Across 12 covered model years from 2008 to 2022, the Suzuki DR-Z125 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 160.9 lb (73 kg) to 196.2 lb (89 kg) and dry weights ranging from 174.2 lb (79 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki DR-Z125 weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
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How heavy is the Suzuki DR-Z125?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki DR-Z125 is lighter than about 90.5% 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-Z125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 160.9 lb (73 kg) to 196.2 lb (89 kg) |
| Dry weight | 174.2 lb (79 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| 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
| Displacement per pound | 0.63 cc / lb to 0.77 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 129.8 lb / 100 cc to 158.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.5% to 6.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 185 lb (83.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DR-Z125 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki DR-Z125 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 160.9 lb (73 kg) to 196.2 lb (89 kg), while dry weight is 174.2 lb (79 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki DR-Z125 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 90.5% of 37 Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki DR-Z125 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki DR-Z125?
A full tank works out to about 6.8 lb (3.1 kg) to 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) from the listed 1.1 US gal (4.16 L) to 1.74 US gal (6.6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki DR-Z125 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 374 lb (169.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How large is the Suzuki DR-Z125 engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.63 cc per lb to 0.77 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Suzuki DR-Z125 years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 160.9 lb (73 kg) (2012) up to 196.2 lb (89 kg) (2011).
Is the Suzuki DR-Z125 above or below the typical Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 123.5 lb (56 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 317.5 lb (144 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Suzuki DR-Z125 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.
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.