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2019 Tokyo Motor Show: Kawasaki showcases W800 retro-looking motorcycle
Last updated on Oct 24, 2019, 12:26 am
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As an addition to its portfolio of W series retro-styled motorcycles, Kawasaki has introduced the W800 at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
The new motorcycle will join the company's W800 line-up, which currently comprises W800 Street and W800 Cafe models.
Notably, it is likely to hit the Indian roads sometime in mid-2020.
Here's all about it.
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Design
First, let's take a look at the Kawasaki W800
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The new W800 looks pretty similar to the Kawasaki W1, the company's iconic motorcycle from the 1960s.
The cruiser two-wheeler features a naked street design with dual exhausts, a 3D logo on the fuel tank, and an analog instrument cluster.
Further, the rounded headlamp and indicators, spoked wheels, as well as heavy chrome work on the exhausts, mud-guards, and mirrors accentuate the retro feel.
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Information
Power and performance
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The Kawasaki W800 is powered by 773cc parallel-twin engine, which is capable of producing 48PS of power and 62.9Nm of peak torque. The transmission duties on the motorcycle are handled by a 5-speed manual gearbox along with assist and slipper clutch.
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Safety
Kawasaki W800: On the road
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In the safety department, the Kawasaki W800 comes equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with dual-channel ABS for better grip on the road.
The motorcycle houses conventional telescopic forks on the front and dual shock absorbers on the rear to handle the suspension duties.
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India launch
Will it come to India?
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As of now, there is no official word on the India launch of W800. However, considering that the company sells the W800 Street model in India, we can expect the W800 retro-styled motorcycle to arrive sometime in 2020.
As for the pricing, it could be positioned above W800 Street and might cost upwards of Rs. 8 lakh.
