Naked Motorcycles
2027Kawasaki Z125
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The 2027 Kawasaki Z125 is a naked, entry-level minibike built around a 125cc liquid-cooled single producing 14 hp and 11.7 Nm through a 6-speed gearbox - unusually sporty for the class. A steel tube trellis frame, 37mm telescopic fork and Uni-Trak rear suspension keep weight to 147kg kerb.
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 137.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 14.0 HP
What’s new for the 2027 Kawasaki Z125
vs the 2026| Spec | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15.0 HP (11.0 kW) @ 10000 RPM | 14.0 HP |
| Torque | 9.6 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.1 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM | 11.7 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.6 ft.lbs) |
| Dry weight | — | 137.0 kg (302.0 pounds) |
| Wet weight | 102.0 kg (224.9 pounds) | 147.0 kg (324.1 pounds) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.60 litres (2.01 US gallons) | 11.00 litres (2.91 US gallons) |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm, single shock | Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Petal style disc | 290mm disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal style disc | 220mm disc |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Compression | 11.7:1 | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Learning to ride and light urban commuting
- Built for
- Sporty-for-its-class entry-level naked
- Not ideal for
- Experienced riders wanting real performance or long-distance touring
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
- Torque
- 11.7 Nm (1.2 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1022 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1320 mm
- Overall length
- 1935 mm
- Overall width
- 740 mm
- Overall height
- 1015 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Dry weight
- 137.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 147.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 11.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 185 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Uni-Trak swingarm
- Front wheel travel
- 110 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 23.1°
- Trail
- 90 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 290mm disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 290 mm
- Rear brakes
- 220mm disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-17
Other
- Comments
- 6-speed gearbox is unusual for a 125cc naked - shares its engine with the fully-faired Ninja 125.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2017 | 2020 | 2022 | 2025 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | — | — | 137 kg |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 805 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.6 L | 11 L | 11 L | 7.6 L | 11 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Z125?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z125 has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z125 have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z125 has a Power of 14.0 HP.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z125 have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z125 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z125?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z125 has a Torque of 11.7 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.6 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki Z125 weigh?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z125 has a Dry weight of 137.0 kg (302.0 pounds).
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