1966
Kawasaki W1 Commander
Kawasaki's first major entry into the motorcycle market was an unapologetic tribute to the BSA A10 — a 650 cc vertical twin with a British-style look and feel. As the Japanese manufacturers began to dominate the UK and US markets that BSA and Triumph had held, the W1 was Kawasaki's calling card.
Standard
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 624 cc OHV Inline-Twin |
| Horsepower | 50 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 54 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Type | Standard |
|---|---|
| Frame | Tubular steel |
| Weight | 210 kg (wet) |
| Seat Height | 810 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 L |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h |
| ABS | None |
| Suspension | Telescopic fork / Twin shock |
| MSRP Range | $895 (1967 US) |