Kawasaki W800 Cafe - A Cracking Kwaka
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- Опубліковано 25 жов 2022
- The Kawasaki W800 Cafe or Wendy as I call her, no other reason than the big W on the tank and a lack of imagination on my part. I was drawn to this bike every time I called in at Orwell Motorcycles on the search for a winter bike. I managed with the help of Mark (the sales manager) to persuade Mrs TAYM it was a suitable winter bike😊 I haven’t looked back since. I have loved every minute of ownership and has to be one of the easiest bikes to own. I love it every time I ride it. Anyway, the video, along with my previous videos on it tells the story.
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Well, you already know that this will be my favorite video. I think I will watch it 99 more times. As I own one myself. This bike makes me feel like a million dollars each time I get on her. I have renamed mine. She was called DeCaf till I did some lane splitting and renamed her Expresso! I love quite bikes, as I go through a tunnel everyday and drive 25 miles each way to work, highway and secondary roads and she does 80 MPH just fine. Got used to rain groves at high speeds as I don't want to be a speed bump here in America. I love to tuck in and enjoy the old feeling of a time I want born in. At 50 years old, I become a child again. Love the buzz and also have foam grips to take some of it out on the hands. I did put on the luggage rack and a small tear shape bag to compliment her back side. I get 200 miles per tank. Want to get a centerstand but hate that it's going to cost around 200 dollars for it so I can grease the chain. Mine is getting a bit of surface rust as I wash it and don't maintain the chain well. Thank you for the video, as I hope you never action her off as she is such a great addition to your life and mine here in the states. I do have the Concours for long rides of over 200 miles and during the weather of 35 degrees and below. For a spring, summer and fall bike, 👌! Would not want another to replace her. Still looking for a mule type of bike as the Himalayan or the KLR is in my view for the future. I am 100 percent motorcycle here. No car at this time, other then my truck that has not moved for 11 months. Keep up the great work and feel free to keep making Wendy your centerfold of favorite bikes.
Great comment 😊 thank you 😊 I totally agree about her ability to lane split, absolutely marvellous. Thank you 😊
Lol, I'm all bike and my truck hasn't moved for a year either. Broken timing belt I haven't need to fix bad enough. Mules are nice to have. I'm enjoying my DR650.
@@davidklementis5913 they are indeed😊😂😂
I used to have a 550 Ltd for a few years,but that was an inline 4. It is funny how different manufacturers have different ways of designing things.
The t100 is my first twin 4 stroke. My first bike was a 72 Suzuki GT 500. 2 stroke twin. I rode her for 15 years. Only had a kick starter . Didn't know how nice electric starters were until I got my 75 Honda CB 750 four. But it usually started on my second kick. Pretty reliable.
Thanks for letting us see the Kaw. Nice to see you're not totally a British bike enthusiast. Ride safe. 🖖
What a marvellous collection bikes you have had. I loved my X7’s, would love one now. Also production raced an X7 before switching to outfits and a GT750 bored out to 810. It was a bit thirsty 😂😂😂 Love all bikes.
man I love your mood !!
pretty enjoyable and calming ...
Thanks A 😁
Beautiful bike Taym, simply perfect.
Thanks MR 😁 yes, should never have sold it 😁
this is the series where you make all of us feel very envious you have so many fantabulous motorbikes, in case we didnt need reminding hahaha :) ....lovely bike, the Street is also a great looking bike.....summers come to Sydney finally so couple of vids soon
😂😂 about time 😊 can’t wait to see Paddo in action 😊
Love that you do it all year round I do as well..... Just watching your older stuff.....
😂😂 thanks JH 😁
Wendy is my favorite of your bikes, she is who brought me to your channel.
I believe that in 30 years these will be looked at as true classic bikes and the future will wonder why they didn't dominate the market.
I agree entirely. Just finished editing another video on her, a ‘not compared’ video. Spent all day in the rain but loved every minute 😊
@@TAYM You’ve got me looking at the W800 in both the cafe and UJM (universal Japanese motorcycle, as we referred to them for a few decades) versions.
