This bike has been newly developed on the basis of the "crossplane concept", in which the throttle lever movement generates a linear torque. You can enjoy the beating sound of a leisure drive, or the swift and powerful movement that can be controlled at your will. There's always a new pleasure here that pleases everyone everyday.
This model was developed to aim the world's top standard in every aspects, like handling, durability or maintenance. Its elegant design was based on its concept "3S (slim, sleek and sexy), and its performance thrilled the fans all over the world.
This W800 had thoroughly pursued the beauty of the vintage bike and its riding feel. Its air-cooled, SOHC 4-valve 773cc vertical twin engine was symbolized by the letter "W". The engine had a clear coating on its buff-polished body, and even had a chrome plating partially.
It combined an aluminum module frame with a steel frame, and mounted a clean water-cooled 4 stroke engine. Things like the free space under its seat, made it unique.
Its classical appearance resembled the famous motorcycle Z2. Though its specification was not that special, many riders favored this model because of its sufficient ability and its comfortable drive feel.
Based on W1, this model raised its power and torque by adopting a twin carburetor and a CABTON exhaust. It strengthened its high speed sports bike nature.
This model was based on the 500cc Meguro K2, and had an OHV engine separately structured with its 4-speed transmission. The cylinder head was made of aluminum. It had an European style appearance and mechanism, and it adopted an left pedal for its rear brake, which was quite rare in those days.
It underwent a full model change after 4 years. It strengthened its power by adopting a newly designed frame that generated free maneuvering and an engine with a fuel injection system.
Its concept was more modern that that of SR. It was a true single sports bike that mounted a 608cc single cylinder engine that generated 5kgm maximum torque. The difference with 400, besides the engine, are double disc, oil cooler, etc.