Kawasaki W650, a conversation with Daisuke Kobori

Daisuke Kobori agreed to be interviewed. He is a freelance writer and adviser on hunting, guns, and knives, he manages a rifle range, and he teaches trumpet. An unusual set of jobs.

The bike is a 2003 Kawasaki W650.

I am not sure what this style is called now. Classic, maybe. To me it is simply a motorcycle.

Every piece is properly made, and it looks it.

I had a short ride. The engine has as much power as you need, and no more, and it feels good. Once you are on it, the bike feels compact and gathered. I kept imagining an unhurried trip on something like this.