The limited edition 2018 Z900RS Cafe is the latest
addition to Kawasaki's retro stable. It features the same 948cc inline four,
six-speed trans, fancy pants clutch setup, trellis frame, and suspension as the
Z900RS. It's tuned for low-mid range power “delivering strong torque that
facilitates control for riders of all skill levels” according to Kawasaki.
The
bike also comes with Kawasaki’s own branded traction control which they call
KTRC and has two performance modes for whatever your riding needs, or there's
always "off" if you're trying to do a burn out.
Instead of the R900RS's clean, unadorned lines, the
Cafe sports a sexy café racer-style cowl and stepped seat, black drop-style
handlebars, a brushed finish on the silencer, and some other retro-adjacent
bits and bobs to solidify the look. It's only available in a beautiful vintage
lime green paint job with a white stripe but we can't see anyone wanting any
other color in this styling.
This bike is aimed at the rider in search of a
well-rounded ride with all of the modern conveniences without sacrificing
heritage and style. It looks like a historical piece of the Kawasaki puzzle and
we definitely wouldn’t mind being seen riding that vintage green around town.
