2000 W650
With the booming popularity of nostalgic-styled motorcycles, Kawasaki drew from the vaults of its history to create the new W650. This addition to Kawasaki’s millennium line-up is reminiscent of the styling and design features of the Kawasaki W1 and W1SA parallel twin-cylinder motorcycles of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. The Kawasaki W650 recalls the great machines that helped to lay the foundation of Kawasaki performance.
| Action | Emblem | Engine |
| Meters | RH Side | Tank |
While it’s styling is a trip into the past, its modern features have the W650 pointed directly into the future. Twin cylinder, air-cooled engine churns out plenty of responsive low- and mid-range power, long-stroke 360 degree, crankshaft that has both pistons rising and falling together, modern four-valve cylinder head helps give the W650 a healthy top end, and the valves are actuated by a single overhead camshaft that is driven by a hypoid gear, where the bevel shaft is offset to one side of the gears, for less noise and friction. Dual constant velocity carburetors with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) throttle position sensor for crisp throttle response and increased fuel efficiency. Lightweight and compact rare-earth generator rotor, balancer shaft helps eliminate vibration, push-button electric start, slick shifting five-speed transmission with Kawasaki’s Positive Neutral Finder, Kawasaki Clean Air (KCA) System, and traditional double-cradle frame uses a hefty square-section backbone for maximum rigidity. Steel swingarm with Kawasaki KX-inspired chain adjusters, twin shocks with adjustable preload provide the rear suspension, while the ride up front is smoothed by a conventional telescopic fork, 300mm front disc and rear drum supply braking power, and a modern instrumentation includes a liquid crystal display for the odometer and trip meter.
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Model |
W650 |
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Engine
Type |
4-stroke, air-cooled Parallel Twin |
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Displacement |
676 cc. |
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Bore
x Stroke |
72 x 83 mm. |
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Compression
Ratio |
8.7:1 |
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Valve
System |
SOHC, 8 valves |
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Carburetion |
Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
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Ignition |
Digital with K-Tric |
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Starting |
Electric and kick starter |
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Transmission |
5-speed with Positive Neutral Finder |
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Frame
type |
Double-cradle, high tensile steel |
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Rake
/ Trail |
26.5 degrees / 4.1" |
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Wheelbase |
57.1" |
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Suspension,
Front |
39 mm. hydraulic telescopic fork |
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Suspension,
Rear |
Dual hydraulic shocks with 5-way preload adjustment |
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Tire
Front |
100/90-19 |
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Tire
Rear |
130/80-18 |
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Brakes,
Front |
Single 300 mm. disc with two-piston caliper |
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Brakes,
Rear |
160 mm. drum |
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Seat
Height |
31.5" |
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Fuel
Capacity |
4.0 gallons |
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Dry
Weight |
430 pounds |
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