DR 125 S

1983 Suzuki DR 125 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1983 Suzuki DR 125 S enduro - offroad motorcycle, Suzuki features a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10 HP (7.3 kW) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.6 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the DR 125 S measures 112 kg (247 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.2 kg per horsepower). The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 95 km/h (59 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1982 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.