| MODEL | KAWASAKI KDX 175 1981 - 1982 |
| Year | 1981 - 1982 |
| Engine Type | Two-stroke, single cylinder, reed valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 173 cc / 10.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 66.0 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 20.1 hp / 14.9 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.2 kgf-m / 15.9 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Mikuni carburetor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, adjustable for compression, rebound and spring preload |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 103 kg / 227 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.5 litres / 2.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The KDX 175 of 1981-82 is the same 173 cc, air-cooled two-stroke enduro as the 1980 bike, with reed-valve induction, kick starting and a six-speed gearbox. Its telescopic forks, single adjustable rear shock and drum brakes keep it a simple, light trail machine. It was one of the better all-round enduro bikes of its era.
