1980 Kawasaki KX125 Classic Motocross Review

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Edited Date/Time 5/23/2022 5:39pm
This is my look back at Kawasaki's all-new KX125 for 1980. This was an important machine in that it kicked off the move toward single-shocked linkage rear suspension.

Here is the review in written and video format - Classic Steel - 1980 Kawasaki KX125



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Redrcr34 5/23/2022 5:49am
5/23/2022 5:49am
Thanks for posting, I remember that bike well. It was the second dirt bike I bought and raced.
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ATKpilot99 5/23/2022 3:52pm
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I remember seeing these on the showroom floor back then . They were awesome looking machines in my opinion . I picked one up used in 84 and while it was slow I.wasn't a serious racer so I loved the bike . A.KDX 175 top end is a bolt on as is the 81 125 which was much improved in the power dept. It would be a cool bike to.restore .
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Press516 5/23/2022 5:39pm
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I had a Kawasaki support ride though the local shop in 1980... That bike was a weird one for sure. Out of the crate, the motor sucked. We made it run, huge carb, lots of porting and high compression, but it was a bit of a toggle switch. It didn't turn all that well, but it was really fast through the rough stuff. The Unitrak soaked up EVERYTHING. The forks struggled a little to keep up.

It had style for miles...


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