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#16 | RE: 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe datum

Wed May 16, 2018 12:01 am

Zitat von Willy im Beitrag #15
Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #13
Zitat von Willy im Beitrag #12
Hey Wessie, I know the perfect bike to replace the Explorer, a BMW R1200RS, great bike and a shaftie as you want, would be a good match to your existing RS, one for the weekend sir?

Yay, a one shot quote button

Teensy problem with the RS. It was going to be my one and only bike, except I can't make the riding position work for longer trips without hip pain.

Will try the R-GS on the weekend, so may end up with a 2nd boxer. It is certainly easier to manage when on foot than the Explorer, but so bloody expensive for the same spec.

Would a hip replacement be cheaper than a GS? Seriously though the GS will be lighter than the explorer and less top heavy, good luck with the test ride

There's a Nuffield Hospital 2 miles away. I don't think they will part-exchange an Explorer for a new hip...plus they don't like doing them at my age of 55. Under a hospital physio at the moment. Been given some exercises, go back next month to be re-assessed. £13500, so yes, a new poverty spec. GS.

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#17 | RE: 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe datum

Wed May 16, 2018 12:26 am

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #13
Zitat von Willy im Beitrag #12
Hey Wessie, I know the perfect bike to replace the Explorer, a BMW R1200RS, great bike and a shaftie as you want, would be a good match to your existing RS, one for the weekend sir?

Yay, a one shot quote button

Teensy problem with the RS. It was going to be my one and only bike, except I can't make the riding position work for longer trips without hip pain.

Will try the R-GS on the weekend, so may end up with a 2nd boxer. It is certainly easier to manage when on foot than the Explorer, but so bloody expensive for the same spec.

Try an R1200R...

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#18 | RE: 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe datum

Sat May 19, 2018 12:03 am

Not as cool as that cafe but on (very) rare occasions, I wish I still had my Mach III. It might be fun once in a while though I've mostly outgrown liking lots (for the time) of power with no brakes or handling. ;)

'16 R1200RS (Texas)
'14 R9T (Mexico)
'73 Norton Commando (Mexico)

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#19 | RE: 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe datum

Sat Jun 02, 2018 12:17 am

Here is a review of the Cafe Racer published by Motorcycle.com: http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/k...afe-review.html

Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2011 Zero S 16.6 kWh

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