Kawasaki W175 Street launched in India
Kawasaki W175 Street has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs. Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Kawasaki W175 Street, based on the W175 standard model, comes with subtle visual updates as well as some mechanical changes. Interestingly, it is priced at Rs. ₹12,000 less than the base W175 standard model.
This bike is available in two new color options Candy Emerald Green and Metallic Moondust Grey. Its bicycle parts feature fresh graphics with an all-black theme. The new W175 Street is powered by the same 177cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 13 bhp at 7,000 rpm and 13.2 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. It is paired with a five-speed gearbox.
However, the W175 is equipped with alloy wheels and tubeless tires instead of the spoke wheels and tube tires seen in the standard model of the street bike. The diameter of these wheels remains the same 17-inch as before. Apart from this, the tire sizes remain the same, being 80/100 for the front and 100/90 for the rear.
It has basic halogen headlights with chrome bezels and semi-digital instrument console. Kawasaki has made some changes to the seat height and wheelbase. The motorcycle has a seat height of 786.5 mm, ground clearance of 152 mm and a modified wheelbase.
Underpinned by a double cradle frame, it is suspended by telescopic forks at the front and dual springs. Braking duties are handled by a 245 mm disc at the front, assisted by dual-channel ABS. Furthermore, the fuel tank capacity remains at 12-litres.
The new Kawasaki W175 competes with cars like the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and TVS Ronin in India. The Japanese manufacturer has said that bookings will start soon.
