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Kawasaki KLX125 (2010-current)

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New price	£2,803
Used price range	View Kawasaki KLX125 bikes for sale to see current asking prices
Engine size	125cc
Power	10bhp
Top speed	62mph
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MCN overall verdict

Rarely do mainstream manufacturers build a bike that doesn’t have at least one reason to buy it – but Kawasaki have pulled it off with the KLX125. It isn’t a dangerous bike, and it does perform a basic function as a commuter motorcycle, but there are plenty of other bikes that are considerably better than the KLX125.

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Learner riders are permitted up to 15bhp. So quite why Kawasaki’s all-new KLX125 has just 10bhp is anyone’s guess. It struggle to get over 60mph, and is lethargic getting there. It’s unintimidating to use, but 15bhp 125s aren’t either. For safety’s sake, a bit more power to overtake would be welcome.

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You’ll notice the KLX125 is tiny. It also has cheap chassis components. The combination makes for a wobbly, twitchy ride, especially for taller riders. It’s too weedy to ride off-road unless you enjoy battering a new bike mercilessly – anything other than a grassy lane is beyond it.

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There isn’t really any to speak of. The digital dash looks good, and the green plastics look like a pukka motocross bike, but everything else has the crude look and feel of a Chinese bike – but at Japanese bike prices. There’s a small tool bag on the tail, which is about the extent of the luxuries. Shame that’s mostly useless too. Compare and buy parts for the KLX125 in the MCN Shop.

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The simple engine should be tough as long as it’s serviced – it’s certainly under-stressed. But everything else is cheaply made, and won’t withstand abuse or neglect. There’s an awful lot of thinly-painted steel which is a prime candidate for rusting up fairly soon.

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If it cost £2000, you could forgive some of the shortcomings. But it’s not – slightly more will get you pukka-spec 125s, or less will buy you a Honda CBF125, which performs the same task better, cheaper, just without the off-road focus. Find a Kawasaki KLX125 for sale.

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2010: New model

Kawasaki D-Tracker 125: Supermoto version KLX with road tyres/wheels

Specifications

Top speed	62mph
1/4-mile acceleration	secs
Power	10bhp
Torque	7.38ftlb
Weight	113kg
Seat height	830mm
Fuel capacity	7 litres
Average fuel consumption	75mpg
Tank range	115 miles
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Engine size	125cc
Engine specification	Air-cooled 2v OHC single. Five gears, wet clutch. Chain drive
Frame	Steel perimeter
Front suspension adjustment	None
Rear suspension adjustment	None
Front brakes	240mm disc, twin-piston caliper
Rear brake	190mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front tyre size	70/100-19
Rear tyre size	90/100-16

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pinkerton2964 says

10BHP where's the rest

It must be hard to make a motorcycle that makes 10bhp now in 2010s even with a 125 I know China can but it's hard to get horse power with lead pistons. If you spend £2800 on a motorcycle a 125cc for that matter you do really want what the BHP the law allows if it has 10bhp a stiff chain will relieve you of 2bhp dirty oil, air filter and plug will remove another 3hp. Leaving you with 5 bhp and then a binding brake will dull the rest and as these will be owned by youths that may be the condition they spend most of their totured lives. Get a second hand Honda CG125 if you want off road styling get a Honda XR125.

02 January 2012 22:41