Roadster – Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer – Used KAWASAKI

Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available in Cafe Racer

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Kawasaki continues its conquest of the neo-retro motorcycle segment by unveiling today at EICMA in Milan a Z900RS Cafe, a superb Cafe Racer version of the Z900RS presented in Tokyo.

With its green and white "Vintage Lime Green" color, its vintage screen, its cafe racer-inspired saddle, its low handlebars and its polished exhaust, the new Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe presented at the EICMA show in Milan has something to seduce adept bikers. neo-retro motorcycles.

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In the neo-retro segment, this Z900RS "Cafe" will find on its road the presented last year in Cologne (Germany), without forgetting the .

Like the "regular" Z900RS (below left), the Cafe Racer version (below right) pays homage to the 1972 Z1 Super Four – and the 90s Zephyrs! – but adds "a bold touch in colors and graphics, as well as a more forward leaning riding position thanks to a low black handlebar", explains Kawasaki.

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Slightly thinner (845 mm wide instead of 865) and higher than the Z900RS (1190 mm instead of 1150), the Cafe Racer version is also distinguished by a lower saddle (820 mm instead of 835) and admits one kilo more on the scale 216 kg instead of 215).

"The Z900RS CAFE expands the new RS range and embodies the slogan of the authentic model," said Morihiro Ikoma, director of Kawasaki Motors Europe, pointing out that "Kawasaki took its time before entering the modern classic scene, but the the wait was worth it ".

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The Greens are also counting on the wave of custom motorcycles to offer "a wide range of accessories" to motorcyclists anxious to own a motorcycle different from that of the neighbor.

According to our information, the Z900RS Cafe will be available at the beginning of 2018 at a price higher by 500 euros than that of the Z900RS, itself located between 12,000 and 12,500 euros..

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Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: the new Retro Sport is available as a Cafe Racer - Used KAWASAKI

Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe racer tech. Sheet

Engine

  • Type: 4 cylinders in line, DOHC, W / C
  • Displacement: 948 cm
  • Maximum power: 82 kW (111 hp) at 8,500 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 98.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm
  • Bore x Stroke: 73.4 x 56 mm
  • Compression ratio: 10.8: 1
  • Injection power supply: 36×4
  • Starting: Electric

Transmission

  • Type: 6-speed gearbox
  • 1st: 2.917 (35/12)
  • 2nd: 2.059 (35/17)
  • 3rd: 1.650 (33/20)
  • 4th: 1.409 (31/22)
  • 5th: 1.222 (33/27)
  • 6th: 0.967 (29/30)
  • Primary reduction: 1.627 (83/51)
  • Final reduction: 2.800 (42/15)
  • Clutch: Multidisk in oil bath

Cycle part

  • Frame: Tubular diamond type
  • Front suspension: inverted telescopic fork
  • Rear suspension: Back-link swingarm
  • Front travel: 120 mm
  • Rear travel: 140 mm
  • Socket angle: 25 °
  • Drag: 98 mm
  • Steering angle: 35 °
  • Front tire: 120 / 70ZR17 M / C (58W)
  • Rear tire: 180 / 55ZR17 M / C (73W)
  • Front brake: Double disc 267 mm
  • Rear brake: Single 216 mm disc

Dimensions

  • Total length: 2100 mm
  • Total width: 845 mm
  • Total height: 1190 mm
  • Wheelbase: 1470 mm
  • Ground clearance: 130 mm
  • Seat height: 820 mm
  • Weight: 216 kg
  • Fuel tank: 17 l

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