Kawasaki W800 MY 2020: peculiar traits of a classic, thinking back to the historic W1 [VIDEO]

Design and layout that refer to Kawasaki W1 of the 1965, together with current technologies. There W800 it is an interesting mix between past and present.

A summary

Several details of the bike stand out in a video on the Facebook page linked to Kawasaki Italy.
The connotative coloring Metallic Dark Green enhances the chrome details and the shapes of the vehicle, which recalls the manufacturing tradition of the brand. Round headlight in classic style, like the instruments.
The model features a double cradle frame in high-strength steel and the chassis includes a telescopic front fork 41 millimeters with 130mm travel and a rear solution with double shock absorbers, spring preload adjustment and 107mm wheel travel. The braking system consists of a front disc 320 mm and double piston caliper, while behind another disc 270 mm again combined with a double-piston caliper. The wheelbase amounts to 1.465 mm, the saddle height a 790 mm and the tank can accommodate 15 liters of fuel.
The thrust is provided by an air-cooled four-stroke vertical twin with forced oil bath lubrication from 773 cc. This heart offers a power of 48 horses at 6.000 rpm and 62,9 Nm of torque at 4.800 rpm. Values ​​to be compared to an indicated weight of 221 kg. The engine is paired with a 5-speed transmission.

Video: Kawasaki Italia
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