kawasaki w1 650

samspoons · #1 PostAuthor: **samspoons** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:12 am

Anybody out there know how much these sell for.
I havent got any pics and dont even know what condition its in.
The information i have is its pre 72 kawasaki twin exhaust looks british all original , and from this i assume it is a w1 650. The buyer is asking Â£2500 to Â£3000. Is this reasonable any advice would be appreciated.

Garn 1 · #2 PostAuthor: **Garn 1** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:42 am

I understand the W1 was released in 1966, it was a 650cc over-head valve. It was reputed to be a copy of the 650 BSA, with a few refinements. Later models were produced, 1967 W2SS, with twin 28mm Mikuni's and 1972 was the W3. Lost their way when the H2 and Z1 came along!

I have a mate that has a W1 and it always creates interest at club runs, although, no one gets too excited about it!

If it is good nick, it is worth while as an historical collector. One thing to look at, if you have been riding later bikes.... I think they have right hand gear change, left hand rear brake lever.

RegardZ.

malc87 · #3 PostAuthor: **malc87** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:13 am

They are right hand gear change.
I assume at this price it is up and running?
any link or pictures?

malc87 · #4 PostAuthor: **malc87** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:19 am

mine wasnt to healthy when I picked it up from RB"S :oops:

Although dismantled it was a complete bike

And my other one has a seized engine!!

samspoons · #5 PostAuthor: **samspoons** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:21 am

No pics yet, havent seen bike and dont know if it runs. Am going to view it later today does it sound a bit pricey? These are not really my thing but might be tempted.

samspoons · #6 PostAuthor: **samspoons** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:27 am

Would it be indelicate to ask how much you paid malc :oops:

if so could you just advise if you think im on right side. All i know is it is part of an estate left by a gentleman and it is all original.

malc87 · #7 PostAuthor: **malc87** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:04 pm

Â£2000 for the red one and Â£1000 for the black one

samspoons · #8 PostAuthor: **samspoons** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:21 pm

Thanks for you help malc, when i got there it was in fact a 78 kh 250.
Its funny how people describe things and you form an entirely different picture in your mind. Any way it was in original condition 5000 miles not been on road since 93 scrape on bottom right exhaust but generally good chrome and paint it even attempted to fire up, i offered Â£1700.

malc87 · #9 PostAuthor: **malc87** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 4:13 pm

I found this one in the Isle of Man 5 years ago with a genuine 2500 miles.
The lady owner (her husband had passed away

) wanted Â£1600 for it at the time but all the chrome was on the turn

I offered Â£1000 but she would not budge. It was still for sale a year later.

samspoons · #10 PostAuthor: **samspoons** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:13 pm

Have now purchased 77 kh250 b2 Â£1500, so might be on look out for parts. First up right hand lower exhaust which has road rash & dents.

kawasaki w1 650

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