SUZUKI DR125SM (2008 - 2012) Review

pretty comfortable for my 20 mile (each way) commute, the only uncomfortable part is the engine buzzing away at 50-60 mph but there is surprisingly barely any vibration to be felt when sat on it. Brakes are also surprisingly good and considering how cheap it is, the suspension's not too bad either, but definitely on the softer side.

A full stainless steel delkavic exhaust system livens it up nicely but there's no getting away from the fact the engine is gutless, a very smooth power band (of nothingness) all they way up to the redline, mine will do 60-65mph on a flat and cruises happily at 50-55mph

My particular example has lived a tough life, the only big spend I've had on it is a new timing chain as they old one was surprisingly slack after 30,000 miles. Lots of rust as well but luckily most of the bike is plastic!

Not including tyres or valve clearances, which are a bit cramped if you're doing them yourself. Fuel economy is amazing, I used to average over 110mpg and very rarely dropped below 100

What equipment? It has a decent tool kit (which you'll never need) and a fuel warning light but that's about it

Solid front brake. Had to put new fluids in the rear brake system because it was feeling way to sponsy. Feels best when driving around 80kph and loves to take turns

Can use a few HP more so it would run 100kph better

Runs great, so far no complains on actual build of the bike. Would have loved a few HP more tho (10hp from factory)

200 bucks each year, mostly for oil (every 3000km). Sometimes a new air filter and valve adjustment (But i do the valve clearance at home, so no idea how much that should cost)

E-starter is great, dash is basic but shows everything u need to know. Would love to see something to know what rpm ur driving.

Horrible seat that manages to feel both squishy, unsupportive and plank like. High seat and low bars makes you feel like a circus bear on a bicycle. It's top heavy and not confidence inspiring, although the turn radius isn't awful, so you can head home and get off it easily enough. The suspension goes both up and down, and the brakes bring the bike to a stop, which is great because you can get off and walk away.

The worst engine I have ever experienced, bar none. Gutless, dull, wheezy, apologetic. You'll be on full throttle the entire time, rowing up and down the box seeking - but never finding - the right gear. It feels like it's got a rev limiter; it doesn't, it's just wimpy. I thought I'd got a bad 2008 one, so tried a 2011 model and it was exactly the same.

Usual Suzuki quality, furry fasteners and weeping welds.

Insurance is surprisingly high because rogues can be fooled into thinking that this is a more interesting bike and therefore worth stealing. They'll be doing you a favour. Get the yellow one, it'll be nicked quicker.

Strictly utilitarian. Speedo, idiot lights, that's your whack. The two gallon tank does at least ensure that you won't have to suffer the seat and riding position and that god awful engine for long though.