In the Asian market, big bikes are considered luxuries instead simple means of mobility. While in the U.S., "big bikes" are the norm, they're usually a rather rare sight in the Asian market, and will have two-wheeled enthusiasts eagerly looking to see what bike has just passed them by. As such, when a manufacturer launches a new model in the market, it generates quite a lot of buzz.
For example, over in Malaysia, Kawasaki has just released the 2023 Z900 naked sportbike in partnership with its Malaysian partner Edaran Modenas Sdn Bhd (EMOS). A lot of us are very much familiar in the Z900 and Z900 SE, Kawasaki's middleweight naked bikes that pack a punch at quite a bargain price. In the U.S., they retail for $9,199 USD and $10,699 USD respectively, and present themselves with some of the best power-to-dollar ratios on any brand-new motorbike.
