Kawasaki Z125 Pro First Ride Review at RevZilla.com
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Kawasaki Z125 Pro First Ride Review
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Big man, little motorcycle. Such was Spurgeon’s San Francisco odyssey atop the mini-but-mighty Kawasaki Z125. Built as Kawasaki’s newest entrant into the “Mini Street” segment, the Z125 Pro provides rookie riders with an intro to life on two wheels. It’s light. It’s affordable. It’s nimble. And it’s reliable. At the same time, however, all of those features have also proven to make it equally enlivening for veteran riders as it ignites a bit of the childish exuberance that got them on a motorcycle in the first place! In the Kawasaki Z125 Pro First Ride Review, Spurgeon explains how this bike lives on both ends of the spectrum, and how Kawasaki’s vision of the Mini Street motorcycle segment translates into performance on the road.
Also, who doesn’t enjoy a good stoppie set to some ‘90s style sitcom tunes?
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Shoei Hornet X2 Helmet
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AGV Sport Covert Camo Riding Jeans
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What is this...a bike for ANTS????
This bike has to be at least three times bigger than this! -DrewZilla
Lmfaooooo
And uncles
z125 is awesome..husband just bought one 2 days ago..took forever to find one...high demand...I rode it yesterday and had a blast..
Most fun for the money and Best bike hands down. Redline it every gear and still got 136.7 miles to the gallon!
Best video review I've seen on this yet...including height (6'2") and weight (205 lbs) - pros and cons....well done....
Scott Tesar Thanks to this Great video i decided to buy the 2018 z125pro ✌been soo happy fir one month already!!! Already did the first mods nd first oil change 👉😎 now just practicing on my wheelies 🏍 !! i even open a motovlog hahaha🙈
For the guy who always wanted a legal Pocket Bike, or couldn't get his 1982 Z50 w/88cc top end kit through DMV after zip tying signals on.
I love my Z125, too bad I have to leave it at home when I'm in LA this week
YO ZACK WUD UP BRUH
😂😂 lol
wuss poppin b
Afrobe Bryant i
ZackGoes Thanks to this Great video i decided to buy the 2018 z125pro ✌been soo happy fir one month already!!! Already did the first mods nd first oil change 👉😎 now just practicing on my wheelies 🏍 !! i even open a motovlog hahaha🙈
I didn't pay attention to what this video was about and nearly choked on my soda at the first shot of the video!
Good stuff as always guys! You put a lot of effort in shooting and editing these to make them interesting.
HOLD FAST same I had to rewind because I was laughing at them playing around.
HOLD FAST Thanks to this Great video i decided to buy the 2018 z125pro ✌been soo happy fir one month already!!! Already did the first mods nd first oil change 👉😎 now just practicing on my wheelies 🏍 !! i even open a motovlog hahaha🙈
Way better than a scooter....
My scooter can go faster than 27 mph uphill...
Exactly
Nothing wrong with a scooter, I used to have one myself.
These just seem a little more fun to ride around on.
So nothing wrong with a Scooter, what you are saying is that the rider was the problem. there are also stupid riders with 125 geared motorcycles. those people just put bad reputation on scooters etc. I have a scooter including other motorcycle's and yes ''nothing wrong with a scooter'' just don't be a dick at riding.
Yes and no. Twist-and-go scooters that are 150cc or bigger are actually pretty quick and have storage. Easier to live with in a city. I had a 300cc scooter and it was awesome!
Perfect for newbies and unthreatening! Price is also not bad!!
Love it! I just realized when I was buying gloves a few months ago I ran into Spurgeon at the philly store. He is a tall dude...seemed more like 6'4"
I like to wear tall shoes and walk around the showroom to throw people off. They stare in amazement thinking, "Damn, I could have sworn that dude said he was 6'3"!"
+Spurgeon Dunbar lol...I was I know this dude...went home watched some videos and was like doh!
I would have paid to see Lemmy riding this bike.
How much? -DrewZilla
That is exactly what I was thinking :) Customer demand man! Lets see it...
Bulky turn signals? Really? I'd like to see what he thinks small turn signals look like.
You can see him ride a Honda Grom: ua-cam.com/video/UtxsZMek6V0/v-deo.html
I'm picking up my 2019 z125 later this week to ship to Oahu for a job I'm working there. It's gonna be perfect! Also, I dig your shirt homie
Me and my boy at work bought two of them a couple weeks ago he got the black and I got the red one, so far we been having a blast mind you I live in Chicago and it's still cold but we got 12 miles on them 2 day because it was closer to 60 degrees, me and him had the cheesiest smile the whole time we're on them I'm really glad I bought one it time to start getting mods before summer I will be really happy if i could get it to top out at a 100mph but it's only a dream for now lol I'm 5' 8" and it feels great sitting on it, this is a great city bike with a lot of buddy's to ride with and have a great time
Honey, they shrunk my bike!
