Suzuki TS125: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki TS125
Manufacturer
Also called Duster, Hustler
Production 1974 - 1981
Class Enduro
Successor Suzuki TS125R
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 56.0mm x 50.0mm
Top Speed 68 mph (110 km/h)
1/4 mile 19.6 sec
Horsepower 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 6400RPM
Torque 11.06 ft/lbs (15.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System Carburetor VM24SH
Spark Plug NGK B8HS '77
NGK B8ES '78-81
NGK B7HS '71-76
Battery YUASA 6N48-2A 80-81
YUASA 6N4B-2A '71-79
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed
Final Drive: chain
Final Drive Chain: 428 `71-73[1]
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 2.75-21
Rear Tire 3.25-18
Wheelbase 53.11 inches (1349 mm)
Length 83.5 inches (2121 mm)
Width 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight 106.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 9.5 Liters / 2.5 US gal / 2.1 Imp gal
Manuals Service Manual

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The Suzuki TS125 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1971 to 1981. It is a 2-cycle (gas does not need to be mixed, it is oil-injected), 123cc, with a 6-speed gear box. The Suzuki TS125 was also known as the Duster. It could reach a top speed of 68 mph (110 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 6400 RPM.


Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 56.0mm bore x 50.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 123.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a reed-valve membrane.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.75-21 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The TS125ER was fitted with a 1.98 Gallon (7.50 Liters) fuel tank.


1971 TS125R[edit | edit source]


  • FRAME #: TS125-10001
  • ENGINE #: TS125-10001
  • ENGINE TYPE: . . . 123cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: . . . 280
  • COLOR: Daytona Blue, Aspen Yellow
  • Fenders primary color
  • Silver side covers
  • Wide chrome strip at bottom of gauges
  • Headlight flat at bottom


1972 TS125J[edit | edit source]


  • FRAME #: TS125-37829
  • ENGINE #: TS125-37657
  • ENGINE TYPE: 123cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 280
  • COLOR: Strip Orange
  • White stripes on tank and side cover
  • Fenders and side cover are primary color

1973 TS125K[edit | edit source]

  • FRAME #: TS125-58493
  • ENGINE #: TS125-58544
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 123cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 280
  • COLOR: Laredo Red
  • Flip-up gas cap
  • Blue tank stripe
  • Round headlight

1974 TS125L[edit | edit source]


  • FRAME #: TS125-74802
  • ENGINE #: TS125-74836
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 123cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 280
  • COLOR: Blue
  • Aluminum lower fork
  • Curved rear fender
  • Orange and silver tank stripes

1975 TS125M[edit | edit source]

1975 Suzuki TS125L


  • FRAME #: TS125M-98283
  • ENGINE #: TS125-98376
  • ENGINE TYPE: . . . 123cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: . . . 284
  • COLOR: Silver Mist
  • Orange tank stripes
  • Silver headlight mounts

1976 TS125A[edit | edit source]

1976 Suzuki TS125A


  • FRAME #: TS125-116376
  • ENGINE #: TS125-117458
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 123cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 284
  • COLOR: California Orange
  • Black engine
  • White fenders
  • Black headlight mounts

1977 TS125B[edit | edit source]

1977 Suzuki TS125B


  • FRAME #: TS125-145379
  • ENGINE #: TS125-147370
  • ENGINE TYPE: . 123cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: . 284
  • COLOR: Red
  • Black hubs
  • Top of taillight flat
  • Black kick starter

1978 TS125C[edit | edit source]

1978 Suzuki TS125C


  • FRAME #: TS1252-100001
  • ENGINE #: TS1252-100001
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 123cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 480
  • COLOR: Blue
  • White fenders
  • Up-pipe
  • Chrome ring on top of gauges

1979 TS125N[edit | edit source]

1979 Suzuki TS125N


  • FRAME #: TS1252-144190
  • ENGINE #: TS1252-146509
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 123cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 480
  • COLOR: Yellow
  • TS on seat
  • 6-speed transmission
  • Tachometer delited from previous year


1980 TS125T[edit | edit source]


  • FRAME #: TS1252-307475
  • ENGINE #: TS1252-164154
  • ENGINE TYPE: 123cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 281
  • COLOR: Blue
  • White outlined TS on seat
  • Blue with black outline 125 under side cover stripes

1981 TS125X[edit | edit source]

1981 Suzuki TS125X


  • V.I.N. #: JS1SF11A B 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: TS1252-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 123cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 281
  • COLOR: Blue
  • New tank and side cover stripes
  • Black side number plates with blue TS125


In Media[edit | edit source]


See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.