New Kawasaki?

oledawg · 05-19-2011, 03:15 PM

medicaldawg · 05-19-2011, 03:38 PM

personally no. But its cool

jims · 05-19-2011, 03:43 PM

I liked the W650 I had but it just didn't have the legs to run on the highway, maybe the 800 will have the extra juice needed. The W650 didn't do well here in the US but was very popular in Europe and Asia, probably won't come to the states. Did you hear anything about it being imported?

sneedvegas · 05-19-2011, 04:13 PM

Its a nice looking bike. Its hard to compete with the Triumph in the retro look tho.

Yellow Jacket · 05-19-2011, 04:33 PM

That's a nice looking bike. Reminds me of my first bike, a '65 Triumph 650.
If it was available here, and I had some extra change, I would buy it.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-19-2011, 04:48 PM

Nice looking bike and especially liked the two tone green.

**Jared** · 05-19-2011, 04:52 PM

Nope. They're going the wrong direction imho.

Loafer · 05-19-2011, 05:02 PM

I like it.

ccmjr77 · 05-19-2011, 05:09 PM

I personally don't like that retro look. I don't like the triumphs either, but that is my taste.
I don't mind seeing the real bike from that time, but I prefer the old harleys and old indians over this type bike.

leadbelly · 05-19-2011, 05:19 PM

Nice bike, fit & finish look immaculate; but way too small for my frame & girth.
Looks like it would make a great first bike, or "training" bike for someone that just commutes to and from work or little day jaunts around the country-side.

**ringadingh** · 05-19-2011, 05:38 PM

I like it too, I love the old traditional looking bikes.

socwkbiker · 05-19-2011, 05:51 PM

Very old school.

audiogooroo · 05-19-2011, 05:58 PM

Doesn't really float my boat, as I prefer the cruiser type motorcycle that one sits in, rather than on.
I used to ride similar back in the 60s/70s, and they were less than comfortable for a longer ride. Fun for short jaunts though.
But there is a market for old school bikes with updated technology. When Triumph re-released the Bonneville, they sold a lot of them. I have a friend who bought one because a Bonneville was the first bike he had back in the day, and he loves it.

**wompus** · 05-19-2011, 06:11 PM

Reminds me of a BSA I had in 65...
Personally I don't like Kawasaki having a bike like that.
Talk about going back to the 60's!

rickyboy · 05-19-2011, 06:21 PM

I like it! Very cool retro look. Reminds me of my Yamaha 650, damned if I can remember the yr. though. I'd buy one just to scoot around town on. Wouldn't consider a long trip on it, but short hops ... for sure.

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jims Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 261	New Kawasaki? I liked the W650 I had but it just didn't have the legs to run on the highway, maybe the 800 will have the extra juice needed. The W650 didn't do well here in the US but was very popular in Europe and Asia, probably won't come to the states. Did you hear anything about it being imported? __________________ 2007 Nomad - Black/Titanium
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05-19-2011, 04:13 PM	#4
sneedvegas Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morristown, Tennessee Posts: 123	New Kawasaki? Its a nice looking bike. Its hard to compete with the Triumph in the retro look tho.
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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	New Kawasaki? That's a nice looking bike. Reminds me of my first bike, a '65 Triumph 650. If it was available here, and I had some extra change, I would buy it. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	New Kawasaki? Nope. They're going the wrong direction imho. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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05-19-2011, 05:09 PM	#9
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	New Kawasaki? I personally don't like that retro look. I don't like the triumphs either, but that is my taste. I don't mind seeing the real bike from that time, but I prefer the old harleys and old indians over this type bike. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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leadbelly Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 340	New Kawasaki? Nice bike, fit & finish look immaculate; but way too small for my frame & girth. Looks like it would make a great first bike, or "training" bike for someone that just commutes to and from work or little day jaunts around the country-side. __________________ '08 Blue/Silver
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socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	New Kawasaki? Very old school. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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05-19-2011, 05:58 PM	#13
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	New Kawasaki? Doesn't really float my boat, as I prefer the cruiser type motorcycle that one sits in, rather than on. I used to ride similar back in the 60s/70s, and they were less than comfortable for a longer ride. Fun for short jaunts though. But there is a market for old school bikes with updated technology. When Triumph re-released the Bonneville, they sold a lot of them. I have a friend who bought one because a Bonneville was the first bike he had back in the day, and he loves it. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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05-19-2011, 06:11 PM	#14
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	New Kawasaki? Reminds me of a BSA I had in 65... Personally I don't like Kawasaki having a bike like that. Talk about going back to the 60's! __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	New Kawasaki? I like it! Very cool retro look. Reminds me of my Yamaha 650, damned if I can remember the yr. though. I'd buy one just to scoot around town on. Wouldn't consider a long trip on it, but short hops ... for sure. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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