Kawasaki KDX175 (1980-82)

The Kawasaki KDX 175 is a two-stroke, single cylinder motorcycle produced between 1980 and 1982. It has a 173cc capacity engine with a compression ratio of 7.6:1, an air-cooling system, and a Mikuni carburetor for induction. The motorcycle has a 6-speed transmission with chain final drive, and its front suspension is telescopic forks while the rear suspension is a single shock that is adjustable for compression rebound and spring preload. The KDX 175 has drum brakes both in the front and rear, and its tires are sized 3.00-21 for the front and 4.00-18 for the rear. It has a dry weight of 103 kg and a fuel capacity of 10.5 litres (2.7 US gal). The motorcycle can produce a maximum power of 20.1 hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 2.2 kgf-m at 8000 rpm.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KDX 175

Year: 1980 – 82


Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve
Capacity: 173 cc / 10.5 cu-in
Cooling System: Air cooled
Bore x Stroke: 66.0 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.6:1
Induction: Mikuni carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 20.1 hp / 14.9 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 2.2 kgf-m / 15.9 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Single shock adjustable for compression rebound and spring preload,
Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-21
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dry-Weight: 103 kg / 227 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10.5 Litres / 2.7 US gal

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