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The '''Kawsasaki W2''' is a 650[[cc]], [[twin cylinder]], [[four stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1968 through 1970. | 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. | 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-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-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]] | |||
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*650 cc | *650 cc | ||
* | *[[Four-stroke]], 2 Cylinder | ||
*Over Head Valve | *Over Head Valve | ||
*4-Speed Return Shift | *4-Speed Return Shift | ||
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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 | ||
*Over Head Valve | *Over Head Valve | ||
*4-Speed Return Shift | *4-Speed Return Shift | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | ||
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[[Category:Twin cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:Twin cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Kawasaki W2 | |||
|photo=1967 Kawasaki W2SS.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1965 - 1969 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
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|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== | |||
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]] |