Kawasaki 650cc : Meguro X

X650 (MEGURO X) is held in the year 1966, the first prototype was 12th the Tokyo Motor Show reference exhibit.
MEGURO took over the tradition, as a model for overseas export strategy Kawasaki Aircraft Industries, 
MEGURO K2 based on the prototype.
The prototype engine, KB271 (K2E) Type: Two cylinder OHV 4 cycle, to expand the 8mm bore,
Bore �~ Stroke: 74 �~ 72.6 and that.
Which subsequently, Kawasaki W1 engine (W1E) was.
Maximum output, 11 HP and up, 47.0 HP / 6,500 rpm.
Appearance, K2 intact late-type specification, the fuel tank emblem of the "Kawasaki-flag".
Others, K2 is the difference between the U.S. export strategy for the region and 
The specifications have been changed in accordance with the laws, more unclear.

The book "W1 FILE" (published by Sankaido) said,
K2 as a model is exported from the United States and not enough recognition,
The 650cc in terms of output performance of the prototype as an experiment,
How to harden before the design phase, including the car exterior design, yet has the same image MEGURO.
Soon after this, a completely different exterior designs based on a report from the local market in America
 (frame inherits the basic configuration) is decorated with,
Exports to the U.S. model "Kawasaki 650cc : W1" was born.
To this end, the car has gone commercial brand MEGURO, kawasaki brand and unified.


*** Principal statistics ***
* Total length : 2,185 mm
* Full-width : 900 mm
* Total height : 1,070 mm
* Distance between axis : 1,430 mm
* Weight : 194 kgf
* Engine type : KB271 (K2E) Remodeling type: Two cylinder OHV 4 cycle
* Entire aerodynamic volume displacement : 624 cc
* Installed capacity : 47.0 HP / 6,500 rpm
* Full speed : 180 km/h
* Fuel economy : -- km/L
* Transmission : Advance 4 step rotary
* Tire : (Front) 3.25�~18-4 / (Rear) 3.50�~18-4
* Starting system : Kick