| Attribute | Suzuki DR-Z125L 2012 × | Kawasaki KX 85 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2014 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki DR-Z125L | Kawasaki KX 85 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM20SS | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 124 | 84 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 57 | 48.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 48.8 | 45.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | - |
| Ignition | Digital-type CDI | Digital CDI |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping / 10.8 in. |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Uni-Trak single-shock system with 4-way compression and 16-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload / 10.8 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Frame type | - | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
| Front tyre | 70/100-19 | 70/100-17 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-16 | 90/100-14 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 89 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
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| Light | 55-watt headlight. LED-type taillight | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,270 | 1,255 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 74 | 69 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,895 | 1,821 |
| Overall width (mm) | 735 | 734 |
| Seat height (mm) | 805 | 841 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 290 | 340 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 4.8 | 5.68 |