Suzuki DR 125 S Weight (247lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1982 and 1983 model years, the Suzuki DR 125 S motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 246.9 lb (112 kg).

Wet / running weight246.9 lb (112 kg)
Fuel capacity2.25 US gal (8.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight14 lb (6.3 kg)
Model years covered
19821983

Suzuki DR 125 S weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki DR 125 S?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 125 S is lighter than about 79.7% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
246.9 lb (112 kg)
37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 317.5 lb (144 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight246.9 lb (112 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider396.9 lb (180 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.2% of total mass
180 lb rider426.9 lb (193.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.8% of total mass
210 lb rider456.9 lb (207.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 54% of total mass

Suzuki DR 125 S weight & related specs

Model years covered 1982, 1983
Wet / running weight 246.9 lb (112 kg)
Engine displacement 124 cc
Torque 7 lb-ft (9.5 Nm)
Fuel capacity 2.25 US gal (8.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 14 lb (6.3 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 2.84 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.5 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 199.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.7%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR 125 S is lighter than about 79.7% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.25 US gal (8.5 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 14 lb (6.3 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.

Suzuki DR 125 S weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki DR 125 S weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 246.9 lb (112 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Suzuki DR 125 S weight compare with similar Suzukis?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 79.7% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Suzuki DR 125 S model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1982-1983 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki DR 125 S?

A full tank works out to about 14 lb (6.3 kg) from the listed 2.25 US gal (8.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki DR 125 S weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 426.9 lb (193.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the Suzuki DR 125 S torque-to-weight ratio?

Available data gives 2.84 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How large is the Suzuki DR 125 S engine for its weight?

The model has about 0.5 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Is the Suzuki DR 125 S above or below the typical Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 70.5 lb (32 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 317.5 lb (144 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Suzuki DR 125 S easy to move around by hand?

By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.

Official information note

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.