Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki KH125"
(expanding) |
(template fixes) |
||
| (4 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Kawasaki KH125 | ||
| | |photo= kawasaki-kh125-1978-1982-0.jpg | ||
|aka = KH 125 | |aka = KH 125 | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1977 - 1980 | |production = 1977 - 1980 | ||
| Line 11: | Line 11: | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Naked | ||
|engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | |engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 56.0mm x 50.6mm | |bore_stroke = 56.0mm x 50.6mm | ||
| Line 21: | Line 21: | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
| Line 42: | Line 42: | ||
|fuel_capacity = 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
| Line 79: | Line 80: | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:46, 23 November 2019
 |
|
| Kawasaki KH125 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | KH 125 |
| Production | 1977 - 1980 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 56.0mm x 50.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 6300RPM |
| Torque | 8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Hydraulic discs Rear: Shock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.00-18 |
| Wheelbase | 49.61 inches (1260 mm) |
| Length | 75.79 inches (1925 mm) |
| Width | 29.29 inches (744 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.6 inches (701 mm) |
| Weight | 106.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki KH125 was a single cylinder, two-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1977 and 1980. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Max torque was 8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 6300 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
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.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wep multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.75-18 front tire and a 3.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulic discs while the rear was equipped with a Shock absorber. The KH125 was fitted with a 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 49.61 inches (1260 mm) long.
1978 - 1982 Kawasaki KH 125[edit | edit source]
The 1978 Kawasaki KH 125 was created in an era when the Japanese factories dominated the ride-to-work market. Bikes like the Kawasaki KH 125 were meant to survive daily use, enjoy very little maintenance and return 65 mpg at a steady 88.5 Km (55 mph). Even a battered example can still get you home, eventually.