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The '''Kawsasaki W2''' is a 650[[cc]], [[twin cylinder]], [[four stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1968 through 1970. | |||
Looking much like a [[Triumph Bonneville T140]] or [[BSA Thunderbolt]], the styling gave way to an updated Kawsasaki line of [[two stroke]] motorcycles which sold very well. | |||
==1968-1970 W2SS== | ==1968-1970 W2SS== | ||
[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2SS-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2SS in Red]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2SS-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2SS in Red]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2SS-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2SS in Red]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2SS-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2SS in Red]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2SS-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2SS in Red]] | [[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2SS-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2SS in Red]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2SS-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2SS in Red]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2SS-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2SS in Red]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2SS-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2SS in Red]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2SS-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2SS in Red]] | ||
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==1969 W2TT== | ==1969 W2TT== | ||
The '''Kawasaki W2TT''' used a dual exhaust system which was located on the left side. This gave the W2TT the appearance of a [[Tourist Trophy]] bike. | |||
[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2TT.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2TT]]<br style="clear: left"/> | [[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2TT.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2TT]]<br style="clear: left"/> | ||
*650 cc | *650 cc | ||
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*Remarks: Touring version of the W2TT. Can be identified by the twin mufflers on the left. | *Remarks: Touring version of the W2TT. Can be identified by the twin mufflers on the left. | ||
==References== | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:650cc displacement motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:650cc Twin cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:650cc 4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Street motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Twin cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Twin cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
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Revision as of 16:59, 15 February 2009
The Kawsasaki W2 is a 650cc, twin cylinder, four stroke, street motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1968 through 1970.
Looking much like a Triumph Bonneville T140 or BSA Thunderbolt, the styling gave way to an updated Kawsasaki line of two stroke motorcycles which sold very well.
1968-1970 W2SS
- 650 cc
- 4-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
- Over Head Valve
- 4-Speed Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower: 53 HP @7,000 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B7ES
- Tire Size
- Front: 3.25H-18 4PR
- Rear: 3.50H-18 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Black, Candy Red, Candy Blue
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: W1E-00001-
- Frame No.: W1F-00001-
- Parts Catalogue No. : 99995- 1 10
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-214
- Remarks: Developed version of the W 1SS. Performance upgraded, and instruments separated from the headlight housing.
1969 W2TT
The Kawasaki W2TT used a dual exhaust system which was located on the left side. This gave the W2TT the appearance of a Tourist Trophy bike.
- 650 cc
- 4-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
- Over Head Valve
- 4-Speed Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower: 53 HP @7,000 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B7ES
- Tire Size
- Front: 3.25H-184PR
- Rear: 3.50H-18 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red, Candy Blue, Pastel Blue
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: W 1 E-00001-
- Frame No.: W1F-00001-
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99995-110
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-214
- Remarks: Touring version of the W2TT. Can be identified by the twin mufflers on the left.
References