Built around Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2001 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 utilizes a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12 HP (8.8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.7 Nm (7.2 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96.8 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Eliminator 125 measures 128 kg (282 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.67 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 680 mm (26.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,470 mm (57.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 12 indexed model years from 1997 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
96.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.67 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,500 rpm
Standover Height
680 mm (26.8 in)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power12.0 HP (8.8 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque9.7 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.2 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Bore x Stroke55.0 x 52.4 mm (2.2 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Chassis
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Travel60 mm (2.4 inches)
Wheelbase1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-17
Rear Tyre130/90-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight128.0 kg (282.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0938 HP/kg
Seat Height680 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
