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Kawasaki W175 caught on camera.
Kawasaki W175 caught on camera.
W175 was spotted being tested on the roads of Pune city. It could be due for a launch soon.
Here’s what we know so far
☑️ 177cc 2V SOHC motor
☑️ 13bhp & 13.2Nm
☑️ Expected to get twin-disc setup for India
☑️ 126-130kg kerb weight
☑️ Easygoing like the W800
☑️ Expected price: ₹1.3 lakh
Earlier this year, there were rumours suggesting that Kawasaki was planning to launch the W175 motorcycle in India. The bike has now been spotted testing in India for the first time.
The W175 is a retro-styled bike featuring a round headlamp and analogue instrument cluster. The bike has a flat seat, a single peashooter exhaust and rides on spoked wheels.
The W175 is powered by a 177cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 13 BHP and 13.2 Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. In India, the engine will use a fuel-injection system instead of a carburettor in order to comply with the BS6 emission norms.
The W175 get telescopic forks at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear.
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Source: https://www.instagram.com/fastbikesindia/
Source of pictures and text: TBhp forums.
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Many of you (specially so the Kawasaki fans) might not be interested in this segment as such.
Like me, you might see the pics to be resembling a low end motorcycle, which has neither speed nor the style of premium segment. But, sadly, you'll be hugely mistaken if that's all you can see...
Although its not a high performing Kawasaki motorcycle, it can definitely perform in the market and ensure that the dealer and manufacturer presence remains in our market.... We all know how premium sports motorcycles sell very less, in a price conscious market like India, they're probably lucky to touch a 4 digit figure at best. This has seen premium manufacturers like BMW, Harley Davidson, Ducati, etc worried in the past.
The happiest lot must be Kawasaki owners (yes, you ZX10R, Ninja 650 or W800 owners, I refer to you) for they can be assured that if this bike makes a success, it can insure Kawasaki's presence in our market.
I've always maintained that premium bikes are top stones of a pyramid: they shine from afar, but they're less in number, but most importantly, they need support of many, many bottom range stones (commuter bikes) to reach new heights...
Although, I stress that the premium manufacturers definitely need sister brands to ensure that premium remains premium. We don't need a 100cc BMW, so just change the name, while the group remains the same... Why not?
Yes, this bike is good news. Indirectly, but definitely.
What do you think guys?
W175 was spotted being tested on the roads of Pune city. It could be due for a launch soon.
Here’s what we know so far
☑️ 177cc 2V SOHC motor
☑️ 13bhp & 13.2Nm
☑️ Expected to get twin-disc setup for India
☑️ 126-130kg kerb weight
☑️ Easygoing like the W800
☑️ Expected price: ₹1.3 lakh
Earlier this year, there were rumours suggesting that Kawasaki was planning to launch the W175 motorcycle in India. The bike has now been spotted testing in India for the first time.
The W175 is a retro-styled bike featuring a round headlamp and analogue instrument cluster. The bike has a flat seat, a single peashooter exhaust and rides on spoked wheels.
The W175 is powered by a 177cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 13 BHP and 13.2 Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. In India, the engine will use a fuel-injection system instead of a carburettor in order to comply with the BS6 emission norms.
The W175 get telescopic forks at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear.
--
Source: https://www.instagram.com/fastbikesindia/
Source of pictures and text: TBhp forums.
--
Many of you (specially so the Kawasaki fans) might not be interested in this segment as such.
Like me, you might see the pics to be resembling a low end motorcycle, which has neither speed nor the style of premium segment. But, sadly, you'll be hugely mistaken if that's all you can see...
Although its not a high performing Kawasaki motorcycle, it can definitely perform in the market and ensure that the dealer and manufacturer presence remains in our market.... We all know how premium sports motorcycles sell very less, in a price conscious market like India, they're probably lucky to touch a 4 digit figure at best. This has seen premium manufacturers like BMW, Harley Davidson, Ducati, etc worried in the past.
The happiest lot must be Kawasaki owners (yes, you ZX10R, Ninja 650 or W800 owners, I refer to you) for they can be assured that if this bike makes a success, it can insure Kawasaki's presence in our market.
I've always maintained that premium bikes are top stones of a pyramid: they shine from afar, but they're less in number, but most importantly, they need support of many, many bottom range stones (commuter bikes) to reach new heights...
Although, I stress that the premium manufacturers definitely need sister brands to ensure that premium remains premium. We don't need a 100cc BMW, so just change the name, while the group remains the same... Why not?
Yes, this bike is good news. Indirectly, but definitely.
What do you think guys?
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