{"id":149419,"date":"2024-10-03T16:01:49","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T16:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/all-car-news.com\/kawasaki-goes-classic\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T16:01:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T16:01:49","slug":"kawasaki-goes-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/all-car-news.com\/en\/kawasaki-goes-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Kawasaki goes classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While the roots of the W800 models go back to the 1966 W1 650, Kawasaki&#8217;s first four-stroke, large-cylinder motorcycle, Meguro has an even longer history.<br \/>\nIt is one of Japan&#8217;s most prestigious brand names that first appeared on a motorcycle 100 years ago anno 2024. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1140\" height=\"760\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28062\" src=\"https:\/\/motorrai.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/25BJ230B_141GY1ARFB00D_C-1140x760.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Kawasaki W230 and Meguro S1<\/h2>\n<p>At the heart of these models is a characterful 233cc air-cooled single-cylinder.<br \/>\nThe engine is designed with a focus on pulling power.<br \/>\nA balancer shaft reduces vibration and provides smooth power delivery at all speeds.<br \/>\n&#8220;Building a beautiful engine&#8221; was the objective.<br \/>\nThis led to classic details such as, for example, the rounded cooling fins and special crankcase covers.    <\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t expect high performance<\/h2>\n<p>A power rating is not yet given by Kawasaki, but we estimate that the single-pitter will not be a fan of high revs.<br \/>\nAt a maximum output of around 20 hp, it will probably stick.<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s more about torque.<br \/>\nKawasaki does specify that.<br \/>\nThe maximum is 19 Nm at 5,800 rpm.<br \/>\nFortunately, there is a six-speed transmission, so you can stay close to that maximum while shifting gears.<br \/>\nSo really a bike for nice quiet cruising through and around town.<br \/>\nAnd then these light classics definitely treat you to very low fuel consumption.       <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1140\" height=\"760\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28060\" src=\"https:\/\/motorrai.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/25BJ230A_141BU1IRS00D_C-1140x760.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Classic chassis<\/h2>\n<p>A telescopic front fork with 37 mm diameter fork legs provides a balanced, comfortable ride.<br \/>\nAt the rear, there are dual shock absorbers, providing a classic look.<br \/>\nThe rear dampers can be preloaded in 5 stages.<br \/>\nThe low seat height makes the W230 very accessible to smaller riders.<br \/>\nAt 143 kg rider weight, this model is one of the lightest in this category which benefits the power-to-weight ratio.<br \/>\nThe front disc brake ( 265 mm) has a caliper with double pistons and the rear with single.     <\/p>\n<h2>Peashooter exhausts<\/h2>\n<p>Steel front and rear fenders, peashooter exhausts, wire wheels and instrumentation emphasize the authenticity and love of a classic-looking motorcycle.<br \/>\nDesign details of the Meguro S1 are taken directly from the 1964 Kawasaki 250 Meguro SG.<br \/>\nFor example, the Meguro has a chromed fuel tank with painted panels and an authentic Meguro badge.<br \/>\nThe new W230 is available in Metallic Ocean Blue\/Ebony and the Meguro S1 in Ebony with chrome accents.   <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1140\" height=\"760\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28061\" src=\"https:\/\/motorrai.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/25BJ230A_141WT1BU1IRSC00D_C-1140x760.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"While the roots of the W800 models go back to the 1966 W1 650, Kawasaki's first four-stroke, large-cylinder motorcycle, Meguro&hellip;","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":148103,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[93],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-149419","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Kawasaki goes classic - All cars news<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/all-car-news.com\/en\/kawasaki-goes-classic\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Kawasaki goes classic - All cars news\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"While the roots of the W800 models go back to the 1966 W1 650, Kawasaki&#039;s first four-stroke, large-cylinder motorcycle, Meguro has an even longer history. 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