WK might not be a well known motorcycle brand, but it’s a significant one. That’s because earlier this year the 650i was introduced, making WK the first Chinese manufacturer to offer a large-capacity bike in the UK. And now the range is expanding further, with the launch of the new 650TR and 800 Cruiser.
The 650TR sports tourer is based on the naked 650i which, in turn, seems to have been ‘heavily influenced’ by the Kawasaki ER-6n. To suit its long distance aspirations, the TR features a full fairing and panniers, while power is provided by the same 649 cc parallel-twin engine as used in the 650i. It produces 60 bhp (45 kW / 61 PS) and 62 Nm (45 lb/ft) of torque, and comes connected to a six-speed gearbox.
+Side.jpg "WK 650TR (2013) Side")
A very different type of ride is promised by the 800 Cruiser, which mixes a satin black paint finish, lots of chrome and a long, low stance. The mechanical set-up is certainly unusual, as it combines belt drive, an automatic continuously variable transmission and a single-cylinder engine which, despite the bike’s name, actually has a capacity of 750 cc.
+Side.jpg "WK 800 Cruiser (2013) Side")
Prices have yet to be announced, but given that the 650i costs just £4,199, they should be competitive. Depreciation will be an unknown factor, though.
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The 650TR sports tourer is based on the naked 650i which, in turn, seems to have been ‘heavily influenced’ by the Kawasaki ER-6n. To suit its long distance aspirations, the TR features a full fairing and panniers, while power is provided by the same 649 cc parallel-twin engine as used in the 650i. It produces 60 bhp (45 kW / 61 PS) and 62 Nm (45 lb/ft) of torque, and comes connected to a six-speed gearbox.
+Side.jpg "WK 650TR (2013) Side")
A very different type of ride is promised by the 800 Cruiser, which mixes a satin black paint finish, lots of chrome and a long, low stance. The mechanical set-up is certainly unusual, as it combines belt drive, an automatic continuously variable transmission and a single-cylinder engine which, despite the bike’s name, actually has a capacity of 750 cc.
+Side.jpg "WK 800 Cruiser (2013) Side")
Prices have yet to be announced, but given that the 650i costs just £4,199, they should be competitive. Depreciation will be an unknown factor, though.
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