| Attribute | Kawasaki W2 1969 × | Norton Dominator 99SS 1960 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1969 | 1960 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Norton |
| Model | Kawasaki W2 | Norton Dominator 99SS |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Two | Carburettor. Amal |
| Displacement (cm³) | 624 | 596 |
| Power (kw) | 38.7 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | - | 68 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 82 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Battery | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 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 | Duplex steel cradle | Down tube-single |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-18 | - |
| Seat | Dual | Dual |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,410 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 185 | 163 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 16 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.2 | - |