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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}}
{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KE125
|name            = Kawasaki KE125A
|photo= kawasaki-ke125-1975-1982-1.jpg
|image            =
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 76-83
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = 125cc
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B8HS}} '76-79<br />{{sparkplug|B8ES}} '80-83
|battery          = {{battery|6N6-1 D-2}} '80-83<br />{{battery|6N6-1D-2}} '76-79
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-21}} '76-79 , '80-83
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50-18}} '76-79 , '80-83
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
 
 
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Kawasaki KE125'''
|image            = [[File:kawasaki-ke125-1975-1982-1.jpg|frameless|1975 - 1982 Kawasaki KE 125]]
|aka              = KE 125
|aka              = KE 125
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1975 - 1983
|production      = 1975 - 1983
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|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki F6]]
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki F6]]
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = Enduro
|class            = [[Enduro]]
|engine          = single cylinder, two-stroke
|engine          = single cylinder, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 56.0mm x 50.6mm
|bore_stroke      = 56.0mm x 50.6mm
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|fuel_system      = Carburetor
|fuel_system      = Carburetor
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|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>
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} '76-79<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '80-83
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-1D-2}} '76-83 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-1D-2}} '76-83
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
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Rear: Dual shocks
Rear: Dual shocks
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-21}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-21}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50-18}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50-18}}  
|rake_trail      =
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 53.11 inches (1349 mm)
|wheelbase        = 53.11 inches (1349 mm)
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|fuel_capacity    = 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Kawasaki KS125]], [[Kawasaki KE175]], [[Suzuki TS185]]
|related          = [[Kawasaki KS125]], [[Kawasaki KE175]], [[Suzuki TS185]]
|competition      = [[Harley-Davidson SX125]], [[Honda XL125]], [[Yamaha DT125]]
|competition      =
}}
}}


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.   
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.   
==Overview==
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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==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
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1977-kawasaki-ke125-1.jpg|1977 Kawasaki KE125
File:1977-kawasaki-ke125-2.jpg|1977 Kawasaki KE125
File:1977-kawasaki-ke125-3.jpg|1977 Kawasaki KE125
File:1977-kawasaki-ke125-a4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Kawasaki KE125-A4
</gallery>
 


*Maximum Horsepower:
*Maximum Horsepower:
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==1981 KE125-A8==
==1981 KE125-A8==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
[[Image:1981-kawasaki-ke125-a8.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KE125-A8]]
File:1981-kawasaki-ke125-a8.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki KE125-A8
File:Kawasaki-ke125-1975-1982-0.jpg|KE125 in Firecracker Red
</gallery>
<br style="clear: left"/>
<br style="clear: left"/>


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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.


==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.
==1975 - 1982 Kawasaki KE 125==
[[File:kawasaki-ke125-1975-1982-1.jpg|600px|1975 - 1982 Kawasaki KE 125]]
[[File:kawasaki-ke125-1975-1982-0.jpg|600px|1975 - 1982 Kawasaki KE 125]]
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 gets vibey above 80 Km (50 mph) and a bit noisy too.




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== References ==
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