Editing Kawasaki KS125

[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-0.jpg|right|thumb|250px|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]]
The '''Kawasaki KS125''' was a 125[[cc]], [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1974 through 1975. The KS125 was the successor to the [[Kawasaki F6]] and though it had the same [[Rotary Disc Valve|rotary disc valve]] engine, it had 13 [[horsepower]] as opposed to the 14.5 the F6 produced. 
==Europe calls==
Kawasaki had concentrated on the U.S. market for years leaving the 125cc trail bike or [[enduro]] market in Europe (especially France) to [[Yamaha]] and [[Suzuki]]. In 1974, Kawasaki introduced the KS125 thus ending the [[Yamaha DT125]] reign.
==Excellent Beginner's Machine== 
The [[Kawasaki F6|F6]] derived KS125 was the perfect answer, for it combined a fiery temperament with first-class cycle components, Its new engine incorporated the classic induction system by rotary-valve, long typical of lightweight Kawasakis, and thus developed 13 hp at 6500 rpm, More highly-tuned than its rival, the KS was unhappy during low-speed maneuvers, off-road or in town, and was less of an all purpose machine, On the other hand, it was an excellent beginner's machine for [[enduro]] and was class-leader when it came to covering rutted stages rapidly,
==More Comfortable and Refined==
Redesignated the "[[Kawasaki KE125|KE125A]]" for 1976, the 125 Kawasaki trail bike became more comfortable and refined. A stylistic freshening kept it going into 1979, but it gave way in 1980 to the new KE125-A7, which was more powerful (13.5hp) and more sporty and took its layout from the marque's [[motocross]] machines -it had greater suspension travel.


==1974 KS125==
[[Image:1974-kawasaki-ks125.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]]
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*125 cc
*2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
*Rotary Disc Valve
*6-Speed Return Shift
*Maximum Horsepower:
**13 HP @6,500 rpm
*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8HS|B8HS]]
*Tire Size
*Front: 2.75-21 4PR
*Rear: 3.50-1 8 4PR
*Color
**Fuel Tank: Candy Lime
**Front Fender: Metallic Silver
*Engine No.: K1E000001-
*Frame No.: K1-000001-
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-631, (E) 99997-631-01s
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-817, (F) 99983-037
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-709
*Remarks: On and off-road model with six gears. Successor to the [[Kawasaki F6]]. Has brake lining wear indicator and skid plate.

==1975 KS125A==
[[Image:1975-kawasaki-ks125a.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KS125A]]
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*Color
**Fuel Tank: Candy Lime, Candy Yellow
**Front Fender: Metallic Silver
*Engine No.: K1E048961-
*Frame No.: K1-018862-
*Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-631-50s
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-838
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-709
*Major Changes: Marking. Two colors are available.

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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KS125]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Dual purpose motorcycles]]
[[Category:125cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:125cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles|Kawasaki 125cc F6]]
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
[[Category:Enduro-style motorcycles]]
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 The '''Kawasaki KS125''' was a 125[[cc]], [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1974 through 1975. The KS125 was the successor to the [[Kawasaki F6]] and though it had the same [[Rotary Disc Valve|rotary disc valve]] engine, it had 13 [[horsepower]] as opposed to the 14.5 the F6 produced.
 ==Europe calls==
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 The [[Kawasaki F6|F6]] derived KS125 was the perfect answer, for it combined a fiery temperament with first-class cycle components, Its new engine incorporated the classic induction system by rotary-valve, long typical of lightweight Kawasakis, and thus developed 13 hp at 6500 rpm, More highly-tuned than its rival, the KS was unhappy during low-speed maneuvers, off-road or in town, and was less of an all purpose machine, On the other hand, it was an excellent beginner's machine for [[enduro]] and was class-leader when it came to covering rutted stages rapidly,
 ==More Comfortable and Refined==
-Redesignated the "[[Kawasaki KE125|KE125A]]" for 1976, the 125 Kawasaki trail bike became more comfortable and refined. A stylistic freshening kept it going into 1979, but it gave way in 1980 to the new KE125-A7, which was more powerful (13.5hp) and more sporty and took its layout from the [[marque]]'s [[motocross]] machines -it had greater suspension travel.
+Redesignated the "[[Kawasaki KE125|KE125A]]" for 1976, the 125 Kawasaki trail bike became more comfortable and refined. A stylistic freshening kept it going into 1979, but it gave way in 1980 to the new KE125-A7, which was more powerful (13.5hp) and more sporty and took its layout from the marque's [[motocross]] machines -it had greater suspension travel.
 ==1974 KS125==
-[[Image:1974-kawasaki-ks125.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125]]
+[[Image:1974-kawasaki-ks125.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]]
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-[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KS125-Green-3015-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green]]
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