1975 KAWASAKI KS125 2 STROKE ENDURO CLASSIC

[@northerniltree]

My first bike. Bought it new in October, 1975. Put a larger front sprocket on it for the highway, got thrown in jail on July 4th, 1977 for doing 85 MPH down a mountain pass in Colorado. Fastest I'd ever been on it, and I got jail for the thrill. Almost worth it. Sold it in 1978 with 24,000 miles on it. GREAT bike.

[@kevincraig8257]

I had the 74 DT 125 bought it knew I was 14 made a dollar an hour cost I think around 1100 put a larger sprocket on the back a friend had the Kawasaki 100 good times

[@jimbo2487]

Love those old 2 stroke bikes.

[@user-sh5dy5tr9d]

This is a bike that I would seriously consider owning. Eric in NC

[@karlmenard9027]

I had a 1975 kawasaki ke125 ....in 1992 my dad gave me this motorcycle for my 13th birthday...I rode it almost everyday for a couple of years.....then upgraded to a kawasaki kdx 200.....perfect for the trails...👍

[@Jake-g6w]

Had one identical to it for my first bike when I was 12,my best friend had a Honda mr175. We ripped up every trail we could find.had it till I was 16 it took a severe beating,I love hearing the sound on your video,brings back awesome memories

[@sissygoog9456]

Wow! What a gorgeous! Amazing that it's all original classic 1975 Kawasaki ks125 amazing that it's all original. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you sir. Awesome video Ronnie New England motorcycle museum number one 🤘🇺🇲😯😯 Great work Kaplan team 👍

[@MalcolmDesigns]

That takes me right back to my childhood, I was 13 in 1975.

[@skydancerforever]

Another good looking Kawasaki.

[@markjohnston2675]

In 1974 my dad spent $850 for 2 NEW Kawasaki KS125's for my brother and I....I have owned over 45 motorcycles after and I still feel that was one of the best bikes I have ever owned...With the rotary valve had the power of a much larger bike, never let me down and I rode the dog shit out of it for over 10 years....I would still have it today however some asshole stole it along with my 1974 near mint MC1m....You are the KING of finding gems.

[@kamaruzamannasri8910]

My favourite bike during the days.i bought it in 1976.i used for traveling and trailing.the engine never upset me.for first timer you got to be aware of the kick starter.those who experiance only knows .

[@brianfalkner108]

When i was younger i owned a 1975 Kawasaki f7 175. Bought it for $100, only had 200 miles on it. It was a tractor with that rotary Valve engine.

[@johnhargis4566]

There was 2 kids I grew up with that owned those bikes & I don't think any other 2 stroke motor had such an amazing power delivery from putting slow to WFO 😊

[@gorillamax4872]

This would be a dream bike to me. I had a 76 kx125 back in that day

[@Homeland.]

101 thumbs up 👍, my friends brother, Dalue in 1980 had one of those and it was the same time that the 1980 RM125 came out and me and me friends were riding a Honda 125XL four stroke. I had the real thing the next year.

[@colmcc-ij3nn]

Outstanding piece of work right there .Love your channel. Cheers me up.😮😊

[@imthatguy1878]

You should see the original 1973 yami IT175 in my garage with about the same milage, people love seeing them out, my other is a 74 kawi 90 enduro

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Another gorgeous, very healthy sounding 2 stroke vintage enduro. Love the metal tank, with the gorgeous paint color and graphics.

[@evivant]

Had that exact bike, 1973 model. 6 speed gearbox. Great motorcycle.

[@franciscolopez3229]

Not brandnew but it looks brandnew. Nice job. Sounds great too.

[@brianhildom9372]

My first full size bike. Like you said I stripped the tail light and turn signals and rode the crap out of it. Some of the best times of my life. Like to own it but I'm sure it's a little bit more than the 500$ I paid for mine.

[@1sir-onworld]

🐝🏁 Very clean old Kawasaki 👌 looks beautiful

[@darrenmackenzie1645]

My first real bike I bought. I was 15. Paid $749 new. Awesome bike.

