The Kawasaki W2 motorcycle specifications include a 624 cc (38.08 cu in) engine and a 4-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
The 1965 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki W2 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.
About 9% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 46th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
624 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of Kawasaki models.
15 L — larger than about 41% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,126
2,122
Close to average.
880
833
6% above average.
1,060
1,175
10% below average.
1,415
1,441
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.50-18 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.20 L (3.38 US qt) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 624 cc (38.08 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Two |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Battery |
| Oil capacity | 3.20 L (3.38 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Duplex steel cradle |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
| Wheels | Spoked |
Dimensions and weight
| Overall length | 2,126 mm (83.7 inches) |
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| Overall width | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,060 mm (41.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Battery | Cooling system |
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Other specifications
| Seat | Dual |
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