BACK TO THE FUTURE
Retro bikes are big business. Which is why Kawasaki’s decided to go up against some of the biggest names in the game with a revised and reimagined version of its much-loved Z650. Taking styling inspiration from the 1977 B1 Z650, ‘classic’ bike fanatics will no doubt balk at any comparison between four-cylinder icon and the young pretender from Kawasaki. But you can’t blame the Japanese factory for making something of its heritage, even if the Z650RS is essentially a Z650 with a stylish new frock.
That’s no bad thing by the way. The Z650 is a cracking bike in its own right – light, agile and easy to ride while still being aggressive enough to put a smile on the face of even the most sour-faced of bikers. Add some extra goodies in
