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The '''Kawsasaki W2''' is a 650[[cc]], [[twin cylinder]], [[four stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1968 through 1970.
[[:Category:Japanese motorcycles|Japanese motorcycle manufacturer]] [[Meguro]] purchased their motor and [[transmission]] assemblies from [[Kawasaki|Kawasaki Heavy Industries]].  Kawasaki eventually purchased Meguro in the early 1960s and inherited this [[motorcycle]] design.  Influenced greatly by the [[BSA A7]]/[[BSA A10|A10]] series twins, it was extremely well constructed and was one of the first large capacity machines to come out of Japan.
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.
==1967 W2SS==
[[Image:1967 Kawasaki W2SS.jpg|left|thumb|1967 Kawasaki W2SS]]
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==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-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-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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*650 cc
*650 cc
*[[Four-stroke]], 2 Cylinder
*4-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
*Over Head Valve
*Over Head Valve
*4-Speed Return Shift
*4-Speed Return Shift
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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
*[[Four-stroke]], 2 Cylinder
*4-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
*Over Head Valve
*Over Head Valve
*4-Speed Return Shift
*4-Speed Return Shift
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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==
{{motorcycle-stub}}
{{Kawasaki}}
[[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]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki W2
|photo=1967 Kawasaki W2SS.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1965 - 1969
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = in-line four, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 115 mph (185 km/h)
|power            = 51.9 HP (38.7 KW) @ 7000RPM
|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          = 83.7 inches (2126 mm)
|width            = 34.65 inches (880 mm)
|height          = 41.73 inches (1060 mm)
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    = 0.85 Gallon (3.20 Liters)
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Kawasaki]] W2''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] standard produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1965 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 51.9 HP (38.7 KW) @ 7000 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. 


==Chassis==
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|W2]]
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 W2 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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