It was the Z900RS of 17 years announcement that a variety of custom vehicles were exhibited although there was a feeling that the topic of the Japanese new model was generous in the debut of the new katana. Among them, there was some outstanding custom, so I want to introduce it in several times. This time it is the Italian Rizoma.
Rizoma in Italy is closely related to Japan
In Japan, the familiar Italian Rizoma, which was led by MotoGP rider Nakano Shinya, who had 56 designs as the sole agency in Japan, is known for producing custom parts for high-quality commercial vehicles. In fact, the chief engineer at the time when Mr. Shinya Nakano was running as a MotoGP rider of Kawasaki was the head of product development of Rizoma, and the founder of the Rizoma has a connection with his nephew. This connection led to the Z900RS custom being displayed at the Milan show.
The Rizoma, originally have begun history from where it developed a lever guard for the MotoGP machine in ’09. It is a protector to avoid the danger that the brake lever is pressed when it comes into contact with other vehicle and brake unexpectedly, and it was also installed in this Z900RS custom of course. The part to bolt on to the handlebar end is made of aluminum, and the part of the lever guard is plastic, and the structure that it becomes at the contact of any chance and releases the impact. There are 2 types of Racing Edition and Street Edition.
Orthodox Z900RS plus the flowing in the cafe base
The handlebar position is also a matter of concern for deciding the styling. By attaching a so-called swallow handlebar, this Rizoma Z900RS Cafe has an intermediate position between the STD handlebar and the separate handlebar. In addition to creating a sense of fluidity without overexertion, it will be the point to add adult luster to the muscular atmosphere by the small size of the safety parts and the cut-out parts that have been blacked out. There are various parts such as the footpeg bar, the handlebar grip, and the lever, so you can enjoy adding 1 point each.
High-quality parts of race origin on the market custom vehicle
The way Rizoma line up these parts, it has the advantage of being able to directly reflect the know-how gained at the site of MotoGP to custom parts for commercial vehicles but is a manufacturer originating from the development of racing parts. In addition, the high level of design and craftsmanship unique to Italy are added, So it is also convinced of the quality of the finish. Mr. Nakano of 6 design also told us that “it is attractive that it has the ultimate minimalism where there is no place to cut and also elegant.”
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