Kawasaki W2 650SS: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki W2 650SS
Manufacturer
Production 1968
Class Classic
Engine
Air cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin cylinder
Bore / Stroke 73.9mm x 73.9mm
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Horsepower 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 41.31 ft/lbs (56.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Fuel System Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki W2 650SS was a Air cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1968. Max torque was 41.31 ft/lbs (56.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 7000 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 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear.

1968 - 1972 Kawasaki W2 650SS[edit | edit source]

The bike has an air-cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, 624cc engine which develops 53 HP at 7000rpm and a torque of 56 Nm at 5500rpm.