Enduro Bikes
1981Kawasaki KE 175
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The 1981 Kawasaki KE 175 is a lightweight enduro bike ideal for amateur riders and trail enthusiasts seeking an affordable, manageable off-roader. Its air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers 17 horsepower through a reliable five-speed chain-drive transmission, making it best suited for recreational dirt riding and learning fundamental off-road skills.
- Capacity
- 175.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 116.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 17.0 HP (12.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for off-road trail riding, with enough road manners to link trails where it is road-legal.
- Built for
- An enduro bike from Kawasaki with a 175cc engine; its character is easy-going and economical, with 17 hp on tap.
- Not ideal for
- Not for long road journeys, passengers or motorway riding.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 175.0 ccm
- Power
- 17.0 HP (12.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1466 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 62.5 x 57.0 mm
- Compression
- 6.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 113.0 km/h (70.2 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
- Front tyre
- 2.75-21
- Rear tyre
- 3.50-18
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 175 cc | 175 cc | 175 cc | 175 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki KE 175?
The 1981 Kawasaki KE 175 has a Capacity of 175.0 ccm (10.68 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KE 175 have?
The 1981 Kawasaki KE 175 has a Power of 17.0 HP (12.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki KE 175 have?
The 1981 Kawasaki KE 175 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki KE 175 weigh?
The 1981 Kawasaki KE 175 has a Wet weight of 116.0 kg (255.7 pounds).
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