Japanese Custom Culture
Kawasaki Z900RS Custom by Doremi
"Modern bikes are fast and easy to ride, of course. That's why when you get a new bike, you are more concerned with 'coolness' than performance," said Mr. Takeshi, the representative of Doremi Collection.
Doremi Collection has customized the Z900RS in the Z style which creates proportions that will be accepted by riders who admire the Z1 and Z2. In this issue of JCC, we bring you this heritage Z racer.
It does not look out of place alongside the Z1 thanks to the high degree of perfection with the same taste.
Engine
To give the compact liquid-cooled engine more power, the Z1-type point covers are deliberately made to protrude, and an under-tube-style engine guard is provided. Engine guards disguised as under-tubes were intentionally designed to stand out with the aim of creating an appearance of volume. And a specially machined aluminium base is layered with a Z2-type points cover to increase thickness.
Exhaust
The exhaust is an essential component of a bike’s appearance. This is especially true of the Z1, whose quad-style exhaust was iconic. At the time, collector pipes had not yet appeared; even the AMA racers ran four individual pipes. Doremi went so far as to rebuild the exhaust, taking apart the stock, removing its internals, and fitting them into a new quad-style exhaust. They chose to work with steel to help reproduce the smooth exhaust note that bikes had in those days.
Chassis
The 18-inch wheels were chosen not only for their balanced appearance, but also for the calm ride quality that is similar to that of the Z1. The vehicle's stance is slightly hip-up for a cooler look, but the height adjustment function was also added to avoid sacrificing leg room. The seat can also be lowered so that women can ride on it. To balance the overall silhouette, the swingarm was also trimmed 2 cm shorter.
Body
The tuck rolls create the atmosphere of the period. The rider's seating area is thinly shaped as if it were part of the tail cowl to improve footing. Z2 type tail cowl and side covers for Zephyr and steel front fenders equipped, and conservative looking KR-type discs and chrome fenders.
Although the Z2 type taillights, blinkers and mirrors are used, the interior of the lights are fitted with LEDs.
The headlights are also in the classic Z1 case, but they too have been converted to LED units.
Gallery
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Specifications
| Part | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | Doremi Collection Titanium Water Pipe |
| Exhaust | Doremi Collection Z2-type Quad-style Exhaust System |
| Drive System | RK 525-120L Gold Chain |
| Frame | Doremi Collection Dummy Frame |
| Swingarm | Doremi Collection Original Aluminium Square-tube Swingarm |
| Rear shock | Hyper Pro Rear suspension equipped with seat height adjuster |
| Wheels | Doremi Collection 18" Morris mag wheels |
| Brake | Sunstar KR-type Front Brake Discs Sunstar KR-type Rear Brake Discs |
| Handle | Doremi Collection Superbike Handlebar K-Factory Machined Aluminium Bar Ends |
| Step | K-Factory Machined Aluminium Footpegs |
| Seat | Doremi Collection Special Custom Seat |
| Electrical | Doremi Collection Z2-type Turn Signals with LED Bulbs Doremi Collection Z2-type taillight unit with LED bulb |
| Others | Doremi Collection Fork Cover Emblem With "KAWASAKI" Logo Doremi Collection Z2-type Chrome Front Fender K-Factory Front Axle Sliders K-Factory Engine Sliders Doremi Collection Modified Z1 Headlight Case with LED Bulb Doremi Collection Z1/Z2-type Mirrors Doremi Collection Machined Aluminium Radiator Guard Doremi Collection Machined Aluminium RS Engine Case Points Cover K-Factory Machined Aluminium Front Sprocket Cover Doremi Collection Machined Aluminium Engine Hangers Doremi Collection Machined Aluminium Swingarm Pivot Cap Doremi Collection Z2-type Side Covers Doremi Collection Z2-type Tail Cowl Doremi Collection Z1-type Chain Case Doremi Collection Z2-type Rear Fender Doremi Collection Side Grip Doremi Collection Chassis Original Paint K-Factory Machined Aluminium Brake Lever K-Factory Machined Aluminium Clutch Lever K-Factory Machined Aluminium Lever Guard |
Videos
Check the sound of the quad-style exhaust on this model.
About Doremi Collection
Doremi Collection, which has also been remarkably active with Fujino in Taste of Tsukuba, has a very rich lineup of parts for classic bikes, mainly Kawasaki Z series, and its uniquely planned custom parts, which are fed back from the customization scene of the time and the modern racing scene.
