ron bayless
XS650 Addict
A friend of mine in wichita falls texas is the head salesperson at eddie hills funcycles.I saw the fz and sr bikes.All very fast but not a bike for a senior like myself.He had one of the kickstart 400 bikes.Has been there 2 years and no one wants it.he commented about other bikes and brands.the cb 1100 never sells well for them.He had a beautiful goldwing trike that no one wants.He said the new kawasaki z bikes do pretty well.And a kawasaki rep gave him the new z650 to try out.He said it felt great and had great power.It was roadworthy and comfortable enough to take a 200 mile trip.I was looking for bike similar to the xs.Rumors and even pictures have been seen of a look alike kwasaki 900 z1.The faster sons stuff mimiked the xs.But mile high rear fenders and sportbike looking seats just do not look retro or comfortable. He said the motor in the new venture is a greatly improved version of the stratoliner and roadliner motor.I already ride a venture. Is there any modern bike that could be close enough to the xs? I wonder what others here think.