1991 Kawasaki KX125- Long Live the Retro Two Strokes

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Komentáře • 342

  • @tearnyscribner9146
    @tearnyscribner9146 Před 4 lety +65

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

    • @rlh450rr
      @rlh450rr Před 4 lety +5

      Absolutely

    • @bubblyboobs6882
      @bubblyboobs6882 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @mototoad1242
    @mototoad1242 Před 4 lety +135

    One of the best looking bikes ever made

  • @darrinwoodward14
    @darrinwoodward14 Před 4 lety +47

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

    • @STROKESMOKERSUKSM
      @STROKESMOKERSUKSM Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +3

      Steven Morrell sorry you had to go thru that chief

    • @motomash6143
      @motomash6143 Před 4 lety

      @@STROKESMOKERSUKSM haha made me laugh this mate 😂

  • @dillongreen1045
    @dillongreen1045 Před 4 lety +56

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

  • @BM205
    @BM205 Před 4 lety +13

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

  • @derrickzenner9300
    @derrickzenner9300 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @lospanchos68
    @lospanchos68 Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @ponypwr
    @ponypwr Před 4 lety +8

    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!

  • @johnhansen7499
    @johnhansen7499 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @anthonybressler4404
    @anthonybressler4404 Před 4 lety +38

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

  • @macj9858
    @macj9858 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @GLeszega
    @GLeszega Před 4 lety +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 👌🏼

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @TheDroneKing
    @TheDroneKing Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @samshroomsnvantrips49
    @samshroomsnvantrips49 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @sonnyseabury4051
    @sonnyseabury4051 Před 9 měsíci +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.

  • @dylansmith5880
    @dylansmith5880 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 Před 3 lety +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

  • @jdatwood7086
    @jdatwood7086 Před 4 lety +19

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

    • @shonrob1620
      @shonrob1620 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      You remember kdx model.

    • @jdatwood7086
      @jdatwood7086 Před 3 lety +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!

  • @noahlindsey5100
    @noahlindsey5100 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @JohnSmith-uv4ox
    @JohnSmith-uv4ox Před 3 lety +1

    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!

  • @delboy7928
    @delboy7928 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @vadimkargin3200
    @vadimkargin3200 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @MR.GTAEVERYTHING
    @MR.GTAEVERYTHING Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @tholmes8474
    @tholmes8474 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @coltonpeare1917
    @coltonpeare1917 Před 4 lety +2

    Senior is a total badass. Awesome father man.

  • @johnweaver1198
    @johnweaver1198 Před 4 lety +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.....

  • @eastsidebadger8416
    @eastsidebadger8416 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @toejam7606
    @toejam7606 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @shawnbottom4769
    @shawnbottom4769 Před 4 lety +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 Před 3 lety

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

  • @daviddougher8637
    @daviddougher8637 Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @DetroitFettyghost
    @DetroitFettyghost Před 2 lety +3

    The lineup was incredible from every manufacturer this year.

  • @NLA69
    @NLA69 Před 4 lety +3

    One of the best looking 90's bikes ever

  • @st3phenJC
    @st3phenJC Před 4 lety +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. 🇺🇸

  • @577buttfan
    @577buttfan Před 3 lety +1

    Original cucumber thats never been pickled lmfao!!!!
    I had a 87' miss that baby!!!!
    Rock on Ken your the man!!!!!

  • @nayyerrathore8032
    @nayyerrathore8032 Před 4 lety +3

    I love Kawasaki.

  • @hottinroof7159
    @hottinroof7159 Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @tommybritton9273
    @tommybritton9273 Před 4 lety +9

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

  • @DetroitFettyghost
    @DetroitFettyghost Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @michaelstellman7957
    @michaelstellman7957 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @graysinclair6572
    @graysinclair6572 Před 4 lety +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. 🤙

  • @skullsnbones2001
    @skullsnbones2001 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @andyb9994
    @andyb9994 Před 4 lety +3

    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!!!!

  • @kellylynne4357
    @kellylynne4357 Před 2 lety +2

    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

  • @bradhiggs1200
    @bradhiggs1200 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @Valhalla1989
    @Valhalla1989 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @popeyethesailorboy8905
    @popeyethesailorboy8905 Před 3 lety +3

    I am always inspired by Kaplan’s builds

  • @rlh450rr
    @rlh450rr Před 4 lety +3

    Beautiful, lots of memories. Thanks guys

  • @stevegauthier6694
    @stevegauthier6694 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @dansloan4242
    @dansloan4242 Před 3 lety +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!!!

