KAWASAKI has unveiled the company’s all-new W800 classic – the machine that’s set to replace the popular, but now defunct, W650. The bike, which is set to take on Triumph’s popular Bonneville range, uses a 773cc air-cooled parallel-twin engine, 5-speed gearbox, wet clutch and disc front brake. Read more at kawasaki website


2011 Kawasaki W800 specs
Engine type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Vertical Twin
Displacement 773 cm³
Bore x stroke 77.0 x 83.0 mm
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Valve/Induction system SOHC, 8 valves
Fuel system Fuel injection:φ34 mm x 2 with sub-throttles
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump