For the 1977 model year, the Kawasaki KE 175 B motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 235.9 lb (107 kg).
Kawasaki KE 175 B weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KE 175 B?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KE 175 B is heavier than about 75% of 30 Kawasaki motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KE 175 B weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 235.9 lb (107 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 175 cc |
| Power | 17 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 1.8 US gal (6.81 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.2 lb (5.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7.21 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 13.88 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.74 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 134.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KE 175 B weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki KE 175 B weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 235.9 lb (107 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki KE 175 B weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 75th percentile among 30 compatible Kawasaki motocross bikes.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki KE 175 B?
A full tank works out to about 11.2 lb (5.1 kg) from the listed 1.8 US gal (6.81 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki KE 175 B weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 415.9 lb (188.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki KE 175 B strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 7.21 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
How much of the Kawasaki KE 175 B total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.7% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Kawasaki KE 175 B engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.74 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Kawasaki KE 175 B from the median Kawasaki motocross bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 66.1 lb (30 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki motocross bike weight of 169.8 lb (77 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Kawasaki KE 175 B easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.