  • @569iw0
    @569iw0 Před 4 lety +1

    Got mine new in 91, raced MX good memories

  • @Kuhlyedascope69
    @Kuhlyedascope69 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @Sebastian_Dinwiddie
    @Sebastian_Dinwiddie Před 4 lety +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

  • @lukeworrell8479
    @lukeworrell8479 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @TheKnoxcountry
    @TheKnoxcountry Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @donelistening5132
    @donelistening5132 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @Foryourinfo369
    @Foryourinfo369 Před rokem +1

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

  • @df9834
    @df9834 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @bigram7235
    @bigram7235 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @phimister78
    @phimister78 Před 3 lety +1

    If that doesn’t bring a smile to your face nothing will . Awesome ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @s.gproductions9684
    @s.gproductions9684 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @imakang4roo218
    @imakang4roo218 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @1MACVSOG1
    @1MACVSOG1 Před 4 lety +9

    I love my 90" kx125

  • @beastgirl43
    @beastgirl43 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @michaelnesbitt4260
    @michaelnesbitt4260 Před 4 lety +1

    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

  • @mikenorton8588
    @mikenorton8588 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @waylonthompson2431
    @waylonthompson2431 Před 4 lety +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

  • @rocket2811
    @rocket2811 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @c4r5on88
    @c4r5on88 Před 9 měsíci

    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. 🙏

  • @donkeyballs3307
    @donkeyballs3307 Před 4 lety +17

    I used to smoke the 250's on the track ,in my kx 125 ,lighter bike ,quicker track times ,if u got the right rider on it

    • @joejoe-qn4hu
      @joejoe-qn4hu Před 4 lety +2

      Same here i had the 85 kx 125 and i would smoke my buddys 87 yz250 all day long he would be so pissed off lol

  • @jakeshuster6783
    @jakeshuster6783 Před 4 lety +1

    That sound brought me back.

  • @Mr.CJohnson
    @Mr.CJohnson Před 3 lety +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.

  • @stephenneville7841
    @stephenneville7841 Před 3 lety +1

    Dude knows how to ride, that bike is sick

  • @davidcallahan5157
    @davidcallahan5157 Před 4 lety +1

    That 125 sounds great!

  • @stabbincabbincowbboy3770
    @stabbincabbincowbboy3770 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @Studio_Earth
    @Studio_Earth Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @reincarnated95
    @reincarnated95 Před 10 měsíci

    You name it; I’ve ridden it; Trikes, Dirtbikes, quads,CBR, home made go carts: RM,YZ, CR, KX; but the LAST bike I ripped on was a 92’ KX 125 looked exactly like this one.❤️

  • @christopherrhea8578
    @christopherrhea8578 Před 3 lety +1

    One of my favorite kawasaki ever love the blue forks

  • @fredc8618
    @fredc8618 Před 4 lety +1

    The styling is beautiful!!

  • @harryvalentin8462
    @harryvalentin8462 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice baby🤒 old school look like new🤤👏

  • @kdxpassion5233
    @kdxpassion5233 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @obishodococo
      @obishodococo Před rokem

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

    • @kdxpassion5233
      @kdxpassion5233 Před rokem

      @@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

  • @davidgauthier2661
    @davidgauthier2661 Před rokem

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

  • @Scottietalks
    @Scottietalks Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @user-vg1fu1xb5l
    @user-vg1fu1xb5l Před 4 lety +1

    90's livery and fairing color are my thing

  • @cole9777
    @cole9777 Před 3 lety +1

    Wolverine shredding the green machine!

  • @markdjsonicfxalsop
    @markdjsonicfxalsop Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @leandro23_
    @leandro23_ Před 2 lety +1

    Looks amazing in that color

  • @mikebressler8951
    @mikebressler8951 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +2

      Facts. Sr was flying around the property.

    • @mikebressler8951
      @mikebressler8951 Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @anthonybressler4404
      @anthonybressler4404 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @scottspecht6690
    @scottspecht6690 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @viperracing2889
    @viperracing2889 Před 2 lety

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

  • @hamzadrinjak2603
    @hamzadrinjak2603 Před 4 lety +1

    Been a while since ive seen anyone rip a kx like you man

  • @garycarlquist9301
    @garycarlquist9301 Před 3 lety +2

    I have an 1990 kx 125 I love it

  • @HWG-wm8ld
    @HWG-wm8ld Před 4 lety +1

    That’s the year I graduated high school. I had a beat down cr.
    Fukin A!!

  • @jerryhill4893
    @jerryhill4893 Před 21 dnem

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

  • @badboy12230
    @badboy12230 Před 4 lety +1

    You looked like you had some fun on that little ripper ken 😄💯💥

  • @khaoscorporation3921
    @khaoscorporation3921 Před 3 lety

    My very 1st bike was in 1982 it was an 1981 RM80 my stepdad outdid himself that year totally brought my love lmao lol I think I was 12. miss my 2 strokes so much

  • @freddiemaurer3522
    @freddiemaurer3522 Před 3 lety +1

    I had one I loved that bike.

  • @trxmh
    @trxmh Před 4 lety +2

    Sweet bike and nice riding! those early 90s kawis looks good.

  • @joemomma8092
    @joemomma8092 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @paulcondie2520
    @paulcondie2520 Před 2 lety +1

    Gotta love that sound!