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[[Image:1965 Kawasaki W1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|1965 Kawasaki W1]]
[[Image:1965 Kawasaki W1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|1965 Kawasaki W1]]
The '''[[Kawasaki]] W1''' was a [[Four stroke|4 stroke]] 650cc [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1966 through 1971.
The '''[[Kawasaki]] W1''' was a [[Four stroke|4 stroke]] 650cc [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1966 through 1971.
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==1966-1968 W1==
==1966-1968 W1==
[[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1]][[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1-650-Candy-Blue-1071-0.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1 650 in Candy Blue]][[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1-650-Candy-Blue-1071-1.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1 650 in Candy Blue]][[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1-650-Candy-Blue-1071-2.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1 650 in Candy Blue]][[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1-650-Candy-Blue-1071-3.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1 650 in Candy Blue]]
[[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1]]
[[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1-650-Candy-Blue-1071-0.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1 650 in Candy Blue]]
[[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1-650-Candy-Blue-1071-1.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1 650 in Candy Blue]]
[[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1-650-Candy-Blue-1071-2.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1 650 in Candy Blue]]
[[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1-650-Candy-Blue-1071-3.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1 650 in Candy Blue]]
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[[Category:Twin cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Twin cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki W1
|photo=1965 Kawasaki W1.jpg
|aka              = W1 SS
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1965 - 1969
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = twin, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 74.0mm x 72.6mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 112 mph (180 km/h)
|power            = 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburetor. two
|ignition        = battery
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic <br>
Rear: swingarm
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 55.71 inches (1415 mm)
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Kawasaki]] W1 SS''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] standard produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1965 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 6500 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 74.0mm [[bore]] x 72.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 624.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a pushrods. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The W1 SS was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.71 inches (1415 mm) long. 
[[Category:standard motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
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