http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/ This petition is to bring back the Kawasaki W650 (ej650) to United States of America. A loyal following has been created from when the w650 was here and unforntunately the market wasn't ready for such an amazing machine. The timing was wrong then but is more than ripe and ready now. Please sign this petition so the w650 will be brought back to the states. Added On (2007-07-06): Just wanted to add a request to all who sign this petition. Please tell as many people you know about this. Start a chain letter if you must, lets show Kawasaki how bad we want this work of art. Added On (2007-07-27): Hello, Thanks everyone for their continued support of this petition. Here's an update of the petitions standing w/ Kaw. I've contacted Kawasaki numerous times and a rep has contacted me once. He told me that he'll forward my petition to the appropriate person, but I haven't heard from Kaw since. The Kawasaki rep also said and I quote, 'don't hold your breathe.' The question that is raised to me is how big does a company have to get before they choose to not listen or respond to their customers wants? This can be applicable to any company as I have reached out to a handful of major motorcycle publications and they, from what seems, chosen to not respond or reply back. I will continue to market and find new marketing methods for this petition. Thanks again, -John Added On (2007-09-03): Hello, Thanks for taking the time to check out my petition. The following is an email I received from Kawasaki's PR Manager. start email Hi John, I had some time to sit down with our Director of Product Management. As I told you before, this was the first time I had been made aware of your effort. I wanted you to be aware of some information about the W650. My apologies if you all ready know all of this. You could certainly share this information with others who love the W650. 1. First of all, tightening emission regulations in the U.S. have made importing the W650, as it was previously configured, impossible. 2. In order to import the W650 into the United States, significant engineering (read: resources) would be required in order to reduce emissions to an acceptable level. 3. Unfortunately, the current market in the U.S. for retro-style bikes is very small. 4. Kawasaki continuously monitors sales trends for all segments closely, and we will continue to monitor this segment. If the market shows adequate business potential, we may re-consider an updated W650 or some like model. We can't thank you enough for being a loyal Kawasaki fan and for contacting us. If you would provide me with your mailing address and shirt size, we would like to send you a small token of our appreciation. Thank you. end email Basically, for everyones opinion agreeing that the W650 should be brought back I will get a t shirt. I didnt provide my mailing address as I dont want a tshirt. I want KMC to pay honor to all these votes and to realize this potential. I replied back basically saying that Honda is bringing back a retro bike so they must be seeing the same thing as I. Please continue to sign this petition and in addition if u can send an email to KMC that would be much appreciated; just go to KMC's website. Sun, 1 Jul 2007 21:1:19 CDT en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5928831 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Please bring back the W650! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5905667 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I want one. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5900952 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Kawasaki should bring this one back, it would add something different to there line. Just think if Honda brought back the 750K or Yamaha the XS 650 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5884697 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5866065 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5857637 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. And wholeheartedly, at that! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5853666 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5842534 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. NOW is the right time to bring back the W650. Don\'t make the mistake of missing your 2nd chance Kawasaki. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5838855 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. As far as I\'m concerned, the interest for retro bikes in the USA is at a high level. I currently own a Suzuki TU250X, which is a blast to ride and generates a great amount of interest by other riders. I would be very much interested in a Kawasaki W650. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5834799 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Bring back the Bonneville. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5806013 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5775397 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5652011 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. I have owned one since new, It is one of several bikes I own and will never sell. Almost the perfect the bike, Just needs a few more cc\"s though to be truly highway friendly. Otherwise perfect and never a leak, breakdown or any other mechanical problems..... http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5636949 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Bought one 2 years ago. Great ride, great spirit. Bring them back. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5626065 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5577878 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5568053 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5530012 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5462677 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bringW6502USA/#sig5451066 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition.