Across 6 covered model years from 1975 to 1983, the Kawasaki KE 175 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 242.5 lb (110 kg) to 255.7 lb (116 kg).
Kawasaki KE 175 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki KE 175?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KE 175 is lighter than about 53.3% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KE 175 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 242.5 lb (110 kg) to 255.7 lb (116 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 175 cc |
| Power | 17 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) to 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) to 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1975 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.65 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 15.04 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.68 cc / lb to 0.72 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 138.6 lb / 100 cc to 146.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% to 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KE 175 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KE 175 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 242.5 lb (110 kg) to 255.7 lb (116 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki KE 175 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 47th percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki KE 175 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KE 175?
Based on the supplied 1.85 US gal (7 L) to 2.51 US gal (9.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) to 15.6 lb (7.1 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki KE 175 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 435.7 lb (197.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki KE 175 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 6.65 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 59th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Kawasaki KE 175 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.68 cc per lb to 0.72 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Kawasaki KE 175 years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 1975 is the lightest at 242.5 lb (110 kg), while 1979-1983 is the heaviest at 255.7 lb (116 kg).
Is the Kawasaki KE 175 above or below the typical Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg), the model is roughly 4.4 lb (2 kg) lighter.
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.