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Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII - [1971]
This edition of the Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1971. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV and the 1971 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV.This particular Kawasaki S2 350 has a 346cc Air cooled, Four stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 3 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1971 S2 350 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the S2 350's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf | 1988cc.1978 Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke | 1978cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 1971 Kawasaki S2 350 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 346cc 24 valve Wankel 3 cylinder engine produces 45 bhp (33 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The Rotary Four stroke unit throws out torque of 30.7 lb-ft (41.6 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki S2 350 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2014 Honda GLX 1800 Gold Wing 40th Anniversary Edi has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1971 Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII.
The 1971 Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII has a Power to weight ratio of 263.1 bhp per ton and 179.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1971 S2 350 competing with the 2014 Honda GLX 1800 Gold Wing 40th Anniversary Edi [287.8 bhp\ton] and the 2013 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B Deluxe [287.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki S2 350 generating around 179.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2014 Honda NM4 Vultus [204.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2006 Honda NT 700 V Deauville [204.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.4 secs, this makes the Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII similar in acceleration to the 2007 Suzuki GS 500 F (14.1 secs) and the 2005 Honda XR 400 R DallAra (14.1 secs). This Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1971 Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII and the 1987 Honda CB 450 S
When talking about the performance of the 1971 Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1987 Honda CB 450 S (0 secs) and the 1990 Norton Commander Police (0 secs).
The 1971 version of the Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1971 S2 350 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1971 Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