My best friend just got this bike and he loves it! It's a lot of fun!
Cool..Bike video.Im a professional Been riding all my Life..I have seen these small size motorcycles around.Pretty sharp bike..I saw one at the dealer..I was checking it out..Cool... would i buy one for messing around.Maybe...Had alot of Motorcyles in my time..Long as your having fun..
Good job Revzilla😬👍
Own a L4 gixxer and i moved to other city due to studies, a very crowded city. Bought This, and z125 is my life saver and i love it
1:31 that dude cracked me up so hard
I'm having a hard time deciding whether to get this or a hayabusa for my first bike.
These look like mini bikes of the future
I'm hoping they bring out those grom scramblers, but the kwaka version of the grom is nice, more rival competition makes for better bikes and better deals👌🏼
Honda Monkey
If I am 5'2 this bike fits me well? Can I put my feets on the ground?
Yes, at 5'2" you can easily get your feet down on the ground. -DrewZilla
Thank you!
Lol
Short ass
Loved the music guys and by the way your shipping is rediculous I ordered axle, spool, and frame sliders around mid day yesterday and they arrived an hour ago... #Savages can't wait to get the MSF course out of the way and a license so that I can ride the new family member.
I like the 135 mpg which matches the Honda Grom and the 4-speed return shift. Don't think the Grom has return shift.
Good review. FYI to newer riders... riding with other riders who have the same bike as you will put a smile on your face no matter what kind of bike it is, so I'm not sure that is a good measure. When you are riding alone you will quickly wish the bike had more cubic centimeters. The Z300 would be a superior choice for having fun in a wide variety of riding situations. The Z300 can even handle freeways.
Hans Zarkov Thanks to this Great video i decided to buy the 2018 z125pro ✌been soo happy fir one month already!!! Already did the first mods nd first oil change 👉😎 now just practicing on my wheelies 🏍 !! i even open a motovlog hahaha🙈
Hmmmm... I was hoping Lemmy would do the test ride.
Believe me, I was hoping for the same thing.
i rode this and the grom this fits so much better I love how its shaped
Trevor Richards
Amazing how 2019 is different.... local shop has over 20 brand new, for only $2189 (over $1k off).... I haven’t ridden in almost 20 years... I’m thinking at this price, I may have to go get one...
too much info is being cut from the video in favor of written review. if I'm on youtube I expect to get the info from the video, i will not go to the write up
it's so cute and small. I think my niece would love one
It looks like alot of fun. dont understand why people are hating. I would totally get that for my girlfriend to learn how to ride.
ooooo I think I may have to get me one of those. It'll go nicely with my Ninja300, and I'm only 5'5" and 117 pounds since I'm a girl.
I was waiting for this video on the Z125 and I like that fact that you did one, but I feel that you fell short. I know. I know. I can go over to Common Thread and read. But I just feel that this video didn't go into much like for example ....your video on the KTM 390 Duke, which I really liked. I would also say your other motorcycle videos went into more pros and cons than this one. This Z125 vid was more like a "hey, look what's here!" video than anything else. I hope you have a Part Two Z125 video with a bit more insight.
I also hope and look forward to a video on the 2017 BMW G310R video when you're able to get your hands on one. Thank you. Cheers!
Keep in mind that the KTM Duke 390 was a full bike review, this was a First Ride Review. A full on review will give you the in-depth info you are looking for while a first ride review is going to be a bit more abbreviated based on our lack of overall time with the bike. Hopefully as we continue to build this and gain access to more bikes and press events we will be able to offer you even more content across the board. Thanks for the great feedback and as always, thanks for watching!
Hi, thanks for your reply. I understand the difference now; Full review vs First Ride review. Again, I do hope you'll be able to spend more time with a Z125 in the not so distant future in order to do a Full review on it. I hope to go look at one in the next few days. No test riding, but I do want to see it in real life. Cheers! :)
damn i want that bike so bad
Does anyone know if the automatic version is available in the us yet?
Frankly I can't possibly imagine why someone would get this and not a Kawasaki F6 from the 70s. The F6 has rotary-valve two-stroke power and room to double its output if you want to modify. I guarantee it's better off-road, and I'm pretty sure it's more comfortable. They were relentlessly reliable and comically easy to work on. And, for my money, it looks a whole lot better.
I’m gonna pick one up on Tuesday
Did u get one?? Do u like it??
i fucking BURST OUT LAUGHING when the bike rode onscreen. HOLY FUCK IT LOOKS AMAZING AUHAHAHAHAHHAA
My 8 year old kid: Does that gentleman only have one t-shirt with the 38-helmet on it? We've seen it in A BUNCH of Revzilla videos.
