Kawasaki W175

5 things to know

1. It has a basic powertrain

177cc single-cylinder engine

Fuel-injected, air-cooled

13hp, 13.2 Nm

5-speed gearbox

2. Relatively old school underpinnings

Semi-double cradle frame

30mm front telescopic forks

5-step preload adjustable twin rear shocks

270mm front disc / Rear drum

Kerb weight - 135kg

3. Spartan in terms of features

Semi-digital speedometer with six tell-tale lights

Peashooter-style muffler

Chrome W logo on fuel tank

4. Many rivals but none direct

RE Hunter 350 Retro

TVS Ronin SS

Yamaha FZ X

5. First Kawasaki to be manufactured in India

Still priced on the higher side

Rs 1.47 lakh (Standard)

Rs 1.49 lakh (Special Edition)

All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi

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