Suzuki RG125/RG125E model history
1978—1980

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From GT125 to RG125 RG125 was launched 1978, simultanously with RG185, formerly knows as GT125 and GT185 with new paint jobs. Neverthelsess, the RG125 was still sold in some countries with its old name, GT125. In some countries the model was known as X4. The RG125 didn't have the Ram-Air cylinder head of the older GT125.

1979 Suzuki year code: N

New color scheme, the engine was coated black.

RG 125 1979 Overall Length: 1 900 mm (74.8 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 055 mm (41.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 230 mm (48.4 in) Dry Weight: 107 kg (235 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 124 cc 2-stroke, 16 hp/ 9.500 rpm, 1 kg-m/ 8.500 rpm. Click on the image for larger format.

1980 Suzuki year code: T

The 1980-year's RG125E had star type cast wheels. The engine was back to aluminum color.

RG 125 E 1980 Overall Length: 1 970 mm (77.6 in) Overall Width: 750 mm (29.5 in) Overall Height: 1 035 mm (40.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 270 mm (50.0 in) Dry Weight: 115 kg (253 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 124 cc 2-stroke, 16 hp/ 9.000 rpm, 1 kg-m/ 8.000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format.

1978-1979 RG125 specifications (Japan)

Overall length: 1 910 mm
Overall width: 770 mm
Overall height: 1 065 mm
Wheelbase: 1 230 mm
Dry weight: 115 kg
Engine type: 124 cc Air-cooled parallel twin 2-stroke, piston valve.
Bore x stroke: 43,0 x 43,0 mm
Compression ratio: 6,8 :1
Maximum power output: 16 ps/ 9.500 rpm
Maximum torque:  1,3 kg-m/ 8.500 rpm
Starting system: Kick start
Clutch: Wet multiple plate type
Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh
Front brake: Single disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Internal expanding
Primary drive: Chain
Frame type: Steel pipe
Front suspension: Telescopic, oil dampened
Rear suspension: Swinging arm, oil dampened
Front tyre size: 2.75-18
Rear tyre size: 3.00-18
Wheel type: Steel rime, wire wheels
Retail price in Japan 1978-1979: 198,000 Yen





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