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Kawasaki W175 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
The numbers in context
Each figure read against the 64 cruisers we have reviewed.
A spec sheet on its own says little. Here every W175 figure is set against the average for the 64 cruisers on this site, so you can see which numbers are ordinary for the class and which ones set it apart.
The 177 cc engine is the smallest of the 64 we have data for. Peak power of 12.8 bhp is the lowest of the 61 we have data for. It will feel unhurried next to the class average; the mileage figure is usually the payback. Torque of 13.2 Nm is the lowest of the 64 we have data for.
Kerb weight is 135 kg, the lowest of the 62 we have data for. That is weight you notice at walking pace, in a U-turn and when pushing it into a parking spot. Seat height is 790 mm, 50 mm above the class average of 740 mm, 14th of 64. Ground clearance is 165 mm, 22 mm above the class average of 143 mm, 14th of 57.
Fuel tank is 12 litres, 2.4 litres below the class average of 14.4 litres, 54th of 64. At a realistic 41 kmpl that is roughly 486 km between fills. Wheelbase is 1320 mm, the smallest of the 62 we have data for. The short wheelbase is why it feels flickable in traffic.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 110 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 135 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12 L
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1320 mm
- Length
- 2005 mm
- Width
- 805 mm
- Height
- 1050 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 80/100-17
- Rear tyre
- 100/90-17
Engine
- Engine
- 177 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves
- Power
- 12.8 bhp
- Torque
- 13.2 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 41 kmpl
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Drum
- ABS / CBS
- Single Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Ø30 mm telescopic fork / 110 mm
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic type dual rating spring shock absorbers
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The W175 weighs 135 kg with fluids, has an 790 mm seat, 165 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1320 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 12 litres, good for about 486 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 80/100-17 front and 100/90-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against SRC 250, Ronin 225 and Avenger Cruise 220
Equipment present on at least one variant of each; check the variant table for trim-specific items.
Only the W175 has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Rear disc brake
- LED tail lamp
- USB charging port
- LED daytime running lamp
Colours
W175 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the W175?
- It uses a 177cc engine producing 12.8 bhp and 13.2 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the W175 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 790 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the W175 have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the W175 have?
- 7 items across 3 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, tubeless tyres, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Some are variant-specific.
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