2012 Kawasaki W800 Special Edition

2012 Kawasaki W800 Special Edition Features and Benefits
All the great features of the W800 plus:
Wheel rims - Gold style anodising, just one subtle way the W800 Special Edition stands apart from the crowd
Black engine parts - Contrast and compare. The W800 Special Edition shines thanks to a black engine and clever highlights
Matt black exhaust - Talk softly, but speak strong. Cool matt black exhausts sound good and add subtle streetwise character.
Emblem on tank - The look of love. Every time you look down you can see the unique Kawasaki Special Edition logo


Vertical Twin Rich in Character
The W800 Special Edition produces loads of feel-good pulse from the Vertical Twin engine displacing 773cm3. The strong low-mid range torgue enhances the unhurried pleasure of the vintage ride.

Electronic Fuel Injection
The W800 Special Edition features a fuel injection system that does not take away from the vintage look of the motorcycle.

Historic Roots
The W800 Special Edition is the latest model in a brand that spans 45 years with Kawasaki's original W1 debuting in 1966. It was the largest displacement Japanese model of its time.

Metal...Not Plastic!
Metal parts are used in favour of plastic throughout the W800 Special Edition. Corrosion-resistant parts have also been used to ensure lasting beauty.

Large Diameter Wheels
The 19" front and 18" rear wheels add to the classic appearance of the W800 Special Edition. The 19" front provides that classic handling feel with a fine balance of relaxed, light turning and straight line stability.
Seat

Long, comfortable seat with thick, ribbed padding has plenty of room for rider and passenger. Urethane at the front of the seat is shaped to facilitate the reach to the ground. Piping around the edge of the seat follows the line between the rider and passenger's legs to ensure it does not cut into the rider's thighs when at a halt.

Details

As much as possible, plastic was eschewed in favour of metal. The result is a feeling of authentic quality that can only be obtained from the solid feel of metal parts.

"W" styling

Voluptuous fuel tank finished in high-quality paint contributes to the W800 Special Edition's aura of functional elegance.
Newly designed tank emblems, finished in chrome, contribute to the high quality appearance.

Adjustable levers

5-way adjustable clutch lever and 4-way adjustable brake lever enable riders to fine-tune lever span.

Front brake

Single 300 mm front disc brake offers sure stopping power.

Large headlamp

Large headlamp is offset wonderfully by the speedometer and tachometer and simple console.

Elegant muffler design

Simple, elegant muffler design comprises smooth curves and long, straight lines.
Peashooter-style silencers with slim chambers and long tailpipes add a vintage touch.

Instrumentation

Traditional instrumentation includes individual speedometer and tachometer with classic display. A multi-function LCD screen incorporates an odometer, tripmeter, and clock. A full range of indicator lamps includes an FI warning lamp, dual turn signal indicators, low fuel level indicator, high beam indicator, neutral indicator, and oil pressure warning lamp.

Classic-styled Engine

"Building a beautiful engine" was a key concept when designing the air-cooled Vertical Twin. The classic-styled engine is lightweight, simple and a joy to behold. Iconic bevel-gear-driven cam adds beauty to the cylinder head while contributing to the engine's classical appearance.

Rear shock absorbers

Dual rear shock absorbers, adjustable for spring preload, offer a smooth ride and clean look.

Traditionally styled front fork

Traditionally styled front fork uses rubber gaitors to protect the fork tubes and ensure long fork seal life. Outer tubes have a buffed finish, which contributes to the light looking front end.