Kawasaki W800 - a modern motorcycle from the past

Modern motorcycles are rarely similar to the models that were remembered in our youth. For Russians aged 40 and above, these are classics from the Soviet period, including Jawa from Czechoslovakia. Many people like the road class, even though it is modern. But among the models from Japanese manufacturers there is something that will refresh the youthful emotions of those who grew up even in the 1960s. Take the Kawasaki W800 for example. This bike looks as if it was created at the same time as the Urals and Dneprs. However, the front disc brake and ABS system stand out from the overall picture. But they appeared under pressure from legislation. They say you can’t make such powerful motorcycles with “drums” on the front wheels.


What can you say about the Kawasaki W800? A calm, versatile bike that feels great even on rough rural roads. Despite the engine capacity of 800 cm3, it is suitable for a beginner. Except it's heavy. The motor is air-cooled - this means that the design is simple and repairable. Power – 48 hp Cruising speed is in the range of 100-130 km/h. You can accelerate to a maximum of 185, but the wind will blow away, and the vibrations of the two-cylinder engine get on your nerves. But generally speaking, those who retired back in Soviet times would rate this motorcycle positively. They will talk about the Kawasaki W800 on the channel “#WONDERFUL TECHNOLOGIES with Georgy Belov.”