Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
The chance to rediscover the feel-good ride quality of those great machines from the 60s, on a retro styled machine sporting some thoroughly modern technology. Kawasaki have taken the classic parallel twin design and modernised it to suit today´s riding conditions. With advanced features like bevel-gear cam drive for quiet, reliable high-rpm operation.
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General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki W 650 |
Year of manufacture
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2006 |
Type
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Classic |
Rating
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4.0 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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675.0 ccm (41.19 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
Output
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51.0 HP (37.2 kW)) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Double cradle, high tensile steel |
Rake (fork angle)
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24.0° |
Trail
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102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Front tire
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100/90-19 |
Rear tire
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130/80-18 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
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160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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195.0 kg (429.9 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.2615 HP/kg |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Blue, Gold |
Starter
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Electric |
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