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05-19-2011, 03:38 PM | #2 |
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New Kawasaki?
personally no. But its cool
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05-19-2011, 03:43 PM | #3 |
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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?
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05-19-2011, 04:13 PM | #4 |
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New Kawasaki?
Its a nice looking bike. Its hard to compete with the Triumph in the retro look tho.
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05-19-2011, 04:33 PM | #5 |
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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.
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05-19-2011, 04:48 PM | #6 |
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New Kawasaki?
Nice looking bike and especially liked the two tone green.
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05-19-2011, 04:52 PM | #7 |
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New Kawasaki?
Nope. They're going the wrong direction imho.
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05-19-2011, 05:02 PM | #8 |
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New Kawasaki?
I like it.
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05-19-2011, 05:09 PM | #9 |
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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.
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05-19-2011, 05:19 PM | #10 |
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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.
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05-19-2011, 05:38 PM | #11 |
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New Kawasaki?
I like it too, I love the old traditional looking bikes.
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05-19-2011, 05:51 PM | #12 |
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New Kawasaki?
Very old school.
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05-19-2011, 05:58 PM | #13 |
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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.
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05-19-2011, 06:11 PM | #14 |
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!
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05-19-2011, 06:21 PM | #15 |
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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.
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