It's been stolen

[Jon]

My head says I need to reduce my fleet of bikes and logically its my W650 that should go but my heart just wont allow me to sell it!

they do get under your skin...Because there's nothing else like them, you can't substitute another bike....

[wightegi]

2012 Innova for sale over here ...http://www.wightbay.com/motorbikes-scoo ... er/4936524
Old school bike shop I use for Mots . If you want to look /buy I could pick you up from a ferry terminal ....if any are running

[Capitano]

My head says I need to reduce my fleet of bikes and logically its my W650 that should go but my heart just wont allow me to sell it!

they do get under your skin...Because there's nothing else like them, you can't substitute another bike....

I'm the same way about my W800. I reckon it's here for keeps despite financial considerations.

[Biker Paul]

I`ve had Goldwings, Pan Europeans, and big beemers and nothing compares to my W650. I have covered over 650 miles in one go only stopping for fuel, pees and a couple of coffees with no problems at all. I just cant see me getting rid of it I am going to mothball it maybe for a while though.

[horobags]

I`ve had Goldwings, Pan Europeans, and big beemers and nothing compares to my W650. I have covered over 650 miles in one go only stopping for fuel, pees and a couple of coffees with no problems at all. I just cant see me getting rid of it I am going to mothball it maybe for a while though.

I like thw w650/800, what are they like two up room wise??

[Capitano]

Pretty much like an old Brit bike two up or something like an early 80s Jap 250-400 in terms of room.

I've never had a problem and I've taken a few passengers from tiny to full-figured.

[horobags]

Ive never heard a bad thing said about a kwak W ,impressive.

[Biker Paul]

No problems at all two up, comfortably hold 70-80 mph and plenty of room!

[Jon]

I`ve had Goldwings, Pan Europeans, and big beemers and nothing compares to my W650. I have covered over 650 miles in one go only stopping for fuel, pees and a couple of coffees with no problems at all. I just cant see me getting rid of it I am going to mothball it maybe for a while though.

I like thw w650/800, what are they like two up room wise??

the first UK spec W650's came with a wide US style handlebar which pushed the rider back on the seat, sitting them over a lump in the seat pan where the latch lives. These are the early blue/silver and burgundy/cream ones. Many owners then had the optional kawasaki touring bar retro fitted which sits the rider right up front on the seat and that releases a decent amount of pillion room, and transforms the handling and comfort. Later UK 650's and all W800's have this more forward and less wide touring bar. The idle screws are set extremely lean too and simply setting them correctly makes the bike much more tractable at low revs as well as much quicker to warm up and it'll handle a pillion accelerating from 1200 rpm in top gear up the sort of hills a C90 can't pull third up at all. The motor has a lot of grunt....

[Jon]

Well, the CB250RS sailed through it's MOT once I charged the battery and nailed the rear indicators back on......which was slightly surprising as it had been sitting outside for 2 years. A slight weep from the gearshift oil seal but otherwise a nice ride despite an oversized Conti Go on the front! The Innova guy wants it as £400 towards the £1000n 2010 injection Innova so i have to find a further £400 to add to the £200 i already gave him. Before anyone says anything, It is pretty rough cosmetically. A strong hack but has a long way to go before it will be winning any Japanese classic concours competitions...I'm creeping ever forward towards the new bike!