KE 175 B
1977 Kawasaki KE 175 B Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Kawasaki's cross - motocross motorcycle platform, the 1977 Kawasaki KE 175 B features a 175 cc (10.7 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 97.1 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the KE 175 B measures 107 kg (236 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.29 kg per horsepower). The 6.81-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 200 km (124 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 114 km/h (71 mph).
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