Kawasaki W230

Kawasaki is preparing for the launch of a new retro motorcycle in the quarter-litre segment in Japan.

Kawasaki W230 design

Design features include circular LED headlight, dual analogue gauges with a digital display, and numerous chrome accents.

Kawasaki W230

It is predominantly white with a black stripe on the fuel tank and a two-tone seat cover.

Kawasaki W230 engine

It’s speculated that the W230 is equipped with a 233cc single-cylinder engine based on the KLR230.

Kawasaki W230

The KLX230’s motor produces 20hp at 8000rpm and 20.6Nm at 6000rpm for reference.

Kawasaki W230 suspension

It gets a telescopic front fork and dual rear shocks

Kawasaki W230

Kawasaki initially launched the W175 at Rs 1.47 lakh but has since lowered it to Rs 1.22 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Kawasaki W230

The bigger question is if Kawasaki plans to keep the W175 alongside W230 or replace it with the latter.