News Approved.


sweetness!!! one of my favourite kwacker's been upgraded.

I love this bike.

litre class SBKs to hell.
I am putting this on my desktop this very moment.

Wish I could get one.

Santa, you listening?

Lovely machine!!

....stupid Indian govt and their stupid rules.....damn!
cubic capacity regulation!!

this is 800cc, so IMO it can be imported.

Ya..it's real and will be available in europe
follow the link which i got it from w650 group..

Kawasaki W800: a bigger retro | Hell for Leather

a bigger chassis, bigger lump and BHPeeeee...

KAWASAKI HAS unveiled the company's all-new W800 classic - the machine that's set to replace the popular, but now defunct, W650.

The bike, which is set to take on Triumph's popular Bonneville range, uses a 773cc air-cooled parallel-twin engine, 5-speed gearbox, wet clutch and disc front brake.

some pics to added:
from the Kawasaki ad.




AUTHENTIC CLASSIC APPEAL:
CLASSIC BEAUTY + VINTAGE RIDE FEEL + HISTORIC ROOTS
The W800 is the result of a thorough pursuit of the beauty and ride feel possessed by vintage motorcycles. It offers a rare beauty care of components meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail, as well as a feeling of authentic quality that can only come from using metal parts. The throb of the air-cooled Vertical Twin engine, and the distinct handling character that comes with large-diameter wheels recalls the ride feel of machines from an older generation, gone but not forgotten. The W800, in both looks and feel, pays homage to Kawasaki’s legendary W1, the model that started a brand that spans 45 years.

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Building a beautiful engine” was a key concept when designing the new air-cooled Vertical Twin. The classic-styled engine is lightweight, simple and a joy to behold.
Iconic bevel-gear-driven cam adds beauty to the cylinder head while contributing to the engine’s classical appearance

2011 Kawasaki W800 specs

Aaah!!! These Japs put Boneville to shame!!! This is why I do not like the Japs!!!

Absolute beauty. Bring this to India and people will call it a re-badged enfield.

This will make PROUD enfield owners look like some high school kids testing toy electric bicycles.


I want this machine!

Awaits for one here...
According to local kawa dealer (Zed), the're having plans to bring this classic beauty.
Price: they said it will be lower than 'Bonnie'...
what's more...?
Well guys, Kawasaki made the little sister, the W650 for seven years and it sold very well in Europe and Japan.

and Kawa official video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAl5DO8BcuE

First, let Madras Motors co. make a 'tractor' engine without oil leaks.

beauty..

D R O O L LL LLL LLLLL !!!

Lets keep things in perspective here,its only an increase of 98cc's, not
150cc's which the side panels show,
extra 98cc is really to compensate for the emission regulations because that was the only reason why the W650 got retracted form the market in 2008.
Kawasaki will do a similar thing than what a tune freak can do
(according to press information they have not finished the final tuning balance) - a bit more low end torque and similar horse power than the 650. With a maximum torque available at 2000 rpm and expect it to be around 58-70hp. While cam timing and lift are unchanged from the W650, fat cam profiles (quick to open, slow to close) contribute to greater overall performance.

So, waiting for the final spec sheet...


Tank design:
A real eye-catcher on the INTERMOT stand are the different tank designs, Kawasaki shows around 10 different tank schemes. Visitors could evaluate what they liked and what not and give them a ranking on a terminal.


Kawasaki counter at Intermot


it’s like Ducati did with the new Monster, offer the option of buying different tanks as aftermarket parts. So if one gets tired of a particular look, they can swap it out from the manufacturer. Ducati made it cheaper because they just sell the panels and not the whole tank. I certainly would not mind having the option of buying a bike with a spare tank to swap and change the whole look.

I thought some of those tanks were pretty nice..Here are the tanks....





















comparison and changes on W800:

800 V/S 650 spec.

Increase in displacement to 773 cc (W650: 676 cc)
Power 35kw (48PS) at 6500 rpm (W650: 50 hp at 7000 rpm)
Torque 62 Nm at 2500 rpm (W650: 56 Nm at 5500 rpm)
Bore / stroke 77.0 x 83.0 mm (W650: 72.0 x 83mm)
Compression 8,4:1 (8,6:1 W650)
Camshaft with the same remaining lift and timing
Injection, 34 mm diameter (34 mm carburetor W650)
12-hole injectors
Kick starter is omitted, but an option available to attach dummy kicker of those who wants to keep the retro look, detailed pic. below:
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Maximum torque at 2000 rpm (W650: 5700/min)

Transmision:
Primary ratio 2095 (88/42)
1st gear: 2.353 (40/17) (W650: 2.294 (39/17))
2. Response: 1.590 (35/22)
3. Response: 1.240 (31/25)
4. Response: 1.000 (28/28)
5. Response: 0851 (23/27)
Final Reduction: 2,467 (37/15) (W650: 2.6000 (39/15))

Weight 216 kg (212 kg W650)

Tank 14 liters (15 liters W650)
Tank decor changed, new fuel tank emblem - no Kawasaki lettering
Reserve indicator lamp in the tachometer
External Fuel pump, front left under the tank, below:



Tank 14 instead of 15 liters
No more cock
Quilted seat, new design, smaller front


Mufflers with chrome surround
Lambda probe in the balance pipe between the exhausts
Equalization tube much thinner
Thin pipe inside diameter and without strainer tube
Injection system with dual throttle valves per cylinder behind in chrome

Amended suction, suction inlet at the right side cover
Cylindrical silver instead of black
Cylinder head with closed cooling hole left
Clutch push rod aluminum instead of steel (to compensate for different game in the clutch lever)
Perforated Heat Shield
Headlight pot painted tank color
Side cover in tank main color painted
Chrome headlight mount
Halter (guide bracket) chrome plated for wire rope hoists
Elliptical mirror (without package protection)
Fork tubes (stanchions) polished.
Axis changed, no more left in the fork clamp.
Hubs front and rear painted Silver
Polished rear brake anchor plate
---- Brake disc front and black in a modified design (Prilblumenlook )---- it is probably still in the old disc
Dials of the instruments in a new design (reminiscent of old English instruments)
FI warning light
Two turn signal indicator lights
Reserve warning light
High beam indicator light
Neutral indicator light
Oil pressure warning light
5-way adjustable clutch lever - now without shields.
4-way adjustable brake lever
Handlebar 22mm diameter, 79 cm wide
Chrome-plated steel chain guard
Angled rear tire valve
5-way adjustable shock absorbers in the bias, chrome, without pod
Brake pedal with safety guard
Main stand with guard
Footrests on each side at the same position (right slightly to the rear)
Footrests fold away obliquely upwards and are made easier.
Additional helmet lock with the right cable.
Only Dunlop TT100
Metallic dark green color : to gray