2016 KSR TW 125 SM Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in KSR's super motard motorcycle lineup, the 2016 KSR TW 125 SM 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 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the TW 125 SM measures 144 kg (317 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (13.09 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 6.1-liter (1.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's KSR archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2016 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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