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James-K

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James-K says:

Video: Kawasaki W800 - retro commuter

Kawasaki have created this video to promote their new W800 - it seems to suggest that they're pitching the bike at trendy London types who want a retro-cool commuter for the city.  With an authentic-looking air-cooled 773cc parallel twin motor, twin rear shocks and pea-shooter exhausts, the W800 certainly looks the part - but so does the competition, namely the Triumph Bonneville and Moto Guzzi V7 Classic.  ...

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  • Posted 3 years ago (02 December 2010 12:26)

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2Stroke4Life

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2Stroke4Life says:

W800

Looks Good , Real Good .

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  • Posted 3 years ago (02 December 2010 14:45)
STRESSED1

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STRESSED1 says:

W800.......Great!!!

I liked the look of the old W650,Kawasaki brought out a few years back,so, i automatically like this.

Don't know how it'll fair against the triumph or Moto Guzzi but should be in with a shout!!!

Looks real retro and i like the bevel gear driven cams.Nice touch Kawasaki!!!

Pity price couldn't be kept below £6000,say £5,899?

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  • Posted 3 years ago (02 December 2010 17:34)
rlf3

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rlf3 says:

Nice looking bike, but very overpriced.

Doubt the price will stay at £6500 for long.

Not when you can get a V7 for £5500

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  • Posted 3 years ago (02 December 2010 18:56)
SPRINTMAN52

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SPRINTMAN52 says:

puzzled

Why do you prefer a Kawasaki Bonneville to the TRIUMPH?....never understood this,surely it's the TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE with the history and anything else is a fake

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  • Posted 3 years ago (02 December 2010 21:07)
rlf3

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rlf3 says:

The Triumph Bonneville made in Thailand?

Yep, that's real British heritage.

Although saying that, the Bonnie would be my choice.

Unless Honda ever get around to importing their rather lovely CB1100

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  • Posted 3 years ago (02 December 2010 22:34)
onitssidechris

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onitssidechris says:

Nice vid, nice bike. I just wish they made these retros proper performance bikes then i'd buy one tomorrow. Looks great though.

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  • Posted 3 years ago (03 December 2010 11:05)
ACEEDSTORM

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ACEEDSTORM says:

Looks nice,but who'd buy one when a Triumph is so much better & yet again,the price!

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  • Posted 3 years ago (03 December 2010 18:55)
mrblistershifter

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mrblistershifter says:

Retro..

I appreciate any manufacturer who brings a bike like this to market.    After all, Kawasaki actually did produce an earlier version of this bike years ago.  No, its not a Triumph, but it is unique.

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  • Posted 3 years ago (06 December 2010 23:14)
bronco650

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bronco650 says:

W800

Do they all come with German number plates or do the smart set in London all import them as personal imports?

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  • Posted 3 years ago (07 December 2010 17:04)
bimota3823

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bimota3823 says:

Kawasaki W800

Why do people buy this tacky rubbish from the far east any more? when Triumph make the real thing and cheaper.

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  • Posted 3 years ago (07 December 2010 17:43)

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