Kawasaki W800 Special Edition

There are always plenty of models that don't make our local market, but perhaps should. This might be one of them. The retro styled Kawasaki W800 is available in Japan in a Special Edition model, blacked out with gold rims. A similar idea to Triumph's successful Thruxton cafe inspired Bonneville.

Also shown below are some accessories to further "Cafe Style" your W800, a bikini fairing and a cafe race seat. From the look of the Japanese Kawasaki website, this is not a Cafe Style model, but rather the name of the accessories.

w800-cafe-style

There are also a couple of videos for the W800 floating around, the first one below is a simple walkaround of the Special Edition, the second a more arty Japanese promo for the W800 that we bring to you shortly. We asked Kawasaki Australia if the model will be released in Australia, but at this point in time it isn't planned.

Still, nothing a can of flat black and a rim lacing job couldn't fix.

Comments

#1 2011-02-07 01:54

Hmmm nice bike. It surely will steal sales from HD's 883 Iron and Triumph's Bonnies.

Bring it out to Oz!

Quote

#2 2011-02-08 06:02

have w 800 and it a great bike love it. the look in black is great

if it came here i would have brought it

Quote

#3 2011-07-14 22:10

Without doubt, this edition should be available everywhere around the World, that is if Kawasaki wants to make money rather than cutey-cute gestures. Then again, who knows how they think. The "Best" for Japan ONLY???? Are the rest of us unworthy of this machine? I know how the story would end up if Toyota or Lexus made it!

Quote

#4 2011-09-05 12:56

Have had my W800 now for six months and although I have another faster bike ZRX 1200 the W800 is the one I use for most average (300k or less) rides. Yes I still love the super smooth ZRX and its a mile eater for long runs. If previous riders inc women can make the cross border run and back on older Royal Enfields then the W800 will do it anytime. It feels good and has enough rubber between the engine and frame to eradicate harsh vibes and it looks good to. It's not a hot shot but when it has been run in properly it has enough power to bring a smile to your face. Exhaust has slight perforation (ahem) and sounds just right under power. I like to feel an engine working, most of the bigger ones do it too easy and you might as well have a flat road. And Yes the Brakes are fine once bedded in. Having already done five thousand Klicks I love it. Kawasaki have really put the effort into this machine.

Quote

#5 2012-03-03 09:54

Just bought the this bike!
Awesome!
And much beter manufactured then any Bonnie of Sportster Harley Davidson...
more stability, more engine spread and middle torque and the 48-50 HP are sufficient for this kinda bike... Chicks love it ;) , for sure.

Quote

Refresh comments list