Across 11 covered model years from 2011 to 2023, the Kawasaki W800 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 476.2 lb (216 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg).
Kawasaki W800 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki W800?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki W800 is heavier than about 60.9% of 32 Kawasaki classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki W800 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 476.2 lb (216 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 773 cc |
| Power | 46.9 hp to 48 hp |
| Torque | 44.3 lb-ft (60 Nm) to 46.4 lb-ft (62.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2011 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 9.48 hp / 100 lb to 10.03 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.97 lb / hp to 10.55 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.25 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.35 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.56 cc / lb to 1.62 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.6 lb / 100 cc to 64.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki W800 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki W800 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 476.2 lb (216 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki W800 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 61st percentile for weight among 32 compatible Kawasaki classic motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki W800 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki W800?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki W800 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 658.4 lb (298.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki W800 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 9.48 hp per 100 lb to 10.03 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 26th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Kawasaki W800 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.8% to 5% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Kawasaki W800 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 9.25 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.35 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Kawasaki W800 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.56 cc per lb to 1.62 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.