What category is the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 125?

General information
Category	Sport
Model year	2024
Model	Kawasaki Ninja 125
Year	2025

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Greenhouse gases	61.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	2.63 litres/100 km (38.0 km/l or 89.44 mpg)
Clutch	Multi plate wet
Transmission type	Chain (final drive)
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Ignition	Digital
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Injection. 28 mm
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x stroke	58.0 x 47.2 mm (2.3 x 1.9 inches)
Compression	11.7:1
Torque	11.7 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.6 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM
Power output	15.0 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc. Petal disc. Dual-piston caliper.
Diameter	290 mm (11.4 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Petal disc. Dual-piston caliper.
Rear tire	130/70-17
Front tire	100/80-17
Rear wheel travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload
Front wheel travel	110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension	37 mm telescopic fork
Trail	90 mm (3.5 inches)
Frame type	Tubular diamond, steel
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	11.00 litres (2.91 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground clearance	170 mm (6.7 inches)
Overall width	685 mm (27.0 inches)
Overall length	1935 mm (76.2 inches)
Overall height	1075 mm (42.3 inches)
Seat height	785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	149.0 kg (328.5 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Update specs
Instruments	Digital
Starter	Electric
Color options	Lime Green/Ebony/Red

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track40%

City85%

Cornering65%

Daily Riding80%

Touring35%

Passenger30%

Rider Profile

Best For	This bike suits beginners and new riders, including those on a learner license, who want a small-capacity sportbike to build skills and confidence.
Purpose	It is designed primarily for commuting, urban riding, and learning sport riding fundamentals rather than outright performance.
Rider Fit	Its light weight and compact dimensions make it easy to manage for shorter or less physically strong riders.
Character	It has a sporty, aggressive Ninja-styled character with modest real-world performance suited to relaxed, approachable riding.
Not Ideal For	It is not suited to experienced riders seeking high speed, long-distance touring comfort, or off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

Rider Fit Visualizer

2025 Kawasaki Ninja 125 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 785mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 125, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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