Scooters
2017Kawasaki J125 Special Edition
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The 2017 Kawasaki J125 Special Edition is a lightweight commuter scooter designed for urban riders seeking practical, economical transportation. Known for its comfortable ergonomics, accessible seat height, and responsive handling on city streets, it excels at daily commuting and short-distance travel. The efficient 125cc engine and compact dimensions make it ideal for navigating congested traffic and tight parking spaces.
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 182.0 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Power
- 14.0 HP (10.2 kW) @ 9000 RPM
What’s new for the 2017 Kawasaki J125 Special Edition
vs the 2016| Spec | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 13.8 HP (10.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM | 14.0 HP (10.2 kW) @ 9000 RPM |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as an urban commuter scooter for easy, low-stress point-to-point city travel.
- Built for
- A practical, unpretentious maxi-style commuter scooter that prioritizes convenience, comfort, and everyday usability over performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited for riders seeking highway touring comfort, sporty cornering thrills, or any form of off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Power
- 14.0 HP (10.2 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Torque
- 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0769 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 54.0 x 54.5 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- ECU Control (Full transistor)
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- CVT with centrifugal clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1555 mm
- Overall length
- 2235 mm
- Overall width
- 775 mm
- Overall height
- 1260 mm
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Wet weight
- 182.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular diamond, steel
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Twin shocks with 5-way adjustable preload
- Front wheel travel
- 110 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 100 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 28.0°
- Trail
- 113 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Optional ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Optional ABS.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/80-14
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-13
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Flat Anthracite Black
- Comments
- Windscreen. ABS adds 2 kg.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L | 13 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki J125 Special Edition?
The 2017 Kawasaki J125 Special Edition has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki J125 Special Edition have?
The 2017 Kawasaki J125 Special Edition has a Power of 14.0 HP (10.2 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki J125 Special Edition?
The 2017 Kawasaki J125 Special Edition has a Torque of 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki J125 Special Edition weigh?
The 2017 Kawasaki J125 Special Edition has a Wet weight of 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds).
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