I’d have to sell a couple bikes to get there but I think that I will in time.
Such great character in a motorcycle.
@@pinkiewerewolf 😂😂 😊
It’s a gorgeous bike and a Kawasaki can’t fault it!
Will have to try one one day fabulous 😊😊😊
Yes I be interested to see what you thought as you have loads of current experience with the right kind of bikes 😊
Wonderful Wendy 😁 Enjoy the drive by clips here too! The W800's been on my wishlist for a while now, thanks for giving us your thoughts on it 😄 I think if the Bullet didn't exist, the W800 would be the bike for me.
The problem is, the Bullet does exist and it is a problem for us all😊 The only solution is to have more than one bike and just accept that nothing will replace the Bullet 😊 😂😂😂
Nice one TAYM, the W800 is a lovely bike.....
Thank you 😊
When i had a Harley Sportster 1200 with Screaming Eagle pipes on it I changed them back to stock. Much nicer as I didn't have to holler when I had a passenger. Have a Suzuki V-Stom now and it has a nice rumble with stock pipes. I don't mind the louder pipes but I prefer a quieter exhaust. My favorite thing to do when riding downhill is to switch the bike off after I run her up to speed and coast down the hill. It's as close to flying as you can ger as you can only hear the wind. Great video, I love all motorcycles. Harley riders call themselves bikers, I'm not a biker I'm a motorcycliest!
Marvellous, I know what you mean. I watch my one ride video on the continental the other day and decided if I ever get one I don’t think I would change the pipes, I just loved listening to the engine and gearbox whine, marvellous. Thank you from a fellow motorcyclist 😊
Wonderful video
Thanks LB 😁
Love the look of it. I wouldn't change a thing.
I agree, they got it right at point of manufacture 😊 thank you
Lovely mutter, lovely bike, looks fab, although not on the Kawasaki site in the UK any longer, look forward to the rest of your steeds making an appearance.
Thank you. Shame isn’t it.😊
That is a nice bike!
Thank you 😊 I think so 😊
Beautiful bike sir…cracking video 💪
Thanks G😁
beautiful bike 😍
Thank you 😊
Cool bike. I know I mentioned getting the RE INT650 recently, but the W650/800 would be a close contender for me if the opportunity came up. The Cafe is cool, but I would prefer the standard. I really like the bevel drive and how they set up the valves for adjusting.
Which, I have a good authority, they never need, even after 45000 miles😊😂😂
My favorite retro bike period…
Certainly an exceptional bike😊
I like the w800s and indeed the w 650 as well love the bevel cam .indeed Kawasaki celebrating Kawasaki heritage from meguro 650 twin back in the mists of time .😁
It is for more special than most people think 😊
I drive my favorite motorcycle out of three - The old blue silver 1999 W 650 AND I LOVE EVERY TOUR I DRIVE ON THE MASCHINE. It is motorcycle pure. I do not need more - And the fine fine classic look. And after 60000 km the kawa w never let me down.
Absolutely, marvellous bike 😊 I have just literally got back from making a video on it. It was raining all day but I throughly loved it 😊 thank you 😊
Haha, splendiferous! Here I am having a lazy day off, was just about to get out of bed, and your video arrived 😁 You already know how tempted I am by one of Wendy's sisters, so I needn't say anymore. A marvellous bike. Ta very much 😊☕
Morning Doomnebdeb just thought you might like to know that I was in Robinson’s of Rochdale last Saturday and they have three prerej Wendy’s just waiting for there first owners 😃👍
Stay in bed, there must be some of my videos you haven’t watched 😂😂😂😂
@@TAYM 😂🤣😂 Indeed, there are, and I am making up for having to work all last weekend. I need to watch all your early ones from before I discovered your marvellous channel 😊
@@DoomNedwob 😂😂😂
@@Ainsworth-Rider oooh, the temptation...'checks bank balance' Cheers Ainsworth, I shall have a look and be tempted some more 😁👍
For me it's the push rods that I love on the bike. Sounds smooth as butter while I'm at it.
