The Kawasaki W1 SS motorcycle specifications include a 624 cc (38.08 cu in) engine and a 4-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
1965-1969Model years
624 ccDisplacement
15 LFuel tank
1,415 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
19651966196719681969
Year-specific specification changes
No material specification changes from the 1965 baseline were found in the available data.
How the Kawasaki W1 SS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
Displacement624 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc
About 9% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 46th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity15 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Kawasaki models.
This model Kawasaki database average
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
Displacement46th
624 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity41st
15 L — larger than about 41% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Twin, four-stroke • 624 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,415 mm
4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 3.50-18 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
3.25-19 |
| Rear tire size |
3.50-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.02:1 (Square) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Twin, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
624 cc (38.08 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke |
74.0 x 72.6 mm (2.9 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
8.7:1 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. Two |
| Fuel control |
Pushrods |
| Ignition |
Battery |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
4-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Duplex steel cradle |
| Front suspension |
Telescopic |
| Rear suspension |
Swingarm |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire |
3.25-19 |
| Rear tire |
3.50-18 |
| Wheels |
Spoked |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase |
1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed |
180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
Electrical and instruments
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.