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felix.ragav · 10-24-2009, 08:05 PM

I've heard My old mechanic say that cornering was a dream on the Kawasaki RTZ. Seen 3 Vehicles in and around my locality and one is absolutely stunning to look at!

Nikhil Pereira · 10-24-2009, 08:15 PM

^^^^^

Any Kb100 RTZ, in and around for sale????

PM me please

Nikhil Pereira · 10-25-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by felix.ragav

I've heard My old mechanic say that cornering was a dream on the Kawasaki RTZ. Seen 3 Vehicles in and around my locality and one is absolutely stunning to look at!

Hey pics pics pics plz, of the stunning one.

and hey iv PM'd you

sat_06 · 10-25-2009, 12:32 AM

Wow Nikhil looks like you are going full throtle on collecting these 2Strokes.

Nikhil Pereira · 10-25-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sat_06

Wow Nikhil looks like you are going full throtle on collecting these 2Strokes.

He He. . . Keeping fingers crossed

Nikhil Pereira · 10-25-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sat_06

Wow Nikhil looks like you are going full throtle on collecting these 2Strokes.

looking out fora shogun as well. . .Do let me know if anyone has a resonably oriced one

jd666 · 10-25-2009, 01:26 AM

some facts that i remember.

- the bajaj prowler was launched late towards the end of the 2 stroke era in india, but it sold only locally in and around PUNE iirc. PLease google you will find information on it. It had the fairing of the caliber chroma on it.

- The kawasaki was a screamer, and i believe could be started in reverse also, so the crank would rotate in reverse, and all gears would work the other way. you might find some videos on youtube.

- It had a disc valve technology, that enabled the engine to be free revving, i dont have much information on that one, but the disc valve was around 70-100 bucks, and ideally shouldve been replaced each service.

- The 100 and 125 both were known for their rock solid stability and handling, but the 125 was a screamer, and i have seen 120+ kmph on it, and around 110 + kmph true speed estimates. The last KB125 that i rode was around 97-98, so thats a good 11 years back! though i did ride a KB 100 about 3-4 years back. Great bikes!!!

HydBiker · 10-25-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikhil Pereira

That sure is our very own Yaser Bhai.

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Originally Posted by Nikhil Pereira

A lil more info on the 100 and 125. Never knew about the enduro and the 5 speeder, this is news to me

Had an Auto India magazine copy from the 1996. Didn't see it after we shifted house last year

That mag had SX Enduro's review and some good photo shots of it in some dirt track. The bike was in Ninja Green like colour and very funny shape for someone who had no idea about dirt biking. I have even seen one on the road in Visakhapatnam.

prakash_mvpa · 10-25-2009, 02:43 AM

More Pics Interested

.Was a great bike of the time.but Yamaha RX100 is what won the hearts of most riders of that times.I can't find even a single RTZ in My town neither a proper photo (thanks toNikhil Pereira) on net until now.

I would like to Know whether Kawasaki RTZ is the same as Kawasaki GTO series 2 strokers(110/125 cc) of 1980s available internationally(South East Asian Countries).seems RTZ were detuned to 12.5bhp while internationally they were(GTOs) having 17bhp spec at that time!
1990 Kawasaki GTO 125 specifications and pictures

jd666 · 10-25-2009, 02:51 AM

^^ the engine sure does look same! could very much be the bike.

10-24-2009, 08:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
felix.ragav We don't need no education Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madras 600 004/Birmingham Posts: 687	I've heard My old mechanic say that cornering was a dream on the Kawasaki RTZ. Seen 3 Vehicles in and around my locality and one is absolutely stunning to look at! __________________ Sit Down, Shut Up and Hang on .... FB : Ragavan Venkatakrishnan

10-24-2009, 08:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nikhil Pereira Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aldona Goa Posts: 307	^^^^^ Any Kb100 RTZ, in and around for sale???? PM me please __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjWXI8T2HUM --------------------------- 07' Pulsar 200 DTS-i 99' Suzuki Shaolin 85' Royal Enfield Bullet 350 (Sold) 86' Ind-Suzuki Ax 100 (Sold) 03' HH Splendor

10-25-2009, 01:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
jd666 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gurgaon/Faridabad Posts: 3,320	some facts that i remember. - the bajaj prowler was launched late towards the end of the 2 stroke era in india, but it sold only locally in and around PUNE iirc. PLease google you will find information on it. It had the fairing of the caliber chroma on it. - The kawasaki was a screamer, and i believe could be started in reverse also, so the crank would rotate in reverse, and all gears would work the other way. you might find some videos on youtube. - It had a disc valve technology, that enabled the engine to be free revving, i dont have much information on that one, but the disc valve was around 70-100 bucks, and ideally shouldve been replaced each service. - The 100 and 125 both were known for their rock solid stability and handling, but the 125 was a screamer, and i have seen 120+ kmph on it, and around 110 + kmph true speed estimates. The last KB125 that i rode was around 97-98, so thats a good 11 years back! though i did ride a KB 100 about 3-4 years back. Great bikes!!! __________________ The latest RXZ rebuild pics, updated July 2011 - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/thumpers...tml#post669927 My offerings to the gods of speed - - Yamaha R15 - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed

10-25-2009, 02:43 AM	#19 (permalink)
prakash_mvpa Lazy Biker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha ,Kerala Posts: 608	More Pics Interested .Was a great bike of the time.but Yamaha RX100 is what won the hearts of most riders of that times.I can't find even a single RTZ in My town neither a proper photo (thanks toNikhil Pereira) on net until now. I would like to Know whether Kawasaki RTZ is the same as Kawasaki GTO series 2 strokers(110/125 cc) of 1980s available internationally(South East Asian Countries).seems RTZ were detuned to 12.5bhp while internationally they were(GTOs) having 17bhp spec at that time! 1990 Kawasaki GTO 125 specifications and pictures __________________ Get GNU/Linux

10-25-2009, 02:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
jd666 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gurgaon/Faridabad Posts: 3,320	^^ the engine sure does look same! could very much be the bike. __________________ The latest RXZ rebuild pics, updated July 2011 - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/thumpers...tml#post669927 My offerings to the gods of speed - - Yamaha R15 - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed

10-25-2009, 12:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
sat_06 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 92	Wow Nikhil looks like you are going full throtle on collecting these 2Strokes.

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