The Kawasaki W800 Special Edition motorcycle dimensions for 2012-2017 is length 85.8 in (2,180 mm) to 86.2 in (2,190 mm), width 31.1 in (790 mm), height 42.3 in (1,075 mm), wheelbase 57.7 in (1,465 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm).
Kawasaki W800 Special Edition dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.9% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 28.5 in (725 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18.6 sq ft (1.73 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.5%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 86.2 in (2,190 mm) | 82.7 in (2,101 mm) | 3.5 in above median |
| Width | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | About the same as median |
| Height | 42.3 in (1,075 mm) | 42.3 in (1,075 mm) | About the same as median |
| Wheelbase | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | About the same as median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Kawasaki W800 Special Edition dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 42.3 in (1,075 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2013 | 86.2 in (2,190 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 42.3 in (1,075 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2014 | 86.2 in (2,190 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 42.3 in (1,075 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2016 | 85.8 in (2,180 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 42.3 in (1,075 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2017 | 86.2 in (2,190 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 42.3 in (1,075 mm) | 57.7 in (1,465 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
Kawasaki W800 Special Edition dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.4 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.7 in (1,465 mm), giving the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition compact or large?
The representative overall length is 86.2 in (2,190 mm), making the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 3.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.6 sq ft (1.73 m²).
What do the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.1 in (790 mm) and representative height is 42.3 in (1,075 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: increased from 85.8 in (2,180 mm) in 2012 to 86.2 in (2,190 mm) in 2013-2014, a change of 0.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.