The Kawasaki Ninja 125 Performance motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, power of 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 149 kg (328.5 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Kawasaki Ninja 125 Performance 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.
About 80% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 6th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 82% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 11th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 28% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 28% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
15 hp — more powerful than about 6% of Kawasaki models with power data.
125 cc — larger displacement than about 11% of Kawasaki models.
149 kg — heavier than about 23% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 77%.
785 mm — taller than about 35% of Kawasaki models.
11 L — larger than about 25% 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.
1,935
2,122
9% below average.
685
833
18% below average.
1,075
1,175
9% below average.
1,330
1,441
8% below average.
785
801
Close to average.
170
187
9% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/80-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.101 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 100.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 120.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.23:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 125 cc (7.63 cu in) |
| Power | 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 11.7 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.6 ft.lbs) @ 7,700 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 58.0 x 47.2 mm (2.3 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 28 mm |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi plate wet |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular diamond, steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Trail | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. 2-piston. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. 2-piston. |
| Front tire | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 149 kg (328.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,935 mm (76.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 685 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,075 mm (42.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,330 mm (52.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Digital |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White, Pearl Flat Stardust White/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black |
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| Exhaust system | Arrow matt black exhaust muffler |
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