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Suzuki DR 125L vs Honda CB 125

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Suzuki DR 125L

Suzuki DR 125L

৳200,000,250,000
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Honda CB 125

Honda CB 125

৳425,000,445,000
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Suzuki DR 125L vs Honda CB 125 - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Suzuki DR 125L vs Honda CB 125 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Suzuki DR 125L and Honda CB 125? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Suzuki DR 125L is priced at 200,000,250,000 BDT while the Honda CB 125 costs 425,000,445,000 BDT. The Honda CB 125 is 225,000,195,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Suzuki DR 125L features a N/Acc engine from Suzuki, making it a strong contender in the Off-Road category. The Honda CB 125 comes with a N/Acc engine from Honda, positioning it well in the Street Bike segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Suzuki vs Honda - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 200,000,250,000 BDT vs 425,000,445,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Off-Road vs Street Bike
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Suzuki DR 125L if you prefer Suzuki's engineering, Off-Road characteristics, and the 200,000,250,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Honda CB 125 if Honda's reputation, Street Bike features, and 425,000,445,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

🏆 Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC
4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine Type
4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC
4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
5-Speed Manual
6-speed manual
Transmission Type
5-Speed Manual
6-speed manual
Clutch Type
Wet, Multi-Plate
Wet multi-plate
Clutch Type
Wet, Multi-Plate
Wet multi-plate
Drive Type
N/A
Chain
Drive Type
N/A
Chain
Brand
Suzuki
Honda
Brand
Suzuki
Honda
Model
Suzuki DR 125L
Honda CB 125
Model
Suzuki DR 125L
Honda CB 125
Bike Name
Suzuki DR 125L
Honda CB 125 (CB125R)
Bike Name
Suzuki DR 125L
Honda CB 125 (CB125R)
Model Year
2025
2024
Model Year
2025
2024
Category/Type
Off-Road
Street Bike
Category/Type
Off-Road
Street Bike
Country of Origin
N/A
Japan
Country of Origin
N/A
Japan
Assembly Location
Japan
Thailand/Europe (varies by import)
Assembly Location
Japan
Thailand/Europe (varies by import)
Status
N/A
Imported, not officially available
Status
N/A
Imported, not officially available
Colors Available
Info Not Available
Black, Red, Blue, Grey (varies by year/import)
Colors Available
Info Not Available
Black, Red, Blue, Grey (varies by year/import)
Battery Type
N/A
Maintenance-free (MF)
Battery Type
N/A
Maintenance-free (MF)
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
N/A
Single seat
Seat Type
N/A
Single seat
Handle Type
N/A
Pipe
Handle Type
N/A
Pipe
Frame Type
N/A
Diamond frame
Frame Type
N/A
Diamond frame
Swingarm Type
N/A
Aluminum, cast
Swingarm Type
N/A
Aluminum, cast

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
125.0
124.9
Displacement (cc)
125.0
124.9
Maximum Power
12.00
14.70
Maximum Power
12.00
14.70
Maximum Torque
10.00
11.60
Maximum Torque
10.00
11.60
Peak Power
N/A
14.7 HP
Peak Power
N/A
14.7 HP
Number of Cylinders
N/A
1
Number of Cylinders
N/A
1
Valve Configuration
N/A
DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Valve Configuration
N/A
DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
4
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
4
Bore
N/A
57.3
Bore
N/A
57.3
Stroke
N/A
48.4
Stroke
N/A
48.4
Bore x Stroke
N/A
57.3 x 48.4 mm
Bore x Stroke
N/A
57.3 x 48.4 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
11.3:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
11.3:1
Cooling System
Air-Cooled
Liquid-cooled
Cooling System
Air-Cooled
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
N/A
Electronic
Ignition System
N/A
Electronic
Engine Layout
N/A
Single cylinder
Engine Layout
N/A
Single cylinder
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W-30 (recommended)
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W-30 (recommended)
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
10000
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
10000
Starting System
Kick Start
Electric start
Starting System
Kick Start
Electric start
Engine Kill Switch
N/A
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
N/A
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
N/A
0.11 HP/kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio
N/A
0.11 HP/kg
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 5/BS6
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 5/BS6
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
No
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
1.1
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
1.1
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.0
10.1
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.0
10.1
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
40.0
42.0
Average Mileage
40.0
42.0
Mileage City
40
42
Mileage City
40
42
Mileage Highway
N/A
48
Mileage Highway
N/A
48
Load Capacity
N/A
150
Load Capacity
N/A
150
Battery Capacity
N/A
124.0
Battery Capacity
N/A
124.0
Range
N/A
450 km (estimated)
Range
N/A
450 km (estimated)
Range Indicator
N/A
Yes
Range Indicator
N/A
Yes
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
N/A
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
N/A
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
N/A
115
Top Speed
N/A
115
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~6 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~6 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~12 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~12 sec (estimated)
Quick Shifter
N/A
No
Quick Shifter
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Traction Control
N/A
No
Traction Control
N/A
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
N/A
6
Number of Gears
N/A
6
Gear Pattern
N/A
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
N/A
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
N/A
Standard
Gear Ratios
N/A
Standard
Primary Drive
N/A
Chain
Primary Drive
N/A
Chain
Final Drive
N/A
Chain
Final Drive
N/A
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
N/A
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
N/A
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
1500020000
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
1500020000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
N/A
2015
Overall Length
N/A
2015
Overall Width
N/A
820
Overall Width
N/A
820
Overall Height
N/A
1055
Overall Height
N/A
1055
Wheelbase
N/A
1345
Wheelbase
N/A
1345
Ground Clearance
N/A
140
Ground Clearance
N/A
140
Seat Height
N/A
816
Seat Height
N/A
816
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight
N/A
130.0
Kerb Weight
N/A
130.0
Gross Weight
N/A
130
Gross Weight
N/A
130
Battery Weight
N/A
~2 kg
Battery Weight
N/A
~2 kg

