At the heart of the 2007 Jinlun JL 125-Y trial motorcycle, Jinlun pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8 HP (5.8 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 64.5 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the JL 125-Y measures 112 kg (247 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (14 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 381 km (237 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 85 km/h (53 mph).
Specific Output
64.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (14 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~381 km (237 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power8.0 HP (5.8 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque9.0 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.6 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke56.5 x 49.5 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionC.D.I
LubricationCompress and Splash Combined Type
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchManual Wet, Multi-Disc
Performance
Top Speed85.0 km/h (52.8 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.10 litres/100 km (47.6 km/l or 112.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases48.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Brakes
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Transmission
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