The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 125 has bodywork redolent Ninja machines racing machines and is equipped with strong engine with controllability and classic Ninja urge throughout the rev range. Reassuring around town and with great low to mid-range flexibility, the rider feels the benefit of Supersport ergonomics and a cockpit view that encompasses all-digital instrumentation.
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Introducing the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 125…
Welcome to Kawasaki and welcome the iconic Ninja brand. The friendly Ninja 125 is not simply the first step on the Ninja road it also displays Kawasaki trademark engineering quality from the Ninja H2 trellis style frame to the sleek Kawasaki Racing Team inspired bodywork. With its responsive 15PS (11kW) engine tuned for low to mid-range flexibility plus characteristic Ninja top end thrills, the Ninja 125 is a great way to say hello to Kawasaki and start enjoying the thrills of motorcycling.
125 cm³
Displacement
11 kW {15 PS} / 10,000 rpm
Maximum power
AVAILABLE COLOURS
Lime Green Lime Green
Metallic Graphite Gray / Metallic Spark Black
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New liveries for 2026 Ninja 125 and Z125
For Kawasaki – and Kawasaki fans – Ninja and Z are venerated families and the desire to belong has created entry level machines in the form of the Z125 plus Ninja 125. By any standards, these are machines that display all the presence and qualities of their larger capacity siblings. And for 2026, both machines will be offered in a variety of new liveries.
With an enviable heritage that stretches back to 1972 for the Z brand and 1984 in terms of the Ninja line, the lineage of these two thoroughly modern machines is inescapable. The Z125 and Ninja 125 each represent an ideal “entry to the wide world of motorcycling” for a wide range of powered two-wheeler enthusiasts including those new to biking focusing on the important A1 licence category.
Each utilising a tubular trellis type chassis construction similar to Kawasaki’s top of the range Supercharged Ninja and Z machines, the 125cc offerings focus on an idealised balance of style, engineering and durability which entry level riders rightly expect.
The Ninja 125 has bodywork redolent Ninja machines racing machines and is equipped with a 15PS (11KW) engine with controllability and classic Ninja urge throughout the rev range. Reassuring around town and with great low to mid-range flexibility, the rider feels the benefit of Supersport ergonomics (that include a 20mm higher seat as an Ergofit accessory option) and a cockpit view that encompasses all-digital instrumentation. Add Uni-Trak rear suspension, ø37 mm telescopic front forks plus dependable ABS brakes and the Ninja 125 is sure to be at the head of many rider’s wish list; and justifiably so.
For Z heads, the Z125 bathes in Kawasaki’s unique Sugomi design approach balancing engineering with styling while being the smallest in the revered naked class family sharing the same frame technology and engine configuration as its 125cc capacity cousin.
A1 licence compliant, the Z125 is also equipped with the same suspension set up and, likewise, benefits from all-digital meters and advanced ABS braking plus the option of a 25mm lower Ergofit accessory seat. Offering the same distinctive look and feel as other street focused members of the Z family, the Z125 provides a great introduction to the world of naked category motorcycling.
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Engine
Engine type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single
Displacement
125 cm³
Displacement
125 cm³
Bore x stroke
58 x 47.2 mm
Compression ratio
11.7:1
Valve system
DOHC, 4 valves
Fuel system
Fuel injection: Ø 28 mm x 1
Starting System
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Lubrication
Forced lubrication, wet sump
Performance & Transmission
Maximum power
11 kW {15 PS} / 10,000 rpm
CO2 emission
61 g/km
Maximum torque
11.7 N•m {1.2 kgf•m} / 7,700 rpm
Transmission
6-speed
Final drive
Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio
2.966 (86/29)
Gear Ratios 1st
2.833 (34/12)
Gear Ratios 2nd
1.875 (30/16)
Gear Ratios 3rd
1.444 (26/18)
Gear Ratios 4th
1.208 (29/24)
Gear Ratios 5th
1.056 (19/18)
Gear Ratios 6th
0.962 (25/26)
Final reduction ratio
3.500 (56/16)
Clutch
Wet multi-disc
Brakes & Suspension
Brakes, front
Single 290 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual piston
Brakes, rear
Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual piston
Suspension, front
37 mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear
Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload
Frame & Dimensions
Frame type
Tubular diamond, steel
Trail
90 mm
Wheel travel front
110 mm
Wheel travel rear
112 mm
Tyre, front
100/80-17M/C 52S
Tyre, rear
130/70-17M/C 62S
Tyre, rear
130/70-17M/C 62S
L x W x H
1,935 x 685 x 1,075 mm
Wheelbase
1,330 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Fuel capacity
11 litres
Seat height
785 mm
Dry weight
139 kg** | **Estimated Dry weight does not include all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
Curb mass
149 kg
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Posted on September 20, 2025 by Michael Le Pard
