presentation of the KLX 125 2012
like many of its rivals, Kawasaki enjoyed its best years in the 125 segment with trail and off-road machines. This is the path chosen by the manufacturer for its return to this displacement. 2 small machines have been chosen to conquer the hearts of young people: a supermotor (the D-Tracker) for sporty urban riding; and a trail bike for adventuring here and there, or riding from town to country. The KLX 125 is equipped with spoked rims and nipple tires. The gussets on the fork tubes will bring back fond memories for some, and will also protect the tubes from mud and stones. Light and compact, the KLX can be ridden by anyone, thanks to its small footprint and easy, immediate handling. The choice of engine should keep the price down, but don't expect a violent mill. With fuel injection and the work of our engine designers, it will be clean, but the technology does not favor performance. A single-stroke, air-cooled 4-stroke will barely manage 10 horsepower. Let's console ourselves: it won't consume a dime, and in terms of reliability, it'll be much stronger than the old 2-strokes. The latter had a hell of a kick, and the noise of an angry wasp, but it's better not to think about them at all: indecent consumption and outrageous pollution have dictated their decline. The fact remains that this somewhat timid attempt will be hard pressed to upset the Yam WR 125, except on the price front.
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Key facts Kawasaki KLX 125 (2012) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Sporty and cool design
- Simplicity
- Easy to handle
Weak points
- Old technology
- Power limit
Prices
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3,199€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 120 km/h (74.60 mph)
Specifications Kawasaki KLX 125 2012
- Chassis
- Frame : Single-cradle steel stringers
- Fuel capacity : 7 liters (1.85 US gallons)
- Seat height : 830 mm (32.68 in)
- Length : 1,980 mm (77.95 in)
- Width : 770 mm (30.31 in)
- Min height : 1,090 mm (42.91 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,285 mm (50.59 in)
- Weight when fully loaded : 113 kg (249 lb)
- Front axle
- Telescopic fork Ø 33mm, Wheel travel : 175 mm (6.89 in)
- Braking 1 wave disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), 2-piston caliper
- Front tire : 70 / 100 - 19 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 1.5 bar
- Transmission
- 5 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 180 mm (7.09 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 190 mm (7.48 in), single-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 90 / 100 - 16 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 1.5 bar
- Motor
- single-cylinder , 4 strokes
- Injection Ø 20 mm
- Cooling system : by air
- 1 ACT
- 2 valves per cylinder
- 125 cc
- 10 ch (9.90 hp) to 8,000 rpm
- 1 mkg to 6,400 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : approximately 10.68 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : approximately 105.71 kg/mkg
- Compression : 9.5 : 1
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the KLX 125 2012
- What is the power of the KLX 125 2012?
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The KLX 125 2012 develops a power of 10 ch (9.90 hp)
- What is the torque of the KLX 125 2012?
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The maximum torque of the KLX 125 2012 is 1 mkg to 6,400 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the KLX 125 2012?
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The KLX 125 2012 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 120 km/h (74.60 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the KLX 125 2012?
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The KLX 125 2012 has a a weight when fully loaded of 113 kg (249 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the KLX 125 2012?
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To ensure good accessibility, the KLX 125 2012 offers a minimum seat height of 830 mm (32.68 in).
- What is the price of the KLX 125 2012?
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The price of the KLX 125 2012 is 3,199€ in France
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