It does what is says on the tin but with some added extra style. The four stoke motor is virtually bullet proof if on the slow side and old compared to the two stoke competition. But it’s dependable, easy to ride, cheap to run, light, functional but with added extra Supermoto styling.
Engine
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The single cylinder, four stoke, fuel injected engines pushes out a claimed 12bhp, but a few of them seem to be hidden. On a flat dual carriage way the DR125SM will just about break the speed limit, eventually topping 70mph. It may not be revvy like a two stoke single, and older than Jimmy Savel buts its functional and the relatively torquey engine makes it easy to ride.
Ride and Handling
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As you would expect form the price tag and the non adjustable suspension it’s not breathtaking, but adequate. For normal riding it’s more than enough not too soft, and copes well with pot holes and speed ramps. However, the rear is on the soft side and will skip over bumps if pushed a little too hard. Two up and the rear shock turns into a pogo stick.
Equipment
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It’s straightforward as the price tag suggests. The clocks are basic and simple, there isn’t even a rev counter. The air cooled engine is simplistic, why couldn’t they have given us a new water cooled lump. But it’s not too bad the styling is relatively funky, better than most budget four stoke 125 machines.
Quality and Reliability
There is no reason to doubt the engine reliability it should chug along forever, no matter how much you stretch the throttle cable. However, in places the Suzuki DR125SM feels a bit cheap and too plastic, like something made in China. There is no real feeling of quality; however you have to remember the low price tag.
Value
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At just over £2500 it’s competitively priced virtually the same as the other Japanese competition from Yamaha in the shape of the XT. The engine is bullet proof, should chug along forever, and if you want a budget, Supermoto styled commuter, offering value for money then look nor further.
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Specifications
| Top speed | 75mph |
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| 1/4-mile acceleration | secs |
| Power | 12bhp |
| Torque | 7ftlb |
| Weight | 121kg |
| Seat height | 836mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9 litres |
| Average fuel consumption | mpg |
| Tank range | miles |
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| Engine size | 124cc |
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| Engine specification | 2v four stroke single, 6 gears |
| Frame | Tubular steel |
| Front suspension adjustment | 35mm conventional forks |
| Rear suspension adjustment | Single shock, non adjust |
| Front brakes | 1x 250mm 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 222mm disc single piston |
| Front tyre size | 100/80x17 |
| Rear tyre size | 130/70x17 |
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