2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro
The Z125 Pro is a visually striking
motorcycle with styling that’s a little on the dark side. It not only has edgy
looks, but it’s also a blast to ride. It fits into that perfect package for
those desiring a small, pressure-free motorcycle with plenty of capabilities,
low price and great gas mileage. Ideal for someone looking for a real
motorcycle, but without the high pressure and costs associated with a larger
bike. Thanks to the performance-oriented suspension, easy maneuverability and
high fun level, it’s also a motorcycle you won’t soon outgrow. The Z125 Pro was
built for the pureness of the riding experience.
The Z125 Pro, the newest member of the
Kawasaki Z family, is unique in that it was designed for two seemingly opposing
targets in the motorcycling market: both beginner riders and veterans alike.
The Z125 Pro is great for beginner riders who want a real motorcycle without
the intimidation, high seat heights or expense. The Z125 Pro is also great for
those experienced, fun-loving, thrill-seeking riders who want a second bike to
ride around town or through the pits at the local racetrack. It’s the dark side
of fun.
With a user-friendly seat height of 30.7
inches and a low weight of 224.8 pounds, the Z125 Pro is one of the lightest
and nimblest road bikes you’ll ever own. Its light weight and low seat height
also makes it easy for almost any rider to maneuver. The Z125 Pro’s chassis is
designed to accommodate two-up riding and with the large 2-gallon fuel tank,
it’ll keep you on the road longer between fuel stops.
The new Z125 Pro’s single-cylinder,
4-stroke SOHC engine displaces 125 cc thanks to its oversquare bore 56.0 x
50.6mm bore and stroke. The 125c c engine is tuned for street riding with an
exciting and sporty, yet easy to ride power delivery. Unlike most
small-displacement engines, the Z125 Pro features digital fuel injection with a
24 mm throttle body, for smooth operation and quick starts every time.
The Z125 Pro uses a traditional
four-speed transmission with a manual clutch and traditional clutch lever. It
has a very easy, light clutch-lever feel and positive engagement. Shifting
comes through a link-type shifter lever very similar to that of a full size
sportbike, only that the Z125 Pro’s shift lever requires little load pressure
to engage, another major plus for first time riders.
The compact chassis, along with sporty
suspension and tires, enable riders to enjoy the light, nimble handling one
would expect from a Kawasaki Z. Up front are the aggressive 30 mm inverted front
forks, which shows you it means business. The forks feature 100 mm of stroke and
excellent rigidity while keeping unsprung weight low for sporty riding. Up top
is a lightweight aluminum upper triple clamp.
The single shock rear suspension is
offset for a compact package and sporty handling. The shock’s mounting angle is
optimized for the Z125 Pro to ensure superb shock action and great ride
comfort. The rear shock has 4-way preload adjustability, allowing for riders to
set the preload for their weight or to accommodate a passenger.
Contributing to the sporty
characteristics and looks are the 12-inch cast aluminum wheels, which cut down
on unsprung weight and are wrapped in 100/90 and 120/70 tires front and rear.
The tires sizes and tread pattern were chosen to optimize the Z125 Pro’s light
and nimble riding characteristics.
With the introduction of the Kawasaki
Z125 Pro, Kawasaki continues to provide offerings for riders of a variety of
ages, budgets and experience levels. The Kawasaki Z family features a variety
of great, fun and exciting to ride urban motorcycles.
