Kawasaki W650 (2002-04)

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The Kawasaki W650 motorcycle was produced between 2002 and 2004, featuring a four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 676 cc. The air-cooled engine had a compression ratio of 8.7:1 and was equipped with two Keihin CVK34 carburetors and digital K-TRIC ignition. The bike boasted a maximum power output of 50 hp at 5000 rpm and a maximum torque of 56 Nm at 5500 rpm. It had a five-speed transmission and chain final drive.

The front suspension used a 39 mm telescopic fork with 130 mm of wheel travel, while the rear suspension utilized twin shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment and 85 mm of wheel travel. The front brake consisted of a single 300mm disc with a two-piston caliper, while the rear brake was a 160mm drum.

The bike’s dimensions were 2180 mm in length, 790 mm in width, and 1075 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1465 mm and a seat height of 790 mm. It had a dry weight of 195 kg and a wet weight of 216 kg, with a ground clearance of 126 mm. The fuel capacity was 15 liters. The W650’s front and rear tires were 100/90-19 and 130/80-18, respectively. The bike’s rake was 24 degrees, and the trail was 108 mm.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki W 650

Year: 2002 – 04


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 676 cc / 41.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 72 x 83 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor
Ignition: Digital with K-TRIC
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque: 56 Nm / 5.71 kg-m @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 39 mm telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Rear Suspension: Twin shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel: 85 mm / 3.3 in
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 160mm Drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/80-18
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 108 mm / 4.2 in
Dimensions: Length 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width 790 mm / 31.1 in Height 1075 mm / 42.3 in
Wheelbase: 1465 mm / 57.6 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 195 kg / 430 lbs
Wet Weight: 216 kg / 476.2 lbs
Ground Clearance: 126 mm / 4.9 in
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.96 US gal

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