It feels really smooth too 😊 thank you
Push-Rods ? Maybe the-bevel-drive-tube ?
I had a ride on one and really liked the bike. The dealership had put straight bars on their demonstrator, and removed the binnacle, I don't think they could sell them with the ace bars. I sat on one with the ace bars and didn't think they'd put too much weight on the wrist. Personally I preferred the look of it to the street version.
I thought I'd miss the lack of a gear indicator and a sixth gear but for the roads I ride in Wales, not dissimilar to the roads I see you ride, it was great fun.
Loved the engine and the crank position.
Bought a Guzzi V7 in the end but for what they were selling them for I wish I had the space, I still kinda hanker after one. I think the quality of the bike means they are great value as well.
All very true and I think it very much reminds me of the v7 I rode. Thank you 😊
I was up North today and not too far from Aberdeen so took the opportunity to drop into the Kawasaki/Triumph/KTM dealer up there. Not really had a lot of up close up time with Kawasaki and Triumph but was impressed with the fit and finish of both marks, they had just about all of the retro range bikes and they looked cracking, although they did not have a W800. It great when you find a bike that brings so much pleasure👍 Looking forward to the Triumph T100 review 😀
As I say, I don’t think there are any bad bikes these days. I know everyone goes on about the price of Triumphs but they are bloody good bikes. 😊
@@TAYM I am getting a hankering for a T120 (hope my wife don't see this) and was not sure about it's looks from pictures. However, it a really nice bike and the Red finish with the silver wheels looks stunning (for me any ways) and it a nice size.
@@blearyview2254 😂😂😂 mums the word 😊
Back in the 60s Kawasaki was advertised in Cycle World magazine but those of us in the hinterlands knew nothing about this company so the W1, which was very reasonably priced, never got the sales. The W1 was half the price of a 650 BSA and a friend of mine bought one when he was stationed in Japan with US Navy and paid $650 usd which was $1.00 per cc, a fantastic deal!
Bet he wishes he still had it 😊 I think what I don’t understand is that given the somewhat lack lustre sales why Kawasaki seem to have put so much effort into it and built it to such a high standard. 😊
@@TAYM He is trying to find a W1 to restore although he has a restored (by him) 78 750 Honda and rides a W8 when we ride together
I'm always on the lookout for an original W1 here in the US, but very few around. I liked the W650 when it came out, but only about 2500 were sold in the USA for 2 years, 2000 and 2001. W800 is available! Very good looking retro motorcycle for sure, and fuel injection is nice to have.
I have seen a few videos of the W1, it was clearly an advanced motorcycle for it’s time. I don’t know what it sold like in the sixties but I would guess the western world was probably pretty anti. I really don’t understand why more weren’t sold in the UK, it is/was pretty expensive but no more than a street twin or T100. A lovely bike to own and ride for sure. 😊
@@TAYM My guess would be people just bought an established bike, like a Triumph or BSA in the 60's, those were the best selling bikes here. Honda's were small displacement, Harley's were big, 650's were perfect. Kawasaki never sold a 4 stroke before the W1 so maybe people were a little leery??
@@2wheelvintage361 possibly 🤔 still think dropping bombs at pearl harbour 15 or so years earlier might have had an effect 🤔
@@TAYM Hondas were a good seller. 😄
@@2wheelvintage361 true 😊
Enjoyed your video. My 2019 Cafe has the SW Motech Legend bags on both sides. I too would like the exhaust note to be a bit louder.
