Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki KX 85 2012 and Suzuki DR-Z125 2015

Comparison of Kawasaki KX 85 2012 and Suzuki DR-Z125 2015 [S]ave

Attribute
Suzuki DR-Z125 2015 ×
Kawasaki KX 85 2012 ×
General
Production from (year)20152012
MakeSuzukiKawasaki
ModelSuzuki DR-Z125Kawasaki KX 85
CategoryCross / motocrossCross / motocross
Engine and transmission
Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-strokeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Fuel systemCarburettor. Mikuni VM20SSCarburettor. Keihin PWK28
Displacement (cm³)12484
Cooling systemAirLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Bore (mm)4848.5
Stroke (mm)46.845.8
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)-
DrivelineDID 428HG, 122 links-
IgnitionDigital CDIDigital CDI
Lubrication systemWet sump-
Compression9.5:110.0:1
Chassis
Front suspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18 position compression damping adjustment/ 10.8 in.
Rear suspensionLink type, coil spring, oil dampedUNI-TRAK single shock system with 4 position compression and 20 position damping adjustment plus adjustable spring preload/ 10.8 in.
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Frame typeHigh rigidity steel pipeHigh-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
Front tyre70/100-1770/100-17
Rear tyre90/100-1490/100-14
Trail (mm)-89
Rake (fork angle) (degree)-27
Other
StarterKick-
Color options
  • champion yellow/solid black
  • lime green
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,2701,255
Kerb weight (kg)8869
Overall height (mm)1,0851,054
Overall length (mm)1,8361,821
Overall width (mm)770734
Seat height (mm)776841
Ground clearance (mm)260340
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)4.85.68



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