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===The K1=== | ===The K1=== | ||
In 1962, engineers from Kawasaki auto project transferred to Meguro to work on the Meguro SG and Meguro K1. The SG was a 250cc, 4-stroke, OHV single cylinder while the K1 was a 496cc, 4-stroke, OHV 2-cylinder mounted in a double-cradle frame. The K1 was based on the English [[BSA A7]] as a replacement for the Meguro Z7 single. While the work proceeded on the K1, at the same development of the W1 was taking place as Meguro was absorbed by Kawasaki.<ref>[http://www.khi.co.jp/mcycle/museum/w1/history/index_e.html Kawasaki Heavy Industries: History of the W1]</ref> | In 1962, engineers from Kawasaki auto project transferred to Meguro to work on the Meguro SG and Meguro K1. The SG was a 250cc, 4-stroke, OHV single cylinder while the K1 was a 496cc, 4-stroke, OHV 2-cylinder mounted in a double-cradle frame. The K1 was based on the English [[BSA A7]] as a replacement for the [[Meguro Z7]] single. While the work proceeded on the K1, at the same development of the W1 was taking place as Meguro was absorbed by Kawasaki.<ref>[http://www.khi.co.jp/mcycle/museum/w1/history/index_e.html Kawasaki Heavy Industries: History of the W1]</ref> | ||
===The W1=== | ===The W1=== | ||
In 1965, the K1 engine was redesigned with an increased oil pump, better crankshaft bearings, etc. and the motorcycle became the K2 but still had design flaws of its model, the BSA A7. In 1966, The [[Kawasaki W1]] and [[Kawasaki W2|W2]] entered the U.S. market but it was not impressive. Up until its introduction, Kawasaki had been exporting only 2-strokes to the U.S. since 1960. | In 1965, the K1 engine was redesigned with an increased oil pump, better crankshaft bearings, etc. and the motorcycle became the K2 but still had design flaws of its model, the BSA A7. In 1966, The [[Kawasaki W1]] and [[Kawasaki W2|W2]] entered the U.S. market but it was not impressive. Up until its introduction, Kawasaki had been exporting only 2-strokes to the U.S. since 1960. | ||