Kawasaki AR125 (1986-88)

The Kawasaki AR125 was a motorcycle produced from 1986-88, featuring a two-stroke, single cylinder, disc valve engine with a capacity of 124cc. The bike had a liquid cooling system, 24mm Mikuni carburetor, capacitor discharge ignition, and kick starting. It produced a maximum power of 22 hp at 9500 rpm and maximum torque of 1.7 kgf-m at 8000 rpm. The transmission was 6-speed and the final drive was chain. The bike had a 30mm leading telescopic front suspension and a rising rate Uni-trek linkage 5-way preload rear suspension. The front brake was a single 232mm disc with a 1 piston caliper, while the rear brake was a 130mm drum. The tyres were 2.75-18 in the front and 3.00-18 in the rear. The dry weight was 107 kg and the fuel capacity was 11.5 litres, with an average consumption of 66 mpg. It had a standing 1/4 mile time of 18.4 sec and a top speed of 75 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki AR 125

Year: 1986 – 88

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