JAPANESE RETRO WITH STYLE AND CHARACTER

The burble of twin exhausts resonates across the stunning Japanese countryside as the bevel gear-driven cam twin effortlessly propels me along the road. On either side are endless, meticulously kept paddy fields, and ahead the dramatic, snow-capped mountain region of Kirigamine – home to Mount Fuji. I can feel the heat of the mid-morning sun on my face and am certainly in no hurry. I’m simply taking in the delights of Japan's Nagaro region, and Kawasaki’s all-new W800 is proving to be the perfect combination of style and comfort to explore this stunning, jaw-dropping area of the country.

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

The old W800 was loved by many. It was simple, straightforward and appealed to a generation who remember when bikes had kickstarts. Equally, a younger audience enjoyed personalising and modifying the W800 and the older W650.

However, the now discontinued ‘old’ W800 was in desperate need of an upgrade, and didn't conform to the latest