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Single Disc
Hydraulic disc
Front Brake Type
Single Disc
Hydraulic disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Hydraulic disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Hydraulic disc
Front Brake Size
N/A
296.0
Front Brake Size
N/A
296.0
Rear Brake Size
N/A
220.0
Rear Brake Size
N/A
220.0
ABS Type
N/A
Dual-channel ABS
ABS Type
N/A
Dual-channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
N/A
1000015000
Brake Pad Life
N/A
1000015000
Braking Distance
N/A
40 m (100–0 km/h, estimated)
Braking Distance
N/A
40 m (100–0 km/h, estimated)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
N/A
No
Central Lock
N/A
No
Central Lock
N/A
No
Remote Lock
N/A
No
Remote Lock
N/A
No
Handle Lock
N/A
Yes
Handle Lock
N/A
Yes
Steering Lock
N/A
Yes
Steering Lock
N/A
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
41 mm USD fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
41 mm USD fork
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm, Mono-shock
Mono shock, 10-step preload adjustable
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm, Mono-shock
Mono shock, 10-step preload adjustable
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
110.0
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
110.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Adjustable Controls
N/A
No
Adjustable Controls
N/A
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
Info Not Available
110/70-17
Front Tyre Size
Info Not Available
110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
Info Not Available
150/60-17
Rear Tyre Size
Info Not Available
150/60-17
Front Wheel Size
N/A
17
Front Wheel Size
N/A
17
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
17
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
17
Tyre Type
Info Not Available
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Info Not Available
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
N/A
Varies by import
Tyre Brand
N/A
Varies by import
Tyre Life
N/A
1000015000
Tyre Life
N/A
1000015000
Wheel Type
N/A
Alloy
Wheel Type
N/A
Alloy
Wheel Material
N/A
Alloy
Wheel Material
N/A
Alloy

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
N/A
12.0
Battery Voltage
N/A
12.0
Battery Rating
N/A
12V
Battery Rating
N/A
12V
Battery Life
N/A
23
Battery Life
N/A
23
Battery Warranty
N/A
1 year (typical)
Battery Warranty
N/A
1 year (typical)
Battery Removable
N/A
Yes
Battery Removable
N/A
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
20003000
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
20003000
Battery Health Check
N/A
No
Battery Health Check
N/A
No
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
No
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
No
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
N/A
No
USB Charging
N/A
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
N/A
No
Error Code Display
N/A
No
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Tail Light Type
N/A
LED
Tail Light Type
N/A
LED
Turn Signal Type
N/A
LED
Turn Signal Type
N/A
LED
DRL
N/A
Yes (LED)
DRL
N/A
Yes (LED)
Hazard Light
N/A
No
Hazard Light
N/A
No
Display Type
Analog
Digital
Display Type
Analog
Digital
Speedometer Type
N/A
Digital
Speedometer Type
N/A
Digital
Odometer Type
N/A
Digital
Odometer Type
N/A
Digital
Tachometer Type
N/A
Digital
Tachometer Type
N/A
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
N/A
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
N/A
Digital
Clock
N/A
Digital
Clock
N/A
Digital
Pass Light Switch
N/A
Yes
Pass Light Switch
N/A
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
N/A
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
N/A
Yes

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
N/A
Digital
Trip Meter
N/A
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
No
Riding Modes
N/A
No
Riding Modes
N/A
No
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
N/A
Minimal
Wind Protection
N/A
Minimal
Pillion Seat
N/A
Yes
Pillion Seat
N/A
Yes
Pillion Footrest
N/A
Yes
Pillion Footrest
N/A
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
N/A
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
N/A
Yes
Footpeg Position
N/A
Standard
Footpeg Position
N/A
Standard
Storage Compartments
N/A
No
Storage Compartments
N/A
No
Under Seat Storage
N/A
No
Under Seat Storage
N/A
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
200000250000.00 BDT
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
200000250000.00 BDT
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
200000250000.00 BDT
৳425,000,445,000
Regular Price
200000250000.00 BDT
৳425,000,445,000
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
10000
1200015000
Registration Cost
10000
1200015000
Insurance Cost
N/A
1200015000
Insurance Cost
N/A
1200015000
EMI Options
Dealer dependent
Not officially available
EMI Options
Dealer dependent
Not officially available
Distributor/Seller
Authorized Suzuki Dealers BD
Not officially available in Bangladesh
Distributor/Seller
Authorized Suzuki Dealers BD
Not officially available in Bangladesh
Service Cost
N/A
20003000
Service Cost
N/A
20003000
Running Cost
N/A
Low
Running Cost
N/A
Low

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
10,000 km (typical)
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
10,000 km (typical)
Service Reminder
N/A
No
Service Reminder
N/A
No
Spare Parts Availability
N/A
Limited (imported)
Spare Parts Availability
N/A
Limited (imported)
Service Intervals
N/A
5000
Service Intervals
N/A
5000
Warranty Terms
1 year or 12,000 km
N/A (imported)
Warranty Terms
1 year or 12,000 km
N/A (imported)
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