Across 17 covered model years from 2008 to 2025, the Suzuki DR-Z125L motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 163.1 lb (74 kg) to 196.2 lb (89 kg) and dry weights ranging from 176.4 lb (80 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki DR-Z125L weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z125L?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR-Z125L is lighter than about 87.8% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki DR-Z125L weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 163.1 lb (74 kg) to 196.2 lb (89 kg) |
| Dry weight | 176.4 lb (80 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc to 125 cc |
| Torque | 8.9 lb-ft (12 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.1 US gal (4.16 L) to 1.74 US gal (6.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 6.8 lb (3.1 kg) to 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.51 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.63 cc / lb to 0.76 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 131.6 lb / 100 cc to 158.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.5% to 6.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 187.2 lb (84.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR-Z125L weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki DR-Z125L dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 years, listed wet/running weight is 163.1 lb (74 kg) to 196.2 lb (89 kg) and listed dry weight is 176.4 lb (80 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z125L lighter or heavier than other Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 12th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Suzuki DR-Z125L years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2024, 2025.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki DR-Z125L?
Based on the supplied 1.1 US gal (4.16 L) to 1.74 US gal (6.6 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 6.8 lb (3.1 kg) to 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki DR-Z125L and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 376.2 lb (170.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the estimated Suzuki DR-Z125L weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 187.2 lb (84.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
What is the Suzuki DR-Z125L torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.51 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Suzuki DR-Z125L engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.63 cc per lb to 0.76 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Suzuki DR-Z125L years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2012 is the lightest at 163.1 lb (74 kg), while 2009-2023 is the heaviest at 196.2 lb (89 kg).
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.