Positioned in Wakan's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Wakan Road pairs a 1640 cc (100.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 115 HP (83.9 kW) at 6,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 4,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 70.1 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,250 rpm) and peak power (6,250 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 Road measures 177 kg (390 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 HP/kg (1.54 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,370 mm (53.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph).
Specific Output
70.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.65 HP/kg (1.54 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,250–6,250 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1640.0 ccm (100.07 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power115.0 HP (83.9 kW)) @ 6250 RPM
Torque115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 4250 RPM
Compression10.3:1
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 1 x 41 mm Keihin FCR flatslide downdraft.
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMultiplate dry,7 steel/7, with hydraulic drive.
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