Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki KS125"

**Kawasaki KS125**
	Kawasaki KS125
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Successor	Kawasaki KE125
Top Speed	58 mph
Weight
Recommended Oil	K-tech 10W-40
Competition	Harley-Davidson SX125, Honda XL125, Yamaha DT125
Manuals
	Brochures ·

Latest revision as of 20:09, 23 November 2019

The Kawasaki KS125 was a 125cc, 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 engine, it had 13 horsepower as opposed to the 14.5 the F6 produced.

Europe calls[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The 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[edit | edit source]

Redesignated the "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[edit | edit source]

1974 Kawasaki KS125

1974 Kawasaki KS125 in Green

125 cc
2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
Rotary Disc Valve
6-Speed Return Shift
Maximum Horsepower:
- 13 HP @6,500 rpm
Spark Plug: NGK 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[edit | edit source]

1975 Kawasaki KS125A

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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+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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 *6-Speed Return Shift
 *Maximum Horsepower:
-*13 HP @6,500 rpm
+**13 HP @6,500 rpm
-*Spark Plug: NGK B8HS
+*Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK B8HS|B8HS]]
 *Tire Size
 *Front: 2.75-21 4PR
 *Rear: 3.50-1 8 4PR
 *Color
-*Fuel Tank: Candy Lime
+**Fuel Tank: Candy Lime
-*Front Fender: Metallic Silver
+**Front Fender: Metallic Silver
-*Engine No.: Kt E000001-
+*Engine No.: K1E000001-
-*Frame No.: K'1-000001-
+*Frame No.: K1-000001-
-*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-63 1, @ 99997-631-01s
+*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-631, (E) 99997-631-01s
-*Owner's Manual No.: 99997.-817, @ 99983-037
+*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]]
+<br style="clear: left"/>
+*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.
+{{motorcycle-stub}}
+{{Kawasaki}}
+[[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]]