Kawasaki AR125
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Also called | AR 125 |
| Production | 1982 - 83 |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, disc valve. |
| Compression ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Top speed | 75 mph |
| Ignition type | Capacitor discharge |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: 30mm Leading telescopic Rear: Rising rate Uni-trek linkage 5-way preload. |
| Brakes | Front: Single 232mm disc 1 piston caliper Rear: 130 drum |
| Front Tire | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.00-18 |
| Weight | 107 kg / 235.8 lbs |
| Fuel capacity | 11.5 Liters / 3.0 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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It could reach a top speed of 75 mph.
Engine
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Two stroke, single cylinder, disc valve.. The engine featured a 6.5:1 compression ratio.
Chassis
It came with a 2.75-18 front tire and a 3.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 232mm disc 1 piston caliper in the front and a 130 drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 30mm Leading telescopic while the rear was equipped with a Rising rate Uni-trek linkage 5-way preload.. The AR125 was fitted with a 11.5 Liters / 3.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 107 kg / 235.8 lbs.
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Overview
Kawasaki AR 125
Introduced in 1982, the Kawasaki AR125, was easily the fastest machine in its class at that time. The liquid cooled disc valve two stroke produced 22bhp @ 9500 rpm in its unrestricted form, allowing this 107kg six speed 125 sports machine to top 80mph!
| Make Model | Kawasaki AR 125 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1982 - 83 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder, disc valve. |
| Displacement | 124 cc / 7.5 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 55 х 51.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression | 6.5:1 |
| Induction | 24mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition | Capacitor discharge |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 22 hp / 16.4 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 1.7 kgf-m / 12.2 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 30mm Leading telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Rising rate Uni-trek linkage 5-way preload. |
| Front Brakes | Single 232mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 130 drum |
| Front Tire | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.00-18 |
| Dry Weight | 107 kg / 235.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.5 Liters / 3.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 66 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 18.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 75 mph |