2022 Kawasaki Z650RS

[rdprdp01]

Absolutely spectacular. A great motorcycle for a great Forum member we all admire and respect. Nicely done. David

[suhawk305]

Congratulations PB! Great looking motorcycle. Don’t listen to Popgun, RLETS should only installed on Hondas! Say hi to Alain.

[Nachodaddy]

Congratulations, my friend. That is a very beautiful motorcycle and well worth waiting for. Happy riding.

[peterbaron]

Thanks everyone.

A loooong ride report is coming soon.

Had some problems with a stupid red light coming on that was not associated with any other icons or warning lights... went off and then it came back on, and had a feeling as if the bike was rough running or misfiring... 0 kms on the clock, never been ridden by a dealer before delivery.
After one kilometer I made a u-turn and rode back home, then decided to not to give up and rode again... and again the red light came back on but had a feeling that the bike is running smoother.
Got upset but didnt give up on that stupid red light, engine tempt ok, everything else ok...so decided to keep riding dispite of that red light.
After 10 kms made a u-turn again and was heading home. Stopped the bike and analized the situation on the road... reved up to 6K, shut off the engine and restarted it...and the red light's never returned since. Rode 70 km and stopped for a coffe. Came back home. No red light at all.
So, today I made 90 miles.
At the begining I was thinking about a tight valve, but then, logically thinking,  I should get a MIL light on.... anyhow, she's good now.
The owners manual say 87 OR or higher.
At this moment it looks like I can ride about 300 kms without refueling, cluster info says fuel consumption 23.7kms/1L which indicates 4L/100 kms, good.
So far I kept bike's rpm under 6000 but mostly 5000, once it went to 7000 
Looks like 12050 rpm is normal.
Tommorow will take her on the hwy 

[Gone in 60]

Nice Machine! Congratulations!

[Cormanus]

It's good that it comes with the peterbaron seat towel.

[peterbaron]

It's good that it comes with the peterbaron seat towel.

.....and this magic seat towel can travel between DLX and Z650RS!

[17-CB-002]

Transport Master Alain Lee '17EX secures the precious load...



peterbaron and Alain Lee

Yes, PB pulled me out of bed around 5 in the morning the very next day I got back from a trip in France visiting my son and family.

[peterbaron]

Alain, THANK YOU for the transport and safe return home.
Allain borrowed his son's Toyota truck and a trailer from a friend...then had to return the trailer and drve +-300 kms round trip.
What a wonderfull support, Alain!!

[pdedse]

Congrats on your new 650! Looks very inviting to ride.