The Kawasaki W3 650 is a classic motorcycle model from 1973. It is powered by a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, OHV engine with a capacity of 624cc. The bike has a bore and stroke of 74 and 72.6mm respectively, and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The Mikuni VM31 carburetor is used for induction, and the ignition is battery-powered. The bike can be started by kickstart. It produces a maximum power of 53 hp at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 5.7 kgf-m at 5500 rpm. The transmission has four speeds, and the final drive is a chain. The frame is made of steel tube duplex cradle. Telescopic forks and a swing arm are used for front and rear suspensions, respectively. The bike comes with mechanical drum brakes for both the front and rear wheels. The front and rear tyres are 3.25-18 and 4.00-18, respectively. The wheelbase is 1415mm, and the dry weight is 181kg. The fuel tank has a capacity of 15 litres, or 4.0 US gallons. Overall, the Kawasaki W3 650 is a classic motorcycle with a powerful engine and sturdy construction.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki W3 650
| Year | 1973 – |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity | 624 cc / 38 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 72.6mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Induction | Mikuni VM31 carburetor |
| Ignition | Battery ignition |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 53 hp / 39 [email protected] 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 5.7 kgf-m @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel tube duplex cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm |
| Front Brakes | Mechanical drum |
| Rear Brakes | Mechanical drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 181 kg / 399 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
