Suzuki Gemma 125 / CS125D
1982–1986

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1982 Suzuki Gemma 125, Super White (14L)

Responding to the scooter boom of the early 1980s, the CS125D is the highest grade of the Suzuki's Gemma series, which originally debuted as a 50 cm³ model. Its 125 cm³ air-cooled 4-stroke 1-cylinder engine was the largest Japanese-manufactured scooter engine of the time, and the only 4-stroke model in the Gemma series. The unique Suzuki Twin Dome Combustion Chamber (STDCC) helped this engine generate a high maximum power of 8.0 PS, stable torque, impressively low fuel consumption, and superb quietness. Matching the fashionable styling, the Gemma 125 was offered with either a 2-person double seat or a pillion seat for commercial applications. This Suzuki model was marketed as Gemma 125 in Japan and CS125 in Europe.

1982 Suzuki year code: Z

The Suzuki Gemma 125 was offered in four colors: White, Blue, Red and Yellow. Two versions of the bike were offered, the standard version (also called Deluxe) CS125D and a ”business model” CS125DS that had a detachable pillion seat with a luggage carrier beneath it. That added some weight to the model, and even added 10,000 yen to the price. Launched in Japan: 1982 Sales period: 1982—1986 Model code: CS125D, CS125DS Intial frame number: CF41A-100001 Recommended retail price in Japan: 239,000 yen (CS125D), 249,000 yen (CS125DS)

Suzuki CS125D, Super White (14L) and CS125DS, Space Blue Metallic (04Y)

1982 Suzuki CS 125 D Gemma Overall Length: 1 770 mm (69.7 in) Overall Width: 675 mm (26.6 in) Overall Height: 1 070 mm (42.1 in) Seat Height: 755 mm (29.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 250 mm (49.2 in) Ground Clearance: 115 mm (4.5 in) Dry Weight: 92 kg (203 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder 4-stroke. 8.0 hp (5.88 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 8.9 Nm (0.91 kg-m) @ 4 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1982 Suzuki CS 125 DS Gemma Overall Length: 1 770 mm (69.7 in) Overall Width: 675 mm (26.6 in) Overall Height: 1 070 mm (42.1 in) Seat Height: 755 mm (29.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 250 mm (49.2 in) Ground Clearance: 115 mm (4.5 in) Dry Weight: 95 kg (209 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder 4-stroke. 8.0 hp (5.88 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 8.9 Nm (0.91 kg-m) @ 4 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

Suzuki CS125DS, Super White (14L)

1982–1986 Suzuki Gemma 125 specifications (Japan) Model code: CS125D (CS125DS) Overall Length: 1 770 mm (69.7 in) Overall Width: 675 mm (26.6 in) Overall Height: 1 070 mm (42.1 in) Seat Height: 755 mm (29.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 250 mm (49.2 in) Ground Clearance: 115 mm (4.5 in) Dry Weight: 92 kg (203 lbs), 95 kg (209 lbs)for the CS125DS Engine code: F402 Engine type: single cylinder 4-stroke, SOHC, 2 valves Cooling metod: Air-cooled Cylinder displacement: 124 cc Bore x Stroke: 57 x 48.8 mm (2.244 x 1.921 in) Compression ratio: 8.5 Maximum power: 8.0 hp (5.88 kW) @ 7 500 rpm Maximum torque 8.92 Nm (0.91 kg-m) @ 4 000 rpm Fuel economy: 67.6 km/l at steady 50 km/h Carburetor: BS26(SU) Starter method: Electric starter Ignition method: Transistorized ignition Lubrication method: Wet sump Lubricating oil amount: 1.2 liter Fuel tank capacity: 5.5 liter Clutch type: Wet, shoe type (1—2), multi-plate ball type (3) Transmission type: Automatic 3-stage Final drive: Chain Primary drive: 1.000 Secondary drive: 5.583 1st gear: 3.080 2nd gear: 1.756 3rd gear: 1.191 Frame code: CF41A Frame type: Steel pipe underbone Front suspension: Trailing link forks Rear suspension: Mono shock Front brake type: Drum Rear brake type: Drum Front tire size: 3.50-10 4PR Rear tire size: 3.50-10 4PR Caster: 25° 00' Trail: 68 mm (2.68 in) Steering angle: 45° Minimum turning radius: 1.9 m (6.23 feet) Recommended price in Japan: 239,000 yen (CS125D), 249,000 yen (CS125DS)

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