear the cobwebs sometimes.
12-01-2017 10:09 AM
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Cormanus Offline
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Queensland, Australia
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Post: #110
RE: Kawasaki Z900RS
The RS is apparently on a dealer's floor in Brisbane at an advertised price of AU$17,999 ride away. On today's exchange rate, that's about US$13,500.

The café version arrives early next year.
12-08-2017 09:55 PM
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