Kawasaki W175, W175 Street vs Yamaha FZ-X: Specs, price comparison

At the India Bike Week 2023 in Goa last week, Kawasaki launched the updated W175 motorcycle along with a new, more-modern version of the bike called W175 Street. With a price slash, the W175 is now priced competitively to the Yamaha FZ-X - its biggest rival in India.

Here's a comparison between the two motorcycles to help you decide which one offers a better value for your money -
Engine specs

The Kawasaki W175 is equipped with a 177 cc air-cooled engine producing 12.9 hp of maximum power and 13.2 Nm of peak torque, whereas the Yamaha FZ-X gets a 149 cc air-cooled motor making 12.2 hp and 13.3 Nm. Both motorcycles get a 5-speed gearbox.


Price

With the latest Rs 25,000 price cut, the Kawasaki W175 undercuts the Yamaha FZ-X by up to Rs 14,000. The Kawasaki W175 is priced from Rs 1.22 lakh to Rs 1.31 lakh, while the newly launched W175 Street with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres is priced at Rs 1.35 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).


The Yamaha FZ-X is priced between Rs 1.36 lakh and Rs 1.37 lakh (ex-showroom) depending on the colour. It should be noted that the FZ-X gets a host of features over the W175 range, including an LCD instrument cluster, all LED lighting, connected tech, traction control, and a rear disc brake.

If given a choice, which motorcycle out of the two would be your pick? Tell us in the comments down below.Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India.