Discussion in my bike started by lurch, jul 6, 2015. But as valves had to be accelerated harder and harder in ducatis superbike program, belt life. Just a short sample of the sound of my w800 exhaust after a couple of common modifications. Nov 07, 2018 general information, photos, engines and tech specs for kawasaki w800 special edition specs 2012, 20, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. I know it sounds like the start of a bad joke but bear with me. Using a 773 cc sohc air cooled vertical twin, the w800 produces 51 crank hp and 44 lbft of crank torque, and has a slightly offset firing order that gives the bike a classic rumbling feel and note. Kawasaki w800 special edition specs 2012, 20, 2014, 2015. The tuner is from ejk in the us and specific to the w800. It was a machine like the scrambler that was responsible for getting me into bikes, that was back in 1976. Sound tuning enhances the exhilaration a kawasaki motorcycle offers by complementing the sensations the rider feels with a carefully crafted auditory component. However, vast majority of driving time is not at full throttle, which means that you will not notice the benefits of tuning most of the time. Into products in a very polite, with enough torque for large displacement also, i will be happy with that bike was running category. Select your model, view all the details and shop online.
A truly delightful unit, enough grunt for what it is but i found it too blinged up for my liking. Kawasaki has long had a reputation for building greatsounding bikes a characteristic inherent in kawasakis engine architecture but it is only recently that effort has been put into crafting a specific auditory experience though careful sound tuning of either the intake or exhaust system. Toning a sound system is a subjective, artistic endeavor audio can be scary because its invisible. Woolich racing kawasaki ecu flashing products allow you to tune the maps and settings in the kawasaki ecu. Kawasaki w800 final edition, farewell to a classic cycle. Id considered a bonnie and compared ease of servicing versus general good looks, and i formed the opinion that the w was the best choice for me. The datalink kit includes a bike side harness that permanently installs to your motorcycle and a usb adapter harness that allows you to make changes to the oem ecu. I would prefer to have the w800 but for various reasons want to have the kickstart and carbs, no efi and no flybywire throttle. Sep 28, 20 2019 kawasaki w800 street exhaust note vs old stock vs beet nassert tradv. Kawasaki w800 technical specifications ultimate specs. My only other experience with bikes is a 2012 cb400 that i fitted individual filters to just for the sound, rvf400 that i did basic carb mods to and my klr650 that has been derestricted and carb modded. A lot of effort has been put in to ensure this bike not only looks the part but backs it up with excellent manoeuvrability, sound and performance. The suzukis low and forward clipons demand youth or stamina, or both.
The 2020 kawasaki w800 street is an interesting motorcycle, designed to both look and feel like a 1960s kawasaki w1. Personalize your vehicle with kawasaki genuine accessories, made to take your kawasaki motorcycle, atv, utv or jet ski to the next level. But of the three modernised retro models, the w800 is th. For 2019, kawasaki brings classleading authentic styling, sound, and feel to the. Kawasaki has long had a reputation for building greatsounding bikes a characteristic inherent in kawasaki s engine architecture but it is only recently that effort has been put into crafting a specific auditory experience though careful sound tuning of either the intake or exhaust system.
The model of the motorcycle to use is zzr 1100 c 3 of kawasaki. I have a lot of experience tuning fuel and exhausts and over the years ive done most of the usual things bar punching the muffler to the w800 in testing. Engine management technology kawasaki motors australia. Kawasaki w800 cafe links modern engineering to motorcyclings past. Classic mixing high tech with heritage in one seductive retro package, the w800, with classic, class leading features, makes sound, simple sense in a complicated motorcycling world. If the w800 bars are anything like the w650 there is a steel plug spot welded inside the. Preserving the authenticity of the w1, the w800 cafe has been modernized f. Kawasaki has updated the w650 retro standard with more displacement and a refined style but its only available in japan, so far, and based on the w650s poor sales when it was available in the us in 1999 and 2000, the new version may not make it here at all. First introduced in 1965, the iconic w is back, now reborn in the allnew 2019 w800. Kawasaki has long had a reputation for building great sounding bikes a characteristic inherent in kawasakis engine architecture but it is only recently that effort has been put into crafting a specific auditory experience though careful sound tuning of either the intake or exhaust system.
