Kawasaki Z900RS - Top Speed

[Charliecloud]

With just 85km on the clock and a single bar showing on the fuel gauge.

I know that this is not what the bike is about, it was however quick and very stable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnvz5yVFlrA

[bozzy.]

Top speed posts are often a bit “taboo” I suppose and I’ve got to admit, they aren’t normally my bag, however I thought your editing was actually quite good!

I hate to admit it; I quite enjoyed it.

[King Herald]

Pretty old school looking clocks too.

220kph doesn’t seem very quick, speed limiter?

Mate of mine has one in order, doesnt come until March.

[RemaL]

I have a mate also got one on order but not until March. Nice looking bike

[Max5476]

It looks like it would go a little faster with slightly shorter gearing on it, or it is hitting an electronic speed limiter.

[Taita]

Nice!

[King Herald]

Max5476 said:

It looks like it would go a little faster with slightly shorter gearing on it, or it is hitting an electronic speed limiter.

I noticed it dropped 2000rpm when shifting into top, but only about 1200 between the other gears.

[Birky_41]

I do really like the look of these sort of bikes and I think that was in old english around 140-145mph as I couldnt see it exact at the end

Nice editing too and like already said top speeds aren't really my thing either. My last two bikes both did just over 160 on the limiter but the way the last ones gets there and goes about doing it is very different

If I had the money for a few bikes in the garage I think Id own one

[Max5476]

King Herald said:

I noticed it dropped 2000rpm when shifting into top, but only about 1200 between the other gears.

Yeah, it probably makes 6th a nice long gear for motorway work. It's not quite an overdrive through

[Wacky Racer]

Nice bike, but not a patch on the original Z1 for looks (imo).

Just like Triumph have never got close to the beauty of the 1968/9 US Bonneville.