KAWASAKI W800 SPECIAL EDITION (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2016, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition, a motorcycle that came with a dark and interesting appearance mixed with black and gloss black surfaces topped by gold anodized rims and a retro style matched by top-notch technology.

The model offered components crafted down to the smallest detail and a feeling of authentic quality that came from the use of metal parts instead of plastic ones, while in both looks and feel the bike paid homage to the legendary Kawasaki W1, the bike that started the brand.

The Special Edition model packed all the great features of the standard model, topped by a set of gold anodized wheels, blacked-out engine parts, a matt black exhaust system, and the iconic Special Edition emblem on the fuel tank.

The bike featured a long and comfortable seat with thick padding and plenty of room for the rider and passenger, while at the front, the seat was shaped in a narrow design for a comfortable reach to the ground.

The instrument cluster featured an individual speedometer and tachometer with a classic display and a multi-function LCD that incorporated an odometer, trip meter, and a clock, while onto the handlebar was mounted a five-way adjustable clutch lever and a four-way adjustable brake lever.

In the performance department, the 2016 Kawasaki W800 Special Edition motorcycle featured a classic-looking 773cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 48 hp with a peak at 6,500 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque available at 2,500 rpm.