Taking a trip down memory lane with the 2022 Kawasaki Meguro K3

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  • čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
  • Let's take a quick look at the 2022 Tokyo Motorcycle Show, and after that we'll check out yet another cool Kawasaki bike before taking it on a unique ride through Japan's countryside.
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    Three wheeled truck: aucfree.com/items/q288537472
    Meguro police bike: young-machine.com/2020/12/29/...
    TIMESTAMPS
    0:00 Intro
    0:14 Tokyo Motorcycle Show Highlights
    4:06 Kawasaki Meguro K3 Intro
    6:52 Startup and Bike in Motion
    7:28 Today's Ride and Meguro's History
    11:50 Meguro's Old Factory Location
    13:10 Ryumon Falls
    13:25 Going to Karasuyama Castle Ruins
    15:00 Wrap-up

Komentáře • 130

  • @johndonlon1611
    @johndonlon1611 Před rokem +3

    Love that Zero. Sounds just like a food processor. Thank God someone at Kawasaki woke up and made what an updated traditional motorcycle should be. Go get 'em!!!

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před rokem

      Kawasaki's doing a great job with their recent bikes for sure. I'm just about to release another video. This one includes their new Z650 RS.

  • @Jay_Speed
    @Jay_Speed Před 2 lety +5

    Never knew this part of the story. Nicely explained.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! I had to dig deep to get most of that info. I'm glad you enjoyed it

  • @N-SOJU
    @N-SOJU Před 2 lety +3

    Brilliant, if only this meguro k3 comes to Australia, will buy it in a heartbeat!

  • @fredtracy3931
    @fredtracy3931 Před rokem +3

    Dude, I am so jealous! I've always wanted to own a W650, but would happily take a W800. The K3 is gorgeous 😍.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před rokem +1

      Same here! Any of those bikes would be a lot of fun to own. The Meguro in particular stands out to me since it's such a rare bike outside Japan.

    • @fredtracy3931
      @fredtracy3931 Před rokem +1

      @@jeffinjapan2549 totally agree with you, Jeff. 👍

  • @CaptHollister
    @CaptHollister Před 2 lety +5

    I understand the reasoning behind the decision not to sell these outside of Japan, but I still think it's the best looking of all the W series.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, it's definitely evident how much attention they put towards this bike. A true beauty for sure!

  • @abazza4243
    @abazza4243 Před rokem +3

    Watching your video in Albania 🇦🇱 Thank you for the brilliant tour and history lesson.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před rokem

      All the way from Albania...that's impressive! lol I'm glad that you enjoyed a look at my little hometown

  • @genegoodwin8925
    @genegoodwin8925 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for sharing some of Meguro's history. I live in the states and have never seen a Meguro. The closest thing here would be the W800 and I'd love to own one of them.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před rokem +1

      Both the W and Meguro are such sweet bikes. I'm glad that you enjoyed Meguro's history, and I hope that you can check out at least one of these bikes in person at some point in the near future

  • @fabricemaurin8065
    @fabricemaurin8065 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the trip . I am french and own a 1999 Kawasaki w650 ( first édition) which i am very proud of .

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for coming along for the ride! Those 650s are also really beautiful bikes

  • @jpkillibrew1638
    @jpkillibrew1638 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this video it is a beautiful bike. Thank you for the sight seeing tour I wish I could see Japan.

  • @goldfish8196
    @goldfish8196 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Your channel is a hidden gem. Thank you for the videos

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 10 měsíci +1

      That's very kind of you to say. Thank you so much!

  • @SgtBrewdawg
    @SgtBrewdawg Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the ride through Japan 🎌Also that is a very cool and beautiful bike! Good riding 😎

  • @icedidi
    @icedidi Před rokem +1

    recently got myself a w800 street, loving it. This one looks great.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před rokem +1

      They're sweet bikes for sure. I'd love to own one someday. Hopefully you'll enjoy yours for many years to come!

  • @williammuir638
    @williammuir638 Před 2 lety +2

    Meguro is very nice. Proper looking bike. 👍
    Enjoyed the tour round the countryside. Very nice.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      I'm glad you enjoyed the bike, and the countryside tour! : )

  • @marklunde1986
    @marklunde1986 Před 2 lety +2

    I saw a red and chrome tank Kawasaki W2 for sale in a local shop back in '68. I thought it was the most beautiful bike on the planet. Many years and many bikes later (including an R1, two zx 10s and three Fireblades ) the W2 still knocks me out. Great video and thank you from British Columbia!