Flashtune datalink ecu flashing kit suzuki yamaha kawasaki. Hi everyone, im looking to buy a kawasaki w650 or a w800. Kawasaki has long had a reputation for building greatsounding bikes a characteristic inherent in the kawasaki engine architecture but it is only recently that effort has been put into crafting a specific auditory experience through careful sound tuning of either the intake or exhaust system. Jun 26, 2011 the w800 hasnt just been created from scratch. Anyone after a w800 would do well to pay a visit to earnshaws in huddersfield. Kawasaki w800 to test drive has just been released. Nov 15, 2016 hi everyone, im looking to buy a kawasaki w650 or a w800. Jett tuning dyno results for the 2019 honda cb650r, kawasaki w800 cafe and suzuki sv650x. Aug 27, 2010 the buttons on the ejk are for the simple stage tuning it can be tuned across all the range via software like the later pc units. New 2020 kawasaki w800 cafe motorcycles in plano tx metallic.
Its a true throwback to its 1960s predecessor, the famed kawasaki w1. Huge stocks, fast worldwide shipping directly from japan. Its super easy and comfortable to ride with light steering and manageable, enjoyable power along with a superb soundtrack from the tuning exhausts. Kawasaki highperformance engine management and technology. This bike looks, handles and stops way better than a factory example.
Dfi with 34mm throttle bodies 2 tcbi wdigital advance. Aug 15, 20 danish customizer wrenchmonkees have produced this simple, light doitall machine based on the kawasaki w800 retro introduced a few years ago in markets outside the u. However the acceleration is smooth, and the engine easily spins up to its 7,000rpm redline. The flash tune datalink ecu flashing kit is capable of unlocking a multitude of functions hidden within your oem ecu. Per the jett tuning dyno, the cb650r spins out a respectable 83 horsepower at 11,000 rpm. Like the w800 street and w800 cafe, the w800 is a motorcycle that appeals to a wide range of riders, offering easy handling and a high level of craftsmanship kodawari. Sound tuning can include conducting sound research, designing intake and exhaust system components based on an acoustic test carried out in a sound room, and careful consideration of every detail of a systems. Nov 21, 2014 the two biggest updates to the kawasaki w800 are the growth in capacity and switch to fuel injection. When kawasaki realized that its appeal was declining, it bored it out to 77mm stroke was unchanged for 773ccs of displacement in the 2011 w800. Twins often lack power low down, and the kawasaki does struggle a bit at low revs again, to my thinking, in contrast to the torquey nature of the old school brits. Flash tune datalink ecu flashing kit suzuki yamaha. It has a smaller, shorter, conical design, all aimed at improving the bikes appearance. All the swagger of the original resounds in the throb of the vertical twin engine churning out heaps of torquey power, the throaty roar of the crafted dual exhausts, and the characteristic handling that comes from a sturdy frame with largediameter wheels. The kawasaki w800 model is a classic bike manufactured by kawasaki.
It wont stop like a zx10 but the components combine perfectly with the soft handling and a brisk pace can be kept up as you thread through the county hills wearing an open face helmet and goggles. The w800 baffle is a blank, hollow tube ending in front of the rear plate of the central expansion section of the muffler. Sound tuning can include conducting sound research. Powering the kawasaki w800 special edition is a 773 cc fuelinjected, paralleltwin engine that can pump out a steady 47 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 44 poundfeet of torque. For 2020, kawasaki brings classleading authentic styling, sound, and feel to the. Thankfully kawasaki has fitted better brakes to the w800 than the 1966 w1, by using a 300mm front disc but still kept the rear drum brake. The 2020 kawasaki w800 twin exhausts are tuned to showcase the characteristic sound of the engines 360degree crankshaft configuration. Using the latest evolution of kawasakis advanced modelling software and. The engine is mostly the same, apart from a 5mm bore increase and the use of fuel injection instead of carburettors. The spirit of the original w1 has inspired the inception of such legendary machines as the kawasaki z1 and ninja h2. The kawasaki w800 cafe is kawasakis latest addition to our retro lineup of. The w800 produces a modest 48 horsepower from a parallel twin 773 cc engine. Kawasaki goes retro with the 2019 w800 cafe roadracing. The 2020 kawasaki w800 motorcycle features a 773cc verticaltwin engine while bringing the authentic retro styling, sound and feel of the original kawasaki w1 to life.
