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 |
