J125 test: the small Kawasaki scooter for the general public
After having entered the niche of mid-displacement scooters with the J300, Kawasaki is attacking the segment of 125 GT scooters. Like its predecessor, the J125 relies on Kymco’s know-how. Site participated in its European presentation. Test !
Kawasaki J125 tech. Sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | Single cylinder in-line, 4-stroke |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Displacement | 125 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 54 × 54.5 mm |
| Distribution | 4 valves per cylinder, single overhead camshaft |
| Volumetric ratio | 11.7 to 1 |
| Food | Electronic injection 27 mm |
| Ignition | Transistorized ECU box |
| Max power | 14 hp (10.3 kW) at 9,000 rpm |
| Max torque | 11.5 Nm at 7,000 rpm |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Centrifugal |
| Gearbox | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
| Primary reduction | 2,201 – 0.829 |
| Final drive | By belt |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Tubular type Diamond in steel |
| Front suspension | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Suspension Ar | Double shock absorbers (5 preload positions) |
| Front travel | 110 mm |
| Travel Ar | 100 mm |
| Front brake | Single 260 mm petal disc |
| Ar brake | Single 240mm petal disc |
| Calipers Av | Double pistons |
| Caliper Ar | Double pistons |
| Front tire | 120/80 – 14 M / C 58S |
| Tire Ar | 150/70 – 13 M / C 64S |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2235 mm |
| Width | 775 mm |
| Height | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,555 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm |
| Caster angle | 28 ° |
| Hunt | 113 mm |
| Steering angle | 40 ° / 40 ° |
| Saddle height | 775 mm |
| Full weight | 182 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 liters |
| Instrumentation | |
| Digital display | Odometer, two trip meters, service mode, watch, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge and engine warning pictogram |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | January 2016 in the |
| Colors | Black and Green "Special Edition" (+150 €), Black "Storm Anthracite" or White "Frosted Ice" |
| Price | € 4,599 Introductory price: € 4,199 |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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