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Kawasaki EL 125 Eliminator

Initially, Kawasaki designed their smallest Eliminator as an ideal beginner’s ride, a small, light, flick able cruising motorcycle that would stand both as a teacher and a commuter without excluding the fun factor of the equation. Little did Kawasaki anticipated that this would end up a notorious bike not only among riders who are just starting out, but among those searching for a cheap mean of commuting during a gray modern period that no manufacturer saw coming. Further backing this affirmation up is the fact that they discontinued production for 2008 and now the thing is back for more action.

As a 2009 model year, the bike stands out thanks to the same features that consecrated it in the first place; a low seat height (only 26.8 inches from the ground), light weight (319.6 lbs. with all liquids in), long travel suspension, but mostly because of the 124cc, four-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC, single-cylinder engine. This is electrically started and fueled through the same 28mm Mikuni BS28 carburetor. Displacement isn’t the only thing ensuring great mileage. The fact that the engine is tuned to deliver plenty of low and midrange grunt determines riders to shift earlier and make less fuel stops than on any other vehicle out there (only scooters are more economic than this thing and not all of them). Yet, torque isn’t more than a beginner rider can manage and, overall, that’s why the Motorcycle Safety Foundation uses this bike in the beginner riders courser with great results.