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The '''Kawasaki Eliminator 125''' is [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]]'s entry level cruiser.  It's lightweight, small stature and unintimidating 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 [[Suggested retail price|MSRP]] for this model is [[Dollar|$]]2,649.
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Eliminator 125: review, history, specs}}
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Kawasaki EL125 Eliminator'''
|photo= 2006-Kawasaki-BN125-Blue-5892-1.jpg
|aka              = Eliminator 125, EL 125 Eliminator
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1997 - 2010
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Cruiser]]
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 55.0mm x 52.4mm
|compression      = 9.6:1
|top_speed        = 63 mph (102 km/h)
|power            = 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      = {{sparkplug|NGK CR7E}} '01-06
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB9-B}} '01-06
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
 
|final_drive= {{chain|428x132}}
|front_sprocket= 15T
|rear_sprocket= 46T
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: 33mm [[hydraulic]] telescopic fork / 5.5 in. <br>
Rear: twin shocks with five-way adjustable preload / 3.1 in.
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|90/90-17}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-15}}
|rake_trail      =
|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)
|dry_weight      = 319.67 pounds (145.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 145.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.4 Gallon (12.86 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-112}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|fuel_consumption = 0.34 liters/100 km (294.1 km/l or 691.83 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
 
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==
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==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. 
 
==Chassis==
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==
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 125[[cc]], air cooled, [[four stroke]], single cylinder engine.  In 2005 the [[Suggested retail price|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.
==2001==
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-BN125-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Red]]
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-BN125-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Red]]
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-BN125-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Red]]
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==2006==
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-BN125-Blue-5892-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue]]
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-BN125-Blue-5892-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue]]
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-BN125-Blue-5892-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue]]
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-BN125-Blue-5892-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue]]
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-BN125-Blue-5892-4.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
 
==2007==
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Eliminator-125-in-Galaxy-Silver.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver]]
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Eliminator-125-in-Galaxy-Silver-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver left side]]
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Eliminator-125-in-Galaxy-Silver-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver right side]]
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-Eliminator-125-in-Galaxy-Silver-engine.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver engine]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
 


The Eliminator 125 has the current distinction of being the smallest production motorcycle (not including scooters) currently being sold in the United States.
==Specs==
==Specs==
[[Media:BN125A4.PDF]]
*[[Media:BN125A4.PDF]]
[[Media:BN125A5.PDF]]
*[[Media:BN125A5.PDF]]
[[Media:BN125A6.PDF]]
*[[Media:BN125A6.PDF]]
[[Media:BN125A7.PDF]]
*[[Media:BN125A7.PDF]]
[[Media:BN125A8.PDF]]
*[[Media:BN125A8.PDF]]
[[Media:Image:BN125A6F.PDF]]
*[[Media:BN125A6F.PDF]]
== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/eliminator-125.php Enthusiast page]


[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|Eliminator 125]]
 
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[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Street motorcycles]]
[[Category:125cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:125cc 4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:125cc Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Entry level motorcycles]]
[[Category:Entry level cruisers]]




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==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/jin-bi-hui-huang#kawasaki-el125-eliminator Jin bi hui huang]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/malcolm-in-the-middle#kawasaki-el125-eliminator Malcolm in the Middle]
 
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
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[[Category:Entry level motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
[[Category:2010s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
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Revision as of 19:38, 18 August 2019

2006-Kawasaki-BN125-Blue-5892-1.jpg
'Kawasaki EL125 Eliminator'
Manufacturer
[[Kawasaki]]
Also called Eliminator 125, EL 125 Eliminator
Production 1997 - 2010
Class [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
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]
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

Brochures ·


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

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

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis

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

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.

2001

2001 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Red
2001 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Red
2001 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Red



2006

2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue
2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue
2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue
2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue
2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue


2007

2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver
2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver left side
2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver right side
2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver engine



Specs

External links




In Media

References

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.