Comparison of BSA A7 Shoting Star 1961 and Kawasaki W1 SS 1965 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki W1 SS 1965 × |  BSA A7 Shoting Star 1961 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1965 | 1961 |
| Make | Kawasaki | BSA |
| Model | Kawasaki W1 SS | BSA A7 Shoting Star |
| Category | Allround | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Two | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 624 | 497 |
| Power (kw) | 35.8 | 14.4 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 66 |
| Stroke (mm) | 72.6 | 72.6 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Pushrods | - |
| Ignition | Battery | Lucas magneto |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | 8.7:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Twin shock |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Duplex steel cradle | Single cradle |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-18 | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | Dual | - |
| Wheels | Spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,391 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 180 | 168 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | - |
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