1991 Kawasaki KX125- Long Live the Retro Two Strokes

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  • @tearnyscribner9146
    @tearnyscribner9146 4 роки тому +67

    I miss all of the 90's bikes,imo those were the BEST

    • @rlh450rr
      @rlh450rr 4 роки тому +5

      Absolutely

    • @bubblyboobs6882
      @bubblyboobs6882 3 роки тому +1

      You ain't kidding there. There starting to get hard to find or at least the decent ones.

  • @tholmes8474
    @tholmes8474 2 роки тому +2

    you make that bike sound good. pure 2t sound coming from that machine

  • @dillongreen1045
    @dillongreen1045 4 роки тому +56

    The plastics and style still looks on point they messed up when they stopped making them

  • @mototoad1242
    @mototoad1242 4 роки тому +136

    One of the best looking bikes ever made

  • @anthonybressler4404
    @anthonybressler4404 4 роки тому +39

    Damm. Sr is flying around the museum on that 125. It’s a Rippa.

  • @BM205
    @BM205 4 роки тому +13

    My parents got me a 91 KX250 for graduation. Loved that bike so much!

  • @darrinwoodward14
    @darrinwoodward14 4 роки тому +47

    Built the same exact model year for my son,about 15 years ago.he is still riding it today!!

    • @STROKESMOKERSUKSM
      @STROKESMOKERSUKSM 4 роки тому +2

      Shit wish I had a dad like u 😂😂 I got a shit escort van with 3 fail sheets when I took it for its mot and my dad never gave me my money back that I paid him for it 🤣🤣 I learned a lesson that day never trust anyone 😂😂

    • @blugods2655
      @blugods2655 4 роки тому +3

      Steven Morrell sorry you had to go thru that chief

    • @motomash6143
      @motomash6143 4 роки тому

      @@STROKESMOKERSUKSM haha made me laugh this mate 😂

  • @sonnyseabury4051
    @sonnyseabury4051 Рік тому +1

    That is one gorgeous KX 125. Looks factory fresh, brand new, out of the crate. I love the multicolored graphics on the bikes. They really bring out the beauty of the bike, alot more.

  • @derrickzenner9300
    @derrickzenner9300 4 роки тому +5

    That was my first new bike. I was 16. I saw kiedrowski flying at millville on one in 1991. Good time's. Glad to see they're still out there in that amazing condition.

  • @lospanchos68
    @lospanchos68 4 роки тому +6

    Kaplan cycles where every bike you purchase has no knobbies left, love the videos keep them coming.

  • @ponypwr
    @ponypwr 4 роки тому +8

    My Favorite looking 90s bike. I rode the wheels off this thing in the early 90s. Right up the arm of the couch with my hand... lol. Pops had a 91 kx 250 love the colors!

  • @GLeszega
    @GLeszega 4 роки тому +4

    I would love to see more 125 videos. The 500ms are cool because you don’t see them every day but there’s just something special about a wide open 125. Great video 👌🏼

  • @johnhansen7499
    @johnhansen7499 4 роки тому +4

    I've come to the conclusion that you have the best job in the world!
    The bike is a symphony of screaming awesomeness!

  • @macj9858
    @macj9858 2 роки тому +5

    Can’t beat the sound of them Kawasaki 2-strokes!! You the man Kap! 👊🏼👊🏼

  • @TheDroneKing
    @TheDroneKing 2 роки тому +2

    You guys are Living the dream!!! Wish I could wheelie through every make an model of dirtbikes. Love watching all your videos!! 😎

  • @jdatwood7086
    @jdatwood7086 4 роки тому +19

    The 91’-94 were my favorite KX’s they look awesome!

    • @shonrob1620
      @shonrob1620 4 роки тому +1

      Recently snagged a 1993 KX125 hour after I ruined the bottom end waiting on the machine shop to press the crank for me so I can get back on that thing

    • @beastman.330
      @beastman.330 4 роки тому

      You remember kdx model.

    • @jdatwood7086
      @jdatwood7086 4 роки тому +1

      Paris dakar
      Yep! I had a KDX 80 and when I went to the KX 80 I couldn’t believe the difference! Both 80cc but NOTHING else in common, the KX was a rocket!

