| Attribute | Kawasaki W2 1968 × | NSU 601 TS 1932 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1968 | 1932 |
| Make | Kawasaki | NSU |
| Model | Kawasaki W2 | NSU 601 TS |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Two | Carburettor. Amac |
| Displacement (cm³) | 624 | 592 |
| Power (kw) | 38.7 | 9.1 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | - | 87.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 99 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Ignition | Battery | Magneto Bosch |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | - |
| Rear suspension | 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 | Double steel |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.50-26 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-18 | 4-27 |
| Seat | Dual | Single spring-mounted |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,390 |
| Dry weight (kg) | - | 165 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.0552 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,060 | 1,040 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,126 | 2,100 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 830 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 185 | 105 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 13 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.2 | 2 |