# Kawasaki W175 — Price, Specs & Review 2026

> Kawasaki W175 starts at ₹ 1,15,006. The Kawasaki W175 is a cruiser bike available at a price range of Rs. 1,15,006 - Rs. 1,25,007 in India. It comes in 4 va.

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## Kawasaki W175 — Overview
The Kawasaki W175 is a cruiser bike available at a price range of Rs. 1,15,006 - Rs. 1,25,007 in India. It comes in 4 variants and 6 colours. It is powered by a 177 cc BS6 Phase 2 engine and has a  expert reported mileage of 40 kmpl. With front disc and rear drum brakes,  the Kawasaki W175 comes with anti-locking braking system. The W175 bike weighs 135 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 12 liters. It develops a power output of 12.8 bhp and a torque of 13.2 Nm.

At 135 kg, the Kawasaki W175 is roughly 40 kg lighter than a Royal Enfield Hunter 350 - and it costs Rs 35,000 less. That's the case for the W175 in one sentence.

It's a 177cc retro roadster with a genuine Japanese pedigree, spoke wheels, chrome accents, and a teardrop fuel tank that borrows directly from Kawasaki's W1 of the 1960s. It does 45 kmpl on the ARAI cycle, fits a 790 mm seat height that welcomes shorter riders, and looks significantly more premium than its Rs 1.15 Lakh asking price would suggest.

The trade-offs are real: heating complaints from city riders, a seat that gets uncomfortable past 30-40 minutes, and a Kawasaki service network that requires you to confirm there's a dealership nearby before buying. But if those conditions are met, the W175 is one of the most honest retro motorcycles you can buy in India today.

## Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|------|-------|
| Engine | 177 cccc |
| Max Power | 12.8 bhp |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
| Kerb Weight | 135 kg kg |
| Seat Height | 790 mm mm |
| Fuel Tank | 12 litres L |
| Top Speed | 110 kmph kmph |
| Front Brake | Disc Brakes |
| Rear Brake | Drum |
| Wheel Type | Spoke Wheels |
| Price (from) | ₹1,15,006 |

## Recent Updates
- 2025-12: The Made-in-India Kawasaki W175 LTD has received EPA and CARB certification for the US market as a 2026 model, making it the first locally developed and manufactured Kawasaki motorcycle to be exported from India to the United States. The LTD variant features a new single-piece stepped seat, a taller handlebar, and a heat shield on the exhaust mid-pipe compared to the India-spec model.
- 2023-11: India Kawasaki Motors launched the MY24 W175 Street variant at Rs 1,35,000 ex-showroom, adding a refreshed styling package to the W-series lineup alongside the existing W175 STD. The Street shares the same 177cc BS6.2 engine and single-channel ABS with no mechanical changes.
- 2023-05: Kawasaki India revised the W175 ex-showroom price downward to start from Rs 1,22,000 - a reduction of over Rs 25,000 from the original Rs 1,47,000 launch price - in response to competitive pressure from the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and Yamaha FZ-X in the retro segment.
- 2022-09: Kawasaki launched the W175 in India on 25 September 2022 at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 1,47,000, positioning it as the brand's most affordable Make-in-India motorcycle and its first retro roadster for the Indian mass market.

## Kawasaki W175 — Pros & Cons

**What We Like**
- ✓ Authentic retro styling at Rs 1.15 Lakh - chrome accents, spoke wheels, and teardrop tank that outclass the price point
- ✓ Smooth, vibration-free 177cc engine makes city commuting genuinely pleasant with no buzzing at cruising speeds
- ✓ Lightest in its retro class at 135 kg - very easy to manoeuvre in dense Mumbai or Bangalore traffic
- ✓ 45 kmpl ARAI mileage with a 12-litre tank gives over 540 km of range on a full tank

**What Could Be Better**
- ✗ Overheating reported by multiple owners in slow city traffic - especially a concern during summer months
- ✗ Narrow seat with thin padding becomes uncomfortable after 30-40 minutes of riding
- ✗ Limited Kawasaki service network in India - verify a dealership is within your range before committing

## Should You Buy the Kawasaki W175?
The Kawasaki W175 is the right buy if you want genuine retro style with a Japanese reliability record and can live with its limitations. The overheating issue and thin service network are real concerns - if you're in a tier-2 city far from a Kawasaki dealer, consider something else. But for metro riders who want a light, efficient, good-looking commuter that turns heads at Rs 1.15 Lakh, the W175 is hard to dismiss.

## FAQs

**What is the ex-showroom price of Kawasaki W175 in Delhi and Mumbai?**
The Kawasaki W175 starts at Rs 1,15,000 ex-showroom in Delhi. In Mumbai, the on-road price for the base variant is approximately Rs 1,46,357. The W175 Street (top variant) is priced at Rs 1,35,000 ex-showroom Delhi.

**What is the mileage of Kawasaki W175?**
The Kawasaki W175 returns an ARAI-certified mileage of 45 kmpl. In real-world Indian conditions, owners report 37-42 kmpl in city traffic and up to 44 kmpl on highways. The 12-litre tank gives a practical range of over 500 km on a full fill.

**Does Kawasaki W175 have ABS?**
Yes, all Kawasaki W175 variants sold in India come with single-channel ABS as standard. The ABS covers the front wheel, paired with a 270 mm disc brake. The rear uses a drum brake without ABS, which is standard at this price point.

**What is the service cost and interval for Kawasaki W175?**
The first service is at 500 km (running-in check) and the first oil change at 1,500 km. Subsequent services are every 3,000 km or 6 months. The first paid service costs approximately Rs 2,800 - multiple owners have flagged this as high for the segment.

**What is the EMI for Kawasaki W175 base variant?**
On Delhi's on-road price of approximately Rs 1,36,126, with a 10% down payment and a 3-year loan at 10% annual interest, the monthly EMI works out to approximately Rs 3,300-3,500. EMI will be higher in cities like Pune or Bangalore where on-road prices exceed Rs 1,48,000.

**Is Kawasaki W175 good for long rides?**
The W175 is comfortable for city commutes and short weekend rides, but the narrow seat with thin padding becomes uncomfortable after 30-40 minutes on highways. For regular long-distance touring, most owners recommend fitting an aftermarket seat pad or gel cushion.

**What is the top speed of Kawasaki W175?**
The Kawasaki W175 has a claimed top speed of approximately 110 kmph. The 177cc engine delivers smooth, relaxed performance up to 80-90 kmph - its natural cruising range - but feels strained for sustained highway overtaking above that speed.

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