Kawasaki W800 2011 vs. Triumph America 2011

Kawasaki W800 2011

Triumph America 2011

Overview - Kawasaki W800 2011 vs Triumph America 2011

Kawasaki W800 2011

Triumph America 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki W800 2011 compared to Triumph America 2011

Kawasaki W800 2011

Triumph America 2011

Kawasaki W800 2011

Triumph America 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	90 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	68 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.4	Compression Ratio	9.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	773 ccm	Displacement	865 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Drum	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch
Length	Length	2,180 mm	Length	2,415 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	821 mm
Height	Height	1,075 mm	Height	1,170 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	695 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	216 kg	Kerb Weight	250 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19.3 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki W800 2011

Kawasaki shows how retro really works. There is endless beauty on the W 800, but it is also a good starting point for scrambler or café racer conversions.

high speeds achievable

relaxed driving experience

convincing appearance.

Laterally installed king shaft corresponds to old technology

annoying chassis

brakes somewhat weak

modest performance.

Triumph America 2011

All in all, the America is a motorbike that goes straight to the heart for a reasonable price and doesn't just look pretty. For a motorbike of this class, braking and handling are somewhat unusual, but the lean angle clearance is rather sad, as is usual for this class of motorbike.

Bubbling sound

simple, transparent handling

pleasant engine.

Lean angle freedom restricted.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki W800 vs Triumph America

Price Kawasaki W800

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