Scooters
2016Kawasaki J125
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The 2016 Kawasaki J125 is a lightweight, easy-to-handle scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking practical daily transportation. Its compact 775mm seat height and nimble 182kg weight make it accessible to riders of all experience levels. Known for maneuverability in congested city streets, the J125 combines comfortable ergonomics with dependable braking performance for casual, everyday riding.
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
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- 182.0 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Power
- 13.8 HP (10.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a practical urban commuter for weaving through traffic and short daily trips.
- Built for
- A no-nonsense, comfortable city scooter that prioritizes ease of use over outright performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited to riders wanting highway touring capability, off-road adventure, or spirited high-speed riding.
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
- 13.8 HP (10.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Torque
- 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0758 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
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/80-14
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-13
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Matte Frosted Ice White, Metallic Anthracite Black
- Comments
- Windscreen
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 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L | 13 L | 13 L | 13 L | 13 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 J125?
The 2016 Kawasaki J125 has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki J125 have?
The 2016 Kawasaki J125 has a Power of 13.8 HP (10.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki J125?
The 2016 Kawasaki J125 has a Torque of 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki J125 weigh?
The 2016 Kawasaki J125 has a Wet weight of 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds).
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