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[[Image:1975 Kawasaki KE175.jpg|thumb|right|270px|1975 Kawasaki KE175]]
==1976==
The '''Kawasaki KE175B''' was a 175cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from model year 1976 through 1978 and succeeded the [[Kawasaki F7]]. It should be noted that the KE175 lacked 2 horsepower compared to its predecessor.
[[Image:1976-kawasaki-ke175-b1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KE175-B1]]
 
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The '''Kawasaki KE175B''' was the larger brother of the [[Kawasaki KE125]].
==Specifications==
'''PERFORMANCE'''
*Maximum Horsepower: 16 HP @7,000 rpm
*Maximum Torque: 1.8 kg-m (13.0 ft-lbs) @5,000 rpm
*Climbing Ability: 35°
*Minimum Turning Radius: 2.0 m (78.7 in)
*Braking Distance: 13 m @50 kph (42.7 ft @31mph)
 
'''DIMENSIONS'''
*Overall Length: 2,095 mm (82.5 in) / E&A 2,170 mm (85.4 in)
*Overall Width: 855 mm (33.7 in)
*Overall Height: 1,100 mm (43.3 in)
*Wheelbase: 1,370 mm (52.9 in) / E&A 1,380 mm (54.3 in)
*Ground Clearance: 235 mm (9.3 in)
*Dry Weight: 105 kg (231 lb) / E&A 106 kg (234 lb)
 
'''ENGINE'''
*Type: 2-stroke, single cylinder, rotary disc valve
*Displacement: 174 cc (10.61 cu in)
*Bore x Stroke: 61.5 x 58.8 (2.42 x 2.31 in)
*Compression Ratio: 7.0 : 1
*Ignition System: Electronic CDI
*Ignition Timing: 22° BTDC @4,000 rpm
*Starting System: Primary Kick
*Carburetor: Mikuni VM26SS
*Spark Plug: NGK B9HS
*Lubrication System: Superlube (oil injection)
*Engine Oil: 2-stroke oil
 
'''TRANSMISSION'''
*Type: 5-speed, constant-mesh, return shift
*Clutch: Wet, multi disc
*Primary Reduction Ratio: 3.125 (75/24)
*Final Reduction Ratio: 3.43 (48/14) / E&A 3.21 (45/14)
*Overall Drive Ratio: 8.28 (@5th gear) / E&A 7.76 (@5th gear)
*Gear Ratio:
**1st - 2.67 (32/12)
**2nd - 1.75 (28/16)
**3rd - 1.20 (24/20)
**4th - 0.95 (19/20)
**5th - 0.77 (17/22)
*Transmission Oil: SAE 10W30 or 10W40
**0.7 l (0.74 US qt)
 
'''FRAME'''
*Castor: 59°
*Trail: 135mm (5.3 in)
*Tire Size:
*Front - 2.75-21 4PR
*Rear - 3.50-18 4PR
*Fuel Tank Capacity: 6.7 l (1.8 US gal)
*Engine Oil Capacity (oil tank): 1.3 l (1.4 US qt)
 
'''ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT'''
*Battery: 6V 6AH
*Headlight: 6V 35/35W
*Tail/Brake Light: 6V 5.3/25W (3/32 cp) / E&A 6V 5/21W
*Turn Signal Lights: 6V 17W
*Meter Lights: 6V 3W
*Neutral Indicator Light: 6V 3W
*Turn Signal Indicator Light: 6V 1.7W
*High Beam Indicator Light: 6V 1.7W
*Fuse: 15A
 
E&A: European and Australian Model
 
''Source: 1976 KE175-B2 MOTORCYCLE OWNER'S MANUAL''


