W8

1998 Cagiva W8 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Cagiva for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1998 Cagiva W8 pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 17 Nm (12.5 lb-ft) at 9,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 120 HP per liter and a 300 rpm working window between peak torque (9,200 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the W8 measures 115 kg (254 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.67 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 870 mm (34.3 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control.