Kawasaki W800 Coming to the States

[Kev m]

I have always hated chrome.

In college I found a classic muscle car that was devoid of chrome (1970 Old Rally 350 in bright yellow with yellow painted bumpers).

From the moment I started riding I preferred one that were not black, less chrome, and no polished aluminum.

Seems like the older the rider, the more they like chrome...

[DaSwami]

I guess I need to supply context.

The W800 is only coming to the US in the "Cafe" style with M shaped clubman bars.  That does not work for me.  We were discussing the possibility of acquiring the factory handlebars from the "Street" version and doing a swap at the dealer.  Plus, it seems likely that the W800 will not be a longterm import, if sales of the CB100 and previous sales of the W650 have any indication.

The Bonnie looks just as retro, is modern, beautiful, perfect ergonomics  "as delivered" and still available on closeout in the air cooled form.

Just thinking out loud fellas.

[twowheeladdict]

I guess I need to supply context.

The W800 is only coming to the US in the "Cafe" style with M shaped clubman bars.  That does not work for me.  We were discussing the possibility of acquiring the factory handlebars from the "Street" version and doing a swap at the dealer.  Plus, it seems likely that the W800 will not be a longterm import, if sales of the CB100 and previous sales of the W650 have any indication.

The Bonnie looks just as retro, is modern, beautiful, perfect ergonomics  "as delivered" and still available on closeout in the air cooled form.

Just thinking out loud fellas.

So, based on this post the W800 is the bike to get since it may become collectible like the W650 and hold its value.  Of course if you can wait until it is canceled and buy a discounted one you will do even better if and when it comes time to sell.