KE 175

1975 Kawasaki KE 175 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1975 Kawasaki KE 175 relies on a 175 cc (10.7 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16 HP (11.7 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 91.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the KE 175 measures 110 kg (243 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.88 kg per horsepower). The 7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1975 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.