2000 Kawasaki W650 on 2040-motos

With much regret I am selling my 2000 Kawasaki W650. These motorcycles are highly sought after Japanese classics that Kawasaki styled to look and feel like the Triumph Bonnevilles from the late 60's. They are rare in the US - only 2,500 were sold in the States between 2000 and 2001.

In excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with the odometer showing about 22,500 miles, this bike has been ridden respectfully and has been properly maintained. I am the third owner and both myself and the former owner garaged it and never rode in the rain. It starts quickly hot or cold by electric start or by kick start, runs strong, idles smoothly, handles well, and is fun to ride. It's a perfect combination: it has the look, feel and sound of a classic British motorcycle along with bulletproof reliability and world class Japanese engineering.

The following COMPLETELY REVERSIBLE bolt-on and cosmetic modifications have made the bike look and feel better than stock:

• Kawasaki OEM low handlebars with Triumph style barrel grips
• Halcyon 4" alloy bar end mirrors
• Corbin Gunfighter leather seat with custom color matched piping and rear panel
• Custom made triple chrome plated alloy rear fender
• Triumph style tail light
• Triumph style front and rear turn signals

All of the factory parts that were removed are included in the sale and the bike could easily be put back to original specification. Also, OEM parts are plentiful (easily available from Kawasaki dealers and online) and there is a strong aftermarket for accessories.

Aesthetically, it is close to showroom condition except for a couple of barely noticeable flaws: there is a very small paint nick on the gas tank that has been touched up, one of the Kawasaki emblems on the gas tank has a few small ripples in the chrome (it looks like someone tried to remove it), and there is some black touch-up paint on the top triple tree that looks like it was applied to hide scratches from a key ring. Mechanically, the bike is virtually perfect - there is only known issue. After the bike has been ridden for a while, there is a very small hint of oil on one of the cam cover half-moon gaskets. It's not even a drip - it's such a small amount that one quick swipe of a rag removes it and the spot on the rag is hardly even wet.

Along with all of the original parts, a clean Massachusetts title, original spare key, original owner's manual, and a copy of the Kawasaki factory service manual are also included. Local pickup can be accommodated, otherwise buyer assumes responsibility for coordinating and paying for shipping.