Specifications:

Bike

Kawasaki W650 (EJ650 in Canada, WS 650 in France)

MSL

$9,000 Cdn (street price $8,000-$8,500) $6.500 USD

Displacement and power

676 cc - 50 bhp claimed at 7,000 rpm and 42.2 lb/ft at 5,600 rpm, 
8.7:1 compression. Maximum torque: 56N·m(5.7kg-m)/5,500rpm.

Engine type

Air-cooled, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, vertical (parallel) twin with electric and kick starters, digital CDI ignition

Carburetion

Twin Keihin CVK34 carburetors with K-TRIC system. Digital ignition.

Final drive

Five speed constant mesh, return shift. Chain drive (KX-inspired chain adjusters) and positive neutral finder

Tires, front

100/90x19

Tires, rear

130/80x18

Brakes, front

Hydraulic four-pot single disc, 300mm

Brakes, rear

Mechanical drum, 160mm

Seat height

800 mm (31.5 in)

Handlebars

1" diameter, wide

Fuel consumption

50 mpg average, up to 60 mpg highway, four-gallon (US) capacity (15 l). Oil: 3 l.

Wheelbase

57.1 in (26.5 degrees rake, 4.1" tail) - 2,180 mm (905 mm width).

Dry weight

430 lbs (195 kgs), about 460 lbs wet.

Canadian colours

Galaxy Silver/Luminous Polaris Blue or Luminous Vintage Red and Pearl Ivory. Other colours available in Europe and Japan (Ebony/Pearl Luster Beige, Candy Cardinal Red/Metallic Champagne-Gold).

Manufacturer

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI)