2017 Keeway RKS 125 Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2017 Keeway RKS 125 Sport sport motorcycle, Keeway pairs a 124.5 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.3 HP (8.2 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 90.8 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 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 RKS 125 Sport measures 125 kg (276 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.06 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,260 mm (49.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Keeway archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2017 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
90.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.06 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
760 mm (29.9 in)
Engine
Displacement124.5 ccm (7.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.3 HP (8.2 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression10.6:1
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 48.8 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionCDI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple-plate
Chassis
Frame TypeBassinet type
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Front Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionTelescopic coil spring oil damped
Rear Travel66 mm (2.6 inches)
Wheelbase1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Ground Clearance185 mm (7.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-17
Rear Tyre120/80-17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø230 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight125.0 kg (275.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0901 HP/kg
Seat Height760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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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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Suspension
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Transmission
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