Kawasaki W175

Kawasaki W175

Manufacturer	PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia
Parent company	Kawasaki
Production	2017–
Assembly	Bekasi, West Jawa, Indonesia
Predecessor	Kawasaki EL175
Class	Standard
Engine	177 cc (10.8 cu in) air-cooled single
Bore / stroke	65.5 mm × 52.4 mm (2.58 in × 2.06 in)
Compression ratio	9.1:1
Top speed	190 km/h
Ignition type	CDI
Transmission	Multi-disc wet clutch, 5 speed, chain
Frame type	Steel tubular double cradle
Suspension	F: 30 mm inverted telescopic R: swingarm, dual shock absorbers, adj. preload
Brakes	F: 220 mm disc R: 110 mm drum
Tires	F: 80/100-17M/C 46P R: 100/90-17M/C 55P
Rake, trail	26.0°, 76 mm
Wheelbase	1,275 mm (50.2 in)
Dimensions	L: 1,930 mm (76 in) W: 765 mm (30.1 in) H: 1,030 mm (41 in)
Seat height	775 mm
Fuel capacity	13.5 L (3.0 imp gal; 3.6 US gal)
Related	Kawasaki Barako

The Kawasaki W175 is a 177 cc (10.8 cu in) air-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder motorcycle made by Kawasaki since 2017.^[1] It is a retro styled, like the Kawasaki W series along with the Estrella (now called as W250), W650, and W800.^[2][3][4]

Kawasaki held the world premiere launch for this bike at Jakarta in November 2017, thus began selling this bike for the Indonesian domestic market.^[5][6] As for now, the bike has been exported for Thailand, Philippines, and Latin American market such as Uruguay, Mexico and Bolivia.^{[7][8][9][10][11]}

The engine is fuelled by a Mikuni VM24 carburetor, aimed for easier maintenance.^[12] Like the W800, the bike does not have a kick start, instead it is equipped with electric start. No center stand (although a side stand does come as standard), no tachometer, and no fuel indicator.^[13][14][15]

This bike gained some popularity among bike modification enthusiasts and public figures, including President Jokowi of Indonesia who owns a chopper-style modified version of this bike and Governor Ridwan Kamil of West Java.^{[16][17][18][19][20]}

It is sold in a few different versions, including the W175 Standard, W175 Cafe, and W175 TR dual purpose. All versions except the dual-purpose have a teardrop styled 13.5 L (3.0 imp gal; 3.6 US gal) fuel tank.^[21][22] The dual purpose TR models have a 7.5 L fuel tank. For the lighting equipment, the bike uses halogen bulbs for the H4 60/55 headlight with clear multi reflectors.^[23][24] As for the turning signal lights and side mirrors, the bike use the same parts from Kawasaki KLX150.^[23]

Performance wise, the bike was tested by an automotive journalist team and got a top speed figure of 110.1 km/h. Based on the test, the bike could accelerate to 100 km/h speed in 16.3 seconds.^[14]

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  2018 Kawasaki W175 SE Right Side View
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  2018 Kawasaki W175 SE Left Side View
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  2018 Kawasaki W175 SE Rear Side View
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  2018 Kawasaki W175 SE Meter Cluster

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