Kawasaki W800 Cafe - A Cracking Kwaka 

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.

My favorite retro bike period…

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. 🖖

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.

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!

Love that you do it all year round I do as well..... Just watching your older stuff.....

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

Beautiful bike Taym, simply perfect.

For me it's the push rods that I love on the bike. Sounds smooth as butter while I'm at it.

Love the look of it. I wouldn't change a thing.

It’s a gorgeous bike and a Kawasaki can’t fault it! Will have to try one one day fabulous 😊😊😊

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.

man I love your mood !! pretty enjoyable and calming ...

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.

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.

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 😊☕

Nice one TAYM, the W800 is a lovely bike.....

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 😀

Just fitted hepco and Becker panniers much more commuter friendly now

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 😂😂🤣🤣

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 .😁

I miss that Cracking Kwaka. Glad I still have mine.😥😥😥😥 Oops. My bad. I promised not to keep bring up the subject but I just couldn't help myself. BJ

They are a good looking bike my local Kawasaki dealer has a black one in and the w650 nice review of your W800 Cafe 👍👍🙏

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.

Wonderful video

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… 🙂

That is a nice bike!

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......

I want one its between this and the interceptor to accompany my three hondas and the triumph t100 900❤❤❤❤

W800 last forever very well made.

I still love mine.. got a big dent in the tank wich hurts my heart but I could never get rid of it.

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 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.

beautiful bike 😍

Beautiful bike sir…cracking video 💪

Is that your w800 I see for sale at Orwells, in Freddie Dobbs latest video?

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?

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.

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 🙏🏼

Do you think it's a good starter bike? They have one new at my local dealership in arizona with a hefty discount.

Nice bike and location ❤

Speaking of Bart...check out his newest video. I feel a rant coming on. LOL

Only 4 😳😅

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.

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) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n6RPBb2xquI.html All in all a very good bike, well made to a high standard.

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.

Well, we have the same opinion about this bike ;)

the rocket is too muck bike when you sum it all up,it is a racing machine .

do you still have her still as have not seen you ride her?

I'm thinking it's probably the only twin that has a 360 degree crank. Everybody else has went to the 270 degrees.

What is the song that is playing in your intro please.