DR 125 SE

1997 Suzuki DR 125 SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Suzuki DR 125 SE features a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12 HP (8.8 kW) at 9,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) at 8,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (8,600 rpm) and peak power (9,800 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 DR 125 SE measures 101 kg (223 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.42 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1997 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.