The Japanese motorcycles of the 1960s and 70s finished off the British motorcycle industry. This, the new for 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS is the successor to the highly regarded Kawasaki Z650 of 1976.

With looks clearly reminiscent of that 1970s bike, how does Kawasaki’s latest offering in the retro motorcycle market compare to the current crop, such as the Triumph Speed Twin 900, the Moto Guzzi V7, and the Royal Enfield Interceptor, among others.

Can this little Kawasaki offer enough character, charm and performance to be a real competitor in the market?

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The Bike:

Kawasaki Z650RS
650cc
187kg
67hp
Parrallel Twin

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Thanks to Wheels Motorcycles in Peterborough for lending me the bike for a week! You can follow them on Instagram (@wheelsmotorcycles) and Facebook (@wheelsmotorcycles).

Wheels Motorcycles
First Drove
Fengate
Peterborough
PE1 5BJ

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Partners:

QUADLOCK:
https://www.quadlockcase.net
My Usual Bonneville Quad Lock setup: Wireless Charger, Vibration Dampener, Handlebar Mount Pro, iPhone Case, USB Charger

SIZZAPP:
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Motorcycle tracker and rider's mate

XLMOTO:
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https://www.hoodjeans.co.uk
The highest safety rated motorcycle jeans

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Locations:

Holbrook, Suffolk
Woolverstone Marina

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My personal motorcycle: 2010 Triumph Bonneville 865cc (the base version)

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Gear for the Day:

Exklusive Helmets, Rage Shiney Black
Frank Thomas Patrol Jacket
Broger Moto California Washed Black Jeans
TCX XBlend Boots
Indian Motorcycle Gloves

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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fdobbs

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FACEBOOK:   / freddiecmdobbs  
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Filming and editing: @monikameraki (Instagram)

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Music:

Mindserver Unlimited On Cruize Control
Larry Poppinz In The Middle Somwhere
Lofive In a Little While

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