ZZ 125

1998 Sachs ZZ 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1998 Sachs ZZ 125 enduro - offroad motorcycle, Sachs features a 124.9 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.8 HP (10.8 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 12.9 Nm (9.5 lb-ft) at 7,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 118.5 HP per liter and a 250 rpm working window between peak torque (7,750 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the ZZ 125 measures 118 kg (260 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.97 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

Within MotoLibrary's Sachs archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1998 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.