Kawasaki W800 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki W800 (2020-present) and the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 (2018-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki W800 47 hp, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 46.8 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki W800 62.9 Nm, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 52.3 Nm.
- Weight: Kawasaki W800 225 kg, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 214 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki W800 (2020-present)47 (best)
- Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 (2018-present)46.8
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki W800 (2020-present)62.9 (best)
- Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 (2018-present)52.3
Weight kg
- Kawasaki W800 (2020-present)225
- Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 (2018-present)214 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2020-present · Street Remove |  2018-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2020-present | 2018-present |
| Engine | 773cc air-cooled SOHC parallel-twin, 8 valves, DFI with dual 34mm throttle bodies, bevel-gear-driven camshaft; re-engineered for Euro4 then Euro5 compliance | 648cc air-oil-cooled parallel twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, fuel injected |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 773 cc | 648 cc |
| Power | 47 hpBest | 46.8 hp @ 7,250 rpm |
| Torque | 62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpmBest | 52.3 Nm @ 5,150 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed return-shift, sealed chain final drive | 6-speed manual, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 225 kg (wet) | 214 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 804 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.1 LBest | 12.5 L |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, ~130mm (5.1 in) travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 110 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks, adjustable spring preload, ~107mm (4.2 in) travel | Twin gas-charged shock absorbers, preload adjustable, 88 mm travel |
| Brake system | Dual-channel ABS standard | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front brake | Single 320mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper | 320 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 270mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper | 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 100/90-18 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-18 | 130/70-18 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 9,199 (United States (model-year 2020, joining the Café a year after it)) | Not available |