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +1

      I can imagine how it must've looked. The W2 was a real stunner, too. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @robnobbycrawford4378
    @robnobbycrawford4378 Před rokem +1

    Excellent, thank you for the History very interesting 👏

  • @johnturner6677
    @johnturner6677 Před 2 lety +2

    Really interesting - thanks!

  • @dickyalexander5988
    @dickyalexander5988 Před rokem +1

    Very enjoy your video and very beautiful bike too. Thank you

  • @jpenrose6804
    @jpenrose6804 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great video!

  • @xtrythis1170
    @xtrythis1170 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome bike! Wish they brought them to the US. My dad has a standard 2020 W800. Great bike, we love riding it.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +1

      I Wish they did, too. I bet they'd sell pretty well! At least we still have the standard model offered back home. Hopefully you guys can enjoy that 2020 model for a good, long time!

  • @badmondaywang
    @badmondaywang Před 2 lety +2

    so beautiful

  • @robertonunez1085
    @robertonunez1085 Před 2 lety +1

    Very interesting story !! I have a 2012 w800.I love it!!

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! : ) And that you're also enjoying your W

  • @peakrider4886
    @peakrider4886 Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks Jeff. Another great video showcasing Kawasaki’s little known gem of a bike. I hardly see any W800s on the UK roads. Would love to see you touring more of Japan on a W800 and showing us some of the great sights and history.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks! I'm glad that you enjoyed it.I thought it would be fun to introduce this rare version of the W to everyone. I'll definitely make more riding videos that show even more of Japan

  • @nicol1105
    @nicol1105 Před rokem +1

    This is the first time for me to know the Gai-jin (sorry if you mind this word, but I used for meanig to become friend with you )is introducing Japanese sight riding on Megro K3,since I am going to buy this Model, so your intoroducion with this video is very much fun for me. I am expecting to watch next.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před rokem

      Thank you for commenting! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. The Meguro is a beautiful bike with a unique history. I hope you'll enjoy your Meguro!

  • @sanithsirichandhra2038
    @sanithsirichandhra2038 Před rokem +1

    Awesome clip 👍

  • @glberrios10
    @glberrios10 Před 2 lety +2

    DUDE!!! great video, also awesome reference to TOP GUN, u the man "maverick"

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      lol thanks, dude! I'm glad you enjoyed it and my Top Gun section. I've seen the new Top Gun twice at the theaters now...such a fun movie.

  • @Chrono4
    @Chrono4 Před 2 lety +1

    I really liked the Tokyo Highway part, reminded me of the Gran Turismo 7 track. great video.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +1

      lol I'm glad that you enjoyed it, man. It does look a lot like that track. I wish I could ride on it at those speeds in the game, though

  • @michaellandis2144
    @michaellandis2144 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video!

  • @markbarber7839
    @markbarber7839 Před 2 lety +1

    Very interesting thanks

  • @ciello___8307
    @ciello___8307 Před 9 měsíci +1

    the meguro badges are so beautiful!

  • @psy-boparadox3416
    @psy-boparadox3416 Před 2 lety +2

    God damn, what a beautiful video. Damn!

  • @joecanady7565
    @joecanady7565 Před rokem +1

    A great video.

  • @garysavich5073
    @garysavich5073 Před 5 měsíci +1

    perfect

  • @hirakd2800
    @hirakd2800 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful channel Jeff

  • @Jin-oc5bk
    @Jin-oc5bk Před 2 lety +2

    Good job Jeff~ 👏

  • @nomadenview
    @nomadenview Před rokem +1

    Sweet looking retro bike

  • @stanleylawson9015
    @stanleylawson9015 Před 2 lety

    great trip down memory lane and still a bike of true beauty , these we can' t get in europe and uk due to euro 5 no W coming to these shores for the time being it seems

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      Oh no I'm sorry to hear that you guys can't get these bikes there. Hopefully Kawasaki will do something about that in the future.

  • @SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior

    Great video again! While I absolutely love this Merguro edition of the W800 I actually prefer the lower straight bars on my standard W800. All of these Kawasakis are gorgeous machines though. I wouldn't trade mine for anything.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Yeah, both handlebar styles are pretty comfortable to be honest. Hopefully Kawasaki starts offering this version overseas, too.

