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Suzuki GS 125E

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Make Model

Suzuki GS 125E

Year

1990

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC

Capacity

124 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke 57 x 48.8 mm
Cooling System Air cooled

Induction

Carburetor

Ignition

Coil pack

Starting

Electric

Max Power

10.2 kW / 14 hp @ @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque

9.75 Nm / 0.99 kgf-m / 7.2 lb-ft

Clutch

Wet, multi-plate

Transmission

5 Speed 

Final Drive

Chain

Front Suspension

Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension

Dual shocks

Front Brakes

Single 220mm disc

Rear Brakes

130mm drum

Front Tyre

2.75-18

Rear Tyre

3.00-18
Dimensions Length: 1945 mm / 76.6 in
Width:     710 mm / 28.0 in
Height:  1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase 1270 mm / 50.0 in
Seat Height 745 mm / 29.3 in

Wet Weight

103 kg / 227 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal

Consumption Average

3.5 L/100 km / 28.3 km/l / 67 US mpg / 80 Imp mpg

Top Speed

105 km/h / 65 mph

If you want to get to work, carry a butty box and do it all on about 69p per day, then the Suzuki GS125ES is for you. It's about as exciting as cold porridge, but like the Honda C90, or Kawasaki KH125, the Suzuki GS125ES simply provides basic two wheeled transport and costs peanuts to run.

The Suzuki GS125ES's four stroke single cylinder motor is virtually bulletproof, but makes a claimed 12bhp... eventually. A five speed gearbox lets what power there is get you to a cruising speed of about 55mph, although the Suzuki GS125ES will buzz its merry way to about 65mph on a good day.

Basic suspension and skinny wheels, with later Suzuki GS125ES models featuring cast alloy items, offer a slightly bouncy but competent ride. Probably more rebound in the beefy dualseat than the Suzuki GS125ES's twin rear shocks to be honest...

Relatively roomy seat, tiny nose fairing and a digital gear indicator on later model Suzuki GS125ESs are the main highlights, on what is otherwise a basic, no-frills mode of transport. The Suzuki GS125ES does have a centrestand however, which some 125cc custom/commuters lack.