I love the fact they’ve stayed with the bevel gear drive cams – they’ve gone to that extra effort. parts. * Long, comfortable seat with thick, ribbed padding has plenty of room for rider contribute to the classic look. Chromed throttle cable guides further contribute to the classic beauty of the But the Café style does come with compromises. * Voluptuous fuel tank finished in high-quality paint contributes to the W800's The W800 is the result of a thorough pursuit of W800. carefully cultivated to recall the bikes of yesteryear. engines are famous. Despite being higher it’s still easy to get two feet securely onto the road, as it’s much narrower than the Streets wider and more comfortable seat. Personally, I prefer the looks of the Café over the Street, and on day one I did favour the feel of the racer. Handling distraction when operating foot levers. The non-adjustable fork has also increased in diameter, up from 39 mm to 41 mm. This latest model even comes with a larger fuel tank. The W800, in both off. Moto Guzzi’s A2 air-cooled V7 is the obvious competition. package with classic proportions. If you are currently subscribed, check your email for a secure link. brand that spans 45 years. The Street is easily identifiable with laid back bars, wide retro seat, chrome spoked rims and small details changes, like a black only bevel cover. You can smoothly change gear at any rpm, even as low as 2000 rpm and then simply short-shift to the national speed limit. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 starts at $9,790 Ride-Away and the Continental GT 650 starts at $9,990 Ride-Away. passenger. * Elliptical mirrors have a nice chrome finish.

MCNews covers all areas of interest for the motorcycling public including news, reviews and comprehensive racing coverage. Kawasaki’s new W800 Street and Café deliver bags of character and soul, something that’s regularly missed by Japanese manufacturers. Urethane at the front of the seat was shaped to facilitate the Cogging back one gear will result in a punch in power. enables the design of the elegant fuel tank to remain the same. Jack Miller and Taka Nakagami on those incidents.. Baggers go wild at Laguna Seca | Video Highlights, MT-09 gets major update for 2021 | Bigger engine, more grunt, A closer look at the ‘King Of The Baggers’ winning Indian Challenger, 2019 Africa Twin Adventure Sports now in dealers, Cairoli wins MXGP of Trentino | Beaton P4 in MX2, Red Bull Romaniacs | Lettenbichler king of the Carpathians again, Kiwi Courtney Duncan wins Women’s World Motocross Championship, Penrite Honda launch new Fireblade in style | Video, Ross Branch wins Andalucia Rally Stage 2 | Price fifth, Bling your Diavel 1260 with Ducati Performance mods. The W800 Street is available for $12,999 RRP + ORC, while the W800 Cafe is available for $13,999 RRP + ORC. Despite sharing many similarities with the Street, the Café feels like a very different bike. starting. Bikes in the class shouldn’t be evaluated on performance, or handling – it’s how it makes you feel; do you feel pride in ownership, does it make you smile every time you open the garage door?

Once into the mountain region of Kirigamine I preferred the racy Café, despite having the same engine and chassis I was riding a little faster, a little to the annoyance of the Japanese locals who strictly stuck to the speed limit despite being in the middle of nowhere. Gussets and brackets were kept to a minimum for The parallel twin, with a long-stoke 360-degree crankshaft starts with a rewarding burble. coat finish, or chromed), adding to the engine's presence and giving it a The short narrow bars slows down the steering as you simply don’t have the leverage the wide bars give you to throw it into a corner. * High-quality paint and chrome, together with corrosion-resistant fasteners, a 5 mm larger bore. * Thin 520-type drive chain and sprockets help reduce weight. throb of the Vertical Twin engine pumping out loads of torquey feel-good power, Non-U.S. model specs may be depicted. lamp, dual turn signal indicators, low fuel level indicator, high beam They both have genuine soul, especially the Street which can trace its DNA back to the original W1 from 1965. appearance. not touch them when stopped at lights or putting down the side or centre stand. many polished components gives the W800 a very high-quality look and feel. Taken straight from the past, the W800 CAFE motorcycle is fitted with a sleek café-racer front cowl (not shown). * Shift lever and rear brake pedal are finished in chrome.

Compact switchgear gives the handlebar an uncluttered and vintage appearance while modern internals ensure reliable performance. The torque is very flat, and the fuelling at low speed is soft, effortless.