Marvellous 😁 the motech bags are such good value. Yes, just a bit more noise would be wonderful😁 thanks PH 😁
The W800 is a wonderful looking bike! It has the best looking round clocks of any of the classic bikes too and all the speed that we need for public roads. The only potential downside is that it has been linked to uncontrollable rants from some of it's owners 😂😂🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂 it’s the vibration that causes those rants, least that’s what I heard 😂😂😂
They are a good looking bike my local Kawasaki dealer has a black one in and the w650 nice review of your W800 Cafe 👍👍🙏
Thanks Derek
@@TAYM hi TAYM was at the two wheel bike meet yesterday roughly 365 miles I done yesterday between the royal Enfield owners club ride then riding over to two wheeled meet thank you for your reply 👍👍🙏
@@SOLOMOTOUK marvellous. Could help but notice on uncle Stu’s video, he has done 500 miles on his Classic 🙄
Uncle Stu got his about a week before I got my Classic that I have now done 1600 miles and counting. 🙂
@@Peter234100 he’s blaming his poorly foot he had saying he could not ride 😁 it stopped him a bit 👍👍👍🙏
Just fitted hepco and Becker panniers much more commuter friendly now
Excellent 😁 expensive ?
Nice bike and location ❤
Thank you 😊
Wendy sure is a very pretty motorcycle. As for the sound, well that’s as close as you’re going to get to an old British bike isn’t it… 🙂
I think so😊 thank you Stu 😊
Do you think it's a good starter bike? They have one new at my local dealership in arizona with a hefty discount.
They are very good value for money, easy enough to handle but can be a bit sharp and handling isn’t the best on stock tyres😊 Nevertheless, no more difficult than the bikes I started on😊 hope that helps😊
Is that your w800 I see for sale at Orwells, in Freddie Dobbs latest video?
Now there’s long story 😁
If you said that you have two winter bikes and two summer bikes and now you need a spring bike and an autumn bike, I wonder if Mrs All Year Round will go for that. There are still new old stock W800s for sale in Bangkok. There's a thought......
Worth a try but I think Mrs TAYM has figured out that I just ride all of them all the time 😂😂😂
W800 last forever very well made.
Absolutely 😊 hope you are continuing to improve 😊
Lovely motorbike, I love the style of it and I think I like the engine/exhaust noise, would make longer journeys much more pleasant. I see you fitted grip puppies, what do you think of them?
When it was new it was really buzzy and the grip puppies really took the sting out. As the miles clocked up a lot of the buzz faded. I have left them on because I like the feel of a slightly thicker grip. I have big hands and having them seems to make it all fit a bit better. 😊
@@TAYM I have put grip puppies on my 650 v-strom for me the jury is still out I don't know if I like them or not, any excuse to ride more in the name of testing and evaluation😂
how many miles did you change your tires and brake pads sir? just like you I ride mine all year. First, last and only motor bike i own. thank you.
I reckon the standard tyres that came with it would do at least 6000miles brake pads about the same, depends how you ride i suppose 😁 thanks RHD😁
@@TAYM oh wow, im on my 8000+ miles
@@redhorsedrunkpunx 😂😂😂
I can't help thinking that you might like the riding position of the Standard W800 and that Mrs. Taym might like the rear seat better. Do you still have this bike? I have not seen any recent videos featuring it. The W800 is an amazingly easy bike to ride and to live with and will last a long long time with minimal maintenance. I Love my 2022 Red standard with all the chrome and metal. Granted the chrome is not for everyone just the same a the Cafe version is not for everyone. I am not a fan of the Street version with its wider and higher bars and matt grey paint. Love all your videos.
BJ in Ottawa Canada.
If only I still had it 😞 funnily I have been looking at them on autotrader 😁 thanks Bob 😁
@@TAYM I am sad to learn that she is gone. I don't recall seeing that news in any of your videos. They really are Cracking Kwakers. Mine is the easiest most laid back motorcycle I have ever driven. Good in town traffic. Fantastic on the back roads and capable on the four lane highways. Oh well. The only thing that remains the same is that everything changes.
I want one its between this and the interceptor to accompany my three hondas and the triumph t100 900❤❤❤❤
Thanks JH 😁 a tough decision 🤔 have thought of the continental 😁
Yeah but my wife wants the flat I know you can have a two up g.t personally I think she wants a bike herself if I could find a center standed one of that model I would in an instant looking at the baker express or a mark two but who know may just ride a g.t around myself lol.....
