Suzuki RM125: review, history, specs

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Class: motocross

Production: 1974-2008

Successor: Suzuki RM-Z250

Models
Suzuki RM125

1984-1985

(North America)

Suzuki RM125

1986-1988

(North America)

Suzuki RM125

1989

(North America)

Suzuki RM125

1990-1992

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki RM125 (1984-1985)
Suzuki RM125 (1986-1988)
Suzuki RM125 (1989)
Suzuki RM125 (1990-1992)
Models
Suzuki RM125

1993-1995

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki RM125

1996-1997

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki RM125

1998

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki RM125

1999-2000

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki RM125 (1993-1995)
Suzuki RM125 (1996-1997)
Suzuki RM125 (1998)
Suzuki RM125 (1999-2000)
Models
Suzuki RM125

2001

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki RM125

2002

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki RM125

2003

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki RM125

2004

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki RM125 (2001)
Suzuki RM125 (2002)
Suzuki RM125 (2003)
Suzuki RM125 (2004)
Models
Suzuki RM125

2005-2006

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki RM125

2007-2008

(North America, Europe, Japan)

Suzuki RM125 (2005-2006)
Suzuki RM125 (2007-2008)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1983 North America Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125D

1984 North America Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125E

1985 North America Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125F

1986 North America Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125G

1987 North America Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125H

1988 North America Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125J

1989 North America Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125K

1990 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125L

1991 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125M

1992 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125N

1993 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125P

1994 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125R

1995 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125S

1996 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125T

1997 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125V

1998 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125W

1999 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125X

2000 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125Y

2001 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125K1

2002 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125K2

2003 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125K3

2004 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125K4

2005 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125K5

2006 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125K6

2007 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125K7

2008 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Suzuki RM125

Code: RM125K8

Specifications

Suzuki RM125 (2007, RM125K7): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2145 mm / 84,4 in
Overall width 830 mm / 32,7 in
Overall height 1275 mm / 50,2 in
Seat height 950 mm / 37,4 in
Wheelbase 1450 mm / 57,1 in
Ground clearance 350 mm / 13,8 in
Dry weight 87 kg / 192 lbs
Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Semi double-cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 310 mm / 12,2 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 310 mm / 12,2 in
Front tire size 80/100-21 51M
Rear tire size 100/90-19 57M
Front brake Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 8,0 l / 2,1 US gal
Trail 115 mm / 4,5 in
Fuel economy / consumption
ENGINE Type Water-cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore & Stroke 54,0 x 54,5 mm
Displacement 124 cm³ (7,6 cu-in)
Compression ratio 8.3:1 (ex valve open)

9.9:1 (ex valve close)

Valve train Piston reed valve
Max. power 41,0 hp (30,2 kW) / 11500 rpm
Max. torque 27,1 Nm (2,8 kgf*m) / 10500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
Top speed
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 1x Mikuni TMX38SS
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 3.368
Final reduction 4.250
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.071

1.687

1.444

1.200

1.052

0.950

ELECTRICAL Ignition CDI
Alternator
Battery capacity

Images

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Videos

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Manuals

Suzuki RM125: manuals, parts, microfiches.