Review: The 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS

We’ve been salivating over the new Kawasaki Z900RS since it said konnichiwa at the Tokyo Motor Show. The new Zed has a clear lineage back to the iconic Z1, and marks the rebirth of the Universal Japanese Motorcycle. It’s also a damned attractive bike that promises strong on-road performance. So I’ve just spent a day ripping through the sun-baked canyons of Malibu on a Z900RS, 30 miles west of downtown LA, to see if Kawasaki have delivered the goods. And I’m happy to confirm there are reasons to keep drooling. First off, this bike is gorgeous, especially in the metal....