Kawasaki KMX
KMX was a motorcycle series from Kawasaki with 125 cm3 and 200 cm3. The KMX 125 was built from 1986 to 2002. Due to the great popularity of the KMX 125 Kawasaki decided to take a 200 cm3 variant on the market. This was built from 1988 to 1989.
Specifications
KMX 125
- Type of engine: 2 stroke, single cylinder
- Displacement: 124.8 cm3
- Power: 11 kW / 15 hp at 8500 rpm
- Start System: Kick Starter
- Lubrication system: Superlube (oil injection), separate lubrication
- Engine oil: Voll-/Halbsynthetisches 2- stroke oil
- Wheel Drive: chain drive
- Transmission: 6-speed, claw Switched
- Empty weight: 115 kg
- Fuel tank capacity: 9.3 liters
KMX 200
- Type of engine: 2 stroke, single cylinder
- Capacity: 189-192 cm3 ( differences not yet localized)
- Start System: Kick Starter
- Lubrication system: Superlube (oil injection), separate lubrication
- Engine oil: Voll-/Halbsynthetisches 2- stroke oil
- Wheel Drive: chain drive
- Transmission: 6-speed, claw Switched
- Empty weight: 119 kg ( A2); 121 kg (A3)
- Fuel tank capacity: 9.3 liters
Development
The KMX 125 was introduced in 1986 into the market. Motorised it was up to the cessation of production, with a liquid-cooled, membrane-controlled two-stroke engine, which has a mechanical outlet control ( KIPS - Kawasaki Integrated Power Valve System) possessed. In addition, front and rear, a disc brake system is used in the KMX. At the time of launch, the KMX was thus superior to the 125 competitors technically far, which is mostly built air-cooled motors without Auslassteuerung and drum brakes in their models.
In 1999, the KMX underwent a re-design, while the tank wings were left and right widened the tether away on the bench and for the porter supplemented with handles. Furthermore, were rounded the overflow and the Krallenfußrasten replaced by Gummifußrasten. Also a larger contact surface was mounted at the brake lever to the brake pedal. The KMX also received a few cosmetic changes in the cockpit.
With the model for the year 2001, the last technical changes have been made. There again the bypasses have been revised and built stronger piston rings. Each year, got the KMX a new outfit in the form of new decorations.
The KMX 200 was introduced in 1988 in the market with the identification number MX200 -A2. In 1989, the new model was introduced MX200-A3/A3A. This got new dimensions and thus assumed slightly in weight. Revision was also the brake disc. This became more and got a new hole pattern. It was further provided the brake disc with an additional cover.