2005 Kawasaki W650

Summary:

Lovely classic design, but the Japanese have overcomplicated many aspects of it

Faults:

Nothing up to now.

General Comments:

Replaced standard exhausts with Posh straight-throughs.

Airbox gone, pods instead. Up jet of carbs, sounds and goes like a 60s BSA Thunderbolt. Real nice.

One inch longer spacers in the front forks. No more bottoming on bumpy rides.

Replaced standard size tires with: front 110/90-19, rear 140/80-18; looks and handles better.

Fitted grease nipples to the swing-arm centre and foot brake pivot at the frame join.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th May, 2019