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Suzuki DR 125 S - [1982]
This edition of the Suzuki DR 125 S is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk and the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim.This particular Suzuki DR 125 has a 124cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 1982 DR 125 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the DR 125's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2001 Kawasaki KDX 125 R KIPS | 2001cc.1999 Kawasaki KDX 125 R KIPS | 1999cc.
Weighing in at 112 kgs (246 lbs) this makes the Suzuki DR 125 S in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom, give or take 50kg.
The 1982 Suzuki DR 125 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 10 bhp (7 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally [25.4 bhp (18 kW) @ 7500 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 7.3 lb-ft (9.9 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki DR 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2005 Yamaha TW 225 E has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1982 Suzuki DR 125 S.
The 1982 Suzuki DR 125 S has a Power to weight ratio of 89.2 bhp per ton and 65.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 DR 125 competing with the 2005 Yamaha TW 225 E [114.2 bhp\ton] and the 2002 Yamaha TW 225 E [114.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki DR 125 generating around 65.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1985 Honda VT 250 F Integra [90.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2000 Kawasaki ZR-250 Balius II [90.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 41.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 42.3 secs, this makes the Suzuki DR 125 S similar in acceleration to the 2009 Kawasaki EL 125 Eliminator (41.6 secs) and the 2005 Kawasaki EL 125 Eliminator (41.6 secs). This Suzuki DR 125 S also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1982 Suzuki DR 125 S and the 2004 Honda XR 250 R
When talking about the performance of the 1982 Suzuki DR 125 S on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2004 Honda XR 250 R (0 secs) and the 2019 Honda CRF 250 L Rally (0 secs).
The 1982 version of the Suzuki DR 125 S has a maximum speed of 59mph.
Top Speed of the 1982 DR 125 equals the 2021 Honda NSS 125 Forza
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1982 Suzuki DR 125 S then how about a 2021 Honda NSS 125 Forza (70 mph) and the 2019 Honda NSS 125 Forza (70 mph).
