Gilera KK125 (1987-88)

The Gilera KK 125 motorcycle was produced from 1987-88 and had a two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve engine with a capacity of 124cc. It had a liquid cooling system, 28mm Dell’Orto carburetor, CDI ignition, and clutch with a multi-disc oil bath. The bike was capable of producing 29.3 horsepower at 9900 rpm and 18 Nm of torque at 10250 rpm. Transmission was a 6-speed with final drive via chain. The bike had a diagonal double cradle tubular steel frame, fork traditional 36mm front suspension, and hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload Court Cosso rear suspension. Brakes were single 240mm disc on both the front and rear with 100/80-16 front tire and 120/80-16 rear tire. The bike had a wet weight of 136 kg and fuel consumption average of 20 km/lit. Braking from 60-0 and 100-0 took 13.7m and 42.5m respectively, while standing ¼ mile was achieved in 15.8 seconds at a speed of 132.8 km/h. The Gilera KK 125 had a top speed of 154.2 km/h or 95 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Gilera KK 125

Year: 1987 – 88
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve
Capacity: 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50.5 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 13.0:1
Induction: 28mm Dell’Orto carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 29.3 hp / 21.8 kW @ 9900 rpm
Max Torque: 18 Nm / 13.2 lb-ft @ 10250 rpm
Clutch: Multi-disc oil bath
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Diagonal double cradle tubular steel
Front Suspension: Fork traditional 36mm. Antidive adjustable
Rear Suspension: Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload Court Cosso
Front Brakes: Single 240mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc
Front Tyre: 100/80-16
Rear Tyre: 120/80-16
Wet-Weight: 136 kg
Fuel Capacity:
Consumption Average: 20 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.7 m / 42.5 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.8 sec / 132.8 km/h
Top Speed: 154.2 km/h / 95 mph