Prime Cut: Schlachtwerk trims the fat from the W650

The Kawasaki W650 is one of those bikes that respond well to a light makeover. You know the drill: a new tank and seat, and maybe a bikini fairing and clip-ons. All easy to install, and without breaking the bank. That’s not enough to satisfy Tom Thöring of Schlachtwerk, though. He’s a self-confessed performance junkie, and he’s pulled out all the stops for his latest Kawasaki build. The clue is in the name: W854. Yes, the parallel twin has been bored out to 854cc, and then boosted even more with a race cam and K&N filters. With the help of...