KMX125 impressions
Jaguar,
I REALLY like my KMX125... you're right, it certainly isn't a KDX, but it fits the dual sport role fairly well... the weakest link (as usual) is the suspension, particularly the forks... but it is a great, lightweight, nimble 2 stroke with decent power (KIPS equipped)... it is the best locally (Philippines) assembled bike available here... the competition is the Yamaha DT125 (air cooled, drum brakes), and the Honda XLR200 (air cooled, front disc, rear drum, electric start ONLY)...
The KMX125 comes with dual disk brakes (the front is a bit wimpy - single piston), water cooled, light weight, Dunlop 605 tires for about $1850 US dollars... a GREAT deal... the Yamaha and the Honda are both more expensive than the KMX!!! It comes in Kawie green, blue and red...
I have owned 2 of them so far... sold one to buy the KDX250SR because I wanted a physically larger bike and one with more power...
I would highly recommend the KMX for light off-road/trail exploration and even a bit of play mx (no big jumps, please!) It is a great beginner's bike.
Oh, by the way for those of you in the US and other places who have never seen a KMX follow this link...
www.kawasaki.fr/motos/125cc/kmx125/index.htm
Later...