Kawasaki Ninja 125 Performance - 2024 Specifications and Reviews

The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 125 Performance is an entry-level sport bike designed for new riders and commuters seeking an agile, fuel-efficient machine. Powered by a nimble 125cc four-stroke engine with 15 horsepower and liquid cooling, it delivers accessible performance with the iconic Ninja styling. Best known for combining affordability with genuine sportiness, it excels as a learner bike and urban runabout.

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General information

TypeSport
Year of manufacture2024
Model nameKawasaki Ninja 125 Performance

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Exhaust systemArrow matt black exhaust muffler
ClutchMulti plate wet
Transmission typeChain (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed
Cooling systemLiquid
Lubrication systemForced lubrication, wet sump
IgnitionDigital
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel systemInjection. 28 mm
Valves per cylinder4
Bore x stroke58.0 x 47.2 mm (2.3 x 1.9 inches)
Compression11.7:1
Torque11.7 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.6 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM
Output15.0 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Type of engineSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
 
 

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston.
Diameter290 mm (11.4 inches)
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston.
Rear tire130/70-17
Front tire100/80-17
Rear wheel travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspensionUni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload
Front wheel travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension37 mm telescopic fork
Trail90 mm (3.5 inches)
Frame typeTubular diamond, steel

Physical measures and capacities

Fuel capacity11.00 litres (2.91 US gallons)
Wheelbase1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Overall width685 mm (27.0 inches)
Overall length1935 mm (76.2 inches)
Overall height1075 mm (42.3 inches)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc149.0 kg (328.5 pounds)

Other specs

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CommentsSmall windscreen.
InstrumentsDigital
StarterElectric
Color optionsLime Green/Ebony

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

15 hp
Peak Power
12.5s
0-60 mph

Best For

Track40%
City85%
Cornering70%
Daily Riding70%
Touring25%
Passenger30%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis bike suits new riders and learners, including those on a licence restricted to small-capacity machines.
PurposeIt is built primarily for city commuting and learning sporty riding habits rather than outright performance.
Rider FitIts low seat height and light weight make it very manageable for shorter or less experienced riders.
CharacterIt has a sporty, aggressive supersport-inspired look with modest real-world performance to match its small single-cylinder engine.
Not Ideal ForIt is not suited to riders wanting sustained highway speeds, long-distance touring comfort, or off-road use.

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

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