The Kawasaki Z125 is the smallest member of Kawasaki’s naked Z family, bringing genuine Sugomi road presence to a machine built around an A1 licence, ideal for riders aged seventeen and over who want their first proper motorcycle to look and feel like the real thing rather than a scaled-down learner bike. It shrinks the streetfighter formula down without shrinking the attitude, and running costs stay low along with the insurance group.
Power comes from a 125cc liquid-cooled single, a DOHC four-valve engine with a 58mm bore and 47.2mm stroke producing 15PS at 10,000rpm and 11.7Nm of torque at 7,700rpm. It is fuelled by a single 28mm throttle body with digital ignition and runs an 11.7:1 compression ratio, sending drive through a six-speed gearbox and wet multi-disc clutch to a chain final drive, a spread that stays lively around town without ever feeling intimidating for someone new to riding. An 11 litre tank keeps the whole machine light while still offering a useful range between fill-ups, with electric start and forced wet-sump lubrication for straightforward daily use.
A tubular diamond steel frame keeps things simple and manageable, suspended on a 37mm telescopic fork giving 110mm of travel and a Uni-Trak, gas-charged rear shock with adjustable preload and 112mm of travel. A single 290mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper handles the front braking, with a 220mm petal disc doing the same job at the rear, and at just 147kg with a 1,935mm overall length and an 815mm seat height, it is genuinely easy to handle at any speed, whether that is a slow-speed manoeuvre or a run along a faster road out of town.
Minimal, aggressive bodywork gives the Z125 the look of a much bigger machine, and its light weight, 1,330mm wheelbase and generous 185mm of ground clearance make it forgiving for riders still building confidence and skill. It suits new and younger riders who want their first bike to make a genuine style statement, and it is backed by Kawasaki’s four-year manufacturer warranty for extra reassurance. Find the Z125 at GT Motorcycles, your Kawasaki dealer in Plymouth, with finance and test rides available to riders throughout Devon and Cornwall.
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