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Kawasaki Motors Australia has joined a worldwide recall on the 2017 Z900 over an issue with the rear shock absorber. Bikes affected were sold nationally between January 1 and November 27, 2017. Check the VIN list at the end of this article to see if your Z900 is affected. The voluntary recall notice is issued through …
Kawasaki Motors Australia has hinted at the prices for the Z1-tribute retro Z900RS and Z900RS Cafe Racer models. Marketing co-ordinator Milo Dokmanovic says the bikes are expected to arrive in February 2018, “possibly earlier” for the Z900RS. Prices for the Z900RS will be “around $18k ride away” and the Z900RS Café Racer will be “around $18.5k …
Kawasaki has paid tribute to the 1970s Z1 with the retro-designed and coloured Z900RS unveiled today at the Tokyo Motor Show. Tribute retro styling also includes the ribbed bench seat, teardrop fuel tank, Z1 duck tail and dual analogue instrument pods, the rest is based on the modern Z900. Tribute colours It even comes in …
Kawasaki Motors Australia will host an exclusive Z900RS unveiling for Kawasaki Team Green Australia (KTGA) members in November. The event at the Deus Ex Machina Sydney flagship store in Camperdown, on November 15 comes just a couple of weeks after the world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. To register your interest, send an email to Marketing …
The famed Kawasaki Z1, featured in the cult 1974 Aussie bikie movie, Stone, is making a comeback of sorts as the Z900RS. The Japanese company has released an official video with glimpses of the new bike based on the Z900, but with some modern touches including an LED headlight and upside-down forks. At the end …
Kawasaki may be introducing a Ninja 400, a “Stone” retro version of its Z900 and new colours and features on its Z650 and Ninja 650 models. Ninja 400 The Ninja 400 was revealed when the Japanese company was filming a TV commercial in Milwaukee this week, right in Harley-Davidson’s backyard. It is easy to see …
Kawasaki has ditched the Z800 for a Z900 with more power, more sound, but the same price of $12,499 (plus on-road costs). The Z900 is now a 948cc in-line four based on the Z1000 with the same power output of 94kW (up 9kW on the Z800), but weighing 1kg less at 210kg. If that sounds good, …
The 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 is now available at the same price as the current model, but with a host of features that make riding more convenient. In 2017, the Z model range will grow to five with the addition of the Z650L and Z900 joining the Z125 PRO, Z300 and Z1000. The learner-approved Z650L and …
Kawasaki Motors Australia confirms the Versys-X 300 small-bore adventurer (pictured above), two new Z models and several updated motorcycles for next year. The announcement was part of their unveiling of new and updated 20-17 models at the Moto Expo in Melbourne this morning. In mid-2017, the 296cc Versys-X 300 will join the Royal Enfield Himalayan …
Kawasaki is ditching the Z800 for a Z900 with a power boost of 9kW while also offering a Z650 which could come in under Australian LAMS rules. The bikes were launched at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan alongside the new Versys-X 300 small-bore adventure bike. Kawasaki Z900 The Z900 is now a 948cc in-line …