Kawasaki KE175: history, specs, pictures
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| Kawasaki KE175 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | KE175B, KE 175 B, KE 175 |
| Production | 1975 - 1983 |
| Class | Trail |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 62.5mm x 57.0mm |
| Top Speed | 70 mph (113 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 16.63 HP (12.4 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Spark Plug | NGK B7ES `80-81[1] |
| Battery | YUASA 6N6-1D-2 `80-81[1] |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Final Drive | Chain: 428 `80-81[1] |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Weight | 116.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.40 liters/100 km (29.4 km/l or 69.18 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki KE175 was a single cylinder, two-stroke Trail motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1975 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 16.63 HP (12.4 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 62.5mm bore x 57.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 175.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.75-21 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The KE175 was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank.
In Media[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.