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The Kawasaki W650 is designed to resemble British motorcycles of the early 1960's. The styling is particularly based on the Triumph Bonneville. However, while British twin-cylinder motorcycles of the period had pushrod engines, the W650 is distinctive in having a shaft-driven overhead camshaft similar to those used on single-cylinder motorcycles from Ducati. In 1999, having achieved success with its retro-styled Zephyr series, Kawasaki introduced the W650. Modern features include an internal balance-shaft to quell vibration, modern electrics, and a bevel-gear shaft driven overhead cam. This camshaft drive arrangement is the first such application since the 1972-1980 Ducati V-twin motorcycles.

Production of both the W400 and W650 ended in 2008 because the models couldn't meet new emissions standards
Retro:

360° crank angle
72 mm bore x 80 mm stroke "long-stroke" engine
chrome fenders
real rubber fork gaiters and
faux-Smiths gauges
alloy rims and
peashooter mufflers
kickstarter
Modern:

eight valves
LCD odometer and clock hiding in the speedo face
electronic speed & RPM meter
bungee hooks
centerstand
seat lock
integral steering lock
neutral finder
electric starter
front disc brake
carburetor heating device

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