Kawasaki W1. 1967. Very rare 650cc. For Sale

A very rare 1967 Kawasaki W1 650cc based heavily on the post war, pre-unit construction, 650cc vertical twin BSA A7 design inherited from Megero, but as time passed, the Kawasaki andBSA designs diverged. The BSA A10 engine is an under square design with 73mm bore and 84mm stroke, where as the W1 inherited its 72. 6mm stroke from the K2 engine, adding displacement by increasing the size of its bore to 74mm. This slightly oversquare (short stroke) design favours higher engine speeds while reducing stresses on the crankshaft. In addition, the new W1 had a one piece pressed crankshaft assembly with ball bearings and one piece con rods with needle bearings. The design of the twin loop frame as well as the overall styling was clearly influenced by classic British road bikes, including right foot gear change and braking with the left. The bike will need a period of running in as it has had new piston rings, all valves have been reground and new valve stem seals fitted. It comes with the original mudguards but my preference is for the ones fitted. The speedo can run a little slow so I have fitted a small digital one as a back up. I am a retired 70 year old engineer who likes to restore classic bikes, I don't ride much these days but enjoy my hobby of restoring bikes. I am open to offers and will consider a classic bike project in part exchange.

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