A mere two hours after Kawasaki's grand unveiling of the new W800 at INTERMOT, German tuning specialist LSL-Motorradtechnik stepped forward with the bike that many believed Kawasaki should have originally produced. LSL's head honcho, Jochen Schmitz-Linkweiler, who had a history as a Kawasaki dealer, managed to secure a pre-production W800 even before it hit the market.

He has since transformed the somewhat ponderous new roadster into a 60s-style flat tracker, enhancing its aesthetics and performance. (The standard W800 featured a rear drum brake – an antiquated choice – and weighed over 30kg more than Moto Guzzi's V7 Classic.) The LSL Clubman W800TR breathes new life into the motorcycle with upgraded suspension, brakes, and a fresh set of handlebars, triple trees, and rearsets. Its black anodized aluminum wheels are wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion tires, while a matte black 2-into-2 exhaust system frees up the engine's potential. LSL might not have dyno-tested the bike yet, but with a few tweaks to the stock ECU, a significant power boost seems within reach.

& How long until a major manufacturer takes note of the rising flat track influence in motorcycle design and challenges the custom shops on their own turf? [For more LSL Clubman creations, explore their custom Triumphs: the W740R and the T860R. Street Triple enthusiasts should also check out the LSL TL-675.]

Specifications:

• LSL-Triple Tree Set equipped with 39mm Serial Forks
• Front-Brake System featuring a 300mm Galfer Wave Disc, stock caliper, and stainless steel braided hose
• Flat Track Shield
• Motoscope Classic Speedometer Unit
• LSL Flat Track Handlebar (measuring 840mm in width)
• Adjustable Brake and Clutch Levers
• Precision CNC-machined LSL Rear Sets
• Flat Track-Style Seat
• Compact Rear Aluminum Fender
• Spoked Wheels sporting black anodized aluminum rims (front: 2.50x18, rear: 4.25x18)
• Pirelli Scorpion Tires (Front: 110/80-18, Rear: 150/70-18)
• YSS Shocks featuring Adjustable Damping
• 2-in-2 Exhaust System finished in matte black
• Dazzling Performance-White Paint with Distinctive LSL Decals.

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