Do you know the bike called “Meguro K3”? If you’re familiar with motorcycles, this is a name you’ll want to lean into. “Meguro” is a legendary motorcycle that is deified by real motorcycle fans. So, what kind of bike is Meguro K3? This time, we will thoroughly explain what is Meguro K3 and the deified bike “Meguro K3”.
What kind of bike is Meguro K3?
Meguro K3 is a motorcycle released by the motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki. The announcement will be made in November 2020, and the release date will be February 1, 2021. The official name is “MEGURO K3”. Meguro K3 is a motorcycle that bears the brand name of “MEGURO”, which once existed as Japan’s first sports bike. As a result, it quickly became a hot topic among motorcycle fans and sold out. It has also been announced that the latest model of “MEGURO K3” will be released in 2024.
Why did Meguro come back?
▲The glasses logo is still intact.
Why on earth did Meguro make a comeback in the Reiwa era? The main reason why Meguro has been revived is related to “2024”. Here we will introduce three reasons why Meguro has made a comeback.
❶Because it is the 100th anniversary of our founding
The first reason is that 2024 will mark the 100th anniversary of Meguro Manufacturing’s founding. Meguro Seisakusho is a motorcycle manufacturer that used to make the Meguro series. Meguro Seisakusho was founded in 1924 (Taisho 13) as Asia’s first motorcycle manufacturer. In fact, Meguro Seisakusho is a motorcycle manufacturer that began manufacturing motorcycles 22 years earlier than Honda, which is now a world-famous motorcycle manufacturer.
❷Because it is 60 years since the integration
The second reason is that 2024 will mark the 60th anniversary since the Meguro Plant was integrated into Kawasaki. The bikes made by Meguro Seisakusho have been overwhelmingly high-spec bikes since then. It dominated the top ranks in motorcycle endurance races and was even used on white motorcycles. However, it was caught up by latecomers such as Honda and Suzuki, which promoted “fast, cheap, and stylish (urban)” products, and lost out in sales.
In other words, we are now in an era where bikes that are the complete opposite of those made by Meguro Seisakusho are selling well. As a result, Meguro Manufacturing was merged with Kawasaki (then Kawasaki Aircraft Industries) in 1964 and their management was integrated. After this year, the name Meguro Seisakusho disappeared from the history of motorcycles.
❸Because users’ values have changed
The third reason is that users’ values have changed. Currently, Japanese motorcycles have shifted to “near-futuristic designs,” “specs that emphasize functionality,” and “low carbon.” Therefore, from the user’s point of view, it is a motorcycle that is highly convenient, smart, and has almost no disadvantages. However, when you look at it from the other side, it is no longer a bike that you feel attached to. What emerged was a motorcycle bearing the Meguro brand, which disappeared 60 years ago.
The Meguro K3 was the exact opposite of today’s bikes; it was a bike that didn’t care about specs, had a Showa-era look, and was full of “Kan-ki” spirit. Serious motorcycle users who have seen the Meguro K3 currently have high expectations for it. In other words, the Meguro K3 was the type of bike that the Reiwa era demanded. It is said that Meguro K3 has been revived for the following three reasons.
Basic information of H2 Meguro K3
Here we will introduce the basic information of Meguro K3.
❶Basic concept of Meguro K3
The basic concept of Meguro K3 is that it is the successor model to Meguro K (Stamina K1) released in 1960 and Kawasaki Meguro K2 released in 1965.
❷Meguro K3 appearance
The appearance of Meguro K3 is particular about classical modeling. It follows the style of sports bikes from the 1960s. The overall appearance has a profound atmosphere and an overwhelming presence.
▲The carefully crafted chrome parts give it a luxurious and retro feel, making it a very stylish bike.
❸Meguro K3 base model
The base model of Meguro K3 is Kawasaki W800. Simply put, the Meguro K3 is a standard model of the Kawasaki W800, with the appearance of the Meguro series. Therefore, the contents are W800 itself, and it is positioned as a higher-end model of W800. However, the “W series” itself is based on the Meguro K (Stamina K1) released in 1960. In other words, the Meguro series did not suddenly make a comeback after 60 years, but has continued to exist under Kawasaki’s W series, changing brands.
Impressions from people who rode H2 Meguro K3
Here we will introduce the impressions of people who rode the Meguro K3.
| ①Good attention to detail. ②I want to go to the street or a cafe. ③Good position and easy to ride. ④The footing is quite good. ⑤It made me realize a new way to enjoy bikes. ⑥It feels good to hear the dynamic feeling of the engine. |
H2 Meguro K3 specifications and prices
Here we will introduce the specs and price of Meguro K3.
〇スペック
| Model | 8BL-EJ800E |
| Full length (ｍｍ) | 2190 |
| Full width (ｍｍ) | 925 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1130 |
| Vehicle weight (kg) | 227 |
| Fuel consumption rate (km/L) | 30.0 |
| cylinder arrangement | parallel (straight) |
| Cooling method | air cooling |
| Displacement (cc) | 773 |
| Full tank range | 450.0 |
The price of the new car is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of 1,397,000 yen.
▲Official website
Summary
This time, we introduced the deified bike “Meguro K3”. Meguro K3 is a bike with a classic design and great attention to detail. Once you get behind the wheel, you’ll be able to enjoy the powerful torque and lively sound. If you are interested in Meguro K3, we recommend that you try it out for a test drive.
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