09-14-2016, 01:29 AM
Good points. I suppose the W never had the characteristics to be popular in the US market. While it is certainly a BSA knock-off originally, Kawasaki started making the W series in 1965, so it does have a bit of a history of its own. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_W_series
In Europe (and presumably in Japan?) it does have a cult following, just ask Wisedrum here who has one and loves it. Also a very popular bike platform for café/custom builds. Personally I think that 70hp, and 44lb ft @ 2,500rpm is plenty enough for a retro bike, but I know that many have differing views on that...
In Europe (and presumably in Japan?) it does have a cult following, just ask Wisedrum here who has one and loves it. Also a very popular bike platform for café/custom builds. Personally I think that 70hp, and 44lb ft @ 2,500rpm is plenty enough for a retro bike, but I know that many have differing views on that...