  • @garysavich5073
    @garysavich5073 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Finally starting to make bikes like they should

  • @philippep561
    @philippep561 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice video and cool nice infos of the Meguro brand . I have a 1999 W650 with 115000 kms😅

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I bet your W650 is a beauty

  • @GeraldGarcia
    @GeraldGarcia Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Jeff, loved this video as well as your previous one on the W800. So much more bonus info and content (that other reviews don't have) and very relaxing to watch. I really, REALLY like the W800 and want to own one but I already have 2 motorcycles and my wife will kill me if I get another! By the way, do you do any English voice overs for Japanese documentaries? Your voice and manner of speaking sounds like it.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +4

      Wow! Thanks for the amazing compliments about the videos and voice overs I do. I don't do any professionally, but would definitely give it a go if the opportunity presented itself. Your wife sounds strict, but at least you've got 2 rides to enjoy : )

  • @jota1221
    @jota1221 Před 2 lety +1

    Great vid, I have owned the W650 and 800 and much preferred the 650.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I've heard the 650 is another great bike. I, sadly, haven't had a chance to ride one yet

  • @kdsowen2882
    @kdsowen2882 Před 2 lety +1

    Interesting video, your Meguro sounds much better than the W800 or my own W650...It looks a lot closer to my bike though . Love the scenery and tour . Dave NZ

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I bet your W650 is a sweet ride. I haven't had the pleasure of riding one of those yet.

  • @bigred8438
    @bigred8438 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Jeff as a previous owner of the W2 motorcycles over the years, I tried to find out as much as I could about Meguro, the W predecessors. I quite like many of their machines from the 1950's particularly the 500 singles, and have a collection of photos. This Meguro is different enough from the W 800 bikes to make one think it could be a different brand. I tried to find information on the Meguro cannonball event, but nothing is posted in the web in English about it.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +1

      The W2's must've been fun to ride! To be honest, I'm not sure what Kawasaki's intention is for the the Meguro K3. Maybe they'll continue making it for only the domestic market since Meguro was never really popular outside Japan. It would be nice if they started offering this version outside Japan, though. Yeah, the Meguro cannonball was only held once so far. I'll see if I can find out anymore info on that for you. ...Okay, so I just checked into it more. According to one website, it says they're planning the next cannonball event in Nasukarasuyama this coming November 5th or 6th, but they haven't released anymore details yet

  • @user-be4xu3mt3d
    @user-be4xu3mt3d Před 2 lety +1

    HI、ジェフ😃
    motor cycleが大すきなんですね🏍トムクルーズかっこいい👍
    I hope you are going to ride on the motor cycle in Kikai island some day.
    NYはどうですか?
    have a nice trip!🏍

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi, Chiemi! : ) いつもバイクだいすきです笑。Have you seen the new Top Gun movie yet? It's a good one. I hope I can ride a bike in Kikai some day, too. NYは良かったよ。すごく楽しかった。まだ帰りたくなかった。日本は暑すぎ。

  • @shardlake
    @shardlake Před 2 lety +2

    Great video, loved all the history, what a fantastic looking bike, sadly Kawasaki no longer have any W bikes shown on the UK site.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. That's too bad they no longer offer these bikes over there. I guess it's hard for them to compete against Triumphs

    • @Vanrides.
      @Vanrides. Před rokem +1

      @@jeffinjapan2549 Its probably more to do with the competitive pricing of the Royal Enfield 650, a good seller in the UK.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před rokem

      @@Vanrides. I can certainly understand why it would be. It looks like they did a great job with the Royal Enfield 650, and at that price point it's a fantastic deal.

  • @gaboufleur
    @gaboufleur Před 2 lety +2

    Superb bike, I would buy it immediatly if it was available in North America. I do not think it will ever be available though.... Thanks for a nice video

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I guess the next best thing to this bike is buying the standard W back home and getting those curved handlebars for it

    • @spydie
      @spydie Před 2 lety

      @@jeffinjapan2549 I really like the handlebars but wouldn't give up my chrome ones. I'd like to get those handlebars in chrome. I did add a riser to my W800 and on this bike, because of the angle of the handlebar mount, when you put a riser on it, it also brings the bars back closer to you. So it was a win-win.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      @@spydie That's great! Sounds like a nice setup you have with your handlebars now

  • @PerfectlyFreedom
    @PerfectlyFreedom Před 2 lety +1

    Haha, that's a lot of stairs!

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +1

      You're telling me! lol Definitely some good exercise

  • @jamesmoros1274
    @jamesmoros1274 Před 2 lety +2

    My favourite motorcycle w800 if only they made one that’s under w650 or W400 🙂 and was available in Australia 🇦🇺 I know the W650 is discontinued. Lovely timeline for the Meguro

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      Yeah, the 650 was a nice size for sure. Who knows...maybe it'll come back someday

  • @luna-ld3tw
    @luna-ld3tw Před 2 lety +1

    オート三輪、懐かしい〜!!

