Having owned all makes of British motorcycles being 67 and still riding on my w800 street I can honestly say it's a nice motorcycle ride what you like it's all fun
It's history is very interesting also . People forget that the w650 and 800 were originally ONLY produced for the Japanese Retro-market (Domestic ) . The vibration is intentionally 'Tuned-in' via the balance-shaft and they have a very long-stroke 360-crank as-mentioned . Japanese-buyers wanted both those things including Air-cooling , no oil-cooler and no water-cooling . It was only due to Pressure from the overseas-Agents , that Kawasaki agreed to Export them . Any and All of the modern 'Retro-Bikes', are fun machines , with the RE650 being the best value for-money in The World.....and therefore the most 'accessible' . Dave NZ
I absolutely agree that Indian laws about the saree guard and numberplate make these retro motorcycles look pretty weird. But honestly that front numberplate was designed by someone with vengeance in mind XD
Absolutely old school and proper retro. I've already spotted few. People can differentiate , People who buy these bikes don't read the views. That's why they are riding W800. Loved the review
Thank you. Its a riding experience like no other in today's market. Those looking for that classic British twin experience will love this bike. I really enjoyed riding it.
I am not a RE fan however in a market where we have RE Interceptor 650 there is no chance of any takers for Kawi's W800 however hard they sell it on the "emotion" factor.
Irrespective of the jaw dropping price, I absolutely loved this bike review. Rishaad is too good and his impeccable explanation of an automobile is brilliant💯👍
When one imports this bike from Thailand/Malaysia/Vietnam with max customs duty you get this price tag. we are 110cc country, max 125 cc. rest of the market is too small to set shop in India. Y curse the brand. Retro styling interests few bikers. especially old timers having used Jawa, Norton, BSA. Number plate placement has received so many comments, none for design engineering and specifications. more bling, Fuel gauge /usb charger is noticed. when one is shelling our 7 lakhs, vfm is not the key here.
Instead of 7 lakhs, somewhere between 4-5 lakhs would have had been real competitive, considering the fact that interceptor 650 is in the range of 3 lakhs and has similar power figures (Slightly less Torque)
Kawasaki, no doubt the best in their own stile, my father have Kawasaki 100 , bullet, Suzuki 100,hero honda, and i have yamha 135 in past, but no doubt kawasaki is the king of technology. Its featured a classy and great things in bike, like engine stop button, parking ignition, and the last its carborater. U can set it without open it with just a knob. What a technology in that time. My father and me drove the bike over 2 lakh km. The bike always drove us home safely in any worst weather or conditions . Thanks "KAWASAKI"
In an ideal world, yes. But that would be impossible without 100 percent local manufacturing, which would demand a huge local investment. That's something Kawasaki will probably not see merit in.
I’ll put my money on a T120 instead. If only Kawasaki can reduce the price of Z900RS closer to T120, I may buy one. Now waiting for Suzuki to launch their V-Strom 650 XT BS6 edition. With the H’ness success, expecting Honda to bring their CB 500 range of bikes. Yamaha launched MT-09. So did Indian!! And HD ties up with Hero!! Good times ahead for bikers in our country.
Re interceptor is a very good bike.but it's pillion comfort is very bad because if it's exhaust design.re interceptor with w800 exhaust design is a welcome update from re.price of w800 is too high too.
So why do you think people will buy this bike? When the RE650 has more convenience and is a better package overall or buyers wanting something more premium would go for the street twin which has more power, more electronics and quality which is second to none!!
That rear tail lamp and the switches are all from my Boxer 😂...
Having owned all makes of British motorcycles being 67 and still riding on my w800 street I can honestly say it's a nice motorcycle ride what you like it's all fun
7 lakh ex-show room. Best of luck Kawasaki. U need it!
😂
Hahahaa... so true
It's history is very interesting also . People forget that the w650 and 800 were originally ONLY produced for the Japanese Retro-market (Domestic ) . The vibration is intentionally 'Tuned-in' via the balance-shaft and they have a very long-stroke 360-crank as-mentioned . Japanese-buyers wanted both those things including Air-cooling , no oil-cooler and no water-cooling . It was only due to Pressure from the overseas-Agents , that Kawasaki agreed to Export them . Any and All of the modern 'Retro-Bikes', are fun machines , with the RE650 being the best value for-money in The World.....and therefore the most 'accessible' . Dave NZ
I absolutely agree that Indian laws about the saree guard and numberplate make these retro motorcycles look pretty weird. But honestly that front numberplate was designed by someone with vengeance in mind XD
😂😂
Saree guard digestible but how on earth did they come up wid that my plate!!!!???beyond me
I think designer was on notice period.
