Positioned in Sachs's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1999 Sachs ZZ 125 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 125 kg (276 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.45 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, combined with a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14.6-liter (3.9 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 311 km (193 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 106 km/h (66 mph).
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.
Specific Output
118.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.45 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,750–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~311 km (193 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.9 ccm (7.62 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power14.8 HP (10.8 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque12.9 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.5 ft.lbs) @ 7750 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke56.0 x 50.7 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed106.0 km/h (65.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Travel240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear Travel250 mm (9.8 inches)
Wheelbase1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre150/60-ZR17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.125.0 kg (275.6 pounds)
Seat Height825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Transmission
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