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Type of motorcycle
Kawasaki W800
ManufacturerKawasaki
Production2011–2016
2019–2020
PredecessorW650
ClassStandard
Engine773 cc (47 cu in) 4-stroke, parallel-twin
Bore / stroke77 mm × 83 mm (3.03 in × 3.27 in)
Compression ratio8.4:1
Power47 hp (35 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (claimed)
Torque44 lb⋅ft (60 N⋅m) @ 2,500 rpm (claimed)
Transmission5-speed, chain-drive
Frame typeDouble-cradle, high-tensile steel
SuspensionFront: 39 mm telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shock absorbers
BrakesFront: single 300 mm disc, twin-piston calliper
Rear: 160 mm drum
TyresFront: 100/90-19
Rear: 130/80-18
Rake, trail27° / 108 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm (57.7 in)
DimensionsL: 2,180 mm (86 in)
W: 790 mm (31 in)
H: 1,075 mm (42.3 in)
Seat height790 mm (31 in)
Fuel capacity14 litres (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal)
Fuel consumption45–55 mpg‑imp (6.3–5.1 L/100 km; 37–46 mpg‑US)
RelatedW1

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. 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, so the W800 engine is fuel injected. Unlike the "W650," the W800 does not have a kickstart.

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. 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. For both models, there is the Café Style option, with a front cowl, and a cafe racer-inspired seat.

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".

References

  1. ^ dePrato, Bruno (June 10, 2016). "Farewell to the Kawasaki W800". Cycle World. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  2. ^ W800 @ Kawasaki UK
  3. ^ Ash, Kevin. "Kawasaki W800 review". Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  4. ^ Brown, Roland (November–December 2005). "Kawasaki W2TT Commander". Motorcycle Classics.
  5. ^ Penfold (May 2011). "Kawasaki W800 - 2011". Cycle Torque. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  6. ^ Ash, Kevin (26 October 2011). "Kawasaki W800 review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  7. ^ "Kawasaki W800 Special Edition". Archived from the original on 19 October 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2013.

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