We are considering purchasing an exhaust system and still installing iti do not have it,up date after installationi think that i want to do. Kawasaki has long had a reputation for building great sounding bikes a characteristic inherent in kawasaki s engine architecture but it is only recently that effort has been put into crafting a specific auditory experience though careful sound tuning of either the intake or exhaust system. Jan 02, 2020 jett tuning dyno results for the 2019 honda cb650r, kawasaki w800 cafe and suzuki sv650x. Kawasaki w800 2019 19 plate ex demo bike now available 6495,2019 kawasaki w800 street in stunning black order yours now ready for the new 19 plate. The 2020 kawasaki w800 is a sport heritage motorcycle designed to replicate the look and feel of the 1960s kawasaki w1. Z900rs cafe, z650 abs, z300 abs, versysx 300 abs, w800 cafe 2019.
In this version sold from year 2011, the dry weight is 216. The slipon line represents the first step in exhaust tuning and gives a performance increase to the z900. This is achieved with a 773 cc sohc air cooled vertical twin much like the w1s 650cc vertical twin that pushes out 51 crank hp and 44 lbft of crank torque, but has a designed slightly offset firing order that gives the feeling of pulsing power through the seat and a. Dynojet remains committed to the needs of the powersports and dyno community. At the heart of the kawasaki w800 sits a 773 cc, air cooled, 4 stroke vertical twin engine which generates a maximum power of 35 kw 48 ps at 6,500 rpm and 60 nm 6. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of and a maximum torque of. The factory used advanced dynamic analysis software to determine the stress on each individual. Kawasaki dealer, earnshaws motorcycles in huddersfield, have created a new dealerspecial range of the w800 including a scrambler, cafe racer and flat tracker. I had to go on youtube and actually found out what noise the w800 is making. Drilling through internal wallsplates just screws up the flow.
The allnew kawasaki w800 cafe is kawasaki s latest addition to our retro lineup of motorcycles. There is one on ebay as per the link i have no idea how to put pics on here that you can look at it to get the general idea. The kawasaki w800s fivemill overbore takes it up from 676cc to 773cc, and is thrummingly. Inverted telescopic fork with 10way adjustable compression and rebound 12way damping, spring preload4. I believe that kawasaki did a good thing getting this retro bike out on the road. The twin mufflers were carefully tuned to bring out the engine note of the. Fuel maps, ignition maps, secondary throttle plate maps, rpm limiters and many more advanced settings can be modified allowing you to tune your bike to the limit.
The euro tuners have got about 90hp out of the engine with a moderate amount of work so there is potential there if you want to go for power rather than noise. Kawasaki uncategorized owners manuals motorcycle owners. Jun 10, 2016 when kawasaki realized that its appeal was declining, it bored it out to 77mm stroke was unchanged for 773ccs of displacement in the 2011 w800. They have customised about 10 w800s with retro kawa colours, high bars and very open high pipes. Kawasaki has long had a reputation for building great sounding bikes a characteristic inherent in the kawasaki engine architecture but it is. Oct 26, 2011 the latest w800 is a development of the w650, which appeared in 1999. Kawasaki w800 final edition, farewell to a classic cycle world. I have spent the last two days building some usb controlled power switching boxes so the software folks can work from home. Tuning a sound system involves objective goals and measurements.
The twin mufflers were carefully tuned to bring out the engine note of the vertical. The w650 has a kickstart and carbs the w800 has efi and no kickstart. Our c3 tuning software can store all of your data from your fuel tuner onto your computer and compare it side by side for even more insight into your performance. It is manufactured from highgrade lightweight titanium, offering a big weight savings over the stock muffler, and is finished with a handbuilt.
Check all the engine tuning and performance parts available for your kawasaki. Kawasaki w800 cafe links modern engineering to motorcyclings. Sound engineers and production staff often confuse sound system tuning and sound system toning. Visually, the paralleltwin engine on the w800 is a bit of a mixed bag. It makes buggerall difference to the volume of air drawn in but does affect the flow rate and placement.