Kawasaki has launched its most affordable model in India, the Kawasaki W175. The W175 marks the entry point to Kawasaki's ‘W’ range of motorcycles in India, which is a retro-inspired ‘heritage’ series, and the W175 stays true to its name. The Kawasaki W175 is priced at Rs. 1,47,000/- for the ‘Ebony’ shade, while the ‘Candy Persimmon Red’ shade is priced at Rs. 1,49,000/- (Ex-Showroom).
The Kawasaki W175 is priced starting from Rs. 1.47 lakh.
The Kawasaki W175 gets a ton of old-school touches in its design. It gets a a round halogen headlamp, a circular analog speedometer with a small digital insert, front fork gaiters, and a single-piece ribbed seat. On the suspension front, the W175 gets a pair of 30 mm telescopic forks up front, and dual shock absorbers at the back with 65 mm of travel.
The ‘Candy Persimmon Red’ shade is priced at Rs. 1.49 lakh (Ex-Showroom).
The motorcycle is powered by a 177 cc single-cylinder air cooled engine, which puts out 12.9 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 13.2 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Braking duties are handled by a 270 mm disc-brake up front, and a drum brake at the back. The W175 also gets single-channel ABS, but tech on offer is limited, thanks to its retro inspiration. The motorcycle is also very light and has a kerb weight of 135 kgs, which should make it easy to use for city commutes.
