For the 2009 model year, the Suzuki DR-125SM motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 266.8 lb (121 kg).
Suzuki DR-125SM weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki DR-125SM weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 266.8 lb (121 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.46 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 215.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 281.5 lb (127.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR-125SM weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki DR-125SM dry weight?
The available dry weight is 266.8 lb (121 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki DR-125SM?
Based on the supplied 2.38 US gal (9 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki DR-125SM and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 446.8 lb (202.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Suzuki DR-125SM weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 281.5 lb (127.7 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How heavy is the Suzuki DR-125SM after filling the fuel tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 281.5 lb (127.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Suzuki DR-125SM total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.5% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
What is the Suzuki DR-125SM engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.46 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Suzuki DR-125SM weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.