KAWASAKI W 800 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & 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.

The 2016 Kawasaki W800 was a retro-style motorcycle that first debuted in 2011, with a design based on the 1960's British motorcycles such as the BSA A7 and Triumph Bonneville. The W suffix from its name came from the W1, W2, W3, and W650 Kawasaki models, which were manufactured in 1966 and also based on British motorcycles at the time.

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, and a voluptuous fuel tank with a high-quality paint job topped by newly designed chromed emblems that enhanced the bike's quality appearance.

The bike featured a five-way adjustable clutch lever and a four-way adjustable brake lever, a large headlamp, and as much as possible, the engineers replaced plastic parts with metal, which resulted in an authentic quality feel that could only be obtained from using metal parts.

As for performance, the bike's classic appearance was enhanced by a lightweight, simple, classic-styled engine, with iconic bevel-gear-driven cams that added beauty to the cylinder head and enhanced the classical appearance.

As for the performance figures, the 2016 Kawasaki W800 had at its core a 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.

As for stopping power, the bike packed a 300 mm disc squeezed by a two-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 160 mm drum unit o the rear wheel.

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.

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.

The Kawasaki W800 was a standard motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 2011 to 2019 and then from 2019 until the present (2023). The bike featured a retro style resembling the Kawasaki range W series, three models manufactured from 1967 to 1975.

The Kawasaki W800, with its retro style and parallel-twin engine, proved to be very successful in the European market. Hence, the maker released a sportier version under the Kawasaki W800 Cafe Style designation.

Compared to the standard model, the Cafe Style version's most notable features were the aerodynamic front cowl and solo seat. In addition, the bike also featured changes to the frame and wheels colors, a blacked-out crankcase, and other blacked-out components.

In the visual department, the bike was all covered in black, except for the wire-spoke wheels, which featured a gold treatment on the rims, and some engine components that received a chrome treatment.

It had standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into a front cowl, a small windscreen, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a single seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2011 Kawasaki W800 Cafe Style had its soul brought to life by a 773cc four-stroke Vertical-twin air-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 48 hp at 6,500 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki W800, a retro motorcycle that first debuted in 2011, available with two different cockpit fairings, and featured a design based on the 1960's British motorcycles such as BSAA7 and Triumph Bonneville.

The W suffix from its name came from the W1, W2, W3, and W650 Kawasaki models, which were manufactured in 1966 and also based on British motorcycles at the time.

The 2012 Kawasaki W800 came with the same classic design features and the same attitude as its predecessor, which retained the huge retro headlight, metal fenders, one-piece ribbed seat, dual exhaust system, and classic tank.

For 2012, Kawasaki made available the standard W800 model and a Special Edition version. The standard model came with a Metallic Dark Green color scheme, dark green-silver fuel tank with gold trim, dark green side covers with silver lettering, raw, unpainted engine and rims, chromed exhaust system and fender, and also available as a Special Edition Cafe Style with dark green cockpit fairing.

The Special Edition version came with Ebony paint, a grey-black fuel tank with gold trim, gold lettering on the back side panels, gold anodized rims, a partial black engine, a matt black coated exhaust system, and also available as a Special Edition Cafe Style with black cockpit fairing.

As for performance, the 2012 Kawasaki W800 was powered by a 773cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 48 hp at 6,500 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque available at 2,500 rpm.

The Kawasaki W800 was a retro motorcycle made by the Japanese manufacturer that debuted in 2011 as a successor to the W650, with a design based on the 1960s British motorcycles like the BSA A7 and Triumph Bonneville.

The bike represented a new, bigger, and better version of the acclaimed W series that came with the same classic design and attitude but with a new fuel-injected engine tuned for a strong low-mid range of torque.

With its compact 12-hole injectors that saved both weight and space and its heavy flywheel that added to the strong low-mid range of torque, the lightweight pistons featured the same weight as those of the W650, despite having a 5 mm larger bore.

It also featured the world’s first use of a compact external in-line high-pressure fuel pump that allowed the elegant fuel tank to remain the same.

As for handling, the Kawasaki W800 featured a lightweight double cradle frame with a 50 mm backbone square section that provided stable riding and a compact overall design. On the front end, the model packed a 39 mm telescopic fork and on the rear end, two shock absorbers mounted on each side provided spring preload adjustability, a smooth ride, and a clean look.

In the performance department, the 2011 Kawasaki W800 had at its core a 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.

As for braking performance, the bike packed a single 300 mm disc squeezed by a two-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 160 mm drum on the rear wheel.