1988Suzuki GS 125E
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The 1988 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?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The 1988 Suzuki GS 125E passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 59.6% of the time, 23.0 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 5% 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 | MZ ETZ 125 | 33 Below average | 390 |
| 2 | Honda H 100 S | 20 Below average | 2,988 |
| 3 | Honda CB 125 T 2 | 12 Poor | 1,668 |
| 4 | Suzuki GS 125E | 7 Poor | 2,184 |
| 5 | Honda NSR 125 | 6 Poor | 12,200 |
| 6 | Aprilia Pegaso 125 | 6 Poor | 123 |
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 1988 Suzuki GS 125E has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki GS 125E have?
The 1988 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 1988 Suzuki GS 125E has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Suzuki GS 125E?
The 1988 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 1988 Suzuki GS 125E has a Wet weight of 103.0 kg (227.1 pounds).
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