The W800 is a motorcycle that appeals to a wide range of riders, offering easy handling and a high level of craftsmanship (kodawari). But of the three modernized retro models, the W800 is the truest to the looks and feel of the original W, allowing riders to understand the pleasure and pride of riding a machine from the 60s. Its 19” front wheel contributes to unhurried steering even more closely matched to the classic ride feel of the early W models. And model-specific handlebar and seat contribute to a relaxed riding position. With the arrival of the W800, riders in search of a taste of history can now enjoy three flavours of W.
Long-stroke engine tuned for low-mid range performance delivers plenty of torquey feel-good power. The rich engine pulse reminds riders that they are piloting a Twin engine machine. Fuel injection delivers clean, efficient, hassle-free operation.
Large-diameter 19” front and 18” rear wheels give the W800 its classic handling: a fine balance of relaxed, light turning and straight-line stability. The large front wheel especially contributes a characteristic unhurried steering feeling. By comparison, the 18”/18” wheels of the W800 STREET and CAFE deliver slightly sportier handling.
The W800 handlebar puts the rider in a relaxed riding position, between that of the upright, “classic bike” style position of the W800 STREET and the sporty forward-leaning position of the W800 CAFE. (The handlebar position is the same as that of the previous W800.)
Chrome tank emblems complement the tank’s lustrous paint. Knee pads on the tank feature the same design as the W800 CAFE.
Faces on the classic dual-dial instrumentation feature model-specific typeface, reflecting the character of the W800.
Long-stroke engine tuned for low-mid range performance delivers plenty of torquey feel-good power. The rich engine pulse reminds riders that they are piloting a Twin engine machine. Fuel injection delivers clean, efficient, hassle-free operation.
Large-diameter 19” front and 18” rear wheels give the W800 its classic handling: a fine balance of relaxed, light turning and straight-line stability. The large front wheel especially contributes a characteristic unhurried steering feeling. By comparison, the 18”/18” wheels of the W800 STREET and CAFE deliver slightly sportier handling.
The W800 handlebar puts the rider in a relaxed riding position, between that of the upright, “classic bike” style position of the W800 STREET and the sporty forward-leaning position of the W800 CAFE. (The handlebar position is the same as that of the previous W800.)
Chrome tank emblems complement the tank’s lustrous paint. Knee pads on the tank feature the same design as the W800 CAFE.
Faces on the classic dual-dial instrumentation feature model-specific typeface, reflecting the character of the W800.
