Kawasaki Barako

The Kawasaki Barako is a motorcycle model built by Kawasaki Motors Philippines. Launched in
2004, the Kawasaki Barako was designed to replace the older two-stroke Kawasaki HD-III which
was launched back in 1982 and it continued production due to its maintenance simplicity, raw
power, and popularity among tricyclists. unitil the HD-III was phased out in 2007, the BC 175 is
primarily used as utility hauler for business needs. Its primary competitors include the Honda
TMX series, the Yahama RS110F and Kawasaki's own (but sourced from Bajaj Auto of India) CT
series of motorcycles.
 Kawasaki BC175

Kawasaki Barako 175

Kawasaki Barako II 175

Manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Philippines

Production 2004 - present

Predecessor Kawasaki HD-III 125cc

Class Standard

Engine 177 cc, 4-stroke, SOHC, single-cylinder engine,

Secondary air injection

Transmission 4-speed manual clutch; Chain-drive

Suspension Front: Telescopic fork

Rear: Swing arm

Brakes Front: Drum brake

Rear: Drum brake

Tires Front: 3.00mm x 17mm

Rear: 3.00mm x 17mm

Dimensions L: 2010 (mm)

W: 805 (mm)

H: 1070 (mm)

Fuel capacity 12 L

It was initially launched as the Kawasaki Barako 175 with an engine that originally came from
the Eliminator, but with the implementation of stricter emissions regulations and an extremely
competitive market, an enhanced version, the Kawasaki Barako II 175, was later launched.

There are two variants available in the market in which differs on how the motorcycle is started:
a standard Barako with only a kick start and a higher variant of Barako both equipped with a kick
start and an electric starter.

The engine of the Kawasaki Barako is also used on the Kawasaki W175 leisure bike, albeit with a
different transmission setup and the lack of a kick starter.
Features

Since the launch of the Kawasaki Barako in the Philippine market, this motorcycle has been
known to be more powerful even with heavier loads thanks to its 177 cc displacement. Its four
stroke engine is best suited for utility and business use and as with later model, the Barako II,
the engine was tweaked to produce up to 15% more power and to be up to 13% more fuel
efficient than earlier Barako. It has the power and versatility for pulling and carrying heavy loads
and it maintains fuel efficiency of up to 57 km per liter.

Like the other utility motorcycles, the Barako series has a long seat was placed behind the fuel
tank to accommodate extra passenger. The frame was also modified for its future use for
sidecar operation. It is equipped with Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release KACR, which
makes kick starting much easier. The Compression release reduces rider pressure, ensuring a
smooth operation.

The utilization of a Secondary Air System (SAS) enables Barako series to initially pass Euro 2
emissions regulation which has been since upgraded to Euro III emissions regulation.[1]

In 2017, the Barako II has since been equipped with Fuel Gauge which is absent in earlier
models. And recently as a response to newer models from rival manufacturers like the Honda
TMX Supremo, its overall appearance was overhauled to give an improved sporty look. The
brakes and the drivetrain was painted black and its chrome tailpipe was replaced with sportier
racing inspired muffler.[1]

References

1. "Barako II" (https://www.kawasaki.ph/motorcycles/barako-ii/barako-ii/) . Kawasaki Motors (Phils.)

Corporation.

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