Kawasaki Z800 test: the extra Zest
Kawasaki launches a new Z800 with a more threatening look, a swollen engine and revised cycle part to succeed the Z750 which retires at the end of the year, with an eighth title of best selling motorcycle in France. Is the bet successful ? First try !
Kawasaki Z800 tech. Sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | Liquid-cooled in-line 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, |
| Displacement | 806 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 71 × 50.9 mm |
| Distribution | Double overhead camshaft, 16 valves, |
| Volumetric ratio | 11.9: 1 |
| Food | Electronic injection 34 mm x 4 (Mikuni) |
| Max power | 106 hp (78.2 kW) at 10,000 rpm Free World: 113 hp (83 kW) at 10,200 rpm |
| Max torque | 80.5 Nm at 8,000 rpm Free World: 83 Nm at 8,000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Ordered | Manual |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Primary reduction | 1.714 |
| 1st | 2,571 |
| 2nd | 1,941 |
| 3rd | 1,556 |
| 4th | 1,333 |
| 5th | 1,200 |
| 6th | 1.095 |
| Final reduction | 3,000 |
| Final drive | By chain with O-rings |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Tubular steel beam with lower engine support |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork, adjustable for rebound and preload |
| Suspension Ar | Uni-trak with gas monoshock with separate cylinder, adjustable in rebound and preload |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 137 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm semi-floating petal discs, 4-piston opposed calipers |
| Ar brake | Single 250mm petal disc, single piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR 17 M / C (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 180/55 ZR 17 M / C (73W) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2,100 mm |
| Width | 800 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Caster angle | NC |
| Hunt | NC |
| Turning radius | 31 ° / 31 ° |
| Saddle height | 834 mm |
| Full weight | 229 kg |
| Fuel tank | 17 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Mid-December in the |
| Colors | Green / black or White / black or Black / black |
| Price | € 8,899 (ABS + € 600) |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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