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RKV 125

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36 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.09 hp/kg
Top Speed
95 km/h
Torque
9 Nm
Engine
125 ccm

2011 Keeway RKV 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Keeway's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Keeway RKV 125 pairs a 124.5 cc (7.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.2 Nm (6.8 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 88.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 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 RKV 125 measures 120 kg (265 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.91 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,335 mm (52.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 95 km/h (59 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Keeway archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2011 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
88.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.91 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement 124.5 ccm (7.60 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 11.0 HP (8.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque 9.2 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.8 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression 10.6:1
Bore x Stroke 57.0 x 48.8 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Ignition C.D.I.
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate
Performance
Top Speed 95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Dual shocks
Wheelbase 1335 mm (52.6 inches)
Ground Clearance 190 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 90/90-16
Rear Tyre 110/80-16
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 120.0 kg (264.6 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.0917 HP/kg
Overall Height 1140 mm (44.9 inches)
Overall Length 2060 mm (81.1 inches)
Overall Width 760 mm (29.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Orange
Electrical 12V 6AH battery
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