04-02-2021, 02:05 AM
(03-31-2021, 04:56 PM)michael1954_imp Wrote:(02-04-2021, 09:28 AM)TCBronson_imp Wrote: Since Honda no longer sells a CB1100 in the USA for 2021, what are your thoughts about the Kawasaki W800?
I like the looks, since I like old looking bikes, but I think it may be too slow coming from an CB1100. Also, I try to avoid buying bikes with spokes anymore, the 2017 CB being the exception. When I bought my 2018 Z900RS, I almost got the 800, but after riding the Z900RS, I know the 800 would feel like it really is old.
Maybe. I can compare both motorbikes as often as I want. The W800 offers round about healthy 50HP and good torque, I don't find her too slow, not even in comparison to 40HP more the CB has. Indeed she can climb up to a comparable topspeed but not in the same amount of time. Of course the CB can accelerate faster, if you push her.
The W looks very good with spoked wheels. The CB does it too but with cast wheels she doesn't look bad, which in my eyes would by no means fit the W-style.