W175 – Kawasaki’s First India-Built Motorcycle – 6 Points to Know

New Kawasaki W175 has been designed on the lines of the bigger W800 sibling… Offered in 2 variants with individual colour. Here are all the details…

So, Kawasaki have lifted the covers off their most affordable model and completely buil-in-India model in the lineup – W175 – and it is the entry-level model of their retro line and smaller sibling of their W800.

Let’s take a closer look at the new Kawasaki W175 – 

1. Variants, Colours & Price

• Kawasaki W175 comes in 2 variants, which basically is two different colour options.
• The 2 colours/variants are – Ebony & Candy Persimmon Red
• These two variants have no differences other than the fact Ebony colour is the darker, understated option, while the Candy Red is premium looking shade with chrome-finished ‘W’ badging on the fuel tank.

2. Design & Company’s description 

• Kawasaki India have introduced the new W175 as ‘the first completely built-in-India model’. 
• The new W15 is sporting the retro aesthetics in a small and compact, daily commuter styling. 
• This design philosophy is inspired from the bigger W800 retro roadster. 

3. Engine & Transmission

• Kawasaki W175 is powered by the smallest engine and puts out the least power in the complete lineup.
• It is powered by a 177 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, 2-valve SOHC unit.
• This small engine boasts a power of 12.8 HP at 7,500 RPM and 13.2 Nm of torque at 6,000 RPM. 
• It is connected to a 5-speed transmission system. 
• Fuel Capacity – 12 L

4. Chassis & Suspension

• The new W175 is built around a Steel Double Cradle Frame.
• Fitted at the front are conventional 30 mm Telescopic forks with 110 mm of travel. 
• The rear is equipped with Hydraulic-type dual spring shock absorbers with 5-way adjustability and 64 mm of travel. 
• Wheelbase – 1320 mm.
• Seat height – 790 mm.
• Kerb weight – 135 kg. 

5. Feature-list

• A very challenging sub-heading to talk about as the retro-roadster has not much to boast about. 
• Kawasaki has equippd the new W175 with multi-reflector 60W halogen headlight unit.
• It rides on conventional suspension setup and comes standard with the 17” spoked rims. 
• The instrumentation is retro semi-digital with needle speedometer to continue the old-school vibe.
• It does get modern safety net in form of single-channel ABS system as standard feature. 

6. Wheels & Brakes

• The W175 is riding on 17” spoked wheels covered with tarmac focused rubber as standard. 
• The braking is handled by a 270 mm, round-style, single-disc system at the front and drum braking system at the rear. 
• The ABS system is single-channel as standard. 
• No riding modes or switchable ABS on offer.