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