Kawasaki Z900RS: retro style in more colors

For years, the Kawasaki Z900RS has won the title of Retro motorcycle of the year. Stylistically, it is an almost perfect reincarnation of the illustrious Z1. When this engine was presented in 1973, the Z1 immediately popped to the top of the superbikes with its 82hp, 903cc four-cylinder block. And thus to the head of the sales charts.

Droplet tank

The Z900RS effortlessly picked up that thread of success a few years ago. In its segment, it is one of the best-selling motorcycles in Europe. The teardrop-shaped tank with a classic color scheme, chrome exhausts, round headlight and taillight, and a saddle with strap for the passenger are nice classic details.

Z900RS driving characteristics

Its success is not explained by its appearance alone. Indeed, the Z900RS rides very nicely. With a smooth engine, upside-down front forks and a swingarm with mono shock absorber, it pairs excellent performance (111 hp) with great handling, thanks in part to a 215 kg rider weight. You’ll feel right at home on this retro. The Z900RS SE even offers you top-end stuff, like Brembo M4.32 calipers and Öhlins suspension.

Confess color…

No reason for Kawasaki to change this formula for success now. Only a new color variant will be added for model year 2023. The Z900RS then comes not only in Candy Tone Blue but also in the color combination Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Imperial Red. The Z900RS SE will continue to be available in the Yellow Ball color.