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I will have to go back and read this whole thread when I have time.
Just picked up a 2020 left over in Cardinal Red. Color scheme similar to my (gone) 2014 DLX. I didn’t like the look or seating position of the Cafe version but when I saw the standard model I was hooked. Air cooled, classic style, decent power and comfortable. What’s not to like. Also works well for two up which was another reason for my getting the bike.
Once I put a few miles on it I’ll post back here with a better overall impression of the bike.
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Congratulations to a fine and very good motorbike. In my eyes it's the best aircooled retro real parallel twin out on the market and since the W was released for the first time. I hope you will enjoyed it.
Today I spend some time cleaning my W800 after winter seems to have gone, polishing chrome and aluminium parts and the lack set. Now I go out for a ride.
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(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.
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(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.
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I visited a dealership yesterday and they had a blue w800...very lovely bike.
It feels slightly smaller sitting on it than does the CB1100, but just a nice looking machine.
Would love to have one, but I only want 2 bikes--a dual purpose bike (my KLR650),
and the CB isn't going away anytime soon.
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A local riding friend of mine sold his W 650 from 2000 with 50.000 miles on it to a local dealer for $ 600 last week , I stopped in today and they are ASKING $ 3999.00
VERY few bikes for sale on the floor , problems getting bikes because of parts shortage and shipping delays .
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(04-02-2021, 04:58 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: A local riding friend of mine sold his W 650 from 2000 with 50.000 miles on it to a local dealer for $ 600 last week , I stopped in today and they are ASKING $ 3999.00
VERY few bikes for sale on the floor , problems getting bikes because of parts shortage and shipping delays .
Just goes to show, he should of stuck it on eBay.
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(04-02-2021, 04:58 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: A local riding friend of mine sold his W 650 from 2000 with 50.000 miles on it to a local dealer for $ 600 last week , I stopped in today and they are ASKING $ 3999.00
VERY few bikes for sale on the floor , problems getting bikes because of parts shortage and shipping delays .
Interesting spread. I wonder if the W650 needed "much work"?
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(04-02-2021, 05:06 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: (04-02-2021, 04:58 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: A local riding friend of mine sold his W 650 from 2000 with 50.000 miles on it to a local dealer for $ 600 last week , I stopped in today and they are ASKING $ 3999.00
VERY few bikes for sale on the floor , problems getting bikes because of parts shortage and shipping delays .
Interesting spread. I wonder if the W650 needed "much work"?
Interesting spread. I wonder if the W650 needed "much work"?
$600...wow! 50k miles is a fair amount, but I would bet someone would have offered 2 grand easy if in ok shape.
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The bike is in fairly good shape but has a Triumph seat on it as he found that more comfortable . My friend takes good care of his bikes but needed the room in his garage .
They probably would sell it for $ 1500- $ 2000 as they did nothing to the bike.
(04-02-2021, 05:06 AM)Tev62_imp Wrote: (04-02-2021, 04:58 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: A local riding friend of mine sold his W 650 from 2000 with 50.000 miles on it to a local dealer for $ 600 last week , I stopped in today and they are ASKING $ 3999.00
VERY few bikes for sale on the floor , problems getting bikes because of parts shortage and shipping delays .
Just goes to show, he should of stuck it on eBay.
Just goes to show, he should of stuck it on eBay.
I told him to sell locally on Craig's list but he could not be bothered.
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