TVS Ronin 225 vs Kawasaki W175
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Ronin 225 and Kawasaki W175 are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. The W175 undercuts the Ronin 225 by ₹15,308, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Ronin 225 takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Ronin 225 and 6.5/10 for the W175.
Category by category
Price
W175
The W175 starts ₹15,308 lower (₹1,15,006 against ₹1,30,314), about ₹480 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 claims 42 kmpl against 41 kmpl. That is roughly ₹274 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 126 against 95 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 adds rear disc brake that the W175 does not have on any variant.
Features
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 gets alloy wheels, usd front forks, rear monoshock and slipper clutch and 5 more items.
City manners
W175
W175 is 24 kg lighter and lower in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the W175.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Ronin 225 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where TVS's bigger service network matters
Buy the W175 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is first-time riders
- your priority is retro styling enthusiasts
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Ronin 225 | W175 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,30,314 | ₹1,15,006 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,55,585 | ₹1,36,126 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,10,915 | ₹1,09,545 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,468 | ₹6,536 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,08,968 | ₹2,87,207 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSRonin 225 | KawasakiW175 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,30,314 | ₹1,15,006 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,130 | ₹3,650 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 225.9 cc | 177 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 20.1 bhp | 12.8 bhp |
| Torque | 19.9 Nm | 13.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 42 kmpl | 41 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 159 kg | 135 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 181 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1357 mm | 1320 mm |
| Length | 2040 mm | 2005 mm |
| Width | 805 mm | 805 mm |
| Height | 1170 mm | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 41dia. Upside Down Fork | Ø30 mm telescopic fork / 110 mm |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with 7 step adjustable preload | Hydraulic type dual rating spring shock absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 80/100-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 100/90-17 |
Ronin 225 vs W175: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Ronin 225 or the W175?
- The W175 is cheaper by ₹15,308 at the base variant (₹1,15,006 against ₹1,30,314 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Ronin 225 or the W175?
- The Ronin 225 claims 42 kmpl against 41 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Ronin 225 and W175 in Delhi?
- About ₹19,459: roughly ₹1,55,585 for the Ronin 225 and ₹1,36,126 for the W175, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,08,968 for the Ronin 225 and ₹2,87,207 for the W175, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The W175 comes out ₹21,761 ahead.