I still love mine.. got a big dent in the tank wich hurts my heart but I could never get rid of it.
Just means you can’t get as much fuel in but that doesn’t matter because there’s no fuel gauge, you’ll never notice 😊
@@TAYM somehow it's got more economic over time.. I used to do 190Km's now it's over 230 before the light comes on.. oh and this has nothing to do with the huge dent. I noticed before the tragic drop against the garage door.. 😶😔
@@jubei6802 strange🤔 improved aerodynamics? 🤔😂😂
do you still have her still as have not seen you ride her?
Sadly no, she is now with her first love 😁 There was a guy who worked at the shop where she was for sale before I bought her who wanted her but could afford her. I sneaked in and bought her. Had 2 marvellous years with her. Obviously she was new when I bought her and worth less two years later and so when considering selling her he could now afford her😁
It’s alright for you going out in the wet weather! You have Mrs TAYM to clean your bikes for you when you get back! 🙄😂
😂😂😂😂 I thought for a moment you were going to say something about being able to put my feet flat on the floor on those slippery roads 😂😂😂
@@TAYM Nah my stabilisers have sorted that! 🙄😂
Remember those sidewinder (think they were called) thinges when the law changed. 😂
@@TAYM 😡😡
@@daviddavies5347 😂😂😂
Looks like Kawi removed the glass window to see the bevel gears? If so, that's a bummer!
Good video, but man that little thing annoys me!
Ride Safe 🙏🏼
They have, least mine doesn’t have it. 😌 it would have been nice 😊
What is the song that is playing in your intro please.
Just a standard GoPro quick App Library track 😁 thanks C 😁
Thanks for the info.I really like your videos,they make me smile.@@TAYM
@@user-qd6cs6rv2d thanks C 😁 that’s my goal 😁
Great bikes but they were overpriced. Love my 2001 W650. I would also like a Triumph Street Cup, similar to your Cafe. Good to see you're enjoying Wendy.
I would like a street cup too, marvellous bike and you can use all the power, nothing wasted 😊
Speaking of Bart...check out his newest video. I feel a rant coming on. LOL
I shall pop over there now 😂😂😂
Well, we have the same opinion about this bike ;)
Marvellous 😊
Nice bike m8. 4 bikes!! Do they get jealous when you spend more time with one rather than the others ? 😆 I wouldn't mind another one but I would feel bad leaving one at home when i was out on the other !😂🤣😅Did you get my email and did that link work.
Yes they do except for Bertie who doesn’t give a sh*t 😂😂 I did thank you 😊 18.5k 😱 that’s a lot 😂😂
What's that about 9000 pound I suppose. Yea not cheap but that's the price you pay living down this way
@@iantownsend17 The last list price I saw in the UK was £9399
That's bizarre. Same same. You'd think there would be a difference just based on shipping costs. Catch up later m8
Only 4 😳😅
😂😂 at the moment 😊
afternoon my friend. Spot on, I too aren't overly confident with the tyres they seem to wander a bit with any lines in the road. I really don't notice any obtrusive buzzing, and I suffer with Raynaud's like symptoms (vibration finger). The power figure I've seen for it is 46.23 HP (dyno graph vs 43 HP for the Interceptor) ua-cam.com/video/n6RPBb2xquI/v-deo.html
All in all a very good bike, well made to a high standard.
Thank you 😊 Can’t wait for your comparison video with the Guzzi 😊
the rocket is too muck bike when you sum it all up,it is a racing machine .
The Rocket is a bike that was made simply because they could. Very hard to find a purpose for it other than making me smile and bewildered 😊😂😂
I'm thinking it's probably the only twin that has a 360 degree crank. Everybody else has went to the 270 degrees.
You would be correct, it’s why it is so buzzy I think but they have done a good job of keeping the vibrations minimal 😊 thank you
The 360 degree crank is why I bought mine. A proper old school engine. All the 270’s feel generic to me. No soul.
@@sefton1972 it is certainly a special bike. 😊