On the wrong combination of rain grooves, the rear wheel will follow suit, upping the anxiety ante. Instead, what you get is an elegant and minimal design that looks authentically retro, in every sense of the word. There’s beauty in simplicity, and while the W doesn’t have the spark of, say, a Z, it does have a few good things going for it. I had a 1969 TT back in ’71 and loved it. Modern amenities include tech like an assist and slipper clutch, ABS, and LED lighting. Thanks to the upright bars and flat seat, the Kawasaki W800 earns its chops as the consummate city motorcycle. ), which seem to have been plucked straight off an old Kawasaki. The W800 comes in Cardinal Candy Red. I also love the simple twin-pod analogue instrument cluster, with its classic fonts and theatre-style illumination. Kawasaki W800 Café Pricing MSRP is below $10k in a single – but stylish – two-tone colorway. I would take the Kaw any day. However, I was wrong to expect that of the W because that’s not what the bike is for. Just like on an older bike, you either have to do a bit of guessing or wait for the fuel warning to turn on. Give it the beans and you will see the speedo needle easily meet with the 160-170kph mark on the dial, but that’s not the point of this motorcycle. It doesn’t run out of cornering clearance as fast as a Harley-Davidson, but push it hard and you’ll be scraping the pegs all day long, especially on the right side, because it sticks out a little more. With the right bags thrown over the seat, and a modest windshield—hint, hint, to Kawasaki Genuine Accessories—nothing is stopping you from smiling for many miles on the way to a weekend getaway motel, alone or with a passenger. The 773cc air-cooled vertical twin with its distinctive exterior cam shaft-drive is unchanged except for the polished aluminum finish, as opposed to the blacked-out look on the W800 Cafe. That’s properly quick for a 224kg motorcycle. I remember vividly the collective gasp we had when the model was first unveiled. There isn't even a fuel gauge to let you monitor your progress. Thanks to the solid foundations provided by Meguro’s 30-year experience with motorcycles, it wasn’t long before Kawasaki introduced its first big displacement bike, the W1, in 1965. Shifting is slick, and the clutch has a torque-assist function to keep the feel at the lever nice and light. Although I didn’t use the kick starter much on my W650, I DID enjoy using it when I knew I had an audience watching, and I could throw them off as to how old was my bike! The basic double-cradle frame, 41mm telescopic fork and preload-adjustable twin shocks at the rear are a textbook classic motorcycle setup and it works well on the W800. Simply twist the throttle and away you go at an entirely predictable and friendly pace. In 2011, it introduced the new and improved W800. If you’re looking for a bike that stands out with a particularly spicy or spunky personality, then chances are the W800 will feel a little underwhelming. 3. The engine itself is irreproachable at any speed. The 19-inch front wheel gives you the look you want on a vintage motorcycle, and brings with it the benefits of light steering and the ability to roll over road hazards. Other parts are also less modernized, like the classic large, round turn signals with orange lens covers, silver spoked tube-type wheels (though now a 19-inch up front rather than the Cafe’s 18), aforementioned chrome fenders, chrome tank badging and polished finish on the gaitered fork tubes. With a sweet compliment of vibrations, Kawasaki could have named this motorcycle the Magic Fingers. The year was 1965. The fun lasted for another five years before the European Union came knocking once more with new regulations on emissions. Instead of reaching for the stars, however, the Big Four were competing for the title as the maker of the most powerful motorcycle on the market. Hot on the heels of last year’s Kawasaki W800 Cafe, we get the 2020 Kawasaki W800, the standard version of the authentically retro motorcycle with roots in the 1960s. Fits: EJ800CKF - 2019 W800 CAFE EJ800CKFL - 2019 W800 CAFE EJ800CLFL - 2020 W800 CAFE EJ800CLF - 2020 W800 CAFE
