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The [[Kawasaki F6|F6]] derived KS125 was the perfect answer, for it combined a fiery temperament with first-class cycle components, Its new engine incorporated the classic induction system by rotary-valve, long typical of lightweight Kawasakis, and thus developed 13 hp at 6500 rpm, More highly-tuned than its rival, the KS was unhappy during low-speed maneuvers, off-road or in town, and was less of an all purpose machine, On the other hand, it was an excellent beginner's machine for [[enduro]] and was class-leader when it came to covering rutted stages rapidly, | The [[Kawasaki F6|F6]] derived KS125 was the perfect answer, for it combined a fiery temperament with first-class cycle components, Its new engine incorporated the classic induction system by rotary-valve, long typical of lightweight Kawasakis, and thus developed 13 hp at 6500 rpm, More highly-tuned than its rival, the KS was unhappy during low-speed maneuvers, off-road or in town, and was less of an all purpose machine, On the other hand, it was an excellent beginner's machine for [[enduro]] and was class-leader when it came to covering rutted stages rapidly, | ||
==More Comfortable and Refined== | ==More Comfortable and Refined== | ||
Redesignated the "[[Kawasaki | Redesignated the "[[Kawasaki KE125|KE125A]]" for 1976, the 125 Kawasaki trail bike became more comfortable and refined (but lost 2.5 hp in the process), A stylistic freshening kept it going into 1979, but it gave way in 1980 to the new KE125-A7, which was more powerful (13.5hp) and more sporty and took its layout from the marque's [[motocross machines]] -it had greater suspension travel. | ||