Kawasaki W800 replaced the Kawasaki W650 model in 2011 and differed from it with a larger engine, fuel injection and no kick starter. The upgrade to the Kawasaki W650 motorcycle was necessary due to the introduction of new environmental regulations, which this model did not meet. In general, the Kawasaki W800 and Kawasaki W650 practically do not differ from each other.
The main modifications of the Kawasaki W800:
- Kawasaki W800 Special Edition is a special black version of the motorcycle.
- Kawasaki W800 Cafe Style - The regular and special versions of the motorcycle can be ordered in a cafe racer style with a front fairing.
- Kawasaki W800 Final Edition - the last modification of the W800 model before being discontinued. It features an orange tank, gold emblem and some other visual elements. Available from July 2016.
The Kawasaki W800 features an air-cooled, in-line, 2-cylinder, 773cc engine. see, delivering 48 hp. power and 60 Nm of torque. Unlike its predecessor ( Kawasaki W650), the motor gives out about the same characteristics in figures, however, it has become noticeably more torque, with lower maximum and operating speeds.
In 2016, Kawasaki announced the completion of production and sales of the W800 in the European market due to the release of the new Euro 4 environmental regulations, releasing the Final Edition modification, available from the summer of 2016.
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Specifications Kawasaki W800:
| Model | Kawasaki W800 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | retro classic |
| Release year | 2011+ |
| Frame | steel tubular |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 773 cc cm. |
| Bore / Stroke | 77.0 x 83.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.4: 1 |
| Cooling | air |
| Number of valves per cylinder | SOHC, 4 valves |
| Fuel supply system | injector, 2x Keihin TTK34 |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 48.0 h.p. (35 kW) at 6500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf * m) @ 2500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 100 / 90-19 M / C 57H |
| Rear tire size | 130 / 80-18 M / C 66H |
| Front brakes | 1 disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | drum, 160 mm |
| Front suspension | 39mm telescopic fork, 130mm travel |
| Rear suspension | linkage with other shock absorbers (adjustable preload), stroke - 106 mm |
| Motorcycle length | 2190 mm |
| Motorcycle width | 790 mm |
| Motorcycle height | 1075 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm |
| Saddle height | 790 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 6.3 |
| Maximum speed | 171 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.0 l |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 216 kg |
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