Kawasaki W650 650cc Review

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Kawasaki W650 650cc
4.1 stars
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Runs with Scissors's Review of Kawasaki W650 650cc Motorcycle

5th Jul 2005

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    4 years
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2001
  • Build quality
    5 stars
Good Points

Extremely Reliable-has never let me down.
Well done retro styling. Will always be a collectors item.
Easy to service.
Very fun to ride.


Bad Points

Most assesories are available only outside of the US.
Not enough of them around.
Chain drive.


General Comments

I own a 2001 W650 that was purchased new. This is my second W650 as I originally owned a 2000 model but sold it to buy my daughter a car. I missed it THAT much. Once you have been around one of these fine motorcycles it is hard to find a replacement that is so satisfying.
The W650 rides the way it looks. It imparts the experiences of yesteryear but leaves all the bad behind.
It is very attractive and always draws a crowd of admirers. In fact, mine won first place at a regional contest sponsored by a bike-specific magazine.
Better than 75% of the miles on my W650 have been accumulated two-up.I weigh 180 and she weighs 130. Our combined weight does not stress the bike in any way, and we certainly can keep up with traffic.
All required service is done by myself, including modifications to the carb jetting, needles and airbox. The smog system is gone and my bike runs very well. Far better than delivered by the manufacturer.
The W650 was manufactured from the ground up with no parts borrowed from other models. Unlike modern motorcycles, there is hardly any plastic used in construction. The only plastic items are the speedometer/tach housing, airbox and chain guard.
I plan on having mine around for a long time.

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