Kawasaki BN125A Eliminator 125: review, history, specs
Kawasaki EL125 Eliminator | |
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Also called | Eliminator 125, EL 125 Eliminator |
Production | 1997 - 2010 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 55.0mm x 52.4mm |
Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 63 mph (102 km/h) |
Horsepower | 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 9500RPM |
Torque | 7.3 ft/lbs (9.9 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor. single, 28mm mikuni bs28 carburetor |
Ignition | electric cdi |
Spark Plug | NGK CR7E '01-06 |
Battery | YUASA YB9-B '01-06 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Final Drive | Chain: 428x132 |
Front Sprocket | 15T |
Rear Sprocket | 46T |
Suspension | Front: 33mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.5 in. Rear: twin shocks with five-way adjustable preload / 3.1 in. |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 90/90-17 |
Rear Tire | 130/90-15 |
Wheelbase | 57.91 inches (1471 mm) |
Length | 84.61 inches (2149 mm) |
Width | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
Height | 41.3 inches (1049 mm) |
Seat Height | 26.81 inches (681 mm) |
Weight | 319.67 pounds (145.0 Kg) (dry), 145.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-112[1] |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 3.4 Gallon (12.86 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 0.34 liters/100 km (294.1 km/l or 691.83 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Eliminator 125 was a small single cylinder, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1997 and 2010. It could reach a top speed of 63 mph (102 km/h). Max torque was 7.3 ft/lbs (9.9 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 9500 RPM. It was manufactured in Taiwan.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 55.0mm bore x 52.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 124.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90-17 front tire and a 130/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 33mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.5 in. while the rear was equipped with a twin shocks with five-way adjustable preload / 3.1 in.. The Eliminator 125 was fitted with a 3.4 Gallon (12.86 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 319.67 pounds (145.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.91 inches (1471 mm) long.
Kawasaki Eliminator 125[edit | edit source]
The Kawasaki Eliminator 125 is Kawasaki's entry level cruiser. It's lightweight, small stature and un-intimidating power delivery make it a great choice for new riders. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation uses this bike in their beginner riders courses for those very reasons. It is powered by a 125cc, air cooled, four stroke, single cylinder engine. In 2005 the MSRP for this model is $2,649.
The Eliminator 125 has the current distinction of being the smallest production Motorcycle(not including scooters) currently being sold in the United States.
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Specs[edit | edit source]
- Media:BN125A4.PDF
- Media:BN125A5.PDF
- Media:BN125A6.PDF
- Media:BN125A7.PDF
- Media:BN125A8.PDF
- Media:BN125A6F.PDF
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
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