2000 Kawasaki W650

Summary:

Sweet ride on any day

Faults:

Nothing, only normal service.

General Comments:

The W650 is one of the best bikes I have ever owned. You can have fun on this bike at normal (legal) speeds. It is powerful enough to go long distance on motorways and is even better in town.

I have changed a few things on mine. Better seat and a lower handlebar. I have also fitted a front fork brace and better rear dampers.

The engine on this bike is so sweet, with good low down power. Roundabouts in third gear, even two up, no problem. Despite the parallel twin-engine layout, vibrations are not a problem and the gearbox is the best on any bike I have tested.

I sold the first one I owned and missed it, so I bought this one again after a few years with a real Triumph.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 31st July, 2017

29th Aug 2019, 12:54

Funny, I had the Triumph Bonneville and totally agree with you that the W650 is a nicer ride. Apart from cold start issues (had to use a hair dryer on mine to get it started) it was dull to ride and the frame of the Bonnie was weak compared to the W650.