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EJ800DLFL - 2020 W800. And while the Triumph T100 and T120 models outperform the W800, those looking for blazing performance are likely going to look at Kaw’s retro 900 models or the other big Kaw four bangers rather than a big parallel twin. Features such as the peashooter exhausts, the round turn signals, the braced fenders, and the exposed bevel-drive camshaft were borrowed from the original W, the one that started it all. 8. I’ve come to this conclusion after spending two days with the BS6 Kawasaki W800. With a beautiful paint job, just the right amount of chrome, a centerstand, and enough styling cues to convince a passer-by that you’re on a 1960s motorcycle, you will likely be bombarded with questions such as, “What year is your bike?” You will likely have to repeat “2020” until they realize you truly did understand the question. 14. As covered in our first look, the W800 was reintroduced for the 2020 model year (the last generation was produced from 2011–2016) with the original’s style, but with technical upgrades that were seen on the Street and Café models. There is a small digital display that shows mileage, trips, time, and such in the left-hand side dial and the usual panel of warning lights in the right-hand side one. Kawasaki’s new W800 Street and Café deliver bags of character and soul, something that’s regularly missed by Japanese manufacturers. In fact, it's so well-mannered that I could easily recommend it as a starter bike. The 2020 Kawasaki W800 comes in Candy Cardinal Red and exact availability is TBD. I really want a Triumph Bonneville T120, but the dealer network along with a British history of the bikes being a little troublesome at times, makes me want the Kawasaki. There isn't even a fuel gauge to let you monitor your progress. I owned a W650, and drove it/owned it longer than any other bike, as I have purchased 41 bikes in my lifetime. In the city, the W behaves impeccably—not even the addition of an occasional passenger fazes it. Two-thirds of Europe's entire population are now under some form of … If you’re interested in heading to the hinterlands, enjoy the backroads. 10. The W800 also comes in a café form with the W800 Café. If you’re willing to spend the extra money, a good set of radials can make the bike virtually perfect. Along with flawless fuel injection, these are nods to modern performance expectations. It houses all the warning lights within the pods and also has a small digital readout for the odometer, trip and time. The 2020 Kawasaki W800 Street is an interesting motorcycle, designed to both look and feel like a 1960’s Kawasaki W1. The engine note is my favorite part. W.W. makes a valid point, at least in cases where there are Triumph and Enfield dealers. As the Kawasaki representative put it when I picked up the bike and did the walkaround, the bike has a really rich note at low rpm. User error, probably. In fact, it's so well-mannered that I could easily recommend it as a starter bike. Features such as the peashooter exhausts, the round turn signals, the braced fenders, and the exposed (fake) bevel-drive camshaft were borrowed from the original W, the one that started it all. Is Kymco Launching Its Own Adventure Scooter This November? I’m 66 and lusted at owning a 69 Triumph Bonneville when I was a kid. The stopping power provided by the single discs front and back was efficient without being too mushy or aggressive—a good middle ground for a standard bike that won’t try to buck you off the saddle. Pricing starts at $9,199 for the W800 and $9,799 for the W800 Café. When it comes time to navigate the unmaintained sections, no one will have to tell you to back off the throttle—it’s a natural coping mechanism in response to the suspension. All rights reserved. Photos courtesy Kawasaki. If I was limited to only (2) bikes, it would be the W800 and the xMax. 2020 Kawasaki W800 pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Personality-wise, it might not be the right fit for me. The W800 has a power/torque curve that is so smooth, it is hard to describe. 13. Let’s address the elephant in the room, shall we? With the W800, Kawasaki takes on the retro motorcycle segment in India. The early- to mid-60s were also formative years for newly-formed Kawasaki Motorcycle Co—a new competitor on the motorcycle scene born from the fusion of Kawasaki Aircraft Industry and Meguro Manufacturing Company in 1964. Gallery: Review: 2020 Kawasaki W800. A fantastic city motorcycle and enjoyable canyon cruiser, the 2020 Kawasaki W800 brings plenty of modernity to the vintage theme. The W1 was followed by the W2, then the W3 before the badge was ultimately dropped in 1975. There is a small digital display that shows mileage, trips, time, and such in the left-hand side dial and the usual panel of warning lights in the right-hand side one. Power is easy to manage, the gears are long (you only get five instead of the now-standard six) and the throttle output is nice and gradual. The W800 is a handsome bike. Personality-wise, it might not be the right fit for me. The 624cc parallel-twin is credited for putting Kawasaki on the map as a big bike maker and a serious competitor to Honda and Yamaha. Kawasaki dealerships are usually bigger and more willing to welcome a trade-in.

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