Is the Kawasaki W800 any good?

Is the Kawasaki W800 any good?

The W800 is designed to be simple, straightforward, and mostly to play nice. In fact, it’s so well-mannered that I could easily recommend it as a starter bike. Think about it: it’s easy to maneuver and easy to control which also makes it easy to learn on without being overwhelmed.

Is Kawasaki W800 air cooled?

The W800 has an air-cooled, 773 cc (47 cu in) 360° parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with shaft and bevel gear driven overhead cam. …

How much is a Kawasaki W800?

$9,199
Kawasaki W800/MSRP

Does W800 have slipper clutch?

It flaunts chrome fenders, rubber fork gaiters, tank-side badging, and tuck and roll seat for vintage styling. Modern amenities include tech like an assist and slipper clutch, ABS, and LED lighting.

Why is the Kawasaki W800 so expensive?

Given its simpler components, we expected the Kawasaki W800 Street to be priced in the region of Rs 5 lakh to 6 lakh. However, the high ex-showroom price of Rs 7.99 lakh is due to the W800 Street being imported from Japan as semi-knocked down (SKD) units.

Is the Kawasaki w650 fuel injected?

In 2010, the 50 hp (37 kW) W650 was succeeded by the W800, which had a displacement increase to 773 cc (47 cu in) and fuel injection….Kawasaki W650.

Manufacturer Kawasaki
Transmission Chain
Wheelbase 1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Weight 195 kg (429 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity 15 l (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal)

What is the seat height of a Kawasaki w650?

800mm

Specs
Seat height 800mm
Bike weight 195kg
Front suspension None
Rear suspension Preload

Is the Kawasaki W800 a throwback to the past?

The 2020 Kawasaki W800 is a throwback to the W1 of the past. Not just Kawasaki, even Honda has entered this segment. Will the W800 make an impact in the segment that is ruled by Royal Enfield, Indian and Triumph? Here is the test drive report.

What kind of engine does Kawasaki W800 have?

The retro elements of the W800 can be seen in the engine too. The old-school 773cc air-cooled vertical twin engine retains the vintage feel. It has a long stroke but the higher displacement does not translate into any remarkable power and torque output. The peak power of the engine is rated at 52 ps and torque at 62.9 Nm.

What kind of bike is the 2020 Kawasaki W800?

It was a short jaunt on the W800, but enough to get a taste of what Kawasaki is offering with its new standard machine, which accompanies the racier W800 Cafe in the lineup. Styled after the legendary 1965 Kawasaki W1, the 2020 Kawasaki W800 offers an authentic retro experience, with none of the carburetor-induced troubles that come in tow.

Is the Kawasaki W800 a cruiser in India?

But nobody expects a Kawasaki in the cruiser category. That is mainly because Kawasaki has the image of a sports bike manufacturer in the Indian market. However, Kawasaki is attempting to try its luck in the cruiser segment with the W800. The 2020 Kawasaki W800 is a throwback to the W1 of the past.

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