Attribute | ![]() Kawasaki W1 SS 1967 × | ![]() Norton Dominator 99SS 1962 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1967 | 1962 |
Make | Kawasaki | Norton |
Model | Kawasaki W1 SS | Norton Dominator 99SS |
Category | Allround | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Two | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 624 | 596 |
Power (kw) | 35.8 | - |
Cooling system | Air | - |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 74 | 68 |
Stroke (mm) | 72.6 | 82 |
Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
Fuel control | Pushrods | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition | Battery | - |
Compression | 8.7:1 | 7.4:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
Rear suspension | Swingarm | Swingarm -two plungers |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | - | Down tube-single |
Front tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
Rear tyre | 3.50-18 | - |
Seat | Dual | Dual |
Wheels | - | Spoked |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,410 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 180 | 163 |
Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 16 |