 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.