Kawasaki W1650

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Kawasaki W1650
Manufacturer
Also called W1 650
Production 1965
Class Classic
Engine
Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV
Bore / Stroke 73.9mm x 73.9mm
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Horsepower 46.94 HP (35.0 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque 39.09 ft/lbs (53.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Fuel System Mikuni VM31 Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.25-18
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki W1 650 was a Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1965. Max torque was 39.09 ft/lbs (53.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 46.94 HP (35.0 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 73.9mm bore x 73.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 624.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4 Speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear.

1965 - 1967 Kawasaki W1 650[edit | edit source]

1965 - 1967 Kawasaki W1 650

Manufactured from 1965 to 1967, the W1 650 was based on the BSA A10. The bike was sold only in Kawasaki's home market.




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