Suzuki TS125
1971—

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The 125cc 2-stroke 1-cylinder enduro bike TS-125 was introduced for the Japanese home market in December 1970. It had 13 bhp, five speeds and high-drawn exhaust pipe. The TS-125 also had a sister model, a trail version called TC-125 (Prospector in USA) with dual-range gearbox with eight speeds, luggage rack and higher mounted front mud guard that made the bike more suitable for terrain. The TC trail series were built from 90 to 250cc but the whole model series was discontinued in the seventies. The TS series was more successfull and some TS models are still being produced.

1971Suzuki year code: R

”Built like an enduro racer. 5-speed gearbox. Bead stoppers. 9.3" ground clearance. Long travel front forks. 5-way adjusteble rear shocks. CCI automatic lube. Spark arrester. The Duster is a bike that will do 70 mph, take a 34° hill. A bike that's ready to take on competition. As is.” The U-S. Suzuki advertisement for the 1971 TS125R promises a lot. Perhaps it was a competitive enduro racer in those days? The Suzuki TS125 received a nickname ”Duster” in the USA but was called Hustler 125 in Japan.

1971 Suzuki TS125 Duster / Hustler

1971 Suzuki TS 125 ”Duster” Overall Length: 2 050 mm (80.7 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 310 mm (51.6 in) Ground Clearance: 235 mm (9.25 in) Dry Weight: 105 kg (231 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled aluminum 123 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 13 hp @ 7 000 rpm, 9.8 ft-lbs @ 6 500 rpm. Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50 mm Compression Ratio: 6.7 :1 Transmission: 5-speed, chain Tire Size: 2.75 x 19, 3.25 x 18 Top Speed: 65—70 mph

The Japanese street sports model TS125T had different graphics and a close fitting front mudguard, unlike the enduro model (called Duster in USA and Hustler in Japan), that made the bike more suitable for roads, or perhaps for dry trails, than terrain.

1971 Suzuki TS 125 T Overall Length: 2 025 mm (79.7 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 130 mm (44.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 310 mm (51.6 in) Dry Weight: 98 kg (215 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled aluminum 123 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 13 hp @ 7 000 rpm, 1.3 kg-m @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1972 Suzuki year code: J

”You can get a combination of 15 different rides on it, the rear shocks adjust 5 ways and the enduro-type front fork adjusts 3 ways,” says a U.S. magazine advert of the 1972 TS125J.

1972 Suzuki TS 125 Overall Length: 2 025 mm (79.7 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 130 mm (44.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 310 mm (51.6 in) Ground Clearance: 236 mm (9.3 in) Dry Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled aluminum 123 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 13 hp @ 7 000 rpm, 9.8 ft-lbs @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1973 Suzuki year code: K

1973 Suzuki TS 125 Overall Length: 2 025 mm (79.7 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 130 mm (44.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 310 mm (51.6 in) Ground Clearance: 236 mm (9.3 in) Dry Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled aluminum 123 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 13 hp @ 7 000 rpm, 9.8 ft-lbs @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1973 Suzuki TS 125 Overall Length: 2 025 mm (79.7 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 130 mm (44.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 310 mm (51.6 in) Ground Clearance: 236 mm (9.3 in) Dry Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled aluminum 123 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 13 hp @ 7 000 rpm, 9.8 ft-lbs @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1974 Suzuki year code: L

1974 Suzuki TS 125 Overall Length: 2 050 mm (80.7 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 155 mm (45.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 310 mm (51.6 in) Ground Clearance: 235 mm (9.3 in) Dry Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled aluminum 123 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 12.7 hp @ 7 000 rpm, 1.33 kg-m (9.64 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1975 Suzuki year code: M

1975 Suzuki TS 125 Overall Length: 2 025 mm (79.7 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 130 mm (44.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 310 mm (51.6 in) Ground Clearance: 235 mm (9.3 in) Dry Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled aluminum 123 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 13 hp @ 7 000 rpm, 1.36 kg-m (9.8 ft-lbs) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1976 Suzuki year code: A

14 bhp with an unrestricted engine. The West-German model had only 9.5 hp (7.07 kW), to name an example. The Japanese street sports model TS125T had a close fitting front mudguard that made the bike more suitable for street, or perhaps for dry trails, than terrain. The enduro model had a large white plastic mudguard at the front. Presented in Japan in July 1975.

