Kawasaki BN125A Eliminator 125: review, history, specs

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Final Drive: chain

|frame = |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 |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 = |fuel_consumption = 0.34 litres/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 2001 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

2006

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

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1997 Kawasaki Eliminator 125

The Kawasaki Eliminator 125 is the smallest cruiser type motorcycle sold over the Ocean today. It's a good looking bike for the most part, and a lot of people have a hard time believing it only has a 125cc engine.

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