KMIL Launches Kawasaki W800 Street at Rs 7.99 lakh
Kawasaki Motors India Ltd. recently launched 2019 Kawasaki W800 Street in India for Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is Kawasaki’s second retro-styled motorcycle after the Z900RS. However, the W800 Street will come to India via the SKD route. You can book the motorcycle at any of Kawasaki’s India dealers. Kawasaki will assemble the bike at its Chakan unit. Kawasaki India will bring the W800 to India via the Semi-Knocked Down route from Japan. Hence, the price of this motorcycle is a bit high.
2019 Kawasaki W800 Street is a retro-styled motorcycle which gets its inspiration from Kawasaki W1. Later, it became an inspiration for Kawasaki’s high-performance models such as the Z1 & H2. It uses a 773cc, air-cooled, parallel-twin engine that delivers a modest 47PS and 62.9Nm of torque. Also, the 5-speed gearbox comes with an assist-and-slipper clutch technology.
Features:
W1 Inspired Styling
773cc Air-Cooled Vertical Twin Engine
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Crafted exhaust note emphasizing 360º crankshaft
Kawasaki Advanced Dynamic Analysis Designed Frame
Comfortable Riding Position
Round LED headlamp
Lightweight Sporty Handling
Sculpted fuel tank
Elegant muffler design
2019 Kawasaki W800 Street pays homage to the erstwhile W1 model which Kawasaki sold in 1965. At that time, the W1 was one of the most powerful Japanese bikes. It paved the
Kawasa ki W800 Street Premium features:
• Large diameter front fork, dual rear shock-absorber
• ø 320mm front disc, ø 270mm rear disc
• Aluminium spoke wheels
• Relaxed vintage style riding position
• 5 way adjustable clutch lever, 4 way adjustable brake lever
• Simple design for Customizable front fender
• Retro style instrument panel.
• 2 analog dial of speedometer and tachometer
• Multi-functional LCD screen.
• Compact switch gears
• Twin exhaust with elegant construction.
Furthermore, a telescopic fork handles suspension duties at the front while twin shock absorbers handle the rear. Kawasaki W800 Street also gets a five-step adjustable clutch lever and a four-step adjustable brake lever. Additi
However, Kawasaki will offer Kawasaki W800 Street only in one dual-tone paint scheme – Metallic flat spark black/Metallic matte graphite grey. Bookings will end shortly because Kawasaki plans to sell the motorcycle in limited numbers in the first stage. As this bike will be produced in limited numbers, the company will close the bookings after reaching the sales target.
Technical Specifications:
| Engine | |
| Engine | 4-stroke, Vertical Twin |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Displacement | 773 cm3 |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 83.0mm |
| Valve System | SOHC, 8 valves |
| Power | 38 kW {52 PS} / 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 62.9Nm {6.4 kgf•m} / 4,800 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection: Ø 34 mm x 2 with sub-throttles |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Assist and Slipper Clutch |
| Vehicle | |
| Frame Type | Double-cradle high tensile steel |
| Tire | |
| Front | 100/90-18M/C 56H |
| Rear | 130/80-18M/C 66H |
| Overall Dimensions (L x W x H) | 2,135 x 925 x 1,120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,465 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
| Seat Height | 770 mm |
| Curb Mass | 224 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front / Wheel Travel | 130 mm |
| Rear / Wheel Travel | 107 mm |
| BRAKE | |
| Brake Front | Single 320 mm disc |
| Brake Rear | Single 270 mm disc |
(Images - Courtesy: Kawasaki India)
The 2019 Kawasaki W800 Street will take on the likes of Triumph Street Twin and Harley Davidson Street in this segment.
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