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| The '''Kawsasaki W2''' is a 650[[cc]], [[twin cylinder]], [[four stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1968 through 1970.
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| [[: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.
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| 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.
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| ==1967 W2SS==
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| [[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.
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| [[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. |
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| ==References==
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| {{Kawasaki}}
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| [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:650cc displacement motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:650cc Twin cylinder motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:650cc 4-stroke motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:Street motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:Twin cylinder motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:Twin cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
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| {{Motorcycle
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| |name = Kawasaki W2
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| |photo=1967 Kawasaki W2SS.jpg
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| |aka =
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| |manufacturer = Kawasaki
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| |parent_company =
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| |production = 1965 - 1969
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| |predecessor =
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| |class =
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| |engine = in-line four, four-stroke
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| |bore_stroke =
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| |compression =
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| |top_speed = 115 mph (185 km/h)
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| |power = 51.9 HP (38.7 KW) @ 7000RPM
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| |torque =
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| |fuel_system = carburetor. two
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| |ignition = battery
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| |spark_plug =
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| |battery =
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| |transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
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| Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
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| |frame =
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| |suspension =Front: telescopic <br>
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| Rear: swingarm
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| |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
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| |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}}
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-18}}
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| |rake_trail =
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| |wheelbase = 55.71 inches (1415 mm)
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| |length = 83.7 inches (2126 mm)
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| |width = 34.65 inches (880 mm)
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| |height = 41.73 inches (1060 mm)
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| |fuel_capacity = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
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| |oil_capacity = 0.85 Gallon (3.20 Liters)
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| |recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40
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| 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.
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| ==Engine==
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| The engine was a [[air cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
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| ==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.
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