  • @dylansmith5880
    @dylansmith5880 4 роки тому +2

    Those blue forks on the kawi’s are bling bling 🤘🏻 90’s bikes are beautiful a piece of art

  • @kellylynne4357
    @kellylynne4357 3 роки тому +3

    That bike is the bike I learned on, learned how to build on, everything. My 91 has never given me any problems my 06 YZ has given me more problems than it haha

  • @JohnSmith-uv4ox
    @JohnSmith-uv4ox 3 роки тому +1

    This was my first bike ever! Besides a pedal bike but man! What a learning experience, had no one to teach me a thing! Loved it, learned and still learning. Got me a 450 now but going to save a get a 500 2 stroke! keep 'em both!

  • @johnweaver1198
    @johnweaver1198 4 роки тому +5

    This has to be a top 10 for you guys in regards to an untouched and unmolested bike period..... This is a nice piece.....

  • @MR.GTAEVERYTHING
    @MR.GTAEVERYTHING 3 роки тому +1

    Bru that take off you did with the wheelie was insane!!! 💯🎯💯🎯💯🔥🔥🔥

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 4 роки тому +2

    Seeing these great looking bikes bring me back to better days of that beautiful blue smoke in the air love the smell of 2 stroke in the morning

  • @eastsidebadger8416
    @eastsidebadger8416 4 роки тому +13

    This brings back memories..loved my 91 KX125! Jetting was awful but once that was dialed in it was great. You guys always find these brand new never ridden motorcycles..amazing.

  • @samshroomsnvantrips49
    @samshroomsnvantrips49 4 роки тому +4

    A cucumber that's never been pickled ! Truly an awesome example of a 90's 2stroke ..

  • @delboy7928
    @delboy7928 3 роки тому +4

    Mr kaplan your an animal on them 2 strokes and u deserve massive respect bringing all these great bikes back to life

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 4 роки тому +5

    I could honestly wake up smiling knowing I could play and work on bikes all day everyday!

  • @noahlindsey5100
    @noahlindsey5100 4 роки тому +2

    This is such a sweet bike. I love this year for kawasaki. It's one beautiful 125.😀👍🇺🇸

  • @DetroitFettyghost
    @DetroitFettyghost 2 роки тому +1

    I love the way you can't help but get on these brother. That's love.

  • @vadimkargin3200
    @vadimkargin3200 3 роки тому +3

    "Buy it, you will have a great summer" that's exactly what happened when I bought my 1989 kx125 two years ago.

  • @tommybritton9273
    @tommybritton9273 4 роки тому +9

    Nice bike guys, brings me right back to the early 90s racing the 125 class

  • @shawnbottom4769
    @shawnbottom4769 4 роки тому +8

    Whenever I see those neon KX graphics, instant time warp to my teenage years. Good times, I’m still off-road but now my legs are providing the power instead of premix.

    • @chrishart8548
      @chrishart8548 4 роки тому

      Reminds me of the kmx125 and the klx250 of the same time

  • @daviddougher8637
    @daviddougher8637 4 роки тому +11

    I was 17 years old in 1991 and i wanted this bike so bad///I was still riding my 1988 honda cr80r

  • @DetroitFettyghost
    @DetroitFettyghost 2 роки тому +3

    The lineup was incredible from every manufacturer this year.

  • @st3phenJC
    @st3phenJC 4 роки тому +8

    The best vids of this kind! They're straight to the point, no BS, and learn a little history. What a lifestyle! Also, can't get these characters anywhere else. Keep doing what you love, gents. 🇺🇸

  • @skullsnbones2001
    @skullsnbones2001 4 роки тому +5

    Team Green , let the good times roll ! Nice no joke two stroke . Greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @toejam7606
    @toejam7606 4 роки тому +6

    All wolverine does is ride bikes that bring back great memories... what a job...

  • @stevegauthier6694
    @stevegauthier6694 2 роки тому +1

    I had a 92 250 that was an absolute ripper. I think I miss that one the most.