==1976 KE175-B1==
[[Image:1976-Kawasaki-KE175-B1-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KE175-B1 in Orange]]
[[Image:1976-Kawasaki-KE175-B1-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KE175-B1 in Orange]]
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*175 cc
*175 cc
*[[Two stroke|2-Stroke]], 1 Cylinder
*2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
*[[Rotary Disc Valve]]
*Rotary Disc Valve
*5-Speed Return Shift
*5-Speed Return Shift
*Maximum Horsepower:
*Maximum Horsepower:
*16 HP @7,000 rpm
*16 HP @7,000 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B9HS|B9HS]]
*Spark Plug: NG K B9HS
*Tire Size
*Tire Size
*Front: 2.75-21 4PR
*Front: 2.75-21 4PR
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*Color
*Color
**Fuel Tank: Candy Green, Candy Orange
**Fuel Tank: Candy Green, Candy Orange
**Fenders: Metallic Silver
**Front Fender: Metallic Silver
*Engine No.: KE175BE000001 -
*Engine No.: KE175BE000001 -
*Frame No.: KE175B-000001-
*Frame No.: KE175B-000001-
*Parts Catalog No.: 99997-656 plus 99997-656-5OS, (Europe) 99997-673
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-656 plus 99997-656-5OS, (E) 99997-673
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-872-00
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-872-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-719-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-719-00
*Remarks: On and off-road model. Successor to the [[Kawasaki F7|F7]]. Similar in appearance to KE125. Has [[CDI ignition]] system and skid plate.
*Remarks: On and off-road model. Successor to the [[Kawasaki F7|F7]]. Similar in appearance to KE125. Has CDI ignition system and skid plate.


==1977 KE175-B2==
==1977==
[[Image:1977-kawasaki-ke175-b2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KE175-B2]]  
[[Image:1977-kawasaki-ke175-b2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KE175-B2]][[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KE175-B1-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KE175-B2 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Kawasaki-KE175-B1-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KE175-B2 in Orange]]
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*Color
*Color
**Fuel Tank: Prussian Blue, Candy Light Red
**Fuel Tank: Prussian Blue, Candy Light Red
**Fenders: Metallic Silver
**Front Fender: Metallic Silver
*Engine No.: KE1758E011101-
*Engine No.: KE1758E011101-
*Frame No.: KE1758-01 1 101 -
*Frame No.: KE1758-01 1 101 -
*Parts Catalog No.: 99997-656-51S, (West Germany) 99997-656-52S, (Europe) 99997-673-50s
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-656-51S, (G) 99997-656-52S, (E) 99997-673-50s
*Owner's Manual No. : 99932-011-00
*Owner's Manual No. : 99932-011-00
*ShopManualNo.: 99997-719-00
*ShopManualNo.: 99997-719-00
*Major Changes: Color. Bleed valve added to oil pump. Seat band and tandem footpegs added to US model.
*Major Changes: Color. Bleed valve added to oil pump. Seat band and tandem footpegs added to US model.


==1978 KE175-B3==
==1978==
[[Image:1978-kawasaki-ke175-b3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3]]
[[Image:1978-kawasaki-ke175-b3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KE175-B3]]
[[Image:1978-Kawasaki-KE175-B3-Green-1429-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green]]
[[Image:1978-Kawasaki-KE175-B3-Green-1429-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green]]
[[Image:1978-Kawasaki-KE175-B3-Green-1429-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green]]
[[Image:1978-Kawasaki-KE175-B3-Green-1429-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green]]
[[Image:1978-Kawasaki-KE175-B3-Green-1429-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green]]
[[Image:1978-Kawasaki-KE175-B3-Green-1429-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green]]
[[Image:1978-Kawasaki-KE175-B3-Green-1429-6.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green]]
[[Image:1978-Kawasaki-KE175-B3-Green-1429-7.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green]]
[[Image:1978-Kawasaki-KE175-B3-Green-1429-8.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green]]
[[Image:1978-Kawasaki-KE175-B3-Green-1429-9.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green]]
[[Image:1978-Kawasaki-KE175-B3-Green-1429-10.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green]]
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*Color
*Color
**Fuel Tank: Candy Calm Blue, Candy Emerald Green
**Fuel Tank: Candy Calm Blue, Candy Emerald Green
**Fenders: White
**Front Fender: White
*Engine No.: KE175BE021001-
*Engine No.: KE175BE021001-
*Frame No.: KE175B-021001-
*Frame No.: KE175B-021001-
*Parts Catalog No.: 99997-656-53S, (West Germany) 99997-656-54S,(Europe) 99997-673-15S
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-656-53S, (G) 99997-656-54S,(E) 99997-673-15S
*Owner's Manual No.: 99920-1007-01
*Owner's Manual No.: 99920-1007-01
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-719-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-719-00
*Major Changes: Color and marking.
*Major Changes: Color and marking.
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{{Kawasaki}}
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KE175B]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Dual purpose motorcycles]]
[[Category:175cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:175cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:175cc Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KE series]]
[[Category:Needs motorcycle template]]

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