Kawasaki BN125A Eliminator 125: review, history, specs

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Kawasaki EL125 Eliminator
Manufacturer
Also called Eliminator 125, EL 125 Eliminator
Production 1997 - 2010
Class Cruiser
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 55.0mm x 52.4mm
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Top Speed 63 mph (102 km/h)
Horsepower 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 9500RPM
Torque 7.3 ft/lbs (9.9 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Fuel System carburetor. single, 28mm mikuni bs28 carburetor
Ignition electric cdi
Spark Plug NGK CR7E '01-06
Battery YUASA YB9-B '01-06
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Final Drive Chain: 428x132
Front Sprocket 15T
Rear Sprocket 46T
Suspension Front: 33mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear: twin shocks with five-way adjustable preload / 3.1 in.
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 90/90-17
Rear Tire 130/90-15
Wheelbase 57.91 inches (1471 mm)
Length 84.61 inches (2149 mm)
Width 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Height 41.3 inches (1049 mm)
Seat Height 26.81 inches (681 mm)
Weight 319.67 pounds (145.0 Kg) (dry), 145.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-112[1]
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 3.4 Gallon (12.86 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 0.34 liters/100 km (294.1 km/l or 691.83 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual

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The Kawasaki Eliminator 125 was a small single cylinder, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1997 and 2010. It could reach a top speed of 63 mph (102 km/h). Max torque was 7.3 ft/lbs (9.9 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 9500 RPM. It was manufactured in Taiwan.


Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 55.0mm bore x 52.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 124.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-17 front tire and a 130/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 33mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.5 in. while the rear was equipped with a twin shocks with five-way adjustable preload / 3.1 in.. The Eliminator 125 was fitted with a 3.4 Gallon (12.86 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 319.67 pounds (145.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.91 inches (1471 mm) long.


Kawasaki Eliminator 125[edit | edit source]

The Kawasaki Eliminator 125 is Kawasaki's entry level cruiser. It's lightweight, small stature and un-intimidating power delivery make it a great choice for new riders. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation uses this bike in their beginner riders courses for those very reasons. It is powered by a 125cc, air cooled, four stroke, single cylinder engine. In 2005 the MSRP for this model is $2,649.

The Eliminator 125 has the current distinction of being the smallest production Motorcycle(not including scooters) currently being sold in the United States.

2001[edit | edit source]

2001 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Red
2001 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Red
2001 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Red



2006[edit | edit source]

2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue
2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue
2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue
2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue
2006 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 (BN125) in Blue


2007[edit | edit source]

2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver
2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver left side
2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver right side
2007 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 in Galaxy Silver engine



Specs[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]




In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.