Kawasaki W2 650SS (1968)
The Kawasaki W2 650SS motorcycle from 1968 has a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 624cc. It has an air cooled cooling system and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The bike uses a Mikuni VM31 carburetor for induction and has a battery ignition starting system. It is capable of a maximum power output of 53hp at 7000rpm and a maximum torque of 5.7 kgf-m at 5500rpm. The transmission is a 4-speed manual and the bike has a chain final drive. The frame is made of steel tube duplex cradle and the front suspension uses telescopic forks while the rear suspension is a swing arm design. The bike has mechanical drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels and is equipped with a 3.25-18 front tyre and a 4.00-18 rear tyre. The wheelbase is 1415mm and the dry weight is 181kg with a fuel capacity of 15 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki W2 650
Year: 1968 –
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
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