Thoughts on W800

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I'm just saying it probably doesn't belong on a modern motorcycle. It offers no advantages over a properly tensioned chain or belt, costs more, and weighs more, is harder to assemble and work on.

For an 800cc-class twin mill, the bike actually gets equal or worse fuel economy compared to the CB1100.

However, we can all probably agree that there are intangibles that attract riders to a machine's "soul". Maybe the gear-driven cam brings that uniqueness to the riding experience of the W800.

Similarly, the Moto Guzzi V7 isn't particularly a speed thrill, but its other attributes offers some real soul to prospective riders.