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +1

      今は全然見ないですね! I wish I could drive one : )

    • @luna-ld3tw
      @luna-ld3tw Před 2 lety +1

      It was so cute‼️ I loved オート三輪 when I was kid 🥰

  • @wahyuramdhan407
    @wahyuramdhan407 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for the video. Now I just envy you and Japanese people for Meguro, because in my country, maybe it's just impossible to get the current model (K3). Even for W800, its barely seen in the road. Hope you'll keep upload the W800-Meguro themes Video, or generally classic bike related video. Thank you

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! Hopefully Kawasaki will start offering these bikes in your country, too. I'll definitely be making more similar bike videos in the future

  • @markfortin8286
    @markfortin8286 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for your Meguro videos! I'd love to see these in the US, but I see they have cut back the W line to only the standard. My guess is that it does not sell very well here, and has been seriously undercut by the Royal Enfield twins.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      I'm glad you enjoyed the videos! Yeah, I think you're right. Royal Enfield and Triumph have most of this market back home.

  • @BirdArvid
    @BirdArvid Před 2 lety +1

    Suzuki look more and more as though the murmured rumour is true: they'll be pulling out of motorcycles in the near future. I love that Z650RS! Rode it a month ago and it feels very very good. That Meguro looks wonderful I must say, although the swept back handlebar won't necessarily work for me..

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      I really like the look of that new 650RS. Does it ride as awesome as it looks? I hope so. I haven't heard about Suzuki pulling out. Let's hope it's only rumors.

  • @jsprite123
    @jsprite123 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool video! The W800 and K3 were made for those nice and easy highways in Japan (not sure about freeways in the US). Is the handle bar the exact same one (OK, in black) as the W800 Street? They seem more comfortable as they are closer to the rider.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      I haven't seen the Street version up close, but I'm guessing it's exactly the same handlebar as what's on that one. Yeah, just having that slight curve to it does add a bit more comfort I think.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      and I'm glad you enjoyed the video : )

  • @Fallen608
    @Fallen608 Před 2 lety

    I've really been in love with the W800/K3 since they came out. I'd probably consider the black on black on black 2017 edition the most beautiful but the lack of ABS and other small things is painful. Damn Kawasaki has made me basically want to customise a K3.
    Only painful part is the uh.. creative... price they have in my country.

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      Oh jeez. How much do they go for in your country?

    • @Fallen608
      @Fallen608 Před 2 lety

      @@jeffinjapan2549 Take the Japanese price and throw 35% on top for fun :)

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      @@Fallen608 Oh no! That's truly awful

  • @bigred8438
    @bigred8438 Před rokem

    Yes triumphs look good. Their strongest point. But the vertical twin models leave a lot to be desired. They don't handle, don't brake properly (until abs came in), are uncomfortable, are worryingly unstable over 60mph. Cramped and have low ground clearance.

  • @47f0
    @47f0 Před 2 lety

    I was a little disappointed... I was hoping Kawasaki would announce that they had made the bike heavier, more expensive, added more cc's, and still managed to reduce the horsepower.
    Oh wait, they already did.
    (Looking for a Craigslist W650)

  • @richardhall6034
    @richardhall6034 Před 2 lety

    No royal enfield at the show

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      They had only one bike from Royal Enfield, but I wasn't able to get a good shot of it, unfortunately. Those are some beautiful bikes, too

  • @williammuir638
    @williammuir638 Před 2 lety

    Zero is an embarrassment. If they ever become the future of bikes ill hang up my helmet for good. Fuck that shit.

  • @mickeycrilly1839
    @mickeycrilly1839 Před 2 lety +4

    You need to wear gloves mate you come of you will strip the skin of your mitts

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před 2 lety

      Yeah, I know it I just really enjoy driving without them. I can feel the clutch and break levers a lot better

    • @jeeves6490
      @jeeves6490 Před 2 lety

      @@jeffinjapan2549 You know what else is enjoyable?
      The ability to wipe your own arse, it has a power you miss when it's gone.
      Seriously mate, gloves are essential, first thing you do is put hands out, and gravel and tarmac shreds them like pulled pork.

  • @NakaNakaDerkaDerka
    @NakaNakaDerkaDerka Před rokem +1

    That’s a gorgeous bike. If only Kawasaki in Australia would bring in more than the street variant 😢

    • @jeffinjapan2549
      @jeffinjapan2549  Před rokem

      That's a real shame. Kawasaki's missing an opportunity by not exporting this version to you guys

    • @NakaNakaDerkaDerka
      @NakaNakaDerkaDerka Před rokem

      @@jeffinjapan2549 true. I lived in Singapore and I would hazard a guess they would being in one unit if it meant a sale. Australia tho is a very lazy country.