Kawasaki Barako II vs SYM VF3i 185
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Barako II and the SYM VF3i 185 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. (MMPI). Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation, via kawasaki.ph.
Kawasaki Barako II
Kick Start variant
- SRP
- ₱95,500
- Est. monthly
- ₱3,979
Photo: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc., via mitsukoshishop.ph.
SYM VF3i 185
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱99,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱4,163
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Barako II is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱95,500, which is ₱4,400 (4%) below the SYM VF3i 185 at ₱99,900.
- On installment at our default terms, the Barako II is estimated at ₱3,979 a month against ₱4,163 for the VF3i 185, a difference of ₱184 a month.
- The VF3i 185 makes more power (20 PS against 12.9 PS for the Barako II).
- The VF3i 185 has more torque (17.4 Nm against 13.1 Nm for the Barako II).
- The VF3i 185 has the larger engine (185 cc against 177 cc for the Barako II).
- The Barako II carries more fuel (12 L against 6.5 L for the VF3i 185).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Barako IIKick Start, ₱95,500 | SYM VF3i 185Standard, ₱99,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-Stroke, SOHC | 4-stroke, single-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 177 cc | 185 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 12.9 PS | 20 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7500 rpm | 9000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 13.1 Nm | 17.4 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4500 | 7500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Electronic fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Kick | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 55 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 3 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 4-speed constant mesh | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 2000 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 720 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1115 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 160 mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 12 L | 6.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Swing arm |
| Front brake (differs) | n/a | Disc with ABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | n/a | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 90/80-17 tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70-17 tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Pipe underbone |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | Front-wheel ABS |
| Features | ||
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release (KACR) for easier kick starting | n/a |
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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.