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. Kawasaki w800 to test drive has just been released. Huge stocks, fast worldwide shipping directly from japan. 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. The 2020 kawasaki w800 street is an interesting motorcycle, designed to both look and feel like a 1960s kawasaki w1. The 2020 kawasaki w800 twin exhausts are tuned to showcase the characteristic sound of the engines 360degree crankshaft configuration. I know it sounds like the start of a bad joke but bear with me. Anyone after a w800 would do well to pay a visit to earnshaws in huddersfield. Kawasaki uncategorized owners manuals motorcycle owners. It has a smaller, shorter, conical design, all aimed at improving the bikes appearance. Engine management technology kawasaki motors australia.
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. If the w800 bars are anything like the w650 there is a steel plug spot welded inside the. The w800 baffle is a blank, hollow tube ending in front of the rear plate of the central expansion section of the muffler. Jan 02, 2020 jett tuning dyno results for the 2019 honda cb650r, kawasaki w800 cafe and suzuki sv650x. A truly delightful unit, enough grunt for what it is but i found it too blinged up for my liking.
Personalize your vehicle with kawasaki genuine accessories, made to take your kawasaki motorcycle, atv, utv or jet ski to the next level. 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. The kawasaki w800 cafe is kawasakis latest addition to our retro lineup of. The kawasaki w800 model is a classic bike manufactured by kawasaki. Its a true throwback to its 1960s predecessor, the famed kawasaki w1.
But as valves had to be accelerated harder and harder in ducatis superbike program, belt life. The twin mufflers were carefully tuned to bring out the engine note of the. 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. First introduced in 1965, the iconic w is back, now reborn in the allnew 2019 w800. 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. 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. The 2020 kawasaki w800 is a sport heritage motorcycle designed to replicate the look and feel of the 1960s kawasaki w1. Kawasaki has long had a reputation for building great sounding bikes a characteristic inherent in the kawasaki engine architecture but it is. This bike looks, handles and stops way better than a factory example. New 2020 kawasaki w800 cafe motorcycles in plano tx metallic. 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. Into products in a very polite, with enough torque for large displacement also, i will be happy with that bike was running category. I have spent the last two days building some usb controlled power switching boxes so the software folks can work from home. Woolich racing kawasaki ecu flashing products allow you to tune the maps and settings in the kawasaki ecu.
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. Z900rs cafe, z650 abs, z300 abs, versysx 300 abs, w800 cafe 2019. Kawasaki goes retro with the 2019 w800 cafe roadracing. Preserving the authenticity of the w1, the w800 cafe has been modernized f. 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. I had to go on youtube and actually found out what noise the w800 is making. I believe that kawasaki did a good thing getting this retro bike out on the road. It makes buggerall difference to the volume of air drawn in but does affect the flow rate and placement. Per the jett tuning dyno, the cb650r spins out a respectable 83 horsepower at 11,000 rpm. The spirit of the original w1 has inspired the inception of such legendary machines as the kawasaki z1 and ninja h2. Its super easy and comfortable to ride with light steering and manageable, enjoyable power along with a superb soundtrack from the tuning exhausts.
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. 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 slipon line represents the first step in exhaust tuning and gives a performance increase to the z900. 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. Kawasaki highperformance engine management and technology. The factory used advanced dynamic analysis software to determine the stress on each individual. Jett tuning dyno results for the 2019 honda cb650r, kawasaki w800 cafe and suzuki sv650x. 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. 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. 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. However the acceleration is smooth, and the engine easily spins up to its 7,000rpm redline. 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. I would prefer to have the w800 but for various reasons want to have the kickstart and carbs, no efi and no flybywire throttle. Jun 26, 2011 the w800 hasnt just been created from scratch.
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. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of and a maximum torque of. 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. 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. 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. Tuning a sound system involves objective goals and measurements. Nov 21, 2014 the two biggest updates to the kawasaki w800 are the growth in capacity and switch to fuel injection. The tuner is from ejk in the us and specific to the w800.
Select your model, view all the details and shop online. Just a short sample of the sound of my w800 exhaust after a couple of common modifications. 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. Nov 15, 2016 hi everyone, im looking to buy a kawasaki w650 or a w800. 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. The kawasaki w800s fivemill overbore takes it up from 676cc to 773cc, and is thrummingly. Kawasaki dealer, earnshaws motorcycles in huddersfield, have created a new dealerspecial range of the w800 including a scrambler, cafe racer and flat tracker. Check all the engine tuning and performance parts available for your kawasaki. Kawasaki w800 final edition, farewell to a classic cycle. Kawasaki w800 technical specifications ultimate specs. 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. The allnew kawasaki w800 cafe is kawasaki s latest addition to our retro lineup of motorcycles. Inverted telescopic fork with 10way adjustable compression and rebound 12way damping, spring preload4.
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. Toning a sound system is a subjective, artistic endeavor audio can be scary because its invisible. 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. 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. Kawasaki w800 cafe links modern engineering to motorcyclings past. 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 suzukis low and forward clipons demand youth or stamina, or both. 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. 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. Sep 28, 20 2019 kawasaki w800 street exhaust note vs old stock vs beet nassert tradv.
Flash tune datalink ecu flashing kit suzuki yamaha. Hi everyone, im looking to buy a kawasaki w650 or a w800. For 2020, kawasaki brings classleading authentic styling, sound, and feel to the. 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. Dynojet remains committed to the needs of the powersports and dyno community. Kawasaki w800 final edition, farewell to a classic cycle world. Flashtune datalink ecu flashing kit suzuki yamaha kawasaki. Dfi with 34mm throttle bodies 2 tcbi wdigital advance. In this version sold from year 2011, the dry weight is 216. 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. Sound tuning can include conducting sound research.
The w650 has a kickstart and carbs the w800 has efi and no kickstart. Oct 26, 2011 the latest w800 is a development of the w650, which appeared in 1999. Using the latest evolution of kawasakis advanced modelling software and. 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. They have customised about 10 w800s with retro kawa colours, high bars and very open high pipes. Kawasaki w800 cafe links modern engineering to motorcyclings. For 2019, kawasaki brings classleading authentic styling, sound, and feel to the. Discussion in my bike started by lurch, jul 6, 2015. The model of the motorcycle to use is zzr 1100 c 3 of kawasaki. Drilling through internal wallsplates just screws up the flow. But of the three modernised retro models, the w800 is th.