From the land of the Rising Sun (and Visordown!)

[Polarbear]

It could be love......

https://www.visordown.com/sites/default/files/field/image/autoby%20Z900RS.jpg
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Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[RhynoCZ]

They have more models, that were discontinued in the world. They still make the ZRX1200 (DAEG).
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'87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[DrSnoosnoo]

Now then, now then.
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I'm Sam; Northern, Ginger, Lover
Did have: '95 ZZR600 '83 CG125 '97 ZZR1100 '15 Hypermotard 821 SP Do Have: '10 ZX10R

[MCN]

[DrSnoosnoo]

[jjdugen]

I still think Gary Gitters Rock n Roll parts one AND two is one of the best early 70's pieces of music....... BTW, it was all about the engine in the Z1, that looks like a Lego brick copy. Do not like.
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The CBR900RR has been sold. Aprilia Falco worms its way into my heart.
Try Soi 23 on Amazon for a good read.... Self promotion? Moi?

[chickenstrip]

Not bad, but I'm not sure it's a good idea to keep rehashing the classic Z look like this. In my view, they achieved the ultimate looks-wise in this style with the Z650. Obvious nods to that line with the tank and tail piece, and I like the way the clocks are set above the headlamp (also a nod to older styles). I don't think it's the worst looking engine, but smaller modern units lack presence. My Fazer is the same in that way. Not a lot they can do about that if they don't want massive weight though. It was just an air-cooled thing.

Frame looks slightly odd around the headstock, and a bit spindly, although there appears to be a fair amount of triangulation, which I guess will increase its strength.

It could be saved by strong power delivery, light weight and good handling, but I doubt that's what it will be about.

It doesn't make me want to up-chuck like some efforts, but maybe that's the best I can say about it, which must be frustrating for manufacturers who perceive there is still a market for this look. But maybe there isn't anymore. I'd still rather take a Z650 exactly as it looks and modify it to my own taste, wishing it was lighter and more powerful

I wouldn't want to change much about the look of these at all:

https://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5871_zps82244a15.jpg

https://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/z650c1_zpsyvxzbu9g.jpg
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[arry]

I like that.

If it doesn't weigh the same as a cruise ship's anchor, I'd go so far as to say I'll buy one.

[M.C]

[arry]

[chickenstrip]

[jjdugen]

Didn't ignore the bike bit at all! Gave a pithy and relevant comment on Kawasakis offering. (Flounce)
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The CBR900RR has been sold. Aprilia Falco worms its way into my heart.
Try Soi 23 on Amazon for a good read.... Self promotion? Moi?

[Bricktop]

The bike has a distinct lack of matte-black powder-coated shit on it, so it gets a thumbs-up from moi.