Yamaha Dt125r vs Suzuki Dr650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Dt125r vs Suzuki Dr650. Yamaha Dt125r: 12 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 102 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Dr650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Dt125r
Suzuki Dr650
Horsepower (hp)
12 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
13 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
12 hp @ 8,000 rpm
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
13 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Dt125r
7.8/10
"Buy the best example you can find — nothing else matters."
Pros
+Legendary YPVS power delivery
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Lightweight and flickable
Cons
−Power valve needs constant attention
−Age means tired examples everywhere
−Two-stroke running costs add up
Suzuki Dr650
8.0/10
"The most reliable used adventure bike under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Dirt cheap parts availability
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely disappointing
−Carburetor needs attention
−Vibration above 70mph
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
