2017 Keeway City 150 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Keeway's allround motorcycle platform, the 2017 Keeway City 150 utilizes a 149.4 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.3 HP (8.2 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.3 Nm (8.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 75.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the City 150 measures 111 kg (245 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.82 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,246 mm (49.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 13 km/h (8 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Keeway archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2015 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
75.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.82 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
770 mm (30.3 in)
Engine
Displacement149.4 ccm (9.12 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.3 HP (8.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque11.3 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression9.3:1
Bore x Stroke62.0 x 49.5 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionCDI
LubricationPressure splash
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple-plate
Performance
Top Speed13.0 km/h (8.1 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeBassinet type
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Front Travel131 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionTelescopic coil spring oil damped
Rear Travel60 mm (2.4 inches)
Wheelbase1246 mm (49.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.75-17
Rear Tyre3.00-17
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight111.0 kg (244.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1014 HP/kg
Seat Height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length1940 mm (76.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlue, black
Notes
Keeway is the American and European brand name of Qianjiang, China.
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