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Rogue Hawk
03-01-2018, 02:06 PM
Kawi just came out with a bike that can easily be mistaken for a classic. I do like the 70's Japanese bikes like the CB's. Honda makes a CB 1100, but it's very top heavy. The kawi is just right. http://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/17625/the-kawasaki-z900rs-is-modern-performance-and-tech-with-retro-styling-and-just-enough-of-everything

ARtraveler
03-01-2018, 03:51 PM
Nice stuff. Honda and Kawi are doing a bit of the "retro" stuff to try to get those who owned the real McCoy, to jump in one more time.

I was a big fan of the UJM and had a few assorted during the day. My thoughts are now on the new "touring" offerings. As in the new GW and the new Yamaha Eluder.

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

ofdave
03-01-2018, 04:26 PM
don't forget all the new "retro" stuff from Triumph.
Several sweet bikes in their lineup.

Dmetcalf
03-01-2018, 05:32 PM
I remember that bike very well ..! I could take it up til I topped out in 3rd gear then that “kawi” would steadied walk away from me ...!!

Chupaca
03-01-2018, 05:34 PM
Do love all those and we had a bunch of Italian bikes not well known here that were great as well. :2thumbs: Here we have a lot of Cafe's running about ....

ARtraveler
03-01-2018, 05:46 PM
I remember that bike very well ..! I could take it up til I topped out in 3rd gear then that “kawi” would steadied walk away from me ...!!

The Z-1 scared me. Back in those days I was content with a KZ650. :yes:

Samson
03-01-2018, 06:56 PM
I had the 1973 900, wicked fast. Kick myself for getting rid of it every time I think of it. The 3 cylinder Mach 111 H1 500 was crazy fast as well.

nwrider
03-01-2018, 07:00 PM
I too bought a 1973 Z10 and rode the bjeezus out of it. The new rendition brings back great memories and does justice to the original's iconic styling.

Rogue Hawk
03-02-2018, 12:07 PM
One of my all time favorites are the Honda Magna and Nighthawk. The CB1100 is the closest they have to the Hawk, but it misses the sporty look. A new Magna would be at the top of my list.

http://revmoto.net/Content/119-1256-large.jpg

Dmetcalf
03-02-2018, 02:16 PM
One of my all time favorites are the Honda Magna and Nighthawk. The CB1100 is the closest they have to the Hawk, but it misses the sporty look. A new Magna would be at the top of my list.

http://revmoto.net/Content/119-1256-large.jpgi owned a 1984 V-65 Magna and it was a great bike ..! I have a buddy that owned (and still rides) a 1983 V-65 and has well over 200K miles on it ..!! Has to get parts on eBay thes Days. Great bike ..!

asp125
03-02-2018, 08:30 PM
Everything old is new again. For a while, Ducati and triumph were ruling the roost with their 60's inspired cafe bikes, now they have moved on to the 70's UJM styling.