Kawasaki W175 vs Bajaj Pulsar 180

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

177 cc
178.61 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Cooling

Air Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

12.8 bhp @ 7500 rpm
17 hp @ 8500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

13.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Bore

65.5 mm
–

Stroke

52.4 mm
–

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

5
5

Slipper clutch

N/A
–

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Wet Multiplate

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
15 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.4 L
–

Top Speed

110 kph
–

User Reported Mileage

40.57 kmpl
44 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Double Cradle Frame, Steel
–

Chassis type

Steel Double Cradle
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Front Suspension Type

30 mm telescopic fork / 110 mm
Telescopic Dia 37

Rear Suspension Type

Hydraulic type dual rating spring shock absorbers
Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Type

Spoke
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

80/100 - 17
90/90 - 17

Rear Tyre Size

100/90 - 17
120/80 - 17

Radial tyres

N/A
–

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Piston
–

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

270 mm
280 mm

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Disc

Wheel Construction

–
Alloy

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
280 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
230 mm

Wheel Size

–
Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Disc, Rear - Disc

Rear Brake Size

–
230 mm

Dimensions

Length

2005 mm
2035 mm

Width

805 mm
765 mm

Height

1050 mm
1115 mm

Wheelbase

1320 mm
1340 mm

Seat height

790 mm
–

Ground Clearance

165 mm
165 mm

Kerb Weight

135 kg
156 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Single Channel
Single Channel

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

–

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

–

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Pass-light switch

Daytime Running Lights

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Headlight Bulb Type

Halogen Bulb
LED

Headlamp Type

Halogen Bulb
LED

Low Battery Indicator

–

Low Oil Indicator

–

No. of Tripmeters

2
–

Odometer

–

Electric Start

Pillion Backrest

Digital Fuel Guage

–

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Tripmeter

–

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

Halogen Bulb
LED

Tripmeters Type

Digital
–

Battery

12V 6Ah
–

Quickshifter

Antilock Braking System

Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS

Turn Signal

Shift Light

–

Engine-kill switch

–

USB Charging Port

Navigation

–

Cruise Control

Underseat storage light

–

Stepped Seat

–

Riding Modes

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Instrument console

Semi-Digital
–

Tachometer

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

–

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Average Speed

–

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

–

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Speedometer

–
Digital