Kawasaki KE125 (1976-79)

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.

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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