Yeah / yeah, never short of rumors about bikes in Thailand but after seeing Kawa's marketing and sales over the last 3 years you can't believe anything they say re models releasing into the Thai market. Look at the 650N then the 650F then the Verseys which was never coming here.
I personally hope the W800 is released here, its a bloody nice easy twin bike to enjoy here - it was said months ago by Kawa if W800 sold here, the bike would be same price as Vulcan 900 = 460,000 baht (as both are made in Japan) now they are selling in England for 6,600 pounds or 360,000 baht re Monsterman. I still think the Bonnie is a much nicer bike but Triumph's pricing here has stuffed themselves in my opinion, overpriced and eliticed.
My observations on the W800 package looks very appealing my wish list of modern changes would be - Belt drive main not chain, rider footpegs a little more forward and lower, mag wheels not spoke, 60 HP not 49, disc brake at rear and looks like it might need a oil cooler. I know its a retro bike but if I ride it regulary I want modern efficienct equipment.
Just my 2 bob's worth - cheers.