Sherco SM 125 Black Panther vs Suzuki DR125SM (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco SM 125 Black Pantherstacks up against the Suzuki DR125SM. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco SM 125 Black PantherSuzuki DR125SM
Model year20122014
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower11 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight99 kg
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. AJP, hydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. AJP, hHydraulicSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 100/80-M17 / 130/70-M17

Sherco SM 125 Black Panther vs Suzuki DR125SM — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco SM 125 Black Panther and the Suzuki DR125SM usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco SM 125 Black Panther brings its published horsepower in a 99 kg package, while the Suzuki DR125SM counters with 11 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: