What category is the 2018 Kawasaki Z125?

General information
Category	Naked bike
Model	Kawasaki Z125
Year	2018
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	Sealed chain
Clutch	Wet multi-disc
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	4-speed
Cooling system	Air
Ignition	Magneto DC-CDi
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per cylinder	2
Bore x Stroke	56.0 x 50.6 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches)
Compression	9.8:1
Torque	9.50 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Power	9.40 HP (6.9 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	184 mm (7.2 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes diameter	200 mm (7.9 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre	120/70-12
Front tyre	100/90-12
Rear wheel travel	104 mm (4.1 inches)
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, single shock
Front wheel travel	99 mm (3.9 inches)
Front Suspension	Upside down telescopic
Trail	69 mm (2.7 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	26.0°
Frame type	Backbone
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	7.57 litres (2.00 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,176 mm (46.3 inches)
Ground clearance	155 mm (6.1 inches)
Overall width	749 mm (29.5 inches)
Overall length	1,700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height	1,006 mm (39.6 inches)
Seat height	805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	102.0 kg (224.8 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Sold in Asia.
Starter	Electric
Color options	Candy Lime Green

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track30%

City90%

Cornering60%

Daily Riding70%

Touring15%

Passenger20%

Rider Profile

Best For	This small-displacement naked bike is ideal for beginners, new riders building confidence, or licensed riders looking for a fun, low-stakes machine.
Purpose	It's built for short urban hops, commuting, and playful street riding rather than outright performance or distance.
Rider Fit	Its compact 125cc chassis and short wheelbase make it lightweight and easy to manage for riders of nearly any size or strength.
Character	It has a mini-streetfighter personality, offering nimble, flickable handling and an engaging low-speed ride rather than raw power.
Not Ideal For	It's not suited for highway touring, carrying a passenger over distance, or riders seeking strong acceleration and high top speed.

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

Rider Fit Visualizer

2018 Kawasaki Z125 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 805mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2018 Kawasaki Z125, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 degrees and a slightly forward 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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