There is probably no better base to work on than today’s crop of neo-retro cafe-racers and scramblers than there is when it comes to making modern bikes into reproductions of iconic models. This is because of how cafe-racers and scramblers were originally designed.
When it comes to these so-called reverse resto-mod inventions, a great number of aftermarket producers have, in fact, hit the proverbial jackpot. Doremi Collection, a Japanese company, is one of these businesses that have exceptional attention to detail, and it has recently introduced new possibilities for the Kawasaki Z900RS.
Doremi Collection’s expertly crafted body kits can take the Z900RS, which has an already stunning appearance out of the box, and turn it into an even more one-of-a-kind machine while also drawing attention to the lineage of the brand.
You have the choice between three homage replicas: the KZ1000, the Z1000R Eddie Lawson Replica, and the GPZ900R Ninja, which you might recognize from the movie Top Gun.
Doremi came up with the ingenious idea of using a sheet metal tank that would then be coated by a fiberglass tank wrap in the design aesthetic of the legendary model in order to accomplish the diligent task of producing paintwork for the modern Z900RS that looks like legendary models. This allowed Doremi to successfully complete the task of generating paintwork that looks like iconic designs.
To finish off the look, a fiberglass-reinforced plastic tank cover in the style of the GPZ900R or the KZ1000 is slapped on top of the metal tank. The same type of fiberglass is used for all of the elements, including the front fairings, cowls, and the rest of the chassis.
Upon request, they can be provided with eye-catching artwork that is characteristic of the brand’s multiple-ride attractions. From its base in Japan, Doremi Collection distributes both whole-part kits and separate components to customers all around the world.
The KZ1000 modification, which goes back a few years in Kawasaki’s history, calls for a significant amount of additional labor. As can be seen, the kit comes with two dummy shock absorbers that are intended to be mounted on the back of the motorcycle.
The twin shock absorbers are only there to give the impression that the bike is old; they do not actually perform any purpose. As a result of this, black plastic coverings are utilized in order to conceal the stock flat-lying monoshock, which continues to serve as the Z900RS’s rear suspension component.
In addition, customers who want a replica that has a look that is as close as possible to the original can take advantage of The Doremi Collection’s customized exhaust systems with a black coating and thinner wheels.