Retro Bikes

**Estrella** · 14th June 2005, 17:55

Any girls out there into retro bikes, Kawasaki W650 or similar?

I have a Kawasaki Estrella BJ250 which is low on power but big on looks, well I think he is gorgeous. (Great riding position and seat height for those of us vertically challeged).

Is there anyone else out there who just LOVES their bike?

Not sure how to get a photo onto the thread but check out my profile and you will see Hubert the bike. Sorry about the name, I inherited it!

**XTC** · 14th June 2005, 17:56

I've got an 05 XT600.... does that count as retro?
You attach photo's like this....

**XTC** · 14th June 2005, 18:05

Oops just reread your post..... I'm not a girl.... At least I think I'm not.

**James Deuce** · 14th June 2005, 18:09

What a delightful motorcycle! Welcome to KB.

**Estrella** · 14th June 2005, 18:10

No problem,

Any boys or girls out there into retro bikes?

Hey how did you attach that photo?

Thanks

**dangerous** · 14th June 2005, 18:23

Originally Posted by XTC

Oops just reread your post..... I'm not a girl.... At least I think I'm not.

me neither..... but posting all the same, hey 1st time for everything

Originally Posted by Estrella

retro bikes, I have a Kawasaki Estrella BJ250

hey there Estrella, followed ya thread here from the home page...... awesome looking bike never seen one before and never knew they existed, how cool is that

But I call retro the late 70's and 80's your bike looks dated back to the 50's/60's era,heres a pic of my fav 'retro' bike (1982)

**Estrella** · 14th June 2005, 19:18

Yes you are right it is based on a 1950's bike.

They were sold in Germany between 1994-1999 (thats where my bike came from, a guy that emigrated here brought it with him) and are still manufactured and sold in Japan. They are very popular over there as they can be customised big time.

The Estrella looks to me like the younger (and better looking) sibling of the Kawasaki W650 (which can be bought here).

**scumdog** · 14th June 2005, 19:29

Originally Posted by dangerous

me neither..... but posting all the same, hey 1st time for everything

hey there Estrella, followed ya thread here from the home page...... awesome looking bike never seen one before and never knew they existed, how cool is that

But I call retro the late 70's and 80's your bike looks dated back to the 50's/60's era,heres a pic of my fav 'retro' bike (1982)

RETRO?? retro? shit D., I thought my XN was state-of-the-art when I got it a couple of years ago, right up there with the Hubble telescope, now you've crushed me, hmmmph retro? mumble mumble......

My sporty is retro (I think but not so sure now

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**Waylander** · 14th June 2005, 19:34

My bike is of a discontinued line does that count?

Saw an Estrella on trademeafew weeks ago. Customized up to look like a bigger cruiser. Not bad at all.

**zadok** · 15th June 2005, 02:01

I didn't even know that model existed. I'm impressed. Very nice.
My current and last bike are 'nakeds'. I like the idea of a bikini or half fairing on the next bike, if there is a next bike.

LB · 15th June 2005, 03:05

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Hi Estrella - welcome to the KB gargre.

Haven't seen an Estrella before - love the pic (snow-capped Kaikouras in the background......)
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**Bonez** · 15th June 2005, 03:10

Can anyone join in? Nice pics. Just bought a '88 GB400(unamed yet). And it's lot better than I expected and can see some mods being done to it. The '76 CB550FA(Ronda) is definately retro jap. '81 GSX750EX(GasAxe) and '86 CB750FC2(Gerty) Integra-typical UJMCs. Wouldn't mind a W650 or a zepher 750 for that matter.