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Suzuki DR 125L vs Honda CBF 500

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Suzuki DR 125L

Suzuki DR 125L

৳200,000,250,000
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Honda CBF 500

Honda CBF 500

৳835,000
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Suzuki DR 125L vs Honda CBF 500 - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Suzuki DR 125L vs Honda CBF 500 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Suzuki DR 125L and Honda CBF 500? 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 CBF 500 costs 450,000,550,000 BDT. The Honda CBF 500 is 250,000,300,000 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 CBF 500 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 450,000,550,000 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 CBF 500 if Honda's reputation, Street Bike features, and 450,000,550,000 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
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
Engine Type
4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, parallel twin
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 CBF 500
Model
Suzuki DR 125L
Honda CBF 500
Bike Name
Suzuki DR 125L
Honda CBF 500
Bike Name
Suzuki DR 125L
Honda CBF 500
Model Year
2025
2007
Model Year
2025
2007
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
Japan
Assembly Location
Japan
Japan
Status
N/A
Discontinued (used only)
Status
N/A
Discontinued (used only)
Colors Available
Info Not Available
Black, Silver, Blue
Colors Available
Info Not Available
Black, Silver, Blue
Battery Type
N/A
Lead-acid
Battery Type
N/A
Lead-acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
N/A
Split
Seat Type
N/A
Split
Handle Type
N/A
Standard
Handle Type
N/A
Standard
Frame Type
N/A
Steel diamond
Frame Type
N/A
Steel diamond
Swingarm Type
N/A
Dual-sided
Swingarm Type
N/A
Dual-sided

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
125.0
499.0
Displacement (cc)
125.0
499.0
Maximum Power
12.00
57.00
Maximum Power
12.00
57.00
Maximum Torque
10.00
45.00
Maximum Torque
10.00
45.00
Peak Power
N/A
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Peak Power
N/A
57 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Number of Cylinders
N/A
2
Number of Cylinders
N/A
2
Valve Configuration
N/A
DOHC
Valve Configuration
N/A
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
4
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
4
Bore
N/A
73.0
Bore
N/A
73.0
Stroke
N/A
59.6
Stroke
N/A
59.6
Bore x Stroke
N/A
73 x 59.6 mm
Bore x Stroke
N/A
73 x 59.6 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.5:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.5:1
Cooling System
Air-Cooled
Liquid-cooled
Cooling System
Air-Cooled
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Carburetor
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Carburetor
Ignition System
N/A
Digital CDI
Ignition System
N/A
Digital CDI
Engine Layout
N/A
Parallel Twin
Engine Layout
N/A
Parallel Twin
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
24000
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
24000
Starting System
Kick Start
Electric
Starting System
Kick Start
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
N/A
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
N/A
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
N/A
0.31 hp/kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio
N/A
0.31 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 2
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 2
Battery Power
N/A
12V
Battery Power
N/A
12V
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
N/A

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
2.7
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
2.7
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.0
19.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.0
19.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
40.0
20.0
Average Mileage
40.0
20.0
Mileage City
40
N/A
Mileage City
40
N/A
Mileage Highway
N/A
N/A
Mileage Highway
N/A
N/A
Load Capacity
N/A
170
Load Capacity
N/A
170
Battery Capacity
N/A
12.0
Battery Capacity
N/A
12.0
Range
N/A
340–400 km
Range
N/A
340–400 km
Range Indicator
N/A
No
Range Indicator
N/A
No
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
185
Top Speed
N/A
185
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~3.0 sec
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~3.0 sec
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~5.5 sec
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~5.5 sec
Quick Shifter
N/A
N/A
Quick Shifter
N/A
N/A
Launch Control
N/A
N/A
Launch Control
N/A
N/A
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 6-speed
Gear Ratios
N/A
Standard 6-speed
Primary Drive
N/A
Chain
Primary Drive
N/A
Chain
Final Drive
N/A
O-ring sealed chain
Final Drive
N/A
O-ring sealed chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
N/A
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
N/A
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
1800020000
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
1800020000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
N/A
2170
Overall Length
N/A
2170
Overall Width
N/A
762
Overall Width
N/A
762
Overall Height
N/A
1110
Overall Height
N/A
1110
Wheelbase
N/A
1480
Wheelbase
N/A
1480
Ground Clearance
N/A
140
Ground Clearance
N/A
140
Seat Height
N/A
770
Seat Height
N/A
770
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
770 mm
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
770 mm
Kerb Weight
N/A
186.0
Kerb Weight
N/A
186.0
Gross Weight
N/A
183
Gross Weight
N/A
183
Battery Weight
N/A
~3 kg
Battery Weight
N/A
~3 kg

