1984 Kawasaki AR125-B2 review from United Kingdom
"All in all, they are OK, but nothing compared to todays 125s"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Well, there are plenty of things that have gone wrong with my AR125.
I have been through 3 sets of barrel and pistons.
I have to strip the carburetor at least once a month.
The fuel tap never stops leaking.
General comments?
The bike AR125 is an OK bike, however I have bought a dud, but when it isn't being brought home in a van, it is OK.
The acceleration is good for a little 125, especially when it hits about 8000rpm and it really picks up, even more now I have fitted a chrome micron race pipe. I can't really fault ARs in general, it is just mine.
The handling is pretty bad and everything flexes when you hit a bend, especially under braking, it feels like the forks are going to snap.
But for a 20 year old bike, I can't complain.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Handling marks | 3/10 |
| Braking marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Gilera DNA 50 |
| Date of Entry | 17th February, 2005 |