02-24-2018, 08:49 AM
I finally got around to checking out a Z900RS in person today. Like others, I was surprised at how tall it is. It's even taller than my CB1100 with the tall Tiros-K seat. If I got one, I think I'd definitely have to spring for the lower seat.
Overall the bike looked really good to me. While the big tank does look unusual from the seat, I think it looks fine overall. The build quality looks pretty good, though not quite up to the level of the CB1100. I certainly wouldn't mind owning one.
They certainly seem to be selling well. This Kawasaki-only dealer initially got 4 of them, which all sold within the first week. They recently got 3 more (one of which is already sold).
Which brings me to my dilemma. I also spent some time at the Honda dealer checking out the '17 EX. I really like all of the upgrades over my '13. Pipes, suspension, ABS, big tank and overall more shiny bits. I really like it. And to make it even more appealing, the dealer has taken $2K off the list price.
This is really going to be a tough decision.
Overall the bike looked really good to me. While the big tank does look unusual from the seat, I think it looks fine overall. The build quality looks pretty good, though not quite up to the level of the CB1100. I certainly wouldn't mind owning one.
They certainly seem to be selling well. This Kawasaki-only dealer initially got 4 of them, which all sold within the first week. They recently got 3 more (one of which is already sold).
Which brings me to my dilemma. I also spent some time at the Honda dealer checking out the '17 EX. I really like all of the upgrades over my '13. Pipes, suspension, ABS, big tank and overall more shiny bits. I really like it. And to make it even more appealing, the dealer has taken $2K off the list price.
This is really going to be a tough decision.