1976 Suzuki TS 125 T Overall Length: 2 025 mm (79.7 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 130 mm (44.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 310 mm (51.6 in) Ground Clearance: 235 mm (9.3 in) Dry Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 123 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 14 hp (10.4 kW) @ 7 000 rpm, 14.7 Nm (1.5 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1977 Suzuki year code: B

14 bhp with an unrestricted engine. The West-German model had only 9,5 hp (7,07 kW), to name an example. The Japanese street sports model TS125T had a close fitting front mudguard that made the bike more suitable for street, or perhaps for dry trails, than terrain. The enduro model had a large white plastic mudguard at the front. The model version of the TS125 that came in May 1977 had less chrome och more black paint. The exhaust pipe was drawn above instead of below the engine like the earlier models from the 1977

1977 Suzuki TS125 Duster / Hustler

1977 Suzuki TS 125 Overall Length: 2 045 mm (80.5 in) Overall Width: 835 mm (32.9 in) Overall Height: 1075 mm (44.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Ground Clearance: 235 mm (9.3 in) Dry Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 123 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 14 hp (10.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 12.75 Nm (1.3 kg-m) @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1978 Suzuki year code: C

The 1977 and the 1978 models were much alike each other. The later TS125C had more graphics on the fuel tank, the TS125B said only ”Suzuki” with plain letters. The 1979 model had new graphics but was more or less the same bike. Presented in Japan in June 1978.

1978 Suzuki TS 125 Overall Length: 2 045 mm (80.5 in) Overall Width: 835 mm (32.9 in) Overall Height: 1075 mm (44.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Ground Clearance: 235 mm (9.3 in) Dry Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 123 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 14 hp (10.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 12.75 Nm (1.3 kg-m) @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1979 Suzuki year code: N

The 1979 model of the Suzuki TS125 received a revised 6-speed gearbox but apart from that remained basically the same. The big change was to come next year when the new TS125ER model was launched for the 1980. Presented in Japan in June 1979.

1979 Suzuki TS 125 Overall Length: 2 045 mm (80.5 in) Overall Width: 835 mm (32.9 in) Overall Height: 1075 mm (44.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Ground Clearance: 235 mm (9.3 in) Dry Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 123 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 14 hp (10.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 12.75 Nm (1.3 kg-m) @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1980 Suzuki year code: T

The new and modern looking TS125ER (1980—1982) had a new, more powerful Reed valve engine with improved low-rev torque and a 6-speed gearbox. The suspension had longer travel and the rear swing was now of aluminum. The new single shock Full Floater rear swing came in 1982. Colors: Red, White, Blue

1980 Suzuki TS125ER, Red, domestic model (Japan)

1980 Suzuki TS 125 ER Overall Length: 2 120 mm (83.5 in) Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1 in) Ground Clearance: 250 mm (9.8 in) Dry Weight: 97 kg (214 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 123 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 15 hp (11 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 10 Nm (1.0 kpm) @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1980 Suzuki TS 125 ER Overall Length: 2 120 mm (83.5 in) Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1 in) Ground Clearance: 250 mm (9.8 in) Dry Weight: 97 kg (214 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 123 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 15 hp (11 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 10 Nm (1.0 kpm) @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1981 Suzuki year code: X

The 1981 TS125X was presented in Japan in February 1981.

1981 Suzuki TS 125 ER Overall Length: 2 120 mm (83.5 in) Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1 in) Ground Clearance: 250 mm (9.8 in) Dry Weight: 97 kg (214 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 123 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 15 hp (11 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 10 Nm (1.0 kpm) @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1982 Suzuki year code: Z

The new TS125ER (1980—1982) had a new, more powerful Reed valve engine with improved low-rev torque and a 6-speed gearbox. The suspension had longer travel and the rear swing was now of aluminum. The new single shock Full Floater rear swing came in 1982.

1982 Suzuki TS 125 ER Overall Length: 2 120 mm (83.5 in) Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1 in) Ground Clearance: 250 mm (9.8 in) Dry Weight: 97 kg (214 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 123 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 15 hp (11 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 10 Nm (1.0 kpm) @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1984 Suzuki year code: E

The TS125X followed the TS125ER and was a totally new model with more powerful liquid-cooled engine.

1984 Suzuki TS 125 X Overall Length: 2 095 mm (82.5 in) Seat Height: 865 mm (34.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 430 mm (56.3 in) Ground Clearance: 290 mm (11.4 in) Dry Weight: 100 kg (220 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 22.3 hp (16.5 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 18.6 Nm (1.9 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1988 Suzuki year code: J

The 1988 TS125X had disc brake at the front.

