Way out there, but thinking of adding Kawasaki...

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motodan

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• Jan 14, 2020

• #1

Z900RS to the very small stable. Any of you have experience with this semi retro model? A used '18. Appreciate any feedback you might have. Just looking for something to ride in the snow...LOL!

 

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lee

Debbie's Servant

• Jan 14, 2020

• #2

I like the style of the bike

 

skibum69

slave to gravity

• Jan 14, 2020

• #3

Nothing Japanese stirs any emotion in me except a TW200.

 

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zimmermanj

JimZim

• Jan 14, 2020

• #4

It's a beautiful bike, that's all the justification needed to buy it.

 

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rick601

New member

• Jan 14, 2020

• #5

That or the new Honda CB 1000?

 

cabnfvr

Member

• Jan 14, 2020

• #6

Beautiful! My first bike was a KZ750LTD that I put lower bars on, very similar to what comes on the Z900RS. You're getting retro with all the right modern touches. Go for it!

 

Omega Man

Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat

Staff member

• Jan 14, 2020

• #7

Why would you want a bike you never had to work on?

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crna59

Member

• Jan 14, 2020

• #8

I was so close to getting this bike. Beautiful bike that checked all the boxes.... except.. no cruise control. Ended up getting a Bonneville for the same price...

 

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EUGENE

Active member

• Jan 14, 2020

• #9

Motodan ,you want to ride this in the snow?????? Why? With a Sidecar maybe!

 

stooie

Member

• Jan 14, 2020

• #10

Our local Kawi/Yama dealer had a couple. Photos don't do 'em justice; they are gorgeous! Nice size, light weight, decent suspension, plenty of power. You could do much worse.

 

WWeldin

Member

• Jan 14, 2020

• #11

For riding in the snow, how about a Honda Monkey? $4199 with ABS (front wheel only.) It would definitely fit in a small stable of bikes.

I did not realize that they had a retro version of the Monkey. I am not in the snow belt, but I feel it may be a fun bike for fire roads in North GA.

https://powersports.honda.com/street/standard/monkey

 

rich

#37829

• Jan 14, 2020

• #12

Depending on what's in your current stable, I'd be more inclined to go with a dual sport machine. But what do I know, that is a fine looking bike.

 

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motodan

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• Jan 14, 2020

• #13

Just kidding regarding snow. The Z would be quite different from my F...

 

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motodan

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• Jan 14, 2020

• #14

Omega Man said:

Why would you want a bike you never had to work on?

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So true.

 

36654

New member

• Jan 14, 2020

• #15

Motodan said:

Z900RS to the very small stable. Any of you have experience with this semi retro model? A used '18. Appreciate any feedback you might have. Just looking for something to ride in the snow...LOL!

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You mean .........… something to get road salt on?

 

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motodan

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• Jan 15, 2020

• #16

36654 said:

You mean .........… something to get road salt on?

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My reference to snow riding was in jest. Once the pre snow brine is applied, my bike(s) is/are done till thaw and Spring rain.

 

36654

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• Jan 15, 2020

• #17

Motodan said:

My reference to snow riding was in jest. Once the pre snow brine is applied, my bike(s) is/are done till thaw and Spring rain.

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That's my approach, as well.

 

1074

Active member

• Jan 15, 2020

• #18

Riding in snow

skibum69 said:

Nothing Japanese stirs any emotion in me except a TW200.

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That would be my choice as well.

 

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EUGENE

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• Jan 15, 2020

• #19

What about a Suzuki Van Van 200 looks simiar to TW200?

 

Omega Man

Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat

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• Jan 15, 2020

• #20

EUGENE said:

What about a Suzuki Van Van 200 looks simiar to TW200?

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Van Van is very similar although it does have a rudimentary fuel injection system. My ‘94 has a kick starter
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