Kawasaki J125 Special Edition Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki J125 Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 182 kg (401.2 lb).

Key specifications

2016-2017Model years
125 ccDisplacement
11.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
182 kgWet weight
775 mmSeat height
13 LFuel tank
1,555 mmWheelbase
145 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20162017

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 2016 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki J125 Special Edition compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement125 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 82% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 11th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight182 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 12% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 31st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height775 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 27th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity13 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 15% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement11th

125 cc — larger displacement than about 11% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight31st

182 kg — heavier than about 31% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 69%.

Seat height27th

775 mm — taller than about 27% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity30th

13 L — larger than about 30% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,235 mm
This bike

2,235

Kawasaki avg

2,122

5% above average.

Overall width775 mm
This bike

775

Kawasaki avg

833

7% below average.

Overall height1,260 mm
This bike

1,260

Kawasaki avg

1,175

7% above average.

Wheelbase1,555 mm
This bike

1,555

Kawasaki avg

1,441

8% above average.

Seat height775 mm
This bike

775

Kawasaki avg

801

3% below average.

Ground clearance145 mm
This bike

145

Kawasaki avg

187

22% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 125 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,555 mmSeat 775 mmClearance 145 mm
Automatic • Belt (final drive) • 120/80-14 front / 150/70-13 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/80-14
Rear tire size 150/70-13
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 14 in
Rear tire width 150 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Scooter

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 125 cc (7.63 cu in)
Torque 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 54.0 x 54.5 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. 27 mm x 1
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition ECU Control (Full transistor)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox Automatic
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch CVT with centrifugal clutch

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular diamond, steel
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Twin shocks with 5-way adjustable preload
Front wheel travel 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel 100 mm (3.9 inches)
Rake 28.0°
Trail 113 mm (4.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Optional ABS.
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional ABS.
Front tire 120/80-14
Rear tire 150/70-13

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 182 kg (401.2 lb)
Seat height 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Overall length 2,235 mm (88.0 inches)
Overall width 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Overall height 1,260 mm (49.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,555 mm (61.2 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Metallic Flat Anthracite Black
Comments Windscreen. ABS adds 2 kg.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.