2019 Kawasaki W800 Street Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2019 Kawasaki W800 Street custom - cruiser motorcycle, Kawasaki utilizes a 773 cc (47.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46.9 HP (34.3 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 62.9 Nm (46.4 lb-ft) at 4,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 60.7 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (4,800 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the W800 Street measures 223 kg (492 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.75 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,465 mm (57.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2019 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
60.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.75 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,800–6,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement773.0 ccm (47.17 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power46.9 HP (34.3 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque62.9 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.4 ft.lbs) @ 4800 RPM
Compression8.4:1
Bore x Stroke73.0 x 83.0 mm (2.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI 2x34 mm with Sub Throttles
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopi fork
Front Travel41 mm (1.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionTwin rear shock with 5-way adjustable spring preload
Wheelbase1465 mm (57.7 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-18
Rear Tyre130/80-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Twin-piston caliper
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.223.0 kg (491.6 pounds)
Overall Height1135 mm (44.7 inches)
Overall Length2135 mm (84.1 inches)
Overall Width825 mm (32.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Magnesium Gray with Galaxy Silver
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Brakes
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Suspension
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