Kawasaki W175ManufacturerPT Kawasaki Motor IndonesiaParent companyKawasakiProduction2017-AssemblyBekasi, West Jawa, IndonesiaPredecessorKawasaki EL175ClassStandardEngine177 cc (10.8 cu in) air-cooled singleBore / stroke65.5 mm × 52.4 mm (2.58 in × 2.06 in)Compression ratio9.1:1Top speed110 km/hIgnition typeCDITransmissionMulti-disc wet clutch, 5 speed, chainFrame typeSteel tubular double cradleSuspensionF: 30 mm inverted telescopicR: swingarm, dual shock absorbers, adj. preloadBrakesF: 220 mm discR: 110 mm drumTiresF: 80/100-17M/C 46PR: 100/90-17M/C 55PRake, trail26.0°, 76 mmWheelbase1,275 mm (50.2 in)DimensionsL: 1,930 mm (76 in) W: 765 mm (30.1 in) H: 1,030 mm (41 in)Seat height775 mmFuel capacity13.5 L (3.0 imp gal; 3.6 US gal)RelatedKawasaki 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, and began offering the bike for the Indonesian domestic market.[5][6] The W175 was original exported for Thailand, Philippines, and Latin American markets such as Uruguay, Mexico and Bolivia.[7][8][9][10][11] The model was launched in North America in May of 2026.
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[when?] 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] The turn indicators and mirrors are shared with the 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 in 16.3 seconds.[14]