Kawasaki W800 vs Ural Gear Up Sahara: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki W800 (2020-present) and the Ural Gear Up Sahara (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki W800 47 hp, Ural Gear Up Sahara 41 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki W800 62.9 Nm, Ural Gear Up Sahara 56.9 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki W800 (2020-present)47 (best)
- Ural Gear Up Sahara (2024-present)41
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki W800 (2020-present)62.9 (best)
- Ural Gear Up Sahara (2024-present)56.9
Weight kg
- Kawasaki W800 (2020-present)225
- Ural Gear Up Sahara (2024-present)331.1
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2020-present · Street Remove |  2024-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2020-present | 2024-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 | 749cc air-cooled OHV 4-stroke boxer twin, 2 valves per cylinder, 78 x 78 mm, 10.5:1 compression, throttle body EFI |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 773 cc | 749 cc |
| Power | 47 hpBest | 41 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpmBest | 56.9 Nm @ 4,300 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed return-shift, sealed chain final drive | 4-speed manual plus reverse, double-disc dry clutch, driveshaft final drive (ratio 4.62), engageable sidecar-wheel drive (on-demand 2WD) |
| Final drive | chain | shaft |
| Weight | 225 kg (wet) | 331.1 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 813 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.1 L | 18.9 LBest |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, ~130mm (5.1 in) travel | IMZ leading link fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks, adjustable spring preload, ~107mm (4.2 in) travel | Double-sided swing-arm, two Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorbers, 7x adjustable |
| Brake system | Dual-channel ABS standard | Not available |
| Front brake | Single 320mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper | 4-piston fixed Brembo caliper, 295 mm floating NG rotor |
| Rear brake | Single 270mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper | 2-piston fixed Brembo caliper, 265 mm floating rotor, plus mechanical parking brake caliper (J.Juan) |
| Front tire | 100/90-18 | Heidenau K37 4.0x19 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-18 | Heidenau K37 4.0x19 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 9,199 (United States (model-year 2020, joining the Café a year after it))Best | USD 23,799 (USA (MSRP, excl. tax/fees)) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.