1991 Kawasaki KX125- Long Live the Retro Two Strokes

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

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  • @mototoad1242
    @mototoad1242 4 года назад +141

    One of the best looking bikes ever made

  • @tholmes8474
    @tholmes8474 2 года назад +2

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

  • @tearnyscribner9146
    @tearnyscribner9146 4 года назад +69

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

    • @rlh450rr
      @rlh450rr 4 года назад +5

      Absolutely

    • @bubblyboobs6882
      @bubblyboobs6882 4 года назад +1

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

  • @darrinwoodward14
    @darrinwoodward14 4 года назад +48

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

    • @STROKESMOKERSUKSM
      @STROKESMOKERSUKSM 4 года назад +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 года назад +3

      Steven Morrell sorry you had to go thru that chief

    • @motomash6143
      @motomash6143 4 года назад

      @@STROKESMOKERSUKSM haha made me laugh this mate 😂

  • @BM205
    @BM205 4 года назад +13

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

  • @stevegauthier6694
    @stevegauthier6694 2 года назад +1

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

  • @kellylynne4357
    @kellylynne4357 3 года назад +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

  • @imakang4roo218
    @imakang4roo218 4 года назад +1

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

  • @johnhansen7499
    @johnhansen7499 4 года назад +4

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

  • @ponypwr
    @ponypwr 4 года назад +9

    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!

  • @derrickzenner9300
    @derrickzenner9300 4 года назад +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.

  • @dillongreen1045
    @dillongreen1045 4 года назад +58

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

  • @lospanchos68
    @lospanchos68 4 года назад +6

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

  • @DetroitFettyghost
    @DetroitFettyghost 2 года назад +1

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

  • @JohnSmith-uv4ox
    @JohnSmith-uv4ox 3 года назад +2

    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!

  • @dylansmith5880
    @dylansmith5880 4 года назад +3

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

  • @jdatwood7086
    @jdatwood7086 4 года назад +20

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

    • @shonrob1620
      @shonrob1620 4 года назад +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 года назад

      You remember kdx model.

    • @jdatwood7086
      @jdatwood7086 4 года назад +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!

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 4 года назад +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

  • @sonnyseabury4051
    @sonnyseabury4051 Год назад +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.

  • @coltonpeare1917
    @coltonpeare1917 4 года назад +3

    Senior is a total badass. Awesome father man.

  • @anthonybressler4404
    @anthonybressler4404 4 года назад +39

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

  • @macj9858
    @macj9858 2 года назад +6

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

  • @thijshegeman1926
    @thijshegeman1926 3 года назад +3

    On the 69 day god created kaplan america

  • @vadimkargin3200
    @vadimkargin3200 3 года назад +3

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

  • @samshroomsnvantrips49
    @samshroomsnvantrips49 4 года назад +4

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

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 4 года назад +5

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

  • @noahlindsey5100
    @noahlindsey5100 4 года назад +2

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

  • @delboy7928
    @delboy7928 3 года назад +4

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

  • @andyb9994
    @andyb9994 4 года назад +4

    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!!!!

  • @leandro23_
    @leandro23_ 3 года назад +1

    Looks amazing in that color

  • @toejam7606
    @toejam7606 4 года назад +7

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

  • @bradhiggs1200
    @bradhiggs1200 3 года назад +1

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

  • @Studio_Earth
    @Studio_Earth 4 года назад +1

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

  • @johnweaver1198
    @johnweaver1198 4 года назад +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.....

  • @s.gproductions9684
    @s.gproductions9684 Год назад +1

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

  • @eastsidebadger8416
    @eastsidebadger8416 4 года назад +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.

  • @paulcondie2520
    @paulcondie2520 2 года назад +1

    Gotta love that sound!

  • @TheDroneKing
    @TheDroneKing 2 года назад +2

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

  • @GLeszega
    @GLeszega 4 года назад +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 👌🏼

  • @garycarlquist9301
    @garycarlquist9301 4 года назад +2

    I have an 1990 kx 125 I love it

  • @michaelnesbitt4260
    @michaelnesbitt4260 4 года назад +2

    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

  • @NLA69
    @NLA69 4 года назад +3

    One of the best looking 90's bikes ever

  • @DetroitFettyghost
    @DetroitFettyghost 2 года назад +3

    The lineup was incredible from every manufacturer this year.

  • @jasonshellop4840
    @jasonshellop4840 3 года назад +1

    That kx sounds awesome

  • @st3phenJC
    @st3phenJC 4 года назад +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. 🇺🇸

  • @daviddougher8637
    @daviddougher8637 4 года назад +12

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

  • @c4r5on88
    @c4r5on88 Год назад +1

    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. 🙏

  • @569iw0
    @569iw0 4 года назад +2

    Got mine new in 91, raced MX good memories

  • @skullsnbones2001
    @skullsnbones2001 4 года назад +6

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

  • @hottinroof7159
    @hottinroof7159 4 года назад +6

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

  • @jcsquared1111
    @jcsquared1111 3 месяца назад +1

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

  • @shawnbottom4769
    @shawnbottom4769 4 года назад +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 года назад

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

  • @Kuhlyedascope69
    @Kuhlyedascope69 4 года назад +1

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

  • @michaelstellman7957
    @michaelstellman7957 4 года назад +2

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

  • @Sebastian_Dinwiddie
    @Sebastian_Dinwiddie 4 года назад +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

  • @tommybritton9273
    @tommybritton9273 4 года назад +9

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

  • @popeyethesailorboy8905
    @popeyethesailorboy8905 4 года назад +3

    I am always inspired by Kaplan’s builds

  • @MR.GTAEVERYTHING
    @MR.GTAEVERYTHING 3 года назад +1

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

  • @dansloan4242
    @dansloan4242 4 года назад +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!!!

