DR-Z125L

2018 Suzuki DR-Z125L Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2018 Suzuki DR-Z125L utilizes a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12 HP (8.8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 12 Nm (8.9 lb-ft) at 8,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96.8 HP per liter and a 900 rpm working window between peak torque (8,600 rpm) and peak power (9,500 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-Z125L measures 89 kg (196 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.42 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,270 mm (50 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 4.16-liter (1.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 17 indexed model years from 2008 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.