The Kawasaki KE 175 was a motorcycle produced from 1976-1979. It had a two-stroke, single cylinder, rotary valve engine with a capacity of 174 cc and a compression ratio of 7.0:1. The bike had a carburetor induction and membrane ignition system. It had a maximum power output of 16 horsepower at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque output. It had a 6-speed transmission with a final drive chain gear ratio of 1st 26.18, 2nd 16.17, 3rd 11.99, 4th 9.33, and 5th (top) 7.86. The frame was welded with a tubular, single cradle and had telescopic forks at the front and a box section swinging arm at the rear, controlled by two shock absorbers with five spring pre-load settings. The front and rear brakes were both drums. The KE 175’s dry weight was 110 kg / 242.5 lbs and wet weight was 116.0 kg / 255.7 lbs. The fuel capacity was 9.6 Litres / 2.1 gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KE 175
| Year | 1976 – 79 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, rotary valves |
| Capacity | 174 cc / 12.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 61.5 58.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Ignition | Membrane |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 16 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 26.18, 2nd 16.17, 3rd 11.99, 4th 9.33, 5th (top) 7.86 |
| Frame | Welded, tubular, single cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Box section swinging arm controlled by two shock absorbers with five spring pre-load settings |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 116 mm / 4.6 in |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight | 110 kg / 242.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 116.0 kg / 255.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.6 Litres / 2.1 gal |
