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Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition - [2015]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition
  • Year: 2015 | Type: Standard
  • Engine: 773 cc (47.1 ci) 8 Valve
  • Engine Type: Wankel | Cylinders: 2
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: SOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Cooling: Air | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 5 speed / Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 216 kgs (476 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Power: 48 bhp (35 kW) @ 6500 rpm
  • Torque: 44.2 lb-ft (59.9 Nm) @ 2500 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 222.2 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 204.8 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 16.6 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 17.0 secs
  • Top Speed: 110 mph (177.0 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 0 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Kawasaki W 800 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2015. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno.This particular Kawasaki W 800 has a 773cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020] image

An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]

The 2015 W 800 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the W 800's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 216 kgs (476 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder , give or take 50kg.

Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally - [2025] image

The 2015 Kawasaki W 800 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally - [2025]

In terms of power the 773cc 8 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 48 bhp (35 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].

The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 44.2 lb-ft (59.9 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki W 800 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder - [2006] image

The 2006 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2015 Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition.

The 2015 Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition has a Power to weight ratio of 222.2 bhp per ton and 204.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2015 W 800 competing with the 2006 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder [246.7 bhp\ton] and the 2010 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder [246.7 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki W 800 generating around 204.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture S [229.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture S [229.6 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 16.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.0 secs, this makes the Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition similar in acceleration to the 2015 Kawasaki W 800 Twin Cylinder (16.6 secs) and the 2013 Kawasaki W 800 Twin Cylinder (16.6 secs). This Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

Suzuki GSX-R 125 Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP - [2020] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2015 Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition and the 2020 Suzuki GSX-R 125 Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP

When talking about the performance of the 2015 Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2020 Suzuki GSX-R 125 Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP (0 secs) and the 1981 Honda XL 185 S (0 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2015 version of the Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition has a maximum speed of 110mph.

Suzuki GSX-R 400 R - [1991] image

Top Speed of the 2015 W 800 equals the 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2015 Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).

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