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The '''Kawasaki KE175B''' was a 175cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1975 through 1978 and succeeded the [[Kawasaki F7]] though it had 2 less horsepower than its predecessor.  
The '''Kawasaki KE175B''' was a 175cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1975 through 1978 and succeeded the [[Kawasaki F7]]. It should be noted that the KE175 lacked 2 horsepower compared to its predecessor.  


The '''Kawasaki KE175B''' was the larger brother of the [[Kawasaki KE125]].
The '''Kawasaki KE175B''' was the larger brother of the [[Kawasaki KE125]].

Revision as of 17:00, 15 March 2009

1975 Kawasaki KE175

The Kawasaki KE175B was a 175cc, 2-stroke, dual-purpose motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1975 through 1978 and succeeded the Kawasaki F7. It should be noted that the KE175 lacked 2 horsepower compared to its predecessor.

The Kawasaki KE175B was the larger brother of the Kawasaki KE125.

Specifications

1976 KE715-B1

  • 175 cc
  • 2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
  • Rotary Disc Valve
  • 5-Speed Return Shift
  • Maximum Horsepower:
  • 16 HP @7,000 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK B9HS
  • Tire Size
  • Front: 2.75-21 4PR
  • Rear: 3.50-18 4PR
  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Candy Green, Candy Orange
    • Front Fender: Metallic Silver
  • Engine No.: KE175BE000001 -
  • Frame No.: KE175B-000001-
  • Parts Catalog No.: 99997-656 plus 99997-656-5OS, (Europe) 99997-673
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99997-872-00
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-719-00
  • Remarks: On and off-road model. Successor to the F7. Similar in appearance to KE125. Has CDI ignition system and skid plate.

1977 KE175-B2

1977 Kawasaki KE175-B2
1977 Kawasaki KE175-B2 in Orange
1977 Kawasaki KE175-B2 in Orange



  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Prussian Blue, Candy Light Red
    • Front Fender: Metallic Silver
  • Engine No.: KE1758E011101-
  • Frame No.: KE1758-01 1 101 -
  • Parts Catalog No.: 99997-656-51S, (West Germany) 99997-656-52S, (Europe) 99997-673-50s
  • Owner's Manual No. : 99932-011-00
  • ShopManualNo.: 99997-719-00
  • Major Changes: Color. Bleed valve added to oil pump. Seat band and tandem footpegs added to US model.

1978 KE175-B3

1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3
1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green
1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green
1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green
1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green
1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green
1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green
1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green
1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green
1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green
1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green
1978 Kawasaki KE175-B3 in Green



  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Candy Calm Blue, Candy Emerald Green
    • Front Fender: White
  • Engine No.: KE175BE021001-
  • Frame No.: KE175B-021001-
  • Parts Catalog No.: 99997-656-53S, (West Germany) 99997-656-54S,(Europe) 99997-673-15S
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99920-1007-01
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-719-00
  • Major Changes: Color and marking.