HIGHLIGHTS
- £5,000 cosmetic and mechanical restoration
- Immaculate original showroom condition
- Road-registered by the vendor
- Lightweight and reliable competition bike
- Original frame and engine numbers
THE APPEAL
Kawasaki produced it’s first complete motorcycle in 1961 - the B8 125cc two-stroke, and in 1969 they enjoyed their first World Championship win in the 125cc class and range of competition-focussed motorcycles soon followed.
Imported from the U.S. in 2018, this particular off-road bike has since been the subject of a no expense spared ground-up cosmetic and mechanical restoration in the U.K. Costing in the region of £5,000, it has not been ridden since.
In mint condition, this lightweight and responsive road-registered motocross/enduro bike would make a perfect addition to any collection, or if you don’t mind getting it dirty, a great purpose-built machine for competition use.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- First registered in the UK on the 16th September 2021
- Up to date V5
- NOVA paperwork (Dec 2018)
- Importers sales invoice (March 2020)
- Registration application and number allocation (September 2021)
- Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Dating Certificate
- Parts invoices from specialists CMS in the Netherlands
- Exploded parts drawings from CMS
- Clymer maintenance manual
- Original Owner’s Manual
- Not been MOT’d (exempt)
- The tax status is Sorn (exempt)
The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club confirms that this is a KD125-A4 model manufactured in 1978 for the U.S. market.
THE CONDITION
- ‘As new’ looking condition to original specification
- Unmarked painted frame
- Original green tank and decals
- Correct frame and engine Identification stamps
- Shining polished alloy throughout
- Perfect saddle
- Plastic mudguards
- New chrome wheels
- New Michelin Tracker tyres (90/90-21 front and 100/100-18 rear)
THE MECHANICS
- Impeccably clean and detailed alloy engine and components
- Oil-injected Two-stoke, rotary-valve single engine
- Claimed bhp of 13 @ 6,500 rpm and torque of 10.8 rpm @ 6000 Ib-ft
- Mikuni carburettor
- Magneto CDI ignition
- 6-speed transmission with wet multi-disc clutch
- Telescopic and swing-arm suspension
- Polite quiet exhaust silencer
- Protective skid-plate
With a short wheel base, near-perfect gear ratios and controllable power, the KD125 reportedly handles exceptionally well on the rough stuff.
The vendor informs us that this bike runs and rides really well, as you would expect.
SUMMARY
Stunning in every detail, this rare and highly original-looking competition bike is undoubtedly a collector’s dream-machine - wanting for nothing. On the road or off-road, this motorcycle is the perfect match for the younger rider or experienced competitor alike.
The vendor doesn’t need to convince us that this Kawasaki KD125 is probably the “best on the market”!.
