The MORIWAKI ONE-PIECE is a traditional exhaust that has been around from the very beginning of MORIWAKI's history. The Z900RS 23- ONE-PIECE BLACK is the latest addition to the lineup in this series of exhausts that have been passed down through the generations to the present day and continue to be used on many of the latest model bikes. It is designed to be both powerful and easy to ride in the practical street range, with enhanced low-speed torque and a smooth power feel up to the peak.

Traditional MORIWAKI exhaust for the Z900RS!

MORIWAKI, who celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2023, has made various types of exhausts to date. Among them, the MORIWAKI ONE-PIECE is a traditional exhaust that shares the same history as the brand itself. The Z900RS 23- ONE-PIECE BLACK is the newest representative of this series that has continued to the present day and continues to be used on many of the latest bikes.

One of the main points of this exhaust is its design. The latest model exhausts are subject to stricter exhaust gas and noise regulations, as well as exhaust heat and performance requirements, making the required exhaust size (pipe volume) larger. Even so, this exhaust has a slender form in order to maintain the naked style of the past.

In addition, it is equipped with unique mechanisms and structures that cannot be seen from the outside in order to meet various performance, sound, and regulatory requirements. For example, a "sub-silencer" is placed just after the merge collector on the inner side so that it is hidden behind the engine. The internal structure consists of two flow paths: a main path in which exhaust gas that has passed through the catalytic converter, installed just after the merge collector, flows directly through the main pipe, and a branch path that diverts gases to the sub-silencer. This structure helps the exhaust to perform various "jobs" such as muffling sound through contraction and expansion of gasses, and improving performance by securing pipe length. It is filled to the brim with MORIWAKI's creative ideas and technologies. In addition, this 4-in-1 style one-piece exhaust, in which the four front pipes merge into a single tail pipe, incorporates a partition called a "separator" for optimum output performance.




■[Sub-Silencer] Directly behind the merge collector of the Z900RS ONE-PIECE BLACK is a "sub-silencer" that is hidden behind the engine inside the chassis. A plethora of MORIWAKI's original ideas and technologies are incorporated into this structure, and it performs various "jobs" such as muffling exhaust sound through contraction and expansion of gasses, and improving performance by securing pipe length.

■[4-1 Joint] This 4-in-1 style one-piece exhaust is, as the name suggests, a collection of four front pipes that merge into a single tail pipe. However, inside the merge collector, which is cleverly created with press-formed parts, a partition called a "separator" is incorporated to obtain optimum output performance, making it actually a 4-in-2-in-1 system.

■[Welding Technology] The Z900RS ONE-PIECE BLACK is composed of stainless steel material with excellent heat and corrosion resistance, and its component parts are assembled and welded by hand. The welding methods and conditions are optimized for each part, and welding techniques of the most careful and skilled craftsmen are applied to the maximum extent possible for a beautiful finish with uniform weld beads.

■[Press Rib Molding] Inside this box, high-temperature, high-pressure exhaust gases flow while repeatedly fluctuating in pressure, and the top surface of the box also serves to strengthen the exhaust, absorbing various vibrations and loads. In order to withstand the internal pressure fluctuations and vibrations, this box is composed of a rigid material using press forming to form ribs on the flat surface of the plate in advance.

■[Reinforcement Patch] The unique design of the one-piece exhaust's tail pipe consists of three diagonally cut pipes that are welded together. However, due to the structure, stress concentrates near the welded areas where the pipe bends, making this an area of concern in terms of strength. MORIWAKI exhausts maintain fatigue strength by additionally welding a special press-ribbed reinforcement patch to the weld area.

■Output performance is determined by various factors such as front and tail pipe size and length, merge method, catalytic converter specifications, and silencer structure. MORIWAKI has optimized the aforementioned factors by utilizing their long accumulated know-how in order to achieve optimum power output characteristics for each bike model. The Z900RS ONE-PIECE BLACK has enhanced low-speed torque for practical use and a power feeling that extends all the way to the peak.

Z900RS/CAFE 23- ONE-PIECE BLACK Product Overview

■Compatible models: KAWASAKI Z900RS/CAFE
■Compatible model year: 2023
■Compatible model number: 8BL-ZR900K
■Exhaust volume: 94dB (proximity) / 81dB (acceleration)
■Product Weight: 8.1kg (Stock 11.9kg)






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