Kawasaki W800 2012 vs. Triumph Street Twin 2016

Kawasaki W800 2012

Triumph Street Twin 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki W800 2012 compared to Triumph Street Twin 2016

Kawasaki W800 2012

Triumph Street Twin 2016

Kawasaki W800 2012

Triumph Street Twin 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	84.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	55 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,900 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	80 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,230 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.4	Compression Ratio	10.55
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	773 ccm	Displacement	900 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Central tube

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	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	785 mm
Height	Height	1,075 mm	Height	1,114 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki W800 2012

Without purpose, without instruction, without duty. And the more time you spend with her, the more you realise that the whole world can do you. Like in the sixties.

Plenty of power

stable

comfortable seat

confident look

user-friendly handling.

Rather high total weight.

Triumph Street Twin 2016

The Triumph Street Twin is a pleasure bike par excellence, whose 55 hp engine impressively proves what really matters, namely torque. And exactly where you need it, in the middle of the rev range. 80 Nm push the 217 kg motorbike forward with pleasant pressure and never tempt the rider to overtax the engine, i.e. to rev it. In terms of design, Triumph remained authentic as usual and offers countless possibilities for customisation with over 450 accessories and the three "Inspiration Packs". A lesson in modern classics.

excellently tuned engine

high torque

low consumption

authentic design

good quality and clean workmanship

Basic shape (without accessories) somewhat sober

chassis and brakes reach their limits in sporty use