Kawasaki AR125 (1984-85)

The Kawasaki AR125 (1984-85) motorcycle was a two-stroke, single cylinder, liquid-cooled bike with a 124 cc capacity and a compression ratio of 6.5:1. It had a 24mm Mikuni carburetor for induction and capacitor discharge ignition with a kick start. The max power was 22 hp at 9500 rpm and the max torque was 1.7 kgf-m at 8000 rpm. The bike had a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. Front suspension was a 30mm leading telescopic system and the rear suspension used rising rate Uni-trek linkage with 5-way preload. The front brakes used a single 232mm disc with a one-piston caliper and the rear brakes were 130 drum. The bike had a dry weight of 107 kg and a fuel capacity of 11.5 litres, with a consumption average of 66 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time was 18.4 seconds and the top speed was 75 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki AR 125

Year: 1984 – 85
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, disc valve.
Capacity: 124 cc / 7.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 55 51.8 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
Induction: 24mm Mikuni carburetor
Ignition: Capacitor discharge
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 22 hp / 16.4 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 1.7 kgf-m / 12.2 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 30mm Leading telescopic
Rear Suspension: Rising rate Uni-trek linkage 5-way preload.
Front Brakes: Single 232mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 130 drum
Front Tyre: 2.75-18
Rear Tyre: 3.00-18
Dry Weight: 107 kg / 235.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal
Consumption average: 66 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 18.4 sec
Top Speed: 75 mph