Kawasaki KH125
| 'Kawasaki KH125' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
|---|---|
| Also called | KH 125 |
| Production | 1977 - 1980 |
| Class | [[:Category:Naked motorcycles|Naked]] [[Category:Naked motorcycles]] |
| 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 |
| Battery | 6.0:1 |
| 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) |
| 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
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
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wep multi-plate.
Chassis
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
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.