Engineered by Keeway for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2016 Keeway RKV 125 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 HP (8 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.2 Nm (6.8 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 88.4 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 RKV 125 measures 123 kg (271 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,330 mm (52.4 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.
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 (11.18 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
770 mm (30.3 in)
Engine
Displacement124.5 ccm (7.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.0 HP (8.0 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque9.2 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.8 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 ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTLI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple-plate
Chassis
Frame TypeBassinet type
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Front Travel111 mm (4.4 inches)
Rear SuspensionTelescopic coil spring oil damped
Rear Travel60 mm (2.4 inches)
Wheelbase1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground Clearance190 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-17
Rear Tyre130/70-17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight123.0 kg (271.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0894 HP/kg
Seat Height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Overall Length2090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall Width830 mm (32.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsWhite, black
InstrumentsAnalogue/digital
Notes
Keeway is the American and European brand name of Qianjiang, China.
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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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