Kawasaki W800 Special Edition Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki W800 Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 773 cc (47.17 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 216 kg (476.2 lb).

Key specifications

2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017Model years
773 ccDisplacement
216 kgWet weight
790 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,465 mmWheelbase
125 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20122013201420162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Engine type
20132014V2, four-stroke
Front brakes
2013Single disc. Twin-piston
2014Single disc
20162017Single disc. Twin-piston
Front tire
20132017100/90-M19
Fuel system
20132016Injection
2017Injection. 34 mm x 2 with sub-throttles
Rear suspension
20132016Twin shocks
2017Twin shocks. Spring preload: 5-way
Rear tire
20132017130/80-M18
Wet weight
20132017217 kg (478.4 lb)
Clutch
20132017Wet multi-disc, manual
Fuel control
2013Overhead Valves (OHV)
Lubrication
20142017Forced lubrication, wet sump
Overall length
201320142,190 mm (86.2 inches)
20172,190 mm (86.2 inches)
Rear wheel travel
20162017106 mm (4.2 inches)

How the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement773 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 13% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 65th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight216 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height790 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 8% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,180 mm
This bike

2,180

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width790 mm
This bike

790

Kawasaki avg

833

5% below average.

Overall height1,075 mm
This bike

1,075

Kawasaki avg

1,175

9% below average.

Wheelbase1,465 mm
This bike

1,465

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height790 mm
This bike

790

Kawasaki avg

801

Close to average.

Ground clearance125 mm
This bike

125

Kawasaki avg

187

33% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 773 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,465 mmSeat 790 mmClearance 125 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 130/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-19
Rear tire size 130/80-18
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93:1 (Undersquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 773 cc (47.17 cu in)
Bore × stroke 77.0 x 83 mm (3.0 x 3.3 inches)
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Fuel injection: Ø 34 mm x 2 with sub-throttles
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet mDouble disk, manual

Chassis and suspension

Frame Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Front suspension 39 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension Twin shocks with 5-way adjustable preload (Adjustable ride height)
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 105 mm (4.1 inches)
Rake 27.0°
Trail 108 mm (4.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Twin-piston caliper
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 100/90-19
Rear tire 130/80-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 216 kg (476.2 lb)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Overall length 2,180 mm (85.8 inches)
Overall width 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Overall height 1,075 mm (42.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,465 mm (57.7 inches)
Ground clearance 125 mm (4.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Black/silver
Seat Black Cafe-Racer style single seat
Comments Windshield

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.