Detailed comparison of Kawasaki W175 and Jawa 42. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki W175 is ₹ 1,49,000 and Jawa 42 is ₹ 1,67,321. Kawasaki W175 is available in 2 colours and Jawa 42 is available in 9 colours. Compare Kawasaki W175 vs Jawa 42 based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between W175 and 42.
| Kawasaki W175 4.1 out of 5 | Jawa 42 4.5 out of 5 | - | - | |
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Kawasaki W175 vs Jawa 42 Comparison Overview |
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| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 177 cc | 293 cc | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | N/A | 33.5 kmpl | - | - |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 135 kg | 172 kg | - | - |
Power & Performance |
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| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11:1 | - | - |
| Top Speed | N/A | 130 Kmph | - | - |
| Riding Range | N/A | 462 Km | - | - |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.4 litres | 2.8 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 litres | 14 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet Multidisc | - | - |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 4 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | - | - |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Liquid Cooled | - | - |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | - | - |
| Ignition | Digital | Electronic Ignition | - | - |
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 177 cc | 293 cc | - | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 2 | 4 | - | - |
| Stroke | 52.4 mm | 65 mm | - | - |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 76 mm | - | - |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS-VI | - | - |
| Max Torque | 13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 27.05 Nm | - | - |
| Max Power | 12.8 bhp @ 7,500 rpm | 27 bhp | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | N/A | 33.5 kmpl | - | - |
Dimensions & Chassis |
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| Kerb Weight | 135 kg | 172 kg | - | - |
| Overall Length | 2,005 mm | 2,071 mm | - | - |
| Overall Width | 805 mm | 833 mm | - | - |
| Overall Height | 1,050 mm | 1,065 mm | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1,320 mm | 1,369 mm | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm | - | - |
| Seat Height | 790 mm | 765 mm | - | - |
| Chassis Type | Double Cradle Frame, Steel | Double Cradle | - | - |
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension |
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| Front Tyre Size | 80/100 - 17 | 90/90 - 18 | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic type dual rating spring shock absorbers | Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulic | - | - |
| Front Suspension | Ø30 mm telescopic fork / 110 mm | Telescopic Hydraulic Fork | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | N/A | 30 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | N/A | 23 psi | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | N/A | 28 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | N/A | 23 psi | - | - |
| Radial Tyres | No | No | - | - |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Size | 100/90 - 17 | 120/80 - 17 | - | - |
| Braking System | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch | 17 inch | - | - |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 inch | 18 inch | - | - |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Spoke | - | - |
| Calliper Type | Dual Piston | Floating Caliper | - | - |
| Rear Brake Size | N/A | 153 mm | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum | - | - |
| Front Brake Size | 270 mm | 280 mm | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
Manufacturer Warranty |
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| Standard Warranty (Year) | 2 Year | 2 Year | - | - |
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | 30000 Kilometers | 24000 Kilometers | - | - |
Features |
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| Killswitch | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Battery Indicator | N/A | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Seat | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Digital Fuel Guage | Yes | No | - | - |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | - | - |
| Shift Light | Yes | No | - | - |
| Low Oil Indicator | N/A | Yes | - | - |
| Clock | Yes | No | - | - |
| Battery | N/A | MF Battery | - | - |
| Headlight Type | Halogen | Halogen | - | - |
| Brake/Tail Light | Halogen | LED Tail Lamp | - | - |
| Turn Signal | Bulb | Yes | - | - |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Additional features | N/A | Semi Digital Cluster | - | - |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Stepped Seat | No | No | - | - |
| Stand Alarm | N/A | No | - | - |
| Tachometer | Digital | No | - | - |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Speedometer | Analogue | Analogue | - | - |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | N/A | Yes | - | - |
| Under seat storage | No | No | - | - |
| Front storage box | No | No | - | - |
| USB charging port | No | No | - | - |
| GPS & Navigation | No | No | - | - |
| Mobile App Connectivity | No | No | - | - |
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | N/A | No | - | - |
Colours |
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| Available Colours |
Ebony
Candy Persimmon Red
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Galactic Green (Matte)
Halley
Lumos Lime (Matte)
Starlight Blue (Matte)
Comet Red (Glossy)
Nebula Blue (Glossy)
Allstar Black
Sirius White
Orion Red
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Q: Which bike is better, Kawasaki W175 or Jawa 42?
A: According to our expert rating, Kawasaki W175 has a score of 4.1/5 whereas Jawa 42 scored 4.5/5.
Q: Among Kawasaki W175 and Jawa 42, which bike is cheaper?
A: Kawasaki W175 is cheaper than Jawa 42 . Kawasaki W175 has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 1,49,000 while the ex-showroom price of Jawa 42 is ₹ 1,67,321.
Q: Apart from Kawasaki W175 and Jawa 42, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Kawasaki W175 and Jawa 42 the other similar alternatives are Bajaj Avenger Street 160, Suzuki Intruder 150, Suzuki Intruder 150 and Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220.
