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General information |
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Model name
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Kawasaki W800 Special Edition |
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Year of manufacture
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2012 |
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Type
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Classic |
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Rating
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4.0 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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773.0 ccm (47.17 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Engine details
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Black engine |
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Compression
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8.4:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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77.0 x 83.0 mm (3.0 x 3.3 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Fuel injection: Ø 34 mm x 2 with sub-throttles |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Lubrication system
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Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet mDouble disk, manual |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
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Rake (fork angle)
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27.0° |
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Trail
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108 mm (4.3 inches) |
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Front suspension
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39 mm telescopic fork |
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Front wheel travel
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Twin shocks with 5-way adjustable preload (Adjustable ride height) |
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Rear wheel travel
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105 mm (4.1 inches) |
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Front tire
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100/90-19 |
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Rear tire
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130/80-18 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. Twin-piston caliper |
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Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Diameter
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160 mm (6.3 inches) |
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Seat
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Black Cafe-Racer style single seat |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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216.0 kg (476.2 pounds) |
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Seat height
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790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1075 mm (42.3 inches) |
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Overall length
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2180 mm (85.8 inches) |
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Overall width
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790 mm (31.1 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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125 mm (4.9 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1465 mm (57.7 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Black/silver |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Comments
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Windshield |
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