2001 Kawasaki W650

Barnone · 01-05-2012, 09:42 AM

I've been gone for a while so am trying to catch up with all the goings on here.
Over the summer and fall I sold five motorcycles/scooters with the intent to get another Kawasaki W650. Finally found a nice one in Brevard,NC with only 2025 miles. Sure is nice to have a 650 after riding the sub 250s for so long. It is the third W650 that I have owned.

Still have the DF250RTB bobber

and it's doing just fine. Probably will sell it before I head back to North Carolina in the spring. My goal to just have one bike.

FastDoc · 01-05-2012, 11:41 AM

SO FREAKING AWESOME.

Wanna trade it for a REAL Britbike? :P

Just kidding.

That and the Honda GB500 are the Holy Grail for disillusioned Britbike lovers.

90% the looks, 75% the feel, and 100% better function, reliability, safety, and everything else!

Enjoy!

I'm getting a lot of fun out of my BSA. With a fresh rebuild and electronic ignition it starts in 1-2 kicks hot or cold, but I know it won't last....

SpudRider · 01-05-2012, 06:34 PM

That W650 is in beautiful condition. 8O Thanks for posting the great photos.

Spud

Barnone · 01-05-2012, 09:55 PM

Thanks for the complements on the W650.
It's all original except for the turn signals and missing the tank badges so I added some Kawasaki decals to keep people from asking what year Triumph.

Also added a large top box which makes my butt look big but I figured that SpudRider and FastDoc would approve.

SpudRider · 01-06-2012, 12:03 AM

I love the large travel trunk!

It's official; I approve.

Spud

Weldangrind · 01-06-2012, 01:14 AM

Those are sweet bikes. I don't think they ever made it to Canada. Glad to see that you still have the DF; I'll be sorry to see it go.

Barnone · 01-06-2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I love the large travel trunk!

It's official; I approve.

Spud

Got a few negative comments on the size of the trunk but it works great for carrying stuff.

Yesterday a guy asked me why I put Kawasaki decals on an old Triumph.
At first I though he was kidding but he was serious. Maybe I will get some Triumph decals and all will be happy.

Oil temp thermometer from Ebay. I've seen maximum 80 to 90 degrees Centigrade on it so all if fine.

I miss riding in the mountains but it's too cold there now. Even got down to 40 F here in flat Florida last night.

FastDoc · 01-06-2012, 11:34 AM

Maybe really mess people up and get decals made that say "Kawasaki Bonneville" or "BSA W650" :P

Jim · 01-06-2012, 09:11 PM

Awesome bike

01-05-2012, 09:42 AM	#1
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,349	2001 Kawasaki W650 I've been gone for a while so am trying to catch up with all the goings on here. Over the summer and fall I sold five motorcycles/scooters with the intent to get another Kawasaki W650. Finally found a nice one in Brevard,NC with only 2025 miles. Sure is nice to have a 650 after riding the sub 250s for so long. It is the third W650 that I have owned. Still have the DF250RTB bobber and it's doing just fine. Probably will sell it before I head back to North Carolina in the spring. My goal to just have one bike.
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01-05-2012, 11:41 AM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	SO FREAKING AWESOME. Wanna trade it for a REAL Britbike? :P Just kidding. That and the Honda GB500 are the Holy Grail for disillusioned Britbike lovers. 90% the looks, 75% the feel, and 100% better function, reliability, safety, and everything else! Enjoy! I'm getting a lot of fun out of my BSA. With a fresh rebuild and electronic ignition it starts in 1-2 kicks hot or cold, but I know it won't last.... __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-05-2012, 06:34 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That W650 is in beautiful condition. 8O Thanks for posting the great photos. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-06-2012, 12:03 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I love the large travel trunk! It's official; I approve. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-06-2012, 01:14 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Those are sweet bikes. I don't think they ever made it to Canada. Glad to see that you still have the DF; I'll be sorry to see it go. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-05-2012, 09:55 PM	#4
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,349	Thanks for the complements on the W650. It's all original except for the turn signals and missing the tank badges so I added some Kawasaki decals to keep people from asking what year Triumph. Also added a large top box which makes my butt look big but I figured that SpudRider and FastDoc would approve.
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01-06-2012, 11:34 AM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Maybe really mess people up and get decals made that say "Kawasaki Bonneville" or "BSA W650" :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-06-2012, 09:11 PM	#9
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Awesome bike __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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