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RE: 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS - Gone in 60 - 07-21-2026
Sounds like an expensive project bike to me. Pretty to look at, but a lot of work to make functional.
RE: 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS - peterbaron - 07-21-2026
I consider the GL1000 project closed!
RE: 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS - Nachodaddy - 07-22-2026
Sorry it didn't work out, Peter. Better luck next time.
RE: 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS - peterbaron - 07-28-2026
The SW-Motech side racks and cases arrived today; unfortunately, one mounting bracket is missing, but I’ve already ordered a replacement.
Installation went smoothly and took a good hour.
They are smaller (17.6 L) than the ones on my DLX, but they’ll be perfectly adequate for a very long trip, especially since I also have a Givi top case.
They stick out a bit; I might modify them over the winter to bring them closer together.
![[Image: EpigI50.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/EpigI50.jpg)
![[Image: 0GAMJpw.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/0GAMJpw.jpg)
![[Image: BE18vBN.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/BE18vBN.jpg)
![[Image: LKEkDvt.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/LKEkDvt.jpg)
![[Image: n7Hp0YQ.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/n7Hp0YQ.jpg)
![[Image: 6sOAtlZ.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/6sOAtlZ.jpg)
![[Image: qvXHVWB.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/qvXHVWB.jpg)
I also adjusted the rear/monoshock to make it softer
![[Image: GVUdOgl.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/GVUdOgl.jpg)
RE: 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS - pdedse - 07-28-2026
You are ready to roam!
RE: 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS - rdprdp01 - 07-28-2026
Beautiful cases. I have been trying to resist buying a pair for myself!
RE: 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS - Cormanus - 07-29-2026
They look great, Peter. Would they fit on the CB1100?
RE: 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS - peterbaron - 07-29-2026
(07-29-2026, 12:23 AM)Cormanus Wrote: They look great, Peter. Would they fit on the CB1100?
The short answer is no, although I suppose smaller panniers, those from Kawi, might fit the CB's rack after extensive, reversable modifications, see pic.
![[Image: ByW6gmm.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/ByW6gmm.jpg)
RE: 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS - rdprdp01 - 07-29-2026
I am a big SW-Motech fan. Their products are well-made, durable, and incredibly well-engineered. I previously purchased the Top Case, which also has matching side cases. There are soft case options, too. See links below:
Hard Cases
Soft Cases
Both options have mounting brackets available. If you have an existing rear rack, you may need crossovers or custom fabrication. I suspect I will find out in the next 12 months.
RE: 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS - Gone in 60 - 07-29-2026
Are they hard plastic, or sort of a soft material? They look like the Givi Wl901 "Semi Rigid" top box.