All The Kwackers We Expect To See In India In 2022

Kawasaki closed the year 2021 with the introduction of the Z650RS. And the Japanese bikemaker now has its eyes set on 2022 with some significant updates to its middleweight and entry-level offerings.

Here’s what we expect from Kawasaki this year. 

Updated Versys 650

In November 2021, Kawasaki unveiled the updated Versys 650 internationally. The middleweight ADV has been revised cosmetically as well as in the tech department. The fascia is inspired by its elder sibling, the Versys 1000.

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The twin LED headlight and four-step adjustable windscreen have been revamped. The dated semi-digital instrument cluster has made for a new 4.3-inch full-colour TFT unit with Bluetooth connectivity as standard. Not just that, Kawasaki has also equipped the 2022 Versys 650 with a two-level, switchable traction control system, a first for the brand’s 650cc line. 

We expect Kawasaki to launch the updated Versys 650 in India around February 2022 at around Rs 7.60 lakh (ex-showroom). 

W175

It’s no secret that Kawasaki has been working on a small entry-level retro roadster, the W175. The bike has already been spotted testing twice, revealing quite some details. Taking inspiration from the W800, the Kawasaki W175 features a minimal and straightforward design. The test mule was equipped with a round headlight, tear-drop-shaped fuel tank, and a single-piece ribbed seat. 

Unlike the bikes it’ll rival -- like the Jawa, Honda H’Ness CB350, and Royal Enfield Classic 350 -- the Kawasaki W175 houses a smaller 175cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor with an output of 13PS and 13.2Nm. While that may not be a lot, the W17 weighs just a hair over 126kg, giving it a massive advantage over the aforementioned rivals.

We think Kawasaki could introduce the W175 in India by the end of 2022 at possibly around Rs 1.70 lakh - Rs 1.90 lakh (ex-showroom).