Absolutely old school and proper retro. I've already spotted few. People can differentiate , People who buy these bikes don't read the views. That's why they are riding W800. Loved the review
Thank you. Its a riding experience like no other in today's market. Those looking for that classic British twin experience will love this bike. I really enjoyed riding it.
Thank God 😪 Kawasaki didn't gave green colour again for this beautiful bike
😁😂
Interceptor 650 is better looking than this. It has upright exhaust. This helps in water logging roads
Man it looks so classy, but that damn pricetag 🤦♀️
I am not a RE fan however in a market where we have RE Interceptor 650 there is no chance of any takers for Kawi's W800 however hard they sell it on the "emotion" factor.
I agree
The twins are a whole diffrent story
The interceptor & the GT are way better than this Kawi's crap
kawasaki W800 is an iconic bike.. very good engineering and mechanics all that in a classic retro look.. RE is pure garbage..
I wonder if the sari guard protects the penguins from arabaia as well?
5:26 the bike in front has the same rear lights as the kawasaki..lol 😂
Retro design in India and at cost of 6.9 lac is hard to digest.. best of luck W800
Wish the pricing would've kept retro too!!
7 lakh ex-showroom for those genuine buyers who truly believe in old school bikes. Kawasaki has done a great job introducing this bike
My grandfather had a BSA GOLDEN FLASH....WHAT A LOVELY BIKE IT WAS...TRUELY BRITISH.
Would be my Dream bike. Laid back and easy. Power on tap when needed. The retro look is just awesome. Kudos to Kawasaki engineers!!
That front number plate 😆🤣
Irrespective of the jaw dropping price, I absolutely loved this bike review. Rishaad is too good and his impeccable explanation of an automobile is brilliant💯👍
Return of the retro bikes. Honda H’ness 350 and now this. Royal Enfield can see these companies chasing it in their rear view mirror.
Kawasaki Engineers - W800 will be the most beautiful Retro Bike.
Kawasaki Number Plate - Hold my beer
When one imports this bike from Thailand/Malaysia/Vietnam with max customs duty you get this price tag. we are 110cc country, max 125 cc. rest of the market is too small to set shop in India. Y curse the brand. Retro styling interests few bikers. especially old timers having used Jawa, Norton, BSA. Number plate placement has received so many comments, none for design engineering and specifications. more bling, Fuel gauge /usb charger is noticed. when one is shelling our 7 lakhs, vfm is not the key here.
Except That number plate and saree guard ,I really loved the motorcycle ... nice and simple
I did too. Its a lovely thing to ride.
W800- When retro is taken too seriously.. Too retro
Honestly, our homegrown hero is anyday better VFM... The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 😎
Interceptor is a gem🥰🔥♥️
Re is British too
@@deepikanavangul943 was British! Has not been for a long time
This is the most stupidest bike you can buy at 7 freaking lacks
If you have the budget go for the triumph or
Go get the royal enfield twins
Aggree 🤭👍
Guess you don't know about it's history
It would be great to have a Ninja 650 at this price
Absolutely!!
Exactly
2:12 one second I thought it was TVS XL 125
And it looks more like cd 110 on steroids
🤯🤯 dude I can't unsee that now
Instead of 7 lakhs, somewhere between 4-5 lakhs would have had been real competitive, considering the fact that interceptor 650 is in the range of 3 lakhs and has similar power figures (Slightly less Torque)
We need a comparison between T100 , W800 and INT 650...
Kawasaki should also bring a smaller engine version of this bike
What about a w600
Or a w400
Lo and behold! The w125 will be making its way to our shores some day soon enough. !
It's not look like an premium bike..but kawasaki never fails the performance..
Hope they launch W175 at reasonable price.
I like every ‘basicness’ if this bike except the its price isn’t so basic !!
Exhaust note 🔥🔥🔥
Kawasaki, no doubt the best in their own stile, my father have Kawasaki 100 , bullet, Suzuki 100,hero honda, and i have yamha 135 in past, but no doubt kawasaki is the king of technology. Its featured a classy and great things in bike, like engine stop button, parking ignition, and the last its carborater. U can set it without open it with just a knob. What a technology in that time. My father and me drove the bike over 2 lakh km. The bike always drove us home safely in any worst weather or conditions . Thanks "KAWASAKI"
Why don’t Japanese makers think there are too much higher in price when RE in the market and more cool in price and too cool motorcycle
You are the best among the crowded moto-reviewers
Great review! It was just as you said I went pass this beauty but now im reconsidering it 👍
A price of around 3.5L would have done justice.
