2022 Kawasaki Z650RS

[peterbaron]

My 2024 Z650RS was made in Malaysia
I wouldn't be myself if I didnt remove some trims+ to look inside in case of minor road emergency.
I already ordered USB charger and then, I will have to remove the gas tank, 2 bolts and a high pressure fuel line disconnection.
The headlamp bucket does not have any B+ outlet at all, only 4 connectors there , 2 for L & R turn signals and an LED sockets.

Cluster, gauges and clock are very easy to read. The speedo has no miles, so most likely US version has no kms...

All cluster setting can be done by thumb and while holding the handle bar

Very easy acces to the battery^, after swinging aside an electric box that sits on top of it

I already secured the seat cable by inserting a piece of hard sponge

Simple tool kit

Easy access to the starter motor

L-top is a B+ outlet....coolant overflow and rear brake reservoirs

Water pump..???

Engine oil level sight glass

Some specs...

Love this tire

The chain slack can be adjusted while on the side stand

Easy access to drain engine oil

The oad report is coming next week, so far I clocked 680 kms
:biker:

 

[pdedse]

Good details of the new ride...I feel like I was at the dealership checking the bike out. The speedometer w/out the miles on it looks so clean. The CB1100ex looks especially busy with both kilometers and miles, and the funky font they used. I'd like to have one or the other--don't care which--but not both.

 

[peterbaron]

Finally, the new SW-Motech rear rack is installed; they accidentally sent me the wrong one. So now my Givi box supports both bikes.

A few more red items are coming.

 

[Nachodaddy]

Peter, that red color was worth the wait.  It is beautiful.

 

[suhawk305]

Peter, please stop showing pictures of Z650, it too tempting for me!
Seriously, looks like an ideal mid-range motorcycle to carve the twisties.

 

[peterbaron]

Mike, you must get the red one asap...cuz you love it!
Also MiLord, it's time to trade in your ST for Z650RS...and our mile-crocodile Ferret should replace his Angry Bird with Kawi as well...  

:beerchug:

 

[the Ferret]

Mike, you must get the red one asap...cuz you love it!
Also MiLord, it's time to trade in your ST for Z650RS...and our mile-crocodile Ferret should replace his Angry Bird with Kawi as well...  

:beerchug:

Haven't worn out the CB or Angry Bird yet.... only 142,500 miles between them

 

[peterbaron]

Today,  I picked up my Service manual, cost CAD135, tax in.
Cannot order online, cannot find online P/N, had to write to HQ and they provided a strange P/N, then rode to a Kawi dealer to order and pay for it...and finaly after a few days I got it.

..and there we go again, same like our CB, mickey-mouse diagrams, but better something than nothing

 

[rdprdp01]

Nicely done! I applaud the dedication and persistence. For me, the service manual is as important as the set of keys. I am an old man whose family grew up wrenching because we could not afford a dealership mark up!

Congrats on the new motorcycle. Between the two you own, you have two super nice motorcycles which are well built with solid engineering.

The only thing else I think you may need is a 3rd motorcycle. The number "3" is considered a good number in almost all cultures, associated with optimism, creativity, and curiosity. David

 

[peterbaron]

...did you mean this, David..? 

2026 NINJA H2R Motorcycle | Canadian Kawasaki Motors Inc.

 

[Cormanus]

I'm already looking forward to your getting one, PB.

... you may need is a 3rd motorcycle. The number "3" is considered a good number in almost all cultures, associated with optimism, creativity, and curiosity.

I tried that line of reasoning over breakfast. She's still laughing.

 

[the Ferret]

Indeed nice looking bike. Visually reminds me of my 77 KZ 1000 which was maroon and gold. Great bike. My only Kawasaki out of 30 something motorcycles.

At 75 yo I’m thinking I have one more bike purchase in me, and Im thinking a 26 NC 750x DCT if Honda is still making them. If not I’ll look for a lightly used 2025. My 21 750 DCT has sold me!


At 75 yo I’m thinking I have one more bike purchase in me, and Im thinking a 26 NC 750x DCT if Honda is still making them. If not I’ll look for a lightly used 2025.  My 21 750 DCT has sold me!

 

[Lord Popgun]

Hummm, reading that post Mr. Ferret, I think the old timers is starting to kick in now…

 

[misterprofessionality]

At 75 yo I’m thinking I have one more bike purchase in me, and Im thinking a 26 NC 750x DCT if Honda is still making them. If not I’ll look for a lightly used 2025.  My 21 750 DCT has sold me!

Have you already whipped that thing so thoroughly that you need a replacement?

 

[the Ferret]

Not quite I have 64,000 miles on mine now. Figure at about 80K I'll start looking for a replacement. A 26 model would take me until I'm 80 years old at least.

 

[Gone in 60]

Keep the endorsements coming for that NC750x, Ferret. Much as I'd love a Z650RS, my current life would dictate that my next bike be more like that NC.

 

[rdprdp01]

Mr. Ferret,

I am quite certain you have another 200,000 miles left to ride an at least 2 more motorcycles. It would not surprise me if you, your next ride, and the odometer shared a centennial moment together. With greatest respect, David

 

[pdedse]

Not quite I have 64,000 miles on mine now. Figure at about 80K I'll start looking for a replacement. A 26 model would take me until I'm 80 years old at least.

I remember when you were hoping that you would still be able to ride at 70...now it's 80!  Very good to hear.

 

[Cormanus]

Not quite I have 64,000 miles on mine now. Figure at about 80K I'll start looking for a replacement. A 26 model would take me until I'm 80 years old at least.

I remember when you were hoping that you would still be able to ride at 70...now it's 80!  Very good to hear.

It's good news, isn't it?  

 

[peterbaron]

I just finished insalling the Koso Apollo heated grips with 5-level settings.
The heated grips tubes were a very tight fit to the handlebar, so there was no need for glue.
Here are a few pics:

I used a screwdriver and a few drops of oil to remove the OEM rubber grips

Accessory connector under the seat was B+ power supply, when the ign is OFF = heated grips don't work, but the ground wire is directly connected to the battery negative terminal.

I used a 2x2 to raise the gas tank to run the main harness to the headlight bucket

I placed all the connectors, balck and white in the middle and the rectangular modul with 5A fuse on the right side, inside the headlight bucked for ease of servicing