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JAWA 42 vs Kawasaki W175

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, JAWA 42 or Kawasaki W175? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 42 and W175. JAWA 42 Price starts at Rs.1.73 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS and Kawasaki W175 Price starts at Rs.1.22 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Ebony. JAWA 42 is 1 cylinder, 294 cc Engine can generate 26.94 bhp power whereas Kawasaki W175 is a 1 cylinder, 177 cc Engine can generate 13 ps @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 42 provides a mileage of 42 kmpl (base model), and W175 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). JAWA 42 is available in 14 colours & 28 variants whereas Kawasaki W175 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants.

42 vs W175

Key HighlightsJAWA 42Kawasaki W175
PriceRs.1.73 LakhRs.1.22 Lakh
Engine Capacity294.72 cc177 cc
Power26.94 bhp13 ps @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range42 kmplN/A km/charge
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JAWA 42 Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS bike
Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS
Rs. 1.73 Lakh
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Kawasaki W175 Ebony bike
Ebony
Rs. 1.22 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.94 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.37 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
294.72 cc
177 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
280
270
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
23
25
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23
25
Front Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
29
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Spoke
Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks
30 mm telescopic fork / 110 mm
Rear Suspension
Twin Shock Absorber
Hydraulic type dual rating spring shock absorbers
Front Tyre Size
100/90 - 18
80/100 - 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
Tachometer
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 24000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double Cradle
Double Cradle Frame Steel

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 4 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
294.72 cc
177 cc
Engine Type
Single cylinder 4 Stroke Liquid cooled DOHC
Air-cooled 4-stroke Single Cylinder
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.072 kwh
Top Speed
-
110 kmph
Bore x Stroke
76 mm x 65 mm
65.5 mm x 52.4 mm
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
26.94 bhp
13 ps @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
26.84 Nm
13.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Digital
Semi-Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
Halogen Bulb
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2071 mm
2005 mm
Width
833 mm
805 mm
Height
788 mm
1050 mm
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1320 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
12 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Seat Height
788 mm
790 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
184 kg
135 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Retro design is an eye candy to look
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Engine offers strong punch for fast performance
  • Latest features make it value for money
  • Retro and old school design theme
  • Engine is smooth and refined
  • Easy to ride in traffic
Cons
  • Engine snatches at low-end
  • Heating of the engine in city traffic
  • Quality is inconsistent
  • Simply too expensive for a 175cc engine
  • Lacks modern day features
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Detailed Comparison of JAWA 42 and Kawasaki W175

Safety

42 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator. W175 has Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pillion Grabrail.

Comfort & Convenience

JAWA 42 has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki W175, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

JAWA 42 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and W175 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

JAWA 42 has a 13.2 Litres fuel tank with 788 mm seat height. Kawasaki W175 has 1050 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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JAWA 42 and Kawasaki W175 Owner Reviews

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    • Sb
      Soumyaranjan behera
      02 Nov 2024
      3.8
      The bike is extremely comfortable for long distance rides. jawa 42 2.o high speed bike top class bike so milege 30 family person problem this bike for emergency sell bike
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      Sohrat ali
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      Good bike comfortable bike nice look good service good images bikes service jawa bikes evilest bike good company bike nicely look I like jawa bike.
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    • JP
      Joseph Pachuau
      1 Month ago
      3.4
      Its pretty good, good engine performance, JAWA 42 is a very good cruiser bike.
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    • NS
      Narender Sharma
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      So comfortable. Good ground clearance for navigating uneven terrain.
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    • CC
      Charles Charles
      1 Year ago
      2.6
      I driven this bike from my neighbour....it is cool and awesome design and look
      Likes (4)
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