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Single Disc
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
Front Brake Type
Single Disc
Disc (dual-piston/ABS triple-piston)
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Front Brake Size
N/A
296.0
Front Brake Size
N/A
296.0
Rear Brake Size
N/A
240.0
Rear Brake Size
N/A
240.0
ABS Type
N/A
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
ABS Type
N/A
Optional (ABS/Non-ABS variants)
Brake Pad Life
N/A
1200015000
Brake Pad Life
N/A
1200015000
Braking Distance
N/A
42 m (100-0 km/h)
Braking Distance
N/A
42 m (100-0 km/h)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
N/A
N/A
Central Lock
N/A
N/A
Central Lock
N/A
N/A
Remote Lock
N/A
N/A
Remote Lock
N/A
N/A
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
41mm telescopic fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
41mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm, Mono-shock
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm, Mono-shock
Monoshock, 7-step adjustable
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
125.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
125.0
Adjustable Controls
N/A
Yes (levers, preload)
Adjustable Controls
N/A
Yes (levers, preload)
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
Info Not Available
120/70 ZR17
Front Tyre Size
Info Not Available
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
Info Not Available
160/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
Info Not Available
160/60 ZR17
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 (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
Tyre Brand
N/A
Varies (OEM: Bridgestone/Michelin)
Tyre Life
N/A
1200015000
Tyre Life
N/A
1200015000
Wheel Type
N/A
Cast
Wheel Type
N/A
Cast
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
24
Battery Life
N/A
24
Battery Warranty
N/A
1 year
Battery Warranty
N/A
1 year
Battery Removable
N/A
Yes
Battery Removable
N/A
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
40006000
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
40006000
Battery Health Check
N/A
Manual
Battery Health Check
N/A
Manual
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
N/A
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
Halogen
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen
Tail Light Type
N/A
Bulb
Tail Light Type
N/A
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
N/A
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
N/A
Bulb
DRL
N/A
No
DRL
N/A
No
Hazard Light
N/A
No
Hazard Light
N/A
No
Display Type
Analog
Analog
Display Type
Analog
Analog
Speedometer Type
N/A
Analog
Speedometer Type
N/A
Analog
Odometer Type
N/A
Analog
Odometer Type
N/A
Analog
Tachometer Type
N/A
Analog
Tachometer Type
N/A
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
N/A
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
N/A
Analog
Clock
N/A
Yes
Clock
N/A
Yes
Pass Light Switch
N/A
Yes
Pass Light Switch
N/A
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
N/A
No
Side Stand Indicator
N/A
No

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
N/A
Yes
Trip Meter
N/A
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth Features
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth Features
N/A
N/A
Navigation
N/A
N/A
Navigation
N/A
N/A
Riding Modes
N/A
N/A
Riding Modes
N/A
N/A
Parking Mode
N/A
N/A
Parking Mode
N/A
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
N/A

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
N/A
Minimal (small screen)
Wind Protection
N/A
Minimal (small screen)
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
450000550000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
200000250000.00 BDT
450000550000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
200000250000.00 BDT
450000550000.00 BDT
Regular Price
200000250000.00 BDT
450000550000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
10000
2500035000
Registration Cost
10000
2500035000
Insurance Cost
N/A
1500025000
Insurance Cost
N/A
1500025000
EMI Options
Dealer dependent
Rare/Not common
EMI Options
Dealer dependent
Rare/Not common
Distributor/Seller
Authorized Suzuki Dealers BD
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Distributor/Seller
Authorized Suzuki Dealers BD
Importers/Used Bike Dealers
Service Cost
N/A
25004000
Service Cost
N/A
25004000
Running Cost
N/A
Low to moderate
Running Cost
N/A
Low to moderate

Service & Maintenance

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