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The '''Kawasaki KE125''' was a 125cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1976 through 1982. | |||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Kawasaki KE125''' | |||
|image = [[File:kawasaki-ke125-1975-1982-1.jpg|frameless|1975 - 1982 Kawasaki KE 125]] | |||
|aka = KE 125 | |||
|manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1975 - 1983 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = [[Kawasaki F6]] | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = [[Enduro]] | |||
|engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 56.0mm x 50.6mm | |||
|compression = 7:1 | |||
|top_speed = 58 mph (94 km/h) | |||
|power = 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 6300RPM | |||
|torque = 11.06 ft/lbs (15.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM | |||
|fuel_system = Carburetor | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} '76-79<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '80-83 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-1D-2}} '76-83 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: Telescopic forks <br> | |||
Rear: Dual shocks | |||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|2.75-21}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 53.11 inches (1349 mm) | |||
|length = | |||
|width = 34.29 inches (871 mm) | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = 31.5 inches (800 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 110.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Kawasaki KS125]], [[Kawasaki KE175]], [[Suzuki TS185]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''Kawasaki KE125''' was a 125cc, single cylinder, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1976 through 1982. It could reach a top speed of 58 mph (94 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 11.06 ft/lbs (15.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 6300 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, two-stroke. A 56.0mm [[bore]] x 50.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 125.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a rotary valves. | |||
The KE-125 was built around Kawasakis' rotary disk valve induction two stroke engine. It was a six speed, with oil injection, points and condenser, and a 6 volt electrical system. Bare nuts reliable would be an accurate way of describing this, and the entire KE series. That little rotary two stroke would smoke the doors off any of it competition hands down, and while being a little wider and heavier than a piston port engine due to the rotary chamber, the power advantage was worth it. It was also a bit mechanically noisy as compared to other bikes, but really, when you are miles ahead of the competition, whats a little noise?? | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 2.75-21 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The KE125 was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 53.11 inches (1349 mm) long. | |||
==1976 KE125-A3== | ==1976 KE125-A3== | ||
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*Remarks: Dual purpose model with 6 gears, front & rear drum brakes. | *Remarks: Dual purpose model with 6 gears, front & rear drum brakes. | ||
==1975 - 1982 Kawasaki KE 125== | ==1975 - 1982 Kawasaki KE 125== | ||
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