Attribute | ![]() Kawasaki W2 1969 × | ![]() Kawasaki W1 SS 1967 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1969 | 1967 |
Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
Model | Kawasaki W2 | Kawasaki W1 SS |
Category | Allround | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Two | Carburettor. Two |
Displacement (cm³) | 624 | 624 |
Power (kw) | 38.7 | 35.8 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | - | 74 |
Stroke (mm) | - | 72.6 |
Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Pushrods |
Ignition | Battery | Battery |
Compression | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
Rear suspension | Swingarm | Swingarm |
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 | - |
Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
Rear tyre | 3.50-18 | 3.50-18 |
Seat | Dual | Dual |
Wheels | Spoked | - |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,415 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 185 | 180 |
Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 15 |
Oil capacity (l) | 3.2 | - |