How about a neo-retro thread?

[heywatchmybike]

A place for your Bonnie, RS, Royal Enfield, BSA, W800, etc. - heck, if you're the guy who bought a new Katana post that here too. I'll start:

 

[MrWellAdjusted]

Sorta, kinda?

 

[LuciferMutt]

Sorta, kinda?

Izzat the 400? I would have liked to own a 709 -- I think they are all super cool bikes and it's a shame Husky discontinued the line.

 

[MrWellAdjusted]

Izzat the 400? I would have liked to own a 709 -- I think they are all super cool bikes and it's a shame Husky discontinued the line.

It's the 401, but it's actually 373cc and has 44 hp (32kw) I couldn't afford the 701, it was close to $16.000 OTD in Canada. Remarkably, the 701 is only 20lbs (9.07 kg) more than the 401. The 701 was discontinued, maybe something else is coming along? Your Kawasaki is a better looking bike than the 701, IMO. Nice.

 

[LuciferMutt]

It's the 401, but it's actually 373cc and has 44 hp (32kw) I couldn't afford the 701, it was close to $16.000 OTD in Canada. Remarkably, the 701 is only 20lbs (9.07 kg) more than the 401. The 701 was discontinued, maybe something else is coming along? Your Kawasaki is a better looking bike than the 701, IMO. Nice.

Those KTM/Husky 400cc motors are no joke. I bet that's a really fun motorcycle. I've got a buddy with a KTM 390 ADV and he really likes it.
It's not my Kawi in the OP, but this one is mine and it fits this thread:

 

[MrWellAdjusted]

Those KTM/Husky 400cc motors are no joke. I bet that's a really fun motorcycle. I've got a buddy with a KTM 390 ADV and he really likes it.
It's not my Kawi in the OP, but this one is mine and it fits this thread:

Wow, that's a beautiful motorcycle. My faux husky is nimble, and it'll power wheelie in second gear, so it is pretty fun.

 

[Tytan]

Bought this last year the 1200 parallel twin motor is a gem.

 

[boomsling]

A place for your Bonnie, RS, Royal Enfield, BSA, W800, etc. - heck, if you're the guy who bought a new Katana post that here too. I'll start:

Wow. That thing is sweet! I’ve been looking at a z900RS. How is the 650?

 

[cabanza]

I love the W800 but it's a little too retro for me. Give it proper rims and tires. Everything else checks out in my book.

 

[Alan F.]

Here's my '20 RE Interceptor.

 

[cabanza]

How about Neo on a Neo-retro machine?

 

[AwDang]

 

[Shinyribs]

I love the W800 but it's a little too retro for me. Give it proper rims and tires. Everything else checks out in my book.

A good friend has a W800 and tire choices are always an issue for him. Same when Indian came out with the FTR. Desperately wanted one, but not without 17's.

 

[cabanza]

A good friend has a W800 and tire choices are always an issue for him. Same when Indian came out with the FTR. Desperately wanted over, but but without 17's.

Yes Kawi should have put a 19"/17" or 17"/17" set. The 18" on the back really limits what you can get.

 

[Alan F.]

Same with the Enfield 650s, 18/18, 2.5 & 3.5 widths. I'm thinking of just spooning on some Kenda Challengers.

 

[Danno]

If the new nighthawk and silerwing are made off the rebel chassis

 

[Alan F.]

New Nighthawk?

 

[cabanza]

Kawasaki W175!

Won't be sold in the US but India and other parts of Asia get it. What's not to like? 13 HP, 297 pounds wet, 17" wheels, 5 speed...

W175 - Kawasaki-india.com

kawasaki-india.com

 

[AwDang]

Kawasaki W175!

Won't be sold in the US but India and other parts of Asia get it. What's not to like? 13 HP, 297 pounds wet, 17" wheels, 5 speed...

W175 - Kawasaki-india.com

kawasaki-india.com

Less power and more weight than a Vespa

 

[Danno]

Kawasaki W175!

Won't be sold in the US but India and other parts of Asia get it. What's not to like? 13 HP, 297 pounds wet, 17" wheels, 5 speed...

W175 - Kawasaki-india.com

kawasaki-india.com

There was some interest a year ago. All these bikes get used for the same stuff. Offroad, hauling weight 2up and sidecar. I believe twin shocks are preferred for this reason.