  • @Kuhlyedascope69
    @Kuhlyedascope69 4 роки тому +1

    Ken i painted my seat on my 2007kx250f purple a few years ago. PURPLE AND GREEN baby take care

  • @hottinroof7159
    @hottinroof7159 4 роки тому +6

    Big fan of your channel.
    Love from India and God bless America

  • @graysinclair6572
    @graysinclair6572 4 роки тому +3

    Had a 1991 KX 250. Loved it! Oh and, thanks for touting one of my favorite racers of all times, Mike “MX Kied” Kiedrowski. Keep up the great work guys. 🤙

  • @michaelnesbitt4260
    @michaelnesbitt4260 4 роки тому +1

    You said it’s never been raced or in the woods or abused but wait a second you were just racing it around up into the woods and some might say you were abusing it just a little . Seriously it really is a beauty

  • @bradhiggs1200
    @bradhiggs1200 3 роки тому +1

    If there’s a good rider to watch on classic bikes.. It’s Ken Kaplan🤩🤩

  • @c4r5on88
    @c4r5on88 Рік тому

    I had 2 best friends pass away just weeks apart 2 years ago and I have one if there bikes. It's a 1992 kx125 and it's a basket case. I'm going to start restoring it and give it back to his dad who will hopefully bring it to the track. Its the first time I'll of ever done anything like this and my funds are mostly zero so I will be doing everything by myself to keep the costs down. My friend always had his stuff immaculate and I hope I do him proud I want to achieve the same standard as your bike here. I hope I achieve it. 🙏

  • @andyb9994
    @andyb9994 4 роки тому +3

    The old guy can ride, and I mean that with tons of respect, 125s are more fun the better you can ride. And he can rip so he is having a ball. Great vids love 2 strokes!!!!

  • @NLA69
    @NLA69 4 роки тому +3

    One of the best looking 90's bikes ever

  • @Valhalla1989
    @Valhalla1989 4 роки тому +4

    Kaplan godbless man these vlogs have been keeping me sane during lockdown.

  • @coltonpeare1917
    @coltonpeare1917 4 роки тому +2

    Senior is a total badass. Awesome father man.

  • @s.gproductions9684
    @s.gproductions9684 10 місяців тому

    Just bought a 1990 kx 125 yesterday for 850 with a FMF super excited 2 strokes the gift that keeps giving

  • @Foryourinfo369
    @Foryourinfo369 Рік тому +1

    Building a 91 cr125. But dang I'm in love with this Kawasaki 😍

  • @popeyethesailorboy8905
    @popeyethesailorboy8905 4 роки тому +3

    I am always inspired by Kaplan’s builds

  • @rlh450rr
    @rlh450rr 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful, lots of memories. Thanks guys

  • @michaelstellman7957
    @michaelstellman7957 4 роки тому +2

    This is exactly my bike back in the day. Light and fast....really loved riding it.

  • @dansloan4242
    @dansloan4242 4 роки тому +2

    This thing is an absolute beast, I had my first one about 20 years ago, and it's scared the shit out of me!!!

  • @donkeyballs3307
    @donkeyballs3307 4 роки тому +17

    I used to smoke the 250's on the track ,in my kx 125 ,lighter bike ,quicker track times ,if u got the right rider on it

    • @joejoe-qn4hu
      @joejoe-qn4hu 4 роки тому +2

      Same here i had the 85 kx 125 and i would smoke my buddys 87 yz250 all day long he would be so pissed off lol

  • @df9834
    @df9834 4 роки тому +4

    Love the work you do on these classics 👌Had most of these in my late teens 🤙

  • @lukeworrell8479
    @lukeworrell8479 4 роки тому +1

    I have a 1990 and the thing still shreds the single tracks

  • @nayyerrathore8032
    @nayyerrathore8032 4 роки тому +3

    I love Kawasaki.

  • @donelistening5132
    @donelistening5132 4 роки тому +3

    Shreeeeedn on the one two five!!! Brings back so many memories . by brother used to let me ride his 90s kx 125 way back in 95.

  • @johnmurner2418
    @johnmurner2418 4 роки тому +7

    I'm to big for one of those, have a '01 500+ now. I love that higher pitch sound these small cc 2smokers make!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @mikebressler8951
    @mikebressler8951 4 роки тому +1

    @1:44 Damn... Lunatic.. 🤣 Nice seeing Ken throw these small-bores around.. Those big bores are harder to do that with.. Great idea showing the rest of the property sometimes with the bikes.. 🏁🇺🇸🏁

    • @anthonybressler4404
      @anthonybressler4404 4 роки тому +2

      Facts. Sr was flying around the property.