Spurgeon spends all his money on bikes, so he can only afford one shirt. -DrewZilla
Thank you sir! I'll inform my son and expect to be scolded whenever I wear a different shirt, because I'll be wasting my money!
I test rode one. Its not for me.
The very short wheelbase and lightness makes it very nimble but body position feels like I'm riding a bar stool with a motor.
It didn't feel good at 40mph, needed one more gear maybe.
I can understand why some people like these but they just aren't my taste
Picked up a 2021 in 2023 for a grand less that out the door dealer price with 24 miles on the odometer and have done nothing but giggle since. Get one
Great video
Nice bike and review too!!
salman mahetar Thanks to this Great video i decided to buy the 2018 z125pro ✌been soo happy fir one month already!!! Already did the first mods nd first oil change 👉😎 now just practicing on my wheelies 🏍 !! i even open a motovlog hahaha🙈
Rode one of these this past weekend for my motorcycle basic rider's course and it was a lot of fun, but at a leggy 6' tall I ran into a lot of issues with my knees getting in the way.
Im 6'2".
Would one replace the bars or just install risers?
One could do either. -DrewZilla
Please give me a idea. This one and Honda Grom. Which one better? Thanks
Awesome review!
Great review, thank you!
Id love to pick up a grom or this z125, but one thing stop me from doing so. Im close to 300 lbs, and 6'3" lol.
Jonathan Sporrong I’m the same weight & 6’1” & this bike fits surprisingly well.
You know why I love my Z125? Because it's .. notagrom .. (badum ts)
Please, someone tell me I'm the not the only one who wants to see Lemmy on one of those things... Given the fact that I'm also a big dude, I just think that would be hilariously awesome.
Oh it's cute...
Onesixcruz Thanks to this Great video i decided to buy the 2018 z125pro ✌been soo happy fir one month already!!! Already did the first mods nd first oil change 👉😎 now just practicing on my wheelies 🏍 !! i even open a motovlog hahaha🙈
CAMINO A LA RESIDENCIA I don’t know if you’ll see this it’s 2020 now and I’m thinking of buying a new z125. I know yours is gonna be a few years older but can I ask how its been for you owning one? How big are you and does the size ever become a problem when riding? I’m only 6 ft and 160 pounds but I’m worried about my knees being a potential problem with the handle bars
Cool! Looks SO FUN!!!
The Z250 SL with abs is a way better choice, too bad it is not available in the US, I still do not understand why they will not fill that 125-300cc gap. I can see the fun in a 125cc I learned to ride on a sachs madass but it really needed a 5th gear. I also ate shit once on the Madass locking up the front brake in an emergency braking situation while going 20-30mph, it really killed my confidence. I did not ride it much after that and sold it to get the Z250 SL with abs. ABS should really be manditory on all bikes ridden on public streets. Just put in a stunt option where the abs can be disabled so you can screw off in a controlled environment if you so choose. I hated to see my 125 go as it was what i learned on, but i much rather pass on my 250 with abs to my kid later on down the road maybe put them on a dirt bike first. I recently ordered a Ducati Scrambler 800, still waiting for it to arrive where I live in China.
Dayum! The stoppie. 😂
This models not available in the UK.
Hello sir? Where can I buy a bearing for bike like this?
I wish KTM would bring their 125 over to the usa...standard abs and full sized wheels
this guys is 6foot 3 im 5foot 9 almost 10inch at 120lbs very lean and fit ... pretty sure i could take this bike up to 70mph stock ....
The price is no problem but getting a bike license in PA is a pain in the ass :(
What kind of mic/recording set up are you guys using for that sweet clarity?
It's our usual setup of a Sena 20S Bluetooth communicator paired via Bluetooth to a Sena GP10 Audio Back. The GP10 is physically attached to the back of the GoPro. The GP10 Audio Back has its own specific waterproof housing, designed to fit both the GP10 and the GoPro. The rest is down to sound mixing. We have a very talented video department. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-20s-bluetooth-headset
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-bluetooth-audio-back-for-gopro-with-waterproof-housing
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/gopro-hero4-silver-camera
That GP10 housing looks to be blacked out like the GoPro housing on your helmet, but as far as I can tell, Sena only sells a clear version - is yours custom?
why didnt they just put the klx 140 engine in it?
What is a good price for this bike?
I am 6'2, would this bike look awkward for me if I drove it? or would it fit me fine
I'm 6'2. I have a Raider 1900.... I 100% prefer the Grom for a fun time. Not a long haul commute bike though. Extremely fun.
i waiting for a turboed 125
Is this a 50cc bike?
