Kawasaki Barako II vs Suzuki GN160
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Barako II and the Suzuki GN160 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation, via kawasaki.ph.
Kawasaki Barako II
Kick Start variant
- SRP
- ₱95,500
- Est. monthly
- ₱3,979
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GN160
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱125,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱5,208
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Barako II is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱95,500, which is ₱29,500 (24%) below the Suzuki GN160 at ₱125,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Barako II is estimated at ₱3,979 a month against ₱5,208 for the GN160, a difference of ₱1,229 a month.
- The GN160 makes more power (14.3 PS against 12.9 PS for the Barako II).
- The GN160 has more torque (14.5 Nm against 13.1 Nm for the Barako II).
- The Barako II has the larger engine (177 cc against 162 cc for the GN160).
- The Barako II carries more fuel (12 L against 11 L for the GN160).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Barako IIKick Start, ₱95,500 | Suzuki GN160Standard, ₱125,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-Stroke, SOHC | 4-stroke, 2-valves, SOHC, air-cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 177 cc | 162 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 12.9 PS | 14.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7500 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 13.1 Nm | 14.5 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4500 | 6500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Kick | Electric |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 3 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 4-speed constant mesh | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 2005 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 770 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1280 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | n/a | 760 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 178 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 128 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 12 L | 11 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Telescopic, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Swing arm, oil damp with adjustable twin shock |
| Front brake (differs) | n/a | Single disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | n/a | Drum |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 80/100-18 47P |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 90/90-18 51P |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium, 18-inch |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | Single-channel ABS (front) |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Semi-digital |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | Round LED |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release (KACR) for easier kick starting | USB charging port, 5-step adjustable twin rear shocks, passing light switch |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 3 years from purchase by the first owner or 30,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.