Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki W1"

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Intro

The Kawasaki W1 series were the largest displacement Japanese motorcycles available in the mid 1960s. The W1 soon gave way to the twin carbureted W2 models in an attempt to break into the expanding American market. In 1968 the W2TT Scrambler and the W2SS Commander models also became available. The W2 engined used a 4-speed non-unit transmission overhead valve, which produced 50 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm.

1966-1968 W1

1968 Kawasaki W1

650 cc
4-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
Over Head Valve
4-Speed Return Shift
Maximum Horsepower: 50 HP @ 6,500 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.: 99995-110
Shop Manual No.: 99995-214
Remarks: Kawasaki's first 4 stroke machine. Shift pedal is located on the right side, and brake pedal on the left side.

1968-1971 W1SS

1968 Kawasaki W1SS

650 cc
4-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
Over Head Valve
4-Speed Return Shift
Maximum Horsepower: 50 HP @ 6,500 rpm
Spark Plug: NGK B7ES
Tire Size
- Front: 3.25H-18 4PR
- Rear: 3.50H-18 4PR
Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red, Candy Blue, Pastel 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: Successor to the W 1, with twin carburetors, and tuck and roll seat.

1968-1970 W2SS

1969 Kawasaki W2SS in Red

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

1969 Kawasaki W2TT

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.

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 The Kawasaki W1 series were the largest displacement Japanese motorcycles available in the mid 1960s.  The W1 soon gave way to the twin carbureted W2 models in an attempt to break into the expanding American market.  In 1968 the W2TT Scrambler and the W2SS Commander models also became available.  The W2 engined used a 4-speed non-unit transmission overhead valve, which produced 50 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm.
+==1966-1968 W1==
+[[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1]]<br style="clear: left"/>
-==1969 W2SS==
+*650 cc
+*4-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
+*Over Head Valve
+*4-Speed Return Shift
+*Maximum Horsepower: 50 HP @ 6,500 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.: 99995-110
+*Shop Manual No.: 99995-214
+*Remarks: [[Kawasaki]]'s first 4 stroke machine. Shift pedal is located on the right side, and brake pedal on the left side.
+==1968-1971 W1SS==
+[[Image:1968-Kawasaki-W1SS.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Kawasaki W1SS]]<br style="clear: left"/>
+*650 cc
+*4-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
+*Over Head Valve
+*4-Speed Return Shift
+*Maximum Horsepower: 50 HP @ 6,500 rpm
+*Spark Plug: NGK B7ES
+*Tire Size
+**Front: 3.25H-18 4PR
+**Rear: 3.50H-18 4PR
+*Color
+**Fuel Tank: Candy Red, Candy Blue, Pastel 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: Successor to the W 1, with twin carburetors, and tuck and roll seat.
+==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]]
 <br style="clear: left"/>
+*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==
+[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-W2TT.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki W2TT]]<br style="clear: left"/>
+*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.
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