KAWASAKI W800 Special Edition (2012-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki W800 Special Edition model that came with Ebony paint, a grey-black fuel tank with gold trim, gold lettering on the back side panels, gold anodized rims, partial black engine, matt black coated exhaust system, and also available as a Special Edition Cafe Style with black cockpit fairing.

The bike offered a classic blend of retro style with top-notch technology, with its meticulously crafted features down to every detail and the quality feeling that came from the use of metal parts, such as the chromed, buffed engine covers and even blacked-out aluminum bolts along with other aluminum parts.

The 19 inches front and 18 inches rear wire-spoked wheels added to the classic appearance of the W800 Special Edition model, while the front wheel provided the classic handling feel with light turning and straight-line stability.

In addition, the bike featured a long and comfortable seat with ribbed padding and plenty of room for the rider and passenger, shaped at the front for a comfortable reach to the ground, while on the handlebar it featured a five-way adjustable clutch lever and a four-way adjustable brake lever.

As for performance, the 2012 Kawasaki W800 Special Edition featured the same power characteristics as the standard model with its 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 at 2,500 rpm.