Suzuki TS125 (1981-83)

The Suzuki TS125 was a two-stroke, single cylinder motorcycle produced between 1981 and 1983. It had a 123cc capacity engine with a bore x stroke of 56 x 50mm and a compression ratio of 6.6:1. The cooling system was air-cooled, and it had a CCI automatic lube lubrication system. Its Mikuni VM24SH carburetor provided fuel, while a Suzuki PEI ignition system began operations through a kick-start. A 6V, 4Ah battery and NGK B8ES or Nippon Denso W24ES spark plugs complemented its starting mechanism. It generated a maximum power of 10.4kW / 14 hp @ 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 14.7 Nm / 1.5 kgf-m / 10.8 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm. The Suzuki TS125’s clutch was a wet, multi-plate type with a six-speed transmission system and a primary reduction of 3.562 (57/16). The rear drive was by chain, DAIDO #428D, 116 links, and had a final reduction of 3.066 (46/15). Its front suspension came with a telescopic fork and oil damping, while the rear suspension had swingarms, twin shocks, five adjustment positions, and oil damping. Its ground clearance was 250mm / 9.8 inches with a steering angle of 40o, and it weighed 97kg / 214 lbs when dried and 106kg / 234 lbs when wet. The fuel tank capacity was 7 litres / 1.8 US gal / 15 Imp gal, while its fuel reserve was 1.5 litres / 1.6 US qt / 1.3 Imp qt. The Suzuki had a 34o climbing ability, and its caster and trail were 60o and 147 mm / 5.79 in, respectively. The front and rear brakes were drum, internal expanding types, and the sizes of its front and rear tyres were 2.75-21 4PR and 4.10-18 4PR, respectively. Its dimensions measured 2020mm (Length) x 800mm (Width) x 1135mm (Height) with a wheelbase of 1350 mm/53.1 in. Its dry and wet weights, combined with its dimensions, made it a manageable and versatile bike for transport purposes.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki TS 125

Year: 1981 – 83

Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve

Capacity: 123 cc / 7.5 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50 mm

Compression Ratio: 6.6:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Lubrication System: CCI automatic lube

Induction: Mikuni VM24SH carburetor

Ignition: Suzuki PEI

Starting: Kick

Battery: 6V, 4Ah

Spark Plug: NGK B8ES or NIPPON DENSO W24ES

Max Power: 10.4 kW / 14 hp @ 7000 rpm

Max Torque: 14.7 Nm / 1.5 kgf-m / 10.8 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm.

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain, DAIDO #428D, 116 links

Primary Reduction: 3.562 (57/16)

Gear Ratios: 1st 3.090 (34/11) / 2nd 2.000 (30/15) / 3rd 1.368 (26/19) / 4th 1.095 (23/21) / 5th 0.956 (22/23) / 6th 0.840 (21/25)

Final Reduction: 3.066 (46/15)

Front Suspension: Telescopic fork, oil damped

Rear Suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks, 5-way adjustable, oil damped

Front Brakes: Drum, internal expanding

Rear Brakes: Drum, internal expanding

Front Tyre: 2.75-21 4PR

Rear Tyre: 4.10-18 4PR

Dimensions: Length: 2020 mm / 83.5 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1135 mm / 44.7 in

Wheelbase: 1350 mm / 53.1 in

Ground Clearance: 250 mm / 9.8 in

Steering Angle (left and right): 40o

Climbing Ability: 34o

Caster: 60o

Trail: 147 mm / 5.79 in

Dry Weight: 97 kg / 214 lbs

Wet Weight: 106 kg / 234 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal / 15 Imp gal

Fuel Reserve: 1.5 Litres / 1.6 US qt / 1.3 Imp qt

Engine Oil Capacity: 1.2 Litres / 1.3 US qt / 1.1 Imp qt

Transmission Oil Capacity: 0.7 Litres / 1.5 US pt / 1.2 Imp pt