Suzuki DR125
1982—2001

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The Suzuki DR125 was presented as a 1982-year's model, suitable as an entry-level enduro bike. As for some other DR models, the DR125 available in different versions. At first, there were the pure trail version, DR125, with no license plate holder or mirrors, and the DR125S, a street-legal version of the same bike. In 1994 an electric starter was added, and the street legal version's name was changed to DR125SE.

1982 Suzuki DR125, as shown in a brochure from United Kingdom

1982 Suzuki year code: Z

Suzuki DR125 was a dual-purpose machine released at the same time as the DR250. It was equipped with a newly developed 125cc 4-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder SOHC engine in a newly designed lightweight diamond frame. Although it was a 2-valve engine, the adoption of STDCC achieved a high maximum output of 13PS and low fuel consumption of 62km/L (50km/h constant speed fuel consumption). Like the DR250, it had a full floater single shock suspension to improve ride comfort and handling stability.

1982 Suzuki DR 125 Overall Length: 2 030 mm (79.9 in) Overall Width: 850 mm (33.5 in) Overall Height: 1 170 mm (467.1 in) Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 345 mm (53.0 in) Ground Clearance: 265 mm (10.4 in) Dry Weight: 95 kg (209 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves. 13 hp (9.5 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 9.8 Nm (1.0 kg-m) @ 8 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1983 Suzuki year code: D

1983 Suzuki DR 125 Overall Length: 2 095 mm (82.5 in) Overall Width: 850 mm (33.5 in) Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in) Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 345 mm (53.0 in) Ground Clearance: 265 mm (10.4 in) Dry Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves. 13 hp (9.5 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 9.8 Nm (1.0 kg-m) @ 8 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1983 Suzuki DR 125 Overall Length: 2 095 mm (82.5 in) Overall Width: 850 mm (33.5 in) Overall Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in) Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 345 mm (53.0 in) Ground Clearance: 265 mm (10.4 in) Dry Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves. 13 hp (9.5 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 9.8 Nm (1.0 kg-m) @ 8 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1984 Suzuki year code: E

1984 Suzuki DR 125 Overall Length: 2 030 mm (79.9 in) Overall Width: 850 mm (33.5 in) Overall Height: 1 170 mm (46.1 in) Seat Height: 820 mm (32.2 in) Wheelbase: 1 345 mm (53.0 in) Ground Clearance: 265 mm (10.4 in) Dry Weight: 95 kg (209 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder, SOHC, TDCC. 13 hp (9.5 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 9.8 Nm (1.0 kg-m) @ 8 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1985 Suzuki year code: F

Color: Yellow, Yellow lower forks, Gold rims Front disc brake

1985 Suzuki DR 125 Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 845 mm (33.3 in) Overall Height: 1 190 mm (46.9 in) Seat Height: 820 mm (32.2 in) Wheelbase: 1 390 mm (54.7 in) Dry Weight: 97 kg (214 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves. 14 hp @ 10 000 rpm, 9.8 Nm (1.0 kg-m) @ 8 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1986 Suzuki year code: G




1987 Suzuki year code: H

1987 Suzuki DR 125 Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 845 mm (33.3 in) Overall Height: 1 190 mm (46.9 in) Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 390 mm (54.8 in) Ground Clearance: 260 mm (10.2 in) Dry Weight: 94 kg (207 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124 cc single cylinder 4-stroke. SOHC, SDCC. 12.0 hp (8.8 kW) @ 9 600 rpm, 10.8 Nm (1.1 kg-m) @ 8 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1988 Suzuki year code: J

1988 Suzuki DR125 and DR100, as shown on a sales brochure

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