glad you enjoyed it - I have added radiator guard, rear hugger extender as the standard one lets crap get onto the shock as its too small, helmet lock, renntec rear rack, puig vision screen and G2 throttle tamer - yes there are loads of touring accessories out there, many options and pyramid plastics do colour matched huggers, screens etc that really look the business
I have added the helmet lock, an original kawaski accessory. Its very small, not too expensive and does its job. I am very happy with the sound and handling of this bike. My only doubt is if to buy the "retro" logo in the tank fuel as the unit you have reviewed. Very good video!
First review of yours I have seen better than many I'v seen so far. Nobody has mentioned the absolutely awful looking radiator this and many other bikes have stuck on as an afterthought! Horizontally mounted rads stick out like a sore thumb when looking at these bikes. Go to a triumph bike for a rad that does a much better job at blending in with the bike.
@@dsambernardodid you buy the attachment for this bag as well? Do you mind if you can share what did you used to attached this to the z650rs? I just got my z650rs yesterday and looking for this side bags too. Thanks for sharing.
@@jasonmounger9152 after owning gtr1400 snd h2 sx I stll find the power ok, of course the riding style is a bit different but for me it is much fun! I did not want another thirsty inline four but this v-twin that is just perfect
That was a nice review of a very beautiful looking motorcycle. I've been riding a Honda CB500F for the last two years, and although I'm very happy with it I get to thinking every now and then that I should trade up for a newer bike. This Kawasaki, the Speed Twin 900 and Honda's new Hornet are the ones that appeal to me right now. I'd like a light flickable bike for country roads that also has the option of touring with luggage and has good fuel economy. Would any of you esteemed motorcyclists reading this be able to tell me would there be a big difference in handling and performance between this and the CB500F? Thanks.
Thanks for an interesting review. I'm a serial ER-6 owner (I've had three) and I love the 649cc parallel twin engine. I could possibly be tempted by the Z650RS but I really don't know if I could live with the appearance of the radiator which is absolutely hideous! The small tank is also off-putting. I'm used to getting about 160 miles out of a tank on the ER-6 and I wouldn't want much less than that.
@@gmmotomedia After 15 years of ER-6s I'm looking for something retro. RE Interceptor is a strong contender although I'm not so keen on the spoked wheels and tubed tyres. I keep hoping I'll come across a good second hand W800!
Don't bother with the RE, unless it's just for weekends etc. It's heavy (alot more than this RS), it's sluggish and a lazy ride but very very forgiving. The RS is my 2nd bike, after having an RE for a year and wow what a difference. Tank is rather small, I get about 150-170 miles range depending how I ride it, mostly 70mph+.on a commute of 31 miles each way! I'm keeping this until around August 2024 then going for a 4 pot 900cc bike.
On a bike like that a big digital screen really looks out of place in my opinion, I'd much rather see analogue fuel and temp and a smaller digital screen for time, trip computer, ambient temp.
@@ninja1970fin actually i preffer twins, MT07 and the new 2 cylinder in the hornet with 270 degree crank, both sound amazing. The 650 twin used from the ER6 and modified slightly over the years and now used in the new Z650RS have always lacked in sound compared to it's rivals.
That's one expensive 650. There are better bikes available for that money. Step up to a slightly used 900rs for the same money and get style AND performance without the buzzz.
Nope! And I'm a kawasaki fan Too much money for a lame twin cylinder bike! Needs a 4 cylinder like the old 70's kz650. I'd rather find the old kz 650 than that lame excuse for a retro ride. They nailed with the 900rs model!
