Kawasaki W650 suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki W650, 2000 to 2006: adjustable rear preload, 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2000–2006 Kawasaki W650
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Kawasaki W650

2000–2006 · standard · 676 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel85 mm (3.3 in)
Fork diameter39 mm (1.5 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire100/90-19
Rear tire130/80-18

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1465 mm (57.7 in)
Rake24°
Trail108 mm (4.3 in)
Seat height800 mm (31.5 in)
Front brakeSingle 300mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake160mm drum (expanding)

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