This week, Kawasaki revealed its rather attractive new middleweight, the Z650RS. We also take a look at a sleek XT500-inspired enduro from Poland and a Tinker Hatfield custom collaboration, and pay our respects to the late Bobby Haas?the patron saint of the custom scene.

Kawasaki’s New Z650RS There?s a lot to like about the Kawasaki Z900RS, notably its retro styling, good handling and performance, and Japanese build quality. But it?s also a pretty big bike that weighs 214 kg (472 pounds) and pumps out 111 hp.
Less experienced riders who love the old school looks but would prefer to stay out of trouble now have another option from Team Green: the new Z650RS. It?s a real looker too?especially if you specify the Candy Emerald Green paint that comes with gold wheels.
Under the new skin it?s essentially the Z650 apart from the rear subframe. The parallel twin engine apparently has the same 67 hp output (and exhaust system), but is reportedly tuned more for low- and mid-range oomph. Weight is the same too, at a friendly 187 kg (412 pounds).

Kawasaki has not yet confirmed US availability, but it?s likely to be announced soon. We expect pricing will follow the European precedent, which makes the RS slightly more expensive than the regular Z650. At a little over $8,000, this should sell well. [Kawasaki Europe]

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