I took it out for a test ride first thing in the morning and got some shots of the muffler.
Overall view: the tailpipe isn’t too long or too short, and the slightly raised tailpipe looks great.
Even at full stroke, the fender doesn’t make contact, of course.
The surface finish is heat-resistant Cerakote. We’ve applied a gloss afterward, so it’s shiny, but initially it has a matte appearance.
When changing oil, you can remove the tailpipe and collector, loosen the exhaust pipe mounting nuts slightly to make room, and then change the oil and filter. The precision is excellent, so assembly slides in smoothly. It contains a catalyzer inside, so water drips out when starting—that’s proof it’s working. The layout is natural and the slightly megaphone design doesn’t overstate itself; it looks smart.
The slightly megaphone design doesn’t overstate itself—it looks smart. The layout is natural too.
I think the logo design is quite sharp every time I see it.
The sound is extremely gentle. It’s safe even in residential neighborhoods in the city center. From idle to cruising, you can feel that four-cylinder character.
It’s a bike that makes you want to just ride out somewhere. I think what makes a Z special is the air-cooled engine, the bullet-style analog meter, the round headlight, and the designed bodywork. If you keep that styling while also having the performance to match, it becomes a truly cherished machine.
