Kawasaki W1 650 Classic *Tel 07415 871 189* 2017 PETROL Manual

Definitely an up and coming collectable classic bike. Fantastic original and unmolested condition with some lovely patina.Real Time Warp machine, hard to believe that it's now 60 years old !Built in Japan in 1966 the W1 was inspired by the BSA A65 range and boasted a claimed 50 Bhp and a top speed of 115 mph making it both the largest capacity and the fastest production bike from Japan at that time. Kawasaki had hoped to capture the American market with the W1650 but unfortunately this was not to be. The W1 was based on the MEGURO K series 500 twins, which was already a licensed copy of the more famous BSA A7 twins.The American public in 1966, was not really ready for a mere copy of something they already had, they wanted something different. That difference would eventually prove to be the Z1 but not until many years later. The W1 was powerful enough with a claimed top speed of 115 mph but it was quite heavy at 398 pounds and it could not really compete with the British bikes of the time. 1965/1966 W1650STARTING FRAME NUMBER: W100001The original W1 was available in the usual Candy Red or Blue with chrome panels on each side of the tank. It was a 624 cc (74x72.6) fourstroke 360 degree parallel twin with overhead valves and a one piece pressed assembly crankshaft with roller and ball bearings, using a dry sump system with the oil being housed in the right hand panel. The W1used a single 31mm carburettor and the gearbox was a four speed separate unit, very British! A decent twin leading front drum brake was used with a single drum unit at the rear. The instruments were a onepiece affair placed on top of the headlamp shell like the 250 Samurai. The indicator flashers were an optional extra which this machine has.This model was sold up until 1968 with only a handful coming to the UK.Bike Starts and runs, We have the Dating letter, log book, 2 Keys, and 3 magazines that this bike has been featured in.The odometer reads 89,003 kms which is 55,304 milesFantastic original condition and a testament to the Japanese developed engine, that featured many revisions to the original BSA motor that it's based upon . This machine is being sold as a collectors item, part of a stunning private collection of Vintage and Classic machines that have all been dry stored for several of years and will require recommissioning prior to use. Please note that historical classic vehicles are sold as an investment opportunity and are not supplied under the