Z650RS.... maybe?

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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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KungFooBob wrote: ↑Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:44 pm I'm awaiting a succinct and damming review from Cheesy.
Well tough shit, because I quite like how it looks, but now I'm torn, new R7 or new Z650RS?

Though either will require spending the best part of 8 grand, I can feel the cold sweats already, but it would be nice to have a bike that'll run on modern fuel.
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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I'll have a green one please.

Might even be able to get it into the living room. ;)
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Mon Sep 27, 2021 5:23 pm :obscene-drinkingcheers:
KungFooBob wrote: ↑Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:44 pm I'm awaiting a succinct and damming review from Cheesy.
Well tough shit, because I quite like how it looks, but now I'm torn, new R7 or new Z650RS?

Though either will require spending the best part of 8 grand, I can feel the cold sweats already, but it would be nice to have a bike that'll run on modern fuel.
Lol no happening. Just no chance
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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It's a no from me. Looks like an ER-6F!
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:50 pm
I'd be surprised if the original made 54bhp, they were no faster than an RD400
True, I bought an RD400 off a mate who was getting a Z650, the Yam was faster (at least when I was rideing it and it also wheelied better.
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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weeksy wrote: ↑Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:09 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Mon Sep 27, 2021 5:23 pm :obscene-drinkingcheers:
KungFooBob wrote: ↑Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:44 pm I'm awaiting a succinct and damming review from Cheesy.
Well tough shit, because I quite like how it looks, but now I'm torn, new R7 or new Z650RS?

Though either will require spending the best part of 8 grand, I can feel the cold sweats already, but it would be nice to have a bike that'll run on modern fuel.
Lol no happening. Just no chance
You're right, it's going to be like the Z900RS again, I'll fancy one until I look closer, think "that looks cheap and nasty" and not but anything.
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The only Kawasaki I've had the misfortune to own,a Z650 cost me more in oil than petrol to get back from Barcelona :shock: .
Not one of my better used bike buying decisions...
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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Looks alright, but like the XSR7 will be a little flaccid. More than enough poke for the road, but unlikely to really blow your skirt up.
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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Cheaper, lighter, can be restricted for lower license classes, lower seat height, cheaper to run/insure, less intimidating power level, etc...

It's for girls/learners/short people.
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KungFooBob wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:05 pm Cheaper, lighter, can be restricted for lower license classes, lower seat height, cheaper to run/insure, less intimidating power level, etc...

It's for girls/learners/short people.
All the above,plus it's for old farts who have fading memories of the old aircooled Zed's back in the day,& want something for running around on that won't break the bank..
I wonder if the hipster's will do anything with it?
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KungFooBob wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:05 pm Cheaper, lighter, can be restricted for lower license classes, lower seat height, cheaper to run/insure, less intimidating power level, etc...

It's for girls/learners/short people.
And maybe a bit less likely to be nicked as soon as you park it at home / work...
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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You never know your luck in a raffle...

https://www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/compet ... -kawasaki/
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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The green one looks quite nice
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The green one is definitely growing on me
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:15 am The green one is definitely growing on me
this ?

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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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Yes that, I like how it looks, it's fast enough for what I want, and it's not too heavy, the exhaust looks stupid, but that's true of all new bikes.
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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Not keen on the clocks myself. Is it running an ER6 type engine then ?
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Yes, ER6 engine, I think it's just a restyle of the current Z650
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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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KungFooBob wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:08 pm You never know your luck in a raffle...

https://www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/compet ... -kawasaki/
Does anyone really ever win those competitions! :roll:



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Re: Z650RS.... maybe?

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I fancy a Z650RS, BUT it's going to be nearly £8000 to buy one, which (to me) seems like a hell of a lot of money for a tarted up commuter bike.
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