Under the broad promise of “True Commitment”–to adventure, sport and life in general–Kawasaki unveiled several new models at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy, for the upcoming 2018 model year. Ranging from a 400cc entry-level sportbike to a supercharged, 197-horsepower (claimed) sport tourer, with a retro standard and pure sportbike thrown in for good measure, the new models honor Team Green’s World Superbike Championship three-peat (thanks in no small part to rider Jonathan Rea) as well as its past accomplishments as a leader of the Japanese liter-bike movement and the legendary Z1. While we expect to see all of these bikes in Kawasaki’s U.S. lineup, Kawasaki is keeping a lid on the final confirmation until December 1, and we’ll be on the ground at the New York City IMS show when the news breaks. It should also be noted that these images may be of European models, so details and colors may change. 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS in Candytone Brown/Candytone Orange (Images courtesy of Kawasaki)
2018 Z900RS and Z900RS Café

We got an up-close and more complete look at the Z1-inspired Z900RS that debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show, plus its newly-unveiled sibling the Z900RS Café. Both bikes are powered by the same 948cc in-line four that powers the Z900, with faux engine fins that are reminiscent of the original Z1?s air-cooled mill. While they look retro, the Z900RS and Z900RS Café benefit from a host of modern conveniences, like a 41mm inverted ...