Kawasaki KH125

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Kawasaki KH125
Manufacturer
Also called KH 125
Production 1977 - 1980
Class Naked
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
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: Wep multi-plate
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)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wep multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.



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