For the 2017 model year, the Kawasaki W800 Final Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 478.4 lb (217 kg).
Kawasaki W800 Final Edition weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki W800 Final Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki W800 Final Edition is heavier than about 60.9% of 32 Kawasaki classic 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 Final Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 478.4 lb (217 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 773 cc |
| Power | 48 hp |
| 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.03 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.97 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.62 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki W800 Final Edition weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki W800 Final Edition wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 478.4 lb (217 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki W800 Final Edition lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 61st percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki W800 Final Edition?
Based on the supplied 3.7 US gal (14 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 23 lb (10.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki W800 Final Edition and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 658.4 lb (298.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki W800 Final Edition power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 10.03 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 32nd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki W800 Final Edition torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.25 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Kawasaki W800 Final Edition engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.62 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Kawasaki W800 Final Edition above or below the typical Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki classic motorcycle weight of 468.6 lb (212.6 kg), the model is roughly 9.8 lb (4.4 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki W800 Final Edition weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.