1982Suzuki GS 125E
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The 1982 Suzuki GS 125E is a Japanese roadster. It uses a 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine making 14 hp and 9.8 Nm, driving through a 5-speed gearbox. It weighs 103 kg wet and has a 12-litre tank and a 745 mm seat.
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 103.0 kg
- Seat height
- 745 mm
- Power
- 14.0 HP (10.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A naked bike from Suzuki, built around a 124cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The 1982 Suzuki GS 125E passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 59.6% of the time, 24.4 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 4% of models.
All years of this model: 7 / 100 (poor) from 2,184 tests.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamaha RD 125 LC | 24 Below average | 1,078 |
| 2 | Yamaha RS 100 | 22 Below average | 223 |
| 3 | Honda CB 100 N | 15 Poor | 712 |
| 4 | Honda CB 125 T 2 | 12 Poor | 1,668 |
| 5 | Yamaha RS 125 | 10 Poor | 116 |
| 6 | Suzuki GS 125E | 7 Poor | 2,184 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Power
- 14.0 HP (10.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- Torque
- 9.8 Nm (1.0 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1359 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 57.0 x 48.8 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 105.0 km/h (65.2 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1270 mm
- Overall length
- 1945 mm
- Overall width
- 710 mm
- Overall height
- 1110 mm
- Seat height
- 745 mm
- Wet weight
- 103.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 220mm disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- 130mm drum
- Rear brakes diameter
- 130 mm
- Front tyre
- 2.75-18
- Rear tyre
- 3.00-18
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1982 | 1984 | 1986 | 1988 | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 124 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Seat height | 745 mm | 745 mm | 745 mm | 745 mm | 745 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 4 Poor | 5 Poor | 8 Poor | 5 Poor | 12 Poor |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki GS 125E?
The 1982 Suzuki GS 125E has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki GS 125E have?
The 1982 Suzuki GS 125E has a Power of 14.0 HP (10.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM.
How many gears does the Suzuki GS 125E have?
The 1982 Suzuki GS 125E has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Suzuki GS 125E?
The 1982 Suzuki GS 125E has a Torque of 9.8 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.2 ft.lbs).
How much does the Suzuki GS 125E weigh?
The 1982 Suzuki GS 125E has a Wet weight of 103.0 kg (227.1 pounds).
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