    • @mikebressler8951
      @mikebressler8951 4 роки тому +2

      @@anthonybressler4404 Drifted left, right, finished off with a wheelie.. 👌

    • @anthonybressler4404
      @anthonybressler4404 4 роки тому +2

      Mike Bressler Yes at first I thought it was Jr ? Kenny needs to get back on the track and show them youngsters how it’s done.

    • @mikebressler8951
      @mikebressler8951 4 роки тому +2

      @@anthonybressler4404 Don't encourage him.... 🤣

  • @Sebastian_Dinwiddie
    @Sebastian_Dinwiddie 4 роки тому +2

    Yeah I’m an old fart riding for 41 years but learning to ride (and control) a dirt bike is how everybody should be introduced to motorcycles

  • @jcsquared1111
    @jcsquared1111 9 днів тому

    Those blue fork uppers just set that whole beauty off!!

  • @Mr.CJohnson
    @Mr.CJohnson 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome, I actually bought a '91 KX125 basket case when I was 16 in '96 for $750, put 'er together rode it like I stole it, and sold it in '99 for $1500.

  • @bigram7235
    @bigram7235 4 роки тому +1

    I raced a fully modified 91 kx 125. Great overall package.

  • @waylonthompson2431
    @waylonthompson2431 4 роки тому +1

    I'm 14 I've got a 05 rm 125 just sold my 98 cr 125. I love these 125s there so light and fun

  • @getsomepack
    @getsomepack 4 роки тому +5

    Awesome bike! Would love to see you rip around on some classic 2 stroke quads! Keep up the awesome work

  • @TheKnoxcountry
    @TheKnoxcountry 3 роки тому +1

    Looks like a Jet-Ski on wheels! Love it!!!!

  • @Studio_Earth
    @Studio_Earth 4 роки тому +1

    my neighbor had one of these. serious piece of hardware.

  • @569iw0
    @569iw0 4 роки тому +1

    Got mine new in 91, raced MX good memories

  • @phimister78
    @phimister78 3 роки тому +1

    If that doesn’t bring a smile to your face nothing will . Awesome ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @mikenorton8588
    @mikenorton8588 4 роки тому +2

    I have the same exact bike that i have owned since 1990...still has original tires on it

  • @davidgauthier2661
    @davidgauthier2661 2 роки тому

    Man...i would just have a blast riding it. Just proves that Kawi was very clever in choosing green. It really pops.

  • @rocket2811
    @rocket2811 4 роки тому +1

    Love you the most Senior..
    You are riding like your we’re just born.I am sure no one can match your passion and skills in your state.

  • @stabbincabbincowbboy3770
    @stabbincabbincowbboy3770 4 роки тому +5

    Seems Like Yesterday... Man Those Colors Back Then Was The Thing haha
    👍🏻🤠🇺🇸

  • @beastgirl43
    @beastgirl43 4 роки тому +1

    I had that same bike. Good motor, great chassis.

  • @imakang4roo218
    @imakang4roo218 3 роки тому +1

    I’m 14 and I ride a 94 kx125 and I love it

  • @Scottietalks
    @Scottietalks 4 роки тому +2

    YOU HAD THE MOST FUNNNNN ON THE KX 125 DONT LIEEEEEEE..... LOL THAT THING WAS RIPPING IT.....

  • @1MACVSOG1
    @1MACVSOG1 4 роки тому +9

    I love my 90" kx125

  • @faronf2006
    @faronf2006 4 роки тому +1

    Double Wow ...i can't believe you just posted this video . My jaw hit the floor ...WHY you may ask ? I used to own the same model / year KX 125 . Bought it new and Believe me when I say " mine was in the exact pristine shape when I sold it a few years later back to the Kawasaki Dealership I bought it from ....they rolled it onto their showroom floor with their other new KX motorcycles .
    Maybe you have mine ...i would love to buy this bike back ...always regretted selling it .