1988 Suzuki TS 125 X Overall Length: 2 085 mm (82.1 in) Overall Width: 830 mm (32.7 in) Seat Height: 890 mm (35.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 355 mm (53.3 in) Dry Weight: 105 kg (231 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 22.3 hp (16.5 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 19.6 Nm (2.0 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1989 Suzuki year code: K

Suzuki TS125R was introduced for the 1989. It was developed based on the RM series, for both urban driving to rough road driving. The newly designed 2-cycle water-cooled single-cylinder engine uses a crankcase reed valve and AETC. A slingshot carburetor was also adopted to ensure high output and high torque over the entire rpm range. In addition to the front and rear disc brakes, the suspension adopts a new link type full floater suspension at the rear. The form was inherited from the RM series, which enables smooth weight transfer, and the low center of gravity of the entire vehicle combine to provide excellent mobility.

1989 Suzuki TS125R

1989 Suzuki TS 125 R Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 880 mm (34.6 in) Overall Height: 1 225 mm (48.2 in) Seat Height: 860 mm (33.9 in) Wheelbase: 1,400 mm (55.1 in) Dry Weight: 110 kg (242 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 22 hp @ 9 500 rpm, 1.9 kg-m @ 8 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1990 Suzuki year code: L

1990 Suzuki TS 125 R Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 880 mm (34.6 in) Overall Height: 1 225 mm (48.2 in) Seat Height: 860 mm (33.9 in) Wheelbase: 1,400 mm (55.1 in) Dry Weight: 110 kg (242 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 22 hp @ 9 500 rpm, 1.9 kg-m @ 8 000 rpm Sorry, no image available.

1990 TS125R specifications (Japan) Model: SF15A Engine model: SF15A Maximum power: 22.0 hp @ 9 500 rpm Torque: 1.90 kg-m @ 8 000 rpm Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 880 mm (34.6 in) Overall Height: 1 225 mm (48.2 in) Seat Height: 860 mm (33.9 in) Wheelbase: 1,400 mm (55.1 in) Dry Weight: 110 kg (242 lbs) Number of seats: 2 Fuel consumption: 1.7 l/100 km Fuel tank capacity.: 9 liter Number of cylinders: 1, DOHC Bore * Stroke: 56.0 * 50.6 mm Piston displacement: 124 cc Compression ratio: 7.4 Braking distance (35 km/h): 8.0 m Front tire: 2.75-21 Rear tire: 4.10-18 Recommended price in Japan (without tax): 318 000 JPY

1991 Suzuki year code: M

A new tougher design, says Suzuki about the 1991-year's TS125RM. Colors available: Blue, White/Red

1991 Suzuki TS 125 R Overall Length: 2 165 mm (85.2 in) Overall Width: 880 mm (34.6 in) Overall Height: 1 225 mm (48.2 in) Seat Height: 860 mm (33.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 415 mm (55.7 in) Dry Weight: 111 kg (245 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 22 hp @ 9 500 rpm, 1.9 kg-m @ 7 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1991 Suzuki TS 125 R Overall Length: 2 165 mm (85.2 in) Overall Width: 880 mm (34.6 in) Overall Height: 1 225 mm (48.2 in) Seat Height: 860 mm (33.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 415 mm (55.7 in) Dry Weight: 111 kg (245 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 124 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 22 hp @ 9 500 rpm, 1.9 kg-m @ 7 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1991 TS125R specifications (Japan) Model: SF15A Engine model: F115 Maximum power: 22.0 hp @ 9 500 rpm Torque: 1.90 kg-m @ 7 500 rpm Overall Length: 2 165 mm (85.2 in) Overall Width: 880 mm (34.6 in) Overall Height: 1,215 mm (47.8 in) Seat Height: 860 mm (33.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 415 mm (55.7 in) Dry Weight: 111 kg (245 lbs) Number of seats: 2 Fuel consumption: 1.7 l/100 km Fuel tank capacity.: 9 liter Number of cylinders: 1, DOHC Bore * Stroke: 56.0 * 50.6 mm Piston displacement: 124 cc Compression ratio: 7.1 Braking distance (35 km/h): 8.0 m Front tire: 2.75-21 Rear tire: 4.10-18 Recommended price in Japan (without tax): 349 000 JPY

I believe the TS125R (or whatever the model name might be now) is still manufactured for some markets. Unfortunately I need more information before I can tell you more...

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