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1974 Kawasaki KS125

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

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 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 "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

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

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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-Having long concentrated only on the US, [[Kawasaki]] realized in 1974 that the trail bike market had really taken off in Europe(and in particular, France, where each year tens of thousands of 125cc trail bikes were sold) The unchallenged champion in this fast-growing sector was the [[Yamaha DT125]]; to make its mark, Kawasaki had to roll up its sleeves,
+[[Image:1974-kawasaki-ks125.jpg|right|thumb|280px|1974 Kawasaki KS125]]
+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 (but lost 2.5 hp in the process), 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.
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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]]
+{{motorcycle-stub}}