OMG check out this beautiful W650 desert sled

[the Ferret]

perfection

Bike EXIF | Done right: Rick Hannah’s Kawasaki W650 desert sled

look at the beautiful lines and tank shape, the classic fenders, the pipes...perfection

 

[peterbaron]

Cool look, one would be afraid to ride it and get it dirty....

 

[KiowaEagle_imp]

I would think those pipes are going to get just a touch warm.

 

[Frulk_imp]

Yeah.....that thing is a looker for sure. I wish they would post some specs like weight. 20 minutes after I received the keys that “desert sled”would be tearing down a dirt/gravel road with me on it’s back.

 

[the Ferret]

Looks so classic. Tank lines are awesome. If you were around in the late 60s early 70s, a lot of Triumph twins were set up just like this for desert riding.

 

[pekingduck]

Very pretty, but engine guards, centerstand, and rubber footpegs don't quite jive with desert sled to me. Unless he is thinking of the Sahara desert :-/

 

[franov_imp]

not gonna lie, this is one of the best looking motorcycles I've ever put my eyes on.. what a masterpiece! if only it had a 250cc 2 stroke.......

 

[Gone in 60]

That's a "park it in my living room" sort of bike.

I'd just need some help to drag it up the stairs to my living room.

 

[pekingduck]

That's a "park it in my living room" sort of bike.

I'd just need some help to drag it up the stairs to my living room.

A real scrambler could be ridden up the stairs. :dodgy:

 

[Gone in 60]

Yeah, and destroy my two-year old stairs. They were expensive.

 

[pekingduck]

Yeah, and destroy my two-year old stairs. They were expensive.

If you're really good, only the rear knobby would be touching

 

[peterbaron]

Wheelie !!

 

[IndianRider_imp]

Not to highjack the thread but I saw this at the dealership yesterday.. very nicely done




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[peterbaron]

^Looks good^

 

[pekingduck]

What's with that rear brake hose? Looks like some home-made bodge, except it's from the factory.

 

[pdedse]

That is beautiful.

 

[Lord Popgun]

What's with that rear brake hose? Looks like some home-made bodge, except it's from the factory.

I have to agree with PD. It’s like they said “hey, we forgot the brake line, do one quick”.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

I saw desert sled...and honestly after the last 15-20 years of 'customs' and craigslist junk wannabe...I wasn't expecting much...

It is indeed beautiful! Very well done.

The only thing that jumped out at me was indeed the exhaust- which I thought 'can't be much deadening in there'...but sure enough the builder admits it is loud in the article.

Other than that- those same pipes are awfully close to the side panel and will probably make quick work of it.

Still- good job! Love it.

 

[Roper_imp]

What's with that rear brake hose? Looks like some home-made bodge, except it's from the factory.

Yep. Your pillion catches the heel of her boot on it...

Then again, who uses the rear brake anyways...

 

[4 Paws_imp]

Beautiful desert sled, truly Starbucks material.