Kawasaki KMX 125 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KMX 125 (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, power of 17 hp (12.4 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 118 kg (260.1 lb).

Key specifications

1988Year released
125 ccDisplacement
17 hpPower
118 kgWet weight
9 LFuel tank

How the Kawasaki KMX 125 (reduced effect) 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.

Engine power17 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 77% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 9th percentile across Kawasaki models.

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 weight118 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 43% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity9 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 41% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 19th 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.

Engine power9th

17 hp — more powerful than about 9% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement11th

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

Wet weight15th

118 kg — heavier than about 15% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 85%.

Fuel capacity19th

9 L — larger than about 19% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 125 cc • Liquid cooled • 17 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.75-21 front / 4.10-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.75-21
Rear tire size 4.10-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.144 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 144.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 136.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99:1 (Square)

Model information

Year released 1988
Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 125 cc (7.63 cu in)
Power 17 hp (12.4 kW) @ 8,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 54.0 x 54.4 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 7.8:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Membrane & variable discharge openings

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 2.75-21
Rear tire 4.10-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 118 kg (260.1 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.00 L (2.38 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 107.0 km/h (66.5 mph)

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