Kawasaki KE175B

1975 Kawasaki KE175

The Kawasaki KE175B was a 175cc, 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.

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

1976 Kawasaki KE175-B1 in Orange

1976 Kawasaki KE175-B1 in Orange

• 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
  • Fenders: 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

• Color
  • Fuel Tank: Prussian Blue, Candy Light Red
  • Fenders: 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
  • Fenders: 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.