Would it be crazy to try and maneuver this thing around on black ice? In PA Winters
Yes, it would definitely be crazy to do so. Ice and bikes just don't mix generally. -DrewZilla
When are you going review the z650 kawasaki the new one..!
Joshua Alonzo yes please that z650 is amazing looking
Let me argue with you on a point, you say you don't need abs starting out, because why? You are saying that they should learn the hard way? Because every single one will be panicking and grabbing break too hard, and then high siding, if you don't have ABS, which is what they are trying to prevent. I mean I know you were kind of being apologetic about the pro not having it, and this was 4 years ago, but just wanted to interject, as I am certainly pro abs, especially because it cost me a lot that day not having something with it. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Anyways, cool video otherwise!
I wonder if there'll be a Mr. Turbo Kit for it.
Photo314159 for the grom there is a big bore kit with it you can hit 80 or 90
Photo314159 Thanks to this Great video i decided to buy the 2018 z125pro ✌been soo happy fir one month already!!! Already did the first mods nd first oil change 👉😎 now just practicing on my wheelies 🏍 !! i even open a motovlog hahaha🙈
Can u drive this on freeway?
Awesome bike
What's a small or mid motorcycle fit for a complete beginner? and a little bit bigger then a grom?
That'd be a Ninja 250 or Ninja 300. -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla What about a naked type?
How fast does it go
This bike with 250 cc would be awesome. At 125 it just doesnt have the top speed. All the cars pass me (illegally ) on streets because I can't go over 50 mph.
Finally a bike for KIDS
I want one!
Question for you; since I don't like wearing backpacks, can this bike fit a ....GIVI tank bag? One of those lock in place ones with the rings that you snap lock? And if so, which size do you think would be best for this small Z125? Think going to pick up some lunch kinda thing. Thanks. :)
Givi does not make a Tanklock flange to fit the Z125, so you cannot mount a Tanklock Tank Bag on it. I'd recommend a strap-style tank bag instead. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dowco-fastrax-xtreme-tank-bag
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-super-20-12-liter-strap-mounted-tank-bag
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/wolfman-enduro-tank-bag
Thanks. I didn't want to have to strap something one. Thank you just the same.
00:45 grom looks better hands down
Yeah the Kawasaki doesn't look that good to be honest
Great review! but why unlisted!
alot of channels leave their vids unlisted until youtube is processing it. saves people complaining about poor resolutions,etc
Does the license in America have a limit like A1,A2 like in Europe?or is it just one license for all motorcycle?
We don't have tiered licensing. Each state has its own minimum age requirement, but you can ride any motorcycle regardless of size. -DrewZilla
+RevZilla So great..
I've just enjoyed watching you guys goof around. Lol
The initial music let me be well aware that I want nothing to do with one of these..lol
Flag guy loves his job!
Not a bad looking bike but I'd probably still go for a Grom.
Dem camo pants tho
Max speed?
2017 is six years ago? Waw..
7 years ago
now wait for the parts to roll out
You guys plan on reviewing the Kawasaki Versys 650?
It's possible, though it might not happen until they refresh it again. We did a written review of the updated Versys 1000 last year though. -DrewZilla (www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2015-kawasaki-versys-1000-lt-review)
is it good for highway?
It's not great for highway, as it's tough to sustain those speeds. -DrewZilla
George Bush it's not highway legal lol
seems like it can sustain a good bit of speed but I guess not.
George Bush my one goes 80 with a new exhaust
Sure if you have a death wish
For the price brand new and to start off with your first bike to learn how to drive not badPaid off real quick
I demand to see Lemmy ride it
The intro music sounded like Sonic 2's Metropolis Zone.
i want it!
im 5"0 so am i too small on this bike
No, you'd be fine on the Z125 Pro. -DrewZilla
K thxs
Perfect fit for it.
+joevidya thxs wats the max height bike i can sit on
No idea, but you can pay extra to get a bikes suspension lowered if it's too tall.
Could you go cross country on this? Not joking. Just this a good back pack and beautiful roads.
Is this a good bike to get for a first time?
Yes, it can be a good first bike. -DrewZilla
Do the BMW R nine T, please!
Thought i was watching dumb and dumber rerun for a minute there...
This or a Fireblade?
joblo1978 good choice XD
there's this guy in my town selling a V8 cruiser, I'll get you in touch.
+Kazoohira Fiddler Is it turbo charged?
sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/5613897519.html
I'm not sure, but it has 425HP
+Kazoohira Fiddler What a monstrosity.
I have a 140 ho motorcycle that only weights 380lbs and I don’t have ABS, no fun it you can’t slide the bike around.