Kawasaki W 650

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W 650
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Production period 1999 to 2006
class motorcycle
design type Naked bike
Motor data
4-stroke, two-cylinder, air cooling, 8 valves , SOHC , vertical shaft
Displacement  (cm³) 676
Power  (kW / PS ) 37 kW / 50 PS at 7000 rpm (since 2004: 35 kW / 48 PS at 6500 rpm)
Torque  ( N m ) 56 Nm at 5500 rpm (since 2004: 54 Nm at 4500 rpm)
Top speed (  km / h) 178 km / h
transmission 5-speed
drive Chain drive
Brakes Front brake: Hydraulically operated single disc brake Ø 300 mm

Rear brake : drum brake Ø 160 mm

Wheelbase  (mm) 1450
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm): 2185 × 905 × 1140
Seat height (cm) 80
Empty weight  (kg) 200 (dry)
successor Kawasaki W800

The Kawasaki W650 is a retro - motorcycle of the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki , which in 1999 came on the market and its sale in late 2006 was discontinued in Europe. In Japan it was also offered as the W 400 with minimal changes. In 2011 the successor model W800 appeared .

origin

The design is based heavily on English motorcycles from the 1960s , such as the BSA A7 or the Triumph Bonneville . The "W" in the model name refers to Kawasaki's W1, W2 and W3 models that were built between 1966 and 1975.

construction

The four-stroke engine is designed with a long stroke in line with the British models from the "roaring sixties"  . As a special design feature, it should be emphasized that the overhead camshaft is driven by a vertical shaft instead of the usual timing chain . The motorcycle can be started with a kick starter or an electric starter.
The fuel tank holds 15 liters, of which 3 liters are in reserve.

Facelift 1999–2006

The W 650 was slightly modified over the years through several model updates. Among other things, it has been equipped with a U-Kat since 2004 , which complies with the Euro2 standard .

Model year 1999

  • Speedometer revised due to reset problem
  • Available in the colors red / beige and silver / blue

Model year 2000

  • better welded main stand mount
  • Reinforced rear fender
  • Available in the colors red / beige and silver / blue

Model year 2001

  • Steering head angle increased by 0.5 °
  • Tank ventilation changed (second ventilation hose)
  • second flap under the fuse box for easier battery assembly
  • Changed front axle (thicker front axle, different dip tubes, different wheel hub, larger wheel bearings)
  • Front fenders screwed instead of riveted
  • Quilted bench
  • Changed knee pillow
  • Optional flat handlebars available
  • Available in the colors black / red (high handlebar) and green / beige (flat handlebar)

Model year 2002

  • Available in the colors blue / silver and silver / gray

2003 model year

  • Only flat handlebars available
  • Available in the colors blue / silver and silver / olive green

2004 model year

  • U-Kat to meet the Euro2 emissions standard, the resulting power limitation to 47 HP
  • Available in the colors blue / silver

Model year 2005

  • Available in the colors red / gray

Model year 2006

  • According to the prospectus again 50 HP, but no technical change known
  • Available in the colors red / gray

Reviews

“Are you looking for a youngtimer, but you don't feel like restoring it and don't have time? Kawasaki's retro twin offers reliable technology in the finest oldie packaging and is also a good buy as a used one. "

- Klaus Herder : motorcycle

“Plus: clean throttle response from 1500 rpm; sophisticated, economical engine; neutral, handy chassis. Minus: soft front suspension, hard rear; only average braking power; Seat too short for two-man operation. "

- Motorcycle News

Web links

Commons : Kawasaki W650  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Kawasaki ( Memento of the original from October 3, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. : W 400 at Kawasaki Japan @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.kawasaki-motors.com
  2. ↑ Motorcycle : Comparison test Kawasaki W 650 / Triumph Bonneville
  3. ↑ Klaus Herder: Second-hand advice : Kawasaki W 650. In: Motorrad, issue 23/2009. Retrieved June 11, 2019 .
  4. ↑ Today a king. In: Motorrad News, issue 8/2009. Retrieved July 14, 2014 .