For the 2014 model year, the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 480.6 lb (218 kg).
Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition 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 Chrome Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition is heavier than about 58% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 480.6 lb (218 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 773 cc |
| Torque | 44.3 lb-ft (60 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23 lb (10.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.21 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.61 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 480.6 lb (218 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 58th percentile for weight among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition?
A full tank works out to about 23 lb (10.4 kg) from the listed 3.7 US gal (14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 660.6 lb (299.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 9.21 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.61 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition above or below the typical Kawasaki motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 17.1 lb (7.8 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motorcycle weight of 463.5 lb (210.2 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki W800 Chrome Edition easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.