Kawasaki W800

Kawasaki W800
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Production Since 2011
Predecessor W650
Class Standard
Engine 773 cc (47 cu in) 4-stroke, parallel-twin
Bore / stroke 77 mm × 83 mm (3.03 in × 3.27 in)
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Transmission 5-speed, chain-drive
Frame type Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Suspension Front: 39 mm telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shock absorbers
Brakes Front: single 300 mm disc, twin-piston calliper
Rear: 160 mm drum
Tyres Front: 100/90-19
Rear: 130/80-18
Rake, trail 27° / 108 mm
Wheelbase 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Dimensions L: 2,180 mm (86 in)
W: 790 mm (31 in)
H: 1,075 mm (42.3 in)
Seat height 790 mm (31 in)
Fuel capacity 14 litres (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal)
Fuel consumption 45–55 mpg-imp (6.3–5.1 L/100 km; 37–46 mpg-US)[1]
Related W1

The Kawasaki W800 is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki since 2011. The W800 is a retro style model that emulates the Kawasaki W series, three models that were produced from 1967 to 1975, and which in turn were based on the British BSA A7.[2] It replaced the W650, which was produced from 1999 to 2007. The W800 has an air-cooled, 773 cc (47 cu in) parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with shaft and bevel gear driven overhead cam. The carburettor-fuelled W650 was discontinued because it could not meet emissions regulations,[1] so the W800 engine is fuel injected. Unlike the W650, the W800 does not have a kickstart.[3]

The retro style includes a highly polished, gloss-painted and pinstriped fuel tank, as well as a ribbed saddle, wire wheels and a special W-logo on both sides of the tank, which refers to the W1-model.[4]

Besides the regular W800 model there is the W800 Special Edition. In 2012 the S.E. has gold-anodised wheelrims, 2 black exhausts, black engine.[5] For both models, there is the Café Style option, with a front cowl, and a cafe racer inspired seat.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ash, Kevin. "Kawasaki W800 review". Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  2. Brown, Roland (November–December 2005). "Kawasaki W2TT Commander". Motorcycle Classics.
  3. Penfold (May 2011). "Kawasaki W800 - 2011". Cycle Torque. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  4. Ash, Kevin (26 October 2011). "Kawasaki W800 review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  5. "Kawasaki W800 Special Edition". Retrieved 1 February 2013.

External links

Media related to Kawasaki W800 at Wikimedia Commons