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Post by wheelbender6 on Oct 22, 2019 19:35:38 GMT -5
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Post by oldchopperguy on Oct 23, 2019 0:07:48 GMT -5
Wow!
"How Brit can ya git?"
Looks like a prototype from the SIXTIES... Reminds me of my old BSA Hornet 650. Very cool, and very retro. Right down to the expansion-chamber pipe! I'd ride one!
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Post by wheelbender6 on Oct 23, 2019 9:46:17 GMT -5
We'll see how they price it. I like the "no passengers" layout with the short seat and lack of heat shields on the mufflers. I expect that to change on the production models.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Oct 23, 2019 16:24:16 GMT -5
We'll see how they price it. I like the "no passengers" layout with the short seat and lack of heat shields on the mufflers. I expect that to change on the production models.
It's SO "old-school" I just thought it was from the past... (like the marvelous old Kawasaki 650 non-unit-construction bike) It really does look like THAT era (1962 or so). 800cc is no toy... Engine just doesn't look that big in the pic, but I can definitely see a market for this one! Not to mention it would be great "bones" for a modern bobber!I should have clicked the link! Getting old... turned 73 yesterday and feel every day of it... LOL! |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Oct 23, 2019 21:49:49 GMT -5
The 2020 W800 msrp is $9200. Scrambler will be priced around that.
- I'm better off finding an older KZ440 to 650 twin and giving it a scrambler treatment myself (except the high exhaust - I can't weld). I can't remember if the 650s were shaft drive or not.
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Post by chewbaca on Oct 25, 2019 15:07:57 GMT -5
put some road tires on it and I wouldn't say no
it looks very good
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Post by oldchopperguy on Oct 25, 2019 23:51:27 GMT -5
The 2020 W800 msrp is $9200. Scrambler will be priced around that. - I'm better off finding an older KZ440 to 650 twin and giving it a scrambler treatment myself (except the high exhaust - I can't weld). I can't remember if the 650s were shaft drive or not. Another great choice of old-school ride to use would be the old Yamaha 650 4-stroke twin. VERY much reminiscent of the Triumph Bonneville! They have nearly a cult-following however, and bring a pretty high price... |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Oct 26, 2019 13:15:21 GMT -5
Those vintage Yamaha XS twins are really popular (ie, expensive) in these parts. I blame Kenny Roberts for that.
The old KZ twins are cheap, but still well made.
The vintage Honda twins are expensive around here too.
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Post by cyborg55 on Nov 22, 2019 8:59:34 GMT -5
Id have me one of those
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