Dual-Sport Motorcycles
2017Kawasaki KLX125
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The 2017 Kawasaki KLX125 is an entry-level dual-sport designed for beginner and younger riders seeking an accessible dirt bike with street capability. Its lightweight frame, manageable power delivery, and simple mechanics make it ideal for learning fundamental riding skills on and off-road. Known for reliability and affordability, the KLX125 excels as a budget-friendly introduction to dual-sport riding.
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 113.0 kg
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Power
- 10.3 HP (7.5 kW) @ 8000 RPM
What’s new for the 2017 Kawasaki KLX125
vs the 2016| Spec | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Single disc. Petal disc.Twin-piston caliper. | Single disc. Petal disc.Twin-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston. | Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a small-displacement supermoto-style commuter, it is best suited to short urban trips, playful backstreet riding, and light casual use rather than serious performance or distance work.
- Built for
- It has a nimble, flickable, toy-like personality that rewards playful low-speed riding over outright pace.
- Not ideal for
- It is not a good fit for highway touring, carrying a passenger regularly, or anyone seeking strong acceleration or high top speed.
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
- 10.3 HP (7.5 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m) @ 6400 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0912 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 54.0 x 54.4 mm
- Compression
- 9.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital DC-CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1285 mm
- Overall length
- 1980 mm
- Overall width
- 770 mm
- Overall height
- 1090 mm
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Wet weight
- 113.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 255 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Perimeter, steel
- Front suspension
- 33 mm telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Uni-Trak
- Front wheel travel
- 175 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 180 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.1°
- Trail
- 101 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc.Twin-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston
- Rear brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Front tyre
- 70/100-19
- Rear tyre
- 90/100-16
Other
- Color options
- Lime Green
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 | 2005 | 2008 | 2011 | 2014 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 124 cc | 124 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Dry weight | 80 kg | 80 kg | — | — | — |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.4 L | 6.4 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 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 KLX125?
The 2017 Kawasaki KLX125 has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KLX125 have?
The 2017 Kawasaki KLX125 has a Power of 10.3 HP (7.5 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki KLX125 have?
The 2017 Kawasaki KLX125 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki KLX125?
The 2017 Kawasaki KLX125 has a Torque of 10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 6400 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX125 weigh?
The 2017 Kawasaki KLX125 has a Wet weight of 113.0 kg (249.1 pounds).
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