2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

Triumph-rivalling parallel twin revealed in full at Cologne Bike Show

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs


2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

KAWASAKI HAS unveiled the company's all-new W800 classic - the machine that's set to replace the popular, but now defunct, W650.

The bike, which is set to take on Triumph's popular Bonneville range, uses a 773cc air-cooled parallel-twin engine, 5-speed gearbox, wet clutch and disc front brake.

2011 Kawasaki W800 specs

Engine type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Vertical Twin
Displacement 773 cm³
Bore x stroke 77.0 x 83.0 mm
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Valve/Induction system SOHC, 8 valves
Fuel system Fuel injection:φ34 mm x 2 with sub-throttles
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 5-speed, return
Final Drive Chain
Primary reduction ratio 2.095 (88/42)
Gear ratios: 1st 2.353 (40/17)
Gear ratios: 2nd 1.590 (35/22)
Gear ratios: 3rd 1.240 (31/25)
Gear ratios: 4th 1.000 (28/28)
Gear ratios: 5th 0.851 (23/27)
Final reduction ratio 2.467 (37/15)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual

FRAME

Frame type Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Wheel travel, front 130 mm
Wheel travel, rear 105 mm
Tyre, front 100/90-19M/C 57H
Tyre, rear 130/80-18M/C 66H
Rake/Trail 27° / 108 mm
Steering angle, left / right 37° / 37°

SUSPENSION

Suspension, front 39 mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear Twin shocks
Type: Twin shocks
Spring preload: 5-way
BRAKES
Brakes, front Type: Single 300 mm disc
Caliper: Twin-piston
Brakes, rear Type: Drum, 160 mm

DIMENSIONS

Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,180 x 790 x 1,075 mm
Wheelbase 1,465 mm
Ground Clearance 125 mm
Seat height 790 mm
Curb Mass 216 kg
Fuel capacity 14 litres

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs


2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

2011 Kawasaki W800 pics and specs

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