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Kawasaki W650 (1999 - 2005)

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Kawasaki W650 (1999 - 2005)

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Ironically the W650 is more of a copy of the original Bonneville than Triumph has managed. The bad point is it has Kawasaki on the tank, which isn’t very retro cool, but on the plus side the W650 feels like a proper retro, looks the part and is actually a ...  Continue reading

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anonv7
A good reliable, all round bike that has a dedicated following and should be acknowledged as a great Kawasaki motorcycle. It's not a Triumph copy, it's much better than that. Continue reading...

griffinater
nothing i dont like great bike i would like a bigger machine now like a 1500 Continue reading...

Metho
For the type of riding I do I would be better off with a sport-tourer, but they don't look as good to me as the W650. I have been asked if I would upgrade to a new Bonneville, I feel the Kwaka is a better quali Continue reading...

stratos512
the bike I always wanted. Continue reading...
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Looks the part and feels it
 
It has Kawasaki not Triumph on the tank
  • Price: £5145.00
  • Year: 1999 - 2005
  • Engine capacity: 675cc
  • Power: 47bhp
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