i know there are a bunch of old guys on this forum, i'm surprised i haven't heard a lot about this bike. i thought the old 650 was a peach, this one is even better. it addresses the only handicap. if the W650 was a better Bonnie than the new Bonnie (which it was) what does that make an 800 version? :loveeyes:

there's a vid. here's a pic:
http://www.autoevolution.com/images/news/2011-kawasaki-w800-retro-comeback-bikevideo-25601_1.jpg

oh, so THAT's how you embed a vid: by accident!

edit: this is my definition of a "cruiser."

Love it! Had a W650 for 21K miles and it was one of the most enjoyable motorcycles I ever owned.

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/jmlmjmjm/100_0465-1.jpg

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv116/jmlmjmjm/100_0470-1.jpg

This is from Kawasaki web site here
http://www.kawasaki.co.nz/kawasaki_custom.cfm?modelcode=EJ800ABF&do=list

i know there are a bunch of old guys on this forum, i'm surprised i haven't heard a lot about this bike. i thought the old 650 was a peach, this one is even better. it addresses the only handicap. if the W650 was a better Bonnie than the new Bonnie (which it was) what does that make an 800 version? :loveeyes:

there's a vid. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm9LUaFj3Qc) here's a pic:
http://www.autoevolution.com/images/news/2011-kawasaki-w800-retro-comeback-bikevideo-25601_1.jpg

I plan to petition the AMA for a Rascal racing class, any of you "old" guys on the forum interested in signing up?

I had ideas about producing an "Al Gore Special", but I gave up on an ethanol gasser class since Al said "that" was a "big" mistake (probably also because he can't get carbon credits for ethanol research any longer):D

V-Zee

I love the looks of that bike. Even the Jade Green color.

Too bad its not offered in the U.S.

Timeless! I just like sayin that cause I'm not.

So who's gonna buy a Royal Enfield ?

So who's gonna buy a Royal Enfield ?

i scoped them out at the local dealer, they look like fun. but if i wanted to spin wrenches i could just buy and HD. or a beemer. :devil:

i scoped them out at the local dealer, they look like fun. but if i wanted to spin wrenches......

That's what I have been reading about them. You need to tinker with them A LOT.

No Thanks.

Does the pillion in the video come as standard?