Kawasaki W1

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 W1, with twin carburetors, and tuck and roll seat.