1979
Suzuki DS 125 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 409746 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | DS 125 |
| Year | 1979 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | telescopic oil dampened |
| Frontwheeltravel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rake | 61.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | swinging arm 5 way adj. |
| Rearwheeltravel | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Trail | 133 mm (5.2 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 56.0 x 50.0 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Compression | 6.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 123.00 ccm (7.51 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. mikuni vm24sh |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Lubricationsystem | CCI |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
|---|
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 93.0 kg (205.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 8.00 litres (2.11 gallons) |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 2.00 litres (0.53 gallons) |
About Suzuki
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Michio Suzuki
Best Known For:
GSX-R sportbikes, Hayabusa, DR/DR-Z dual-sports, Burgman scooters
Company History
From loom maker to racing force, Suzuki built its reputation on durable, value-forward engineering that still wins on Sundays. The GSX-R defined modern sportbike DNA—light frames, revvy fours—while the Hayabusa rewrote the velocity conversation with stability and everyday civility. Off-road, DR and DR-Z dual-sports became global workhorses: simple, tractable, fixable anywhere. Suzuki’s strategy blends incremental evolution with racing feedback, keeping parts affordable and reliability high. In scooters, Burgman made maxi convenience mainstream. Historically, Suzuki is the rider’s brand: honest performance, dealer networks that reach small towns, and a knack for machines that feel friendly yet fast.