2017 Kawasaki Z900RS

[Lord Popgun]

Did it come with that fairing or was it a Kawasaki accessory?

[redbirds_imp]

Did it come with that fairing or was it a Kawasaki accessory?

An accessory, dealer installed and made by Vetter.

[quietguy_imp]

Beautiful bike in the photo... I like it.

[LongRanger_imp]

I think the Z900RS is a natural for Kawasaki but they need to get it to market before the boomers who will appreciate it age out and move on.

Despite its sales success, I think BMW blew it with the RNineT, if that was their attempt at a retro model. If they could somehow shoehorn that engine into a R100S-looking chassis, I think it would be appealing.

[rboe]

That radiator kills the looks of that Kawasaki. But if they don't use it, it will be "down" on power like the CB and sell just as "well" as the CB.

It would be nice if they did, but I think it would be a mistake.

[Frulk_imp]

I think the Z900RS is a natural for Kawasaki but they need to get it to market before the boomers who will appreciate it age out and move on.

Despite its sales success, I think BMW blew it with the RNineT, if that was their attempt at a retro model. If they could somehow shoehorn that engine into a R100S-looking chassis, I think it would be appealing.

The RNineT looks great from the tank forward, but from the seat back the bike's classic look just starts to come undone. That's the only reason it's not sitting in my garage right now. Well, that and the dealer being 40 miles away.

[the Ferret]

i agree, an R90/R100/R90s retro would have been outstanding, the r9t looks like a street fighter to me

We have a pro baseball team, football team, orchestra, amusement park, world class zoo, orchestra, tennis venue,

Yet NO BMW dealer. Nearest ones are 120 miles in each direction

[grover_imp]

Yeah I don't care for the gold forks on the R9T...too modern for my taste overall. Fingers crossed for a Zephyr-like air cooled 900RS!


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[flynrider]

Hey, EG! What is the the bike pictured in your original post? I followed the link you posted and they just had pics of the original Z1. The one in your pic looks like a cross between the Z1 and a ZRX. Inquiring minds want to know

The Zephyrs of the early 90s were the opening (and premature) shot in a retro revival. The 550/750/1100 models were virtually carbon copies of the KZs of 80s. Honda answered a year later with the CB750 Nighthawk that was modeled on the early 80s Nighthawks. Neither offering was very popular in the U.S. Kaw gave up on the U.S market after two years, while Honda dribbled out the CB750 in small numbers for 12 yrs. Both the CB750 and Zephyrs were popular in the Euro and Japanese markets.

I started my motorcycling life as a serial KZ owner ( 5 in a row). If Kaw decided to bring back a modern Z1, I'd have to seriously consider selling the CB750 to make room.

[EGAlvarez_imp]

i agree, an R90/R100/R90s retro would have been outstanding, the r9t looks like a street fighter to me

We have a pro baseball team, football team, orchestra, amusement park, world class zoo, orchestra, tennis venue,

Yet NO BMW dealer. Nearest ones are 120 miles in each direction

This sounds like a great opportunity for a fun business venture for your golden years Mickey!

Hey, EG! What is the the bike pictured in your original post? I followed the link you posted and they just had pics of the original Z1. The one in your pic looks like a cross between the Z1 and a ZRX. Inquiring minds want to know

The Zephyrs of the early 90s were the opening (and premature) shot in a retro revival. The 550/750/1100 models were virtually carbon copies of the KZs of 80s. Honda answered a year later with the CB750 Nighthawk that was modeled on the early 80s Nighthawks. Neither offering was very popular in the U.S. Kaw gave up on the U.S market after two years, while Honda dribbled out the CB750 in small numbers for 12 yrs. Both the CB750 and Zephyrs were popular in the Euro and Japanese markets.

I started my motorcycling life as a serial KZ owner ( 5 in a row). If Kaw decided to bring back a modern Z1, I'd have to seriously consider selling the CB750 to make room.

I wish it were mine but it's just a customized ZRX1200 image that I liberated off my Google search...Google search "custom zrx1200" and prepare for some drooling!

Eddy

P.S. I agree that a R9T based camhead, R9T-RS would be cool but I don't know if they would sell more than a few dozen.