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| {{Motorcycle
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| |name = Kawasaki KE125
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| |photo= kawasaki-ke125-1975-1982-1.jpg
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| |aka = KE 125
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| |manufacturer = Kawasaki
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| |production = 1975 - 1983
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| |predecessor = [[Kawasaki F6]]
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| |successor =
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| |class = Enduro
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| |engine = single cylinder, two-stroke
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| |bore_stroke = 56.0mm x 50.6mm
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| |compression = 7:1
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| |top_speed = 58 mph (94 km/h)
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| |power = 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 6300RPM
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| |torque = 11.06 ft/lbs (15.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
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| |fuel_system = Carburetor
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| |ignition =
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| |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} '76-79<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '80-83 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
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| |battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-1D-2}} '76-83 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
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| |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
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| Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
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| Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>
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| |frame =
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| |suspension =Front: Telescopic forks <br>
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| Rear: Dual shocks
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| |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
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| |front_tire = {{tire|2.75-21}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-18}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
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| |rake_trail =
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| |wheelbase = 53.11 inches (1349 mm)
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| |length =
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| |width = 34.29 inches (871 mm)
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| |height =
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| |seat_height = 31.5 inches (800 mm)
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| |dry_weight =
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| |wet_weight = 110.0 kg
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| |fuel_capacity = 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters)
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| |oil_capacity =
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| |recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
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| |fuel_consumption =
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| |turning_radius =
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| |related = [[Kawasaki KS125]], [[Kawasaki KE175]], [[Suzuki TS185]]
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| |competition = [[Harley-Davidson SX125]], [[Honda XL125]], [[Yamaha DT125]]
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| The '''Kawasaki KE125''' was a 125cc, single cylinder, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1976 through 1982. It could reach a top speed of 58 mph (94 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 11.06 ft/lbs (15.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 6300 RPM.
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| ==Overview==
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| The Kawasaki KE 125's disc valve two stroke single was considered lively back in the mid 1975s, but nowadays it's just an average performer, although the low weight of the Kawasaki KE 125 (110 Kg wet) means acceleration is reasonably perky. The Kawasaki KE 125 experiences excessive vibration above 80 Km (50 mph) and is a bit noisy too.
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| ==Engine==
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| 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.
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| The KE-125 was built around Kawasakis' rotary disk valve induction two stroke engine. It was a six speed, with oil injection, points and condenser, and a 6 volt electrical system. Bare nuts reliable would be an accurate way of describing this, and the entire KE series. That little rotary two stroke would smoke the doors off any of it competition hands down, and while being a little wider and heavier than a piston port engine due to the rotary chamber, the power advantage was worth it. It was also a bit mechanically noisy as compared to other bikes, but really, when you are miles ahead of the competition, whats a little noise??
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
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| ==Chassis==
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| It came with a 2.75-21 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The KE125 was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 53.11 inches (1349 mm) long.
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| ==1976 KE125-A3== | | ==1976 KE125-A3== |
| [[Image:1976-kawasaki-KE125-A3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KE125-A3]] | | [[Image:1976-kawasaki-KE125-A3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KE125-A3]] |
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| ==1977 KE125-A4== | | ==1977 KE125-A4== |
| <gallery mode='packed-hover'>
| | [[Image:1977-kawasaki-ke125-a4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KE125-A4]] |
| File:1977-kawasaki-ke125-0.jpg|1977 Kawasaki KE125
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| File:1977-kawasaki-ke125-1.jpg|1977 Kawasaki KE125
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| File:1977-kawasaki-ke125-2.jpg|1977 Kawasaki KE125
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| File:1977-kawasaki-ke125-3.jpg|1977 Kawasaki KE125
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| File:1977-kawasaki-ke125-a4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KE125-A4
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| *Maximum Horsepower: | | *Maximum Horsepower: |
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| ==1978 KE125-A5== | | ==1978 KE125-A5== |
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| | [[Image:1978-kawasaki-ke125-a5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE125-A5]] |
| File:1978-kawasaki-ke125-a5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Kawasaki KE125-A5
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| File:kawasaki-ke125-1975-1982-1.jpg|600px|1975 - 1982 Kawasaki KE 125 in Candy emerald
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| </gallery>
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| ==1981 KE125-A8== | | ==1981 KE125-A8== |
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| | [[Image:1981-kawasaki-ke125-a8.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KE125-A8]] |
| File:1981-kawasaki-ke125-a8.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KE125-A8
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| File:Kawasaki-ke125-1975-1982-0.jpg|KE125 in Firecracker Red
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| </gallery>
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| *Owner's Manual No.: (U) 99920-1106-01, (E)(G) 99922-1104-03 | | *Owner's Manual No.: (U) 99920-1106-01, (E)(G) 99922-1104-03 |
| *Major Changes: Graphic, rear shock absorbers, helmet hook. | | *Major Changes: Graphic, rear shock absorbers, helmet hook. |
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| ==1982 KE125-A9== | | ==1982 KE125-A9== |
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| *(C)(U) 99920-1161-03 | | *(C)(U) 99920-1161-03 |
| *Remarks: Dual purpose model with 6 gears, front & rear drum brakes. | | *Remarks: Dual purpose model with 6 gears, front & rear drum brakes. |
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| ==In Media==
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/if-tomorrow-comes#kawasaki-ke125 If Tomorrow Comes]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/fire#kawasaki-ke125 Fire]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/jakarta#kawasaki-ke125 Jakarta]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/true-memoirs-of-an-international-assassin#kawasaki-ke125 True Memoirs of an International Assassin]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/charlies-angels-2#kawasaki-ke125 Charlie's Angels]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/et-vive-la-liberte#kawasaki-ke125 Et vive la liberté!]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/footloose#kawasaki-ke125 Footloose]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-pom-pom-girls#kawasaki-ke125 The Pom Pom Girls]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/la-legge-violenta-della-squadra-anticrimine#kawasaki-ke125 La legge violenta della squadra anticrimine]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/evo-pueblo#kawasaki-ke125 Evo Pueblo]
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| == References ==
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| [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KE125]] | | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KE125]] |
| [[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:Dual purpose motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:125cc displacement motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:125cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:125cc Single cylinder motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:Single cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:2-stroke motorcycles|Kawasaki 125cc F6]]
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| [[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:Enduro-style motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:Kawasaki KE series]]
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| [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
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