Kawasaki W175 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki W175 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350. Kawasaki W175: ~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, ~127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Royal Enfield Bullet 350: 20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 191 kg (curb weight, 2023 model) weight, top speed ~120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki W175
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
Horsepower (hp)
13 hp
20.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.2 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
191 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
~13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h
~120 km/h
Weight
~127 kg (curb weight)
191 kg (curb weight, 2023 model)
Fuel
Approximately 2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average, 2023 model)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki W175
7.5/10
"Charming, honest and excellent value — buy one without overthinking it."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel-twin sound
+Bulletproof low-maintenance reliability
+Excellent ergonomics for commuting
Cons
−Chain wear surprisingly rapid
−Drum rear brake underwhelms
−Parts availability regionally inconsistent
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
7.0/10
"Buy one with your heart, inspect it with cold ruthless logic."
Pros
+Iconic, addictive engine character
+Parts widely available, cheap
+Surprisingly comfortable long distance
Cons
−Pre-2020 electrics are terrible
−Fork seals chronically weep
−Painfully slow highway pace
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