[@randellrounds7000]

Nice bike I use to have the 90 cc version when I was a kid

[@imthatguy1878]

I have one in my garage

[@Lyonne875]

Bonjour de France ! J'ai 64 ans et quand j 'ai eu 16 ans je pouvais conduire à l 'époque une 125 cc ,la Kawa me faisait rêver because Brad Lackey je suis fan de mx mais mon père ne voulait pas de 2 temps donc j 'ai roulé sur une 125 xl Honda😢 Regrets éternel !!! Vos vidéos me font rajeunir tanks ❤

[@bobg1219]

I agree with putting new tires on the bike. If it were all original paint then maybe leave the original tires for museum piece!

[@Onlybhstrpes]

Wow Sr. ... used to dream of this ol classic when I was 10.

[@randyhaglund7557]

I had 2 of them super reliable engine fun bike back in the day.

[@shin-pad1052]

What a beautiful example!

[@markkimball1569]

I like them they ran so good. Power range was perfect. I thought a ke. Mmm must missed that. Part of my youth 😂

[@asadhussain1974]

They look so cool thanks for video kaplan America 🙂👍🏻

[@KaplanCycles]

Glad you like them!

[@1970sRacing]

absolute gem!

[@toddgreim9254]

Thats a stuner there, lets go big Ken!

[@johnhansen7499]

My first motorcycle was a 1978 KE 125, which looked just like this bike. Good times

[@davidfoster4667]

I love what they do. I’m sure the price reflects it!

[@CarlLindeman]

this guy has everything i want

[@randellrounds7000]

I will tell you this can't beat a Kawasaki for trail riding or as a dirt bike bad ass bikes they will get up and scoot

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

Another stunning presentation and vintage Kawasaki bike .. Kaplan truly provides the best of work and amazing bikes because I know they want to make many people happy with what they do best. Back in 1976 I had the Kawasaki KE125 in the yellow black and white and that bike was a beautiful 2 stroke bike I bought for around $800 new.. Thank you Kaplan and staff for taking everyone on the best rides. God bless all of you daily and God bless the USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 !!

[@kevinsivertson5800]

Very cool ‘ Tkx for sharing on the best motorcycle channel in the milky way way!!!

[@KaplanCycles]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@toddmills2407]

Awesome job like always.😀

[@KaplanCycles]

Thanks again!

[@MrGuvEuroman]

Reminds me of a KE 100

[@kingdavidcoffee]

Identical to my 1974 model. Only differences the shape of the stripe on the gas tank. Same color too.

[@garynicholson5177]

I got a brand new 76 kd125 for my 13 th birthday. Had it prob 10 years. Bought my first go fast parts for that bike. Anyone remember skunkworks?

[@lamborghiniveneno3054]

I like motorcycles. Very classic.😊

[@kimberlysmith1082]

Beautiful bike

[@KaplanCycles]

It sure is!

[@gregbishop3167]

Beautiful

[@kentabeyta3018]

A real beauty !!

[@gorillamax4872]

Beautiful! Do you still have it?

[@KaplanCycles]

Yes

[@jonmccormick8683]

The KE125 are great street bikes and have more power than the KE100. Will go about 70-80mph on the street were as the KE100 only goes 55/60mph. Good for trails but the torque is low. -better for the street with the efficient high revs.

[@shanedog9082]

Homies shoulders are jacked

[@KaplanCycles]

30 years in the gym & 60 pullups and 100 pushups a day.

[@Troy-f2h]

Had one many good times i had on it they are a blast to jump i could jump 300 feet on mine lucky i am here to talk lol crazy but true that why i no Jesus loves motorcycles

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

That KD125 Kawasaki could easily sell for $4,000

[@dantehall5526]

WOW

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

Meant KS125 😊

[@Mtb9r]

My folks bought me a new in 1972 I believe it was a KE125? Beat the color off that bike.

[@Sparkjumper59]

I had the 175.

[@UncleChud]

SANO🤙🏼

[@gpz7525]

💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@deanwaring6100]

👍🏻👍🏻❤️😊

[@philhitch1924]

Nice trail bike. Not enduro.

[@williamleonardo8478]

I actually like that year of the quacker because it was a cool year but when I had my bike shop in the 70s they stop making parts for those bikes 2 years out of manufacturing I would still have a mako over that any day God bless you 2:27 2:29

[@mattd5681]

Kinda like the KE100. Rotary type