Comparison of Kawasaki KX 85 2014 and Suzuki DR-Z125 2011

Attribute	Suzuki DR-Z125 2011 ×	Kawasaki KX 85 2014 ×
General
Production from (year)	2011	2014
Make	Suzuki	Kawasaki
Model	Suzuki DR-Z125	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	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	-
Driveline	D.I.D 428HG, 130 links	-
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	-
Color options	cool black suzuki yellow	lime green
Light	55-watt headlight. LED-type taillight	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,270	1,255
Kerb weight (kg)	89	69
Overall length (mm)	1,885	1,821
Overall width (mm)	770	734
Seat height (mm)	805	841
Ground clearance (mm)	290	340
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	4.8	5.68