Riding a Classic: Taking a 1967 Kawasaki W1 650 for a Spin #kawasaki #vintagemotorcycles

Riding a Classic: Taking a 1967 Kawasaki W1 650 for a Spin #kawasaki #vintagemotorcycles
The Kawasaki W1, also known as the Kawasaki W series, was first introduced in 1965 as the company's first large-displacement motorcycle. The W1 was designed to compete with the popular British motorcycles of the time, such as the Triumph Bonneville and BSA A10.

This particular W1 has been stored away for years, and we're excited to take it for a spin and share our experience with you. In this video, we'll give you an up-close look at the bike's design, features, and specifications.

But the real excitement begins when we take the W1 out on the open road. We'll take you along as we experience the thrill of riding this vintage machine, feeling the wind in our hair and the rumble of the engine beneath us. You'll get a firsthand look at the bike's performance and handling, and we'll share our thoughts on what it's like to ride a piece of motorcycle history.

Whether you're a vintage bike enthusiast or just love the thrill of the open road, you won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind ride on the 1967 Kawasaki W1 650. So sit back, grab your helmet, and let's hit the road together!

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[sjv]

Fantastic motorcycle. I agree, it doesn’t need a restore, sometimes good enough is enough. Shame about the side cover, I felt your pain seeing the scratches.

[ACECafeBikes]

Thanks for the shout out - happy to be called your friend Eric!!

[twowheelsoneleg]

I've been a massive Kawasaki fan since the late 70s. I saw my first W1 this year. I think all the non standard bits tell the story of the bike. I prefer it for its history

[timparker]

thanks for sharing this, I wasn't familiar with the original W1, just the current model.... I have to say, what a great looking machine

[jimmarshall]

Cool bike, seems to have a lot of character

[ACECafeBikes]

sorry about the side cover - more character??

[barbaraneville]

This bike screams old style BSA 🙂 Apart from the BSA compulsory oil tray for the leaks from the crankcases

[cerealtiller]

BSA A7 500 CC.
BSA A10 650 CC.
Your Videos get better and better.

[kdsowen]

Some of those cheap-carbs work really-well , old fuel etc can muck-up any carb plus it could be a coil, plug/lead etc . Cool bike, there's one for sale near me for 5.5K USD, all-original apart from mufflers Dave nz

[erik_dk]

Put a single carb on and make it run good

[holeephuk]

Another great video👍, I know this bike has sentimental value ...but I'd still put 2 mikuni carbs😉...and that alfa in the background looks fantastic 👌

[erichh]

The bike is running with one of its two cylinders misfiring. It seems it has a problem in igniting timing or voltage.

[FBRR]

I had a w2 tt (high pipes) and starting was always an ISSUE! Even when

[Ian-bqgp]

How different is it from the w650? It certainly has more character.

[Ian-bqgp]

Ive had BSA A7 rigid and A10. The. Main problem was the timing side bush, clutch and bra es but the frame, handling, chrome and paint was great as was magneto ignition. And the dynamo. The lights and light switch in the headlamp were trouble. The kawasaki w1 is a great jap twin. The Royal Enfield interceptor mk 2 was a great bike and far better design and build than triumph and norton twin engines