Naked // Manual // 2023
Kawasaki
Z125
Supernaked styling in CBT-legal format.
Power
14.7 bhp
Weight
138kg
Top Speed
78 mph
From New
£4,099
The Z125 carries the Sugomi styling DNA of its Z H2 hypernaked sibling. Tall headlight cluster, aggressive tank, and the snarl of a single-cylinder revving hard. Discontinued in some markets but still widely available.
Who it's for
Riders who want the Kawasaki Z-family aesthetic without waiting for full licence.
Pros
- Authentic Z-family styling
- Sharp brakes
- Distinctive LED daytime running lights
Cons
- Limited new stock — sourcing varies
- Single-cylinder vibration at top end
- Smaller rear disc than rivals
Full Specifications
- Engine
- Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled
- Displacement
- 125cc
- Power
- 14.7 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
- Torque
- 8.4 lb-ft @ 7,700 rpm
- Top speed
- 78 mph
- Fuel economy
- 108 mpg
- Fuel capacity
- 11 litres
- Weight
- 138 kg (wet)
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Brakes
- Front: 290mm petal disc. Rear: 200mm petal disc.
- Suspension
- Front: 37mm telescopic. Rear: monoshock with preload adjustment.
- Wheels & tyres
- 17" 5-spoke star cast
- ABS
- Dual-channel ABS
- Service interval
- 7,600 miles / 12 months
- Warranty
- 2 years unlimited mileage
- Insurance group
- Group 11
- Available colours
- Metallic Spark Black, Candy Lime Green
- Price new
- £4,099
- Price used
- £2,700 – £3,500
- CBT legal?
- Yes
- Full-licence keepable?
- No — restricted to learners
Best for
- Z-family fans
- Style-conscious learners
- City riders
Trivia
- — Built in Thailand at the Kawasaki Motors plant.
- — Petal discs are a Kawasaki signature feature dating to the late 90s.
- — Most distinctive headlight cluster of any UK 125.
Don't have your CBT yet?
You need a valid DL196 certificate before you can legally ride the Z125 on the road.
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