In an ideal world, yes. But that would be impossible without 100 percent local manufacturing, which would demand a huge local investment. That's something Kawasaki will probably not see merit in.
That's even a lot
Even if I had the budget I would prefer the Royal Enfield Gt650
Pales in comparison with RE interceptor 650! I’ve booked my interceptor , Atmanribhar!
It’s over price?
In todays world of traction controls in bikes..here comes a bike which has nothing to offer..except benevolent price😃
Couldn't have said it any better
1st to comment on this ....
As always you guys are surpeb hats off to your team
And they say only RE doesn’t have fuel guage 😅
Simple yet elegant..I want to own this bike..
Waiting for the Honda cb350 review
The calmest rant ever
that weird number plate holder can be used to mount a windscreen.
Updated Bluetooth Suzuki access 125 review please
cannot get over that number plate n saree guard. 😄
No fuel gauge on a 8lack+ motorcycle ? Aaj ke baad se koi Classic 350 ko gali nai dega !
I’ll put my money on a T120 instead. If only Kawasaki can reduce the price of Z900RS closer to T120, I may buy one. Now waiting for Suzuki to launch their V-Strom 650 XT BS6 edition. With the H’ness success, expecting Honda to bring their CB 500 range of bikes. Yamaha launched MT-09. So did Indian!! And HD ties up with Hero!! Good times ahead for bikers in our country.
this is exactly what I am looking for.
Would never buy a triumph now.... And I have had two. I ride a W800 now.
Might just pass through this bike and go look at the Z900 :D :D Loved that comment!
And that's exactly what someone having a bit of a common sense would do
It looks like a retro bike but there's that green venom rage flowing inside this bike.
Number plate looks like those Tibetan flags that Himalayan bullet riders hang on their mirrors 😂
Great review. I found a nice used 22 for sale, just need to sell my SR 400 first!
People will prefer RE 650s or Triumph street twin anyday over this W800.
Beauty called beauty when it don't require heavy maintenance
Best engine it's for sound 👍
Spend a little more and go for Triumph Street Twin!
It should have green colour it will look an beast on road
only good thing in this video is Rishad mody🙈💪🏻
My genuine suggestions is triumph speed twin or Bonneville is superb ❤️
Thanks for this great review!
We will make rule like formula one
We will make fine like punishment
But the road ..make your own...
Very well presented .
But why don't we have comparison with Bonnevile or a street twin ???
But sudn't the comparison be between this and Triumphs Street Twin than Z900..
Triumph Also has 360° crank engine lovely Engine !!!👌👍
The current day Bonnevilles have 270 cranks, liquid cooling and ride by wire.
Sir when you going to review the Honda highness CB 350... Eagerly waiting
Bike is looking like 1950s model, sounds is well nice,
The Triumph is cheaper (!!) to maintain compared to Kawasaki. You could buy both the RE 650 models.
I thought its gonna be priced like the Kawasaki caliber 🤣
Is this video shot in Goa?
is the bike reduce back pain for long ride
This is how a british twin should sound
When the yamaha sr 400 launch in india anybody knows ?
Please review BMW 310GS BS6 asap...🙏
Re interceptor is a very good bike.but it's pillion comfort is very bad because if it's exhaust design.re interceptor with w800 exhaust design is a welcome update from re.price of w800 is too high too.
W should be sold just with some premium over Avenger...(Forget about the CC) then it will be sold here, otherwise a good bike to keep in auto museum
Superb Review.
I love your All videos love you Bhai jaan
Is it tubeless or tubed tyres?
Alloys wheel should be given for this bike
😯
Where is the cafe rider?
Very good script writing!
The Kawasaki guys must be so angry at the indian regulation norms that they say ok see the number plate panel right at your face
But it is a stupid regulation though!!
Let's hope the W175 would be better priced
Wanna buy...tell me please where & when could it be purchase
Nearest Kawasaki showroom!!
nice review
What is the price range?
If I had the money, I would get the Triumph and if I didn't I'd get the RE 650s. In any case I'd skip this bike.
It's just like the Versys X-300. An overpriced piece of machinery
MRF Zappers Tyres??
So why do you think people will buy this bike? When the RE650 has more convenience and is a better package overall or buyers wanting something more premium would go for the street twin which has more power, more electronics and quality which is second to none!!
Such a nice bike ruined by that exorbitant price!
Gotta pay for quality bro
I have classic next gen meteor and cb350 ..I will swap all of these for w800
Please ride review Honda CB350
Please try to do more videos on bikes...
Superb missing it....