  • @rlh450rr
    @rlh450rr 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful, lots of memories. Thanks guys

  • @rocket2811
    @rocket2811 4 года назад +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.

  • @graysinclair6572
    @graysinclair6572 4 года назад +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. 🤙

  • @TheKnoxcountry
    @TheKnoxcountry 4 года назад +2

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

  • @christopherrhea8578
    @christopherrhea8578 4 года назад +1

    One of my favorite kawasaki ever love the blue forks

  • @freddiemaurer3522
    @freddiemaurer3522 4 года назад +1

    I had one I loved that bike.

  • @Valhalla1989
    @Valhalla1989 4 года назад +4

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

  • @wanfaizal8447
    @wanfaizal8447 2 года назад +1

    Very proud of you sir 👍👍

  • @johndorazio2400
    @johndorazio2400 3 года назад

    That thing is fucking sweet brings back so many good memories

  • @kdxpassion5233
    @kdxpassion5233 4 года назад +1

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

    • @obishodococo
      @obishodococo 2 года назад

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

    • @kdxpassion5233
      @kdxpassion5233 2 года назад

      @@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

  • @1MACVSOG1
    @1MACVSOG1 4 года назад +10

    I love my 90" kx125

  • @ryanlester761
    @ryanlester761 4 года назад +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!

  • @donelistening5132
    @donelistening5132 4 года назад +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.

  • @bigram7235
    @bigram7235 4 года назад +1

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

  • @nayyerrathore8032
    @nayyerrathore8032 4 года назад +3

    I love Kawasaki.

  • @Foryourinfo369
    @Foryourinfo369 Год назад +2

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

  • @waylonthompson2431
    @waylonthompson2431 4 года назад +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

  • @Scottietalks
    @Scottietalks 4 года назад +2

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

  • @joemomma8092
    @joemomma8092 4 года назад +5

    Personally think it’s the best sounding two stroke ever made

    • @chadvalliere8697
      @chadvalliere8697 3 года назад

      You need to hear the 77 RM250 he did a vid on!

  • @stephenneville7841
    @stephenneville7841 4 года назад +1

    Dude knows how to ride, that bike is sick

  • @scottspecht6690
    @scottspecht6690 4 года назад +3

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

  • @mikebressler8951
    @mikebressler8951 4 года назад +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 года назад +2

      Facts. Sr was flying around the property.

    • @mikebressler8951
      @mikebressler8951 4 года назад +2

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

    • @anthonybressler4404
      @anthonybressler4404 4 года назад +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 года назад +2

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

  • @jamesburkhart34
    @jamesburkhart34 3 года назад +1

    Had the same bike baddest mfr I've owed love the 91 kx

  • @Mr.FirstSpinJohnson
    @Mr.FirstSpinJohnson 3 года назад +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.

  • @MrSnapy1
    @MrSnapy1 4 года назад +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 Год назад

      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!!

  • @lukeworrell8479
    @lukeworrell8479 4 года назад +1

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

  • @viperracing2889
    @viperracing2889 3 года назад

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

  • @df9834
    @df9834 4 года назад +4

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

  • @mikenorton8588
    @mikenorton8588 4 года назад +2

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

  • @beastgirl43
    @beastgirl43 4 года назад +1

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

  • @fredc8618
    @fredc8618 4 года назад +1

    The styling is beautiful!!

  • @user-vg1fu1xb5l
    @user-vg1fu1xb5l 4 года назад +1

    90's livery and fairing color are my thing

  • @markdjsonicfxalsop
    @markdjsonicfxalsop 4 года назад +1

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

  • @jonballen1550
    @jonballen1550 4 года назад +3

    I will from now on refer to stock kawis as un-pickled cucumbers

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  4 года назад +2

      That's brilliant I think I'll steal your line if you don't mind

    • @jonballen1550
      @jonballen1550 4 года назад +1

      KAPLAN AMERICA it was your line from the video actually!

  • @yacob9619
    @yacob9619 2 года назад

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

  • @mrgreen9388
    @mrgreen9388 4 года назад +2

    This sound is soooo good🏍👍🏽👍🏽

  • @stabbincabbincowbboy3770
    @stabbincabbincowbboy3770 4 года назад +6

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

  • @davidgauthier2661
    @davidgauthier2661 2 года назад

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

  • @jakeshuster6783
    @jakeshuster6783 4 года назад +1

    That sound brought me back.

  • @andybowyer3602
    @andybowyer3602 4 года назад +2

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

  • @jerryhill4893
    @jerryhill4893 6 месяцев назад

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