  • @jerryhill4893
    @jerryhill4893 3 місяці тому

    I owned and raced that same bike. Great suspension. Motor requires mods to be competitive. Time capsule. Thanks

  • @christopherrhea8578
    @christopherrhea8578 4 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite kawasaki ever love the blue forks

  • @577buttfan
    @577buttfan 3 роки тому +1

    Original cucumber thats never been pickled lmfao!!!!
    I had a 87' miss that baby!!!!
    Rock on Ken your the man!!!!!

  • @badboy12230
    @badboy12230 4 роки тому +1

    You looked like you had some fun on that little ripper ken 😄💯💥

  • @davidcallahan5157
    @davidcallahan5157 4 роки тому +1

    That 125 sounds great!

  • @ryanlester761
    @ryanlester761 4 роки тому +1

    I bought Tyson Vohland's 91 kx125 Supercross bike at the end of his season. I raced that bike for a couple years. Such a great bike!

  • @kdxpassion5233
    @kdxpassion5233 4 роки тому +1

    I know why I am loving my 125 KDX !!! Awesome bikes .

    • @obishodococo
      @obishodococo 2 роки тому

      Im planing to buy 91" KDX 125 restored! engine is similar to this? how is the bike performance

    • @kdxpassion5233
      @kdxpassion5233 2 роки тому

      @@obishodococo if you want same power you have to upgrade lot of parts of the bike.
      Also the fork of kdx is different, less good

  • @tuckerfinnicum3949
    @tuckerfinnicum3949 3 роки тому +1

    I cant wait to get my 95 kx134 build done hot pink frame with black plastics with some bling and get my 97 kx 125 going make it look retro or brand new

  • @trxmh
    @trxmh 4 роки тому +2

    Sweet bike and nice riding! those early 90s kawis looks good.

  • @stephenneville7841
    @stephenneville7841 4 роки тому +1

    Dude knows how to ride, that bike is sick

  • @fredc8618
    @fredc8618 4 роки тому +1

    The styling is beautiful!!

  • @hamzadrinjak2603
    @hamzadrinjak2603 4 роки тому +1

    Been a while since ive seen anyone rip a kx like you man

  • @khaoscorporation3921
    @khaoscorporation3921 3 роки тому

    My very 1st bike was in 1982 it was an 1981 RM80 my stepdad outdid himself that year totally brought my love lmao lol I think I was 12. miss my 2 strokes so much

  • @leandro23_
    @leandro23_ 3 роки тому +1

    Looks amazing in that color

  • @MrSnapy1
    @MrSnapy1 4 роки тому +2

    I used to own a 84 kx 125 the one with round fenders who Jeff Ward won the championship on. After that year the power band was toned down for better traction. Still through 3-4 fourth gear it was as scary as my 89 kx 500. Seriously it was hard to keep it from flipping twenty foot in the air. Smaller back sprocket and 2nd gear starts made it track so many hole shots even vs bigger bikes.
    At one point I had a few 250's and big bores and people rode my bikes and said dude whats the deal with that lil 125 lol

    • @silversun371
      @silversun371 9 місяців тому

      Love this comment ....I had a 1984 KX125 &used it every weekend during the early 1990's ...Great times!! The smell of the 2 stroke oil&brilliant sound ...power band was awesome!!

  • @markdjsonicfxalsop
    @markdjsonicfxalsop 4 роки тому +1

    AWSOME RIDING KEN , VERY FAST 125 , AWSOME SOUND. 👍

  • @andybowyer3602
    @andybowyer3602 4 роки тому +2

    That thing is fuckin rapid even with you on it ken, young lump!!! 👊✊💨💨😜

  • @HWG-wm8ld
    @HWG-wm8ld 4 роки тому +1

    That’s the year I graduated high school. I had a beat down cr.
    Fukin A!!

  • @scottspecht6690
    @scottspecht6690 4 роки тому +2

    I had and raced this bike. Great power and killer suspension.

  • @viperracing2889
    @viperracing2889 3 роки тому

    I had a KX80 as a kid back then. Some of my happiest memories are those of owning and driving that thing.

  • @yacob9619
    @yacob9619 2 роки тому

    I just bought one for 500$ got it running in a day and it’s never leaving