Engineering:Kawasaki W800
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Production | 2011–2016[1] 2019–present |
| 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 |
| Power | 47 hp (35 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (claimed)[2] |
| Torque | 44 lb⋅ft (60 N⋅m) @ 2,500 rpm (claimed) |
| 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) |
| Related | W1 |
The Kawasaki W800 is a parallel twin motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 2011 to 2016, and then since 2019. 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.[3] It replaced the W650, which was produced from 1999 to 2007. The W800 has an air-cooled, 773 cc (47 cu in) 360° parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with shaft and bevel gear driven overhead cam. The carbureted W650 was discontinued because it could not meet emissions regulations,[4] so the W800 engine is fuel injected. Unlike the W650, the W800 does not have a kickstart.[5]
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.[6] Besides the regular W800 model there is the W800 Special Edition. In 2012 the S.E. has gold-anodised wheelrims, 2 black exhausts, and a black engine.[7] For both models, there is the Café Style option, with a front cowl, and a cafe racer-inspired seat.[1]
Kevin Ash wrote, "The performance feels distinctly retro too, but in a good way, as the W800 purrs along. The sound is friendly and mellow and the engine pulls well enough not to feel breathless, as the W650 could".[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 dePrato, Bruno (June 10, 2016). "Farewell to the Kawasaki W800". Cycle World. http://www.cycleworld.com/kawasaki-w800-final-edition-farewell-to-classic-motorcycle#page-4//.
- ↑ W800 @ Kawasaki UK
- ↑ Brown, Roland (November–December 2005). "Kawasaki W2TT Commander". Motorcycle Classics. http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/2005-11-01/tip-of-the-wedge.aspx.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedash - ↑ Penfold (May 2011). "Kawasaki W800 - 2011". Cycle Torque. http://www.cycletorque.com.au/Kawasaki-W800-2011-test/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ash, Kevin (26 October 2011). "Kawasaki W800 review". The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/8833767/Kawasaki-W800-review.html.
- ↑ "Kawasaki W800 Special Edition". http://www.kawasaki.de/W800SpecialEdition.
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