After a flip of a coin I headed for the laid back Street. A multi-function LCD screen incorporates an odometer, Jett Lawrence on that crash and what 'almost' was... 2021 Triumph Trident full reveal, price and specifications. Despite moving the riders’ weight further forward Kawasaki didn’t change the suspension set up between the Café and the Street. * While cam timing and lift are unchanged from the W650, fat cam profiles (quick Ergonomics

Outer tubes have a buffed finish, which The W800 CAFE motorcycle offers a sporty riding position due to a clubman-style handlebar and café seat. On the open road the Café feels more alive. The Café racer bars dramatically alter your body position, you’re now perched further forward with more weight on your wrists. * Headlamp stays are chromed. The brakes have received a significant upgrade, the rear shoe brake has been replaced with a more modern disc item, and the front also sees an increase in the single disc diameter, up from 300 mm to 320 mm. contributing to the engine's classical appearance. improved aesthetics and reduced weight. * 034 mm throttle bodies are arranged to ensure a straight line from the airbox More power for your Kawasaki W800. of the side cover); the right-side helmet holder is located under the seat. Especially W800 doesn't rev at all compared to W650. Chad launched his own company, Chad76Media in 2019, and you can follow his adventures on Twitter and Instagram. * Lightweight 28 double-cradle frame uses a sturdy, 50 mm square-section Dual rear shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload offer a smooth ride and a clean look. Traditional mufflers 27 emit the throaty exhaust note for which parallel twin Styling * Tuned for strong low-mid range torque, the max torque arrives at 2,000 rpm. joy to behold. Details the rider and passenger's legs to ensure it does not cut into the rider's thighs And yes, I did say touring. © 2020 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. * Bevel gear cam drive and SOHC 4-valve heads give the W800 a wide spread of responsive power. * There goes out of style. * Long-stroke 360° crankshaft gives the W800 its signature pulse. low-mid range performance while ensuring strict exhaust and noise emissions

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The new suspension is softly sprung, but still has reasonable control and damping. well-travelled city streets. Everywhere you look there are nice little detail touches, the metal flakes in the metallic paintwork, the ‘old school’ switch gear looks like it’s been taken directly from the ’70s. Kawasaki have tweaked the handing characteristics to improve the responsiveness of the steering, to give the W800 a sportier edge. Abundant torque is complemented by the clean operation of modern fuel injection. Twin mufflers with carefully tuned internals deliver the characteristic note of the vertical twin’s 360° crankshaft engine configuration—a throwback to the original Kawasaki W1 motorcycle. finish. * With a bore and stroke of 77.0 mm x 83.0 mm, the air-cooled 4-stroke Vertical Increased silencer volume, care of a straight pipe design For me the lazy easy handling matches the laid back stance and ride of the Street, it’s the perfect match. (compared to the tapered silencer of the W650), also contributes to improved A large 170mm LED headlamp casts a bright, white light. to the bike's styling. simplicity,functionality and elegance. trans-chamber pipe, and large honeycomb catalyser) and were designed to deliver Convenient centre stand facilitates maintenance chores. The Café comes with racy drop bars, black wheels and engine, plus side tank pads, chrome bevel cover and obviously the front cowl. * Front wheel hub and rear drum brake side panel have a buffed finish, giving Position lamps in the high-beam chambers ensure the whole lamp appears lit, like a retro-style bulb headlamp. And personally, I’d prefer the standard pegs to be further back, racier but not simply the same as the Street. The family resemblance was obvious. * Rear shock absorbers forego covers, allowing their simple design to contribute the beauty and ride feel possessed by vintage motorcycles.

There’s even an optional rear rack and heated grips. Equally a younger audience enjoyed personalising and modifying the W800 and the older W650. The wide bars allow you to have some fun in the twisties, you can throw it around with relative ease, but when the foot-pegs start scraping you know you’re having a little too much fun.

The front cowl is a throwback to the café racer culture, but is more for show than any real wind protection. compact frame with large-diameter wheels and a meticulous attention to detail Rider footpegs are collapsible, folding up out of the way at deep lean angles. Twin displaces 773 cm3. On looks alone Kawasaki need to be applauded. added to the sides of the tank while maintaining a seamless surface finish. Rubber gaiters are used to protect fork tubes and ensure long fork seal life while adding to the retro appearance. The W800 retro classic line is dedicated to preserving the 1960s image, sound and feel. Large stepping surface For a short blast to the coast or favourite biker hangout, I’d favour Café, but after two day of touring, I’d choose the Street. * Natural riding position is very comfortable and makes the W800 ideal for a

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