Disclaimer Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Wait until the squids get ahold of this 15bhp beast!http://www.nextautos.com/leaked-images-suzuki-gsx-r125Some seemingly internally leaked images from Suzuki would appear to show the company’s upcoming baby GSX-R, the GSX-R125, long before the bike’s official debut. The mini Gixer does a great job of aping the styling of it’s hardcore older brothers, with a frame that appears to be extruded aluminum (it’s probably steel, we’re told) just like the big boys. Not big is the 125cc water-cooled, 15 brake horsepower engine that is powering the thing, nor the guestimated 275 pound dry curb weight, nor the anemic rear tire. Probably just don’t need a lot of rubber to keep that power down.Original source is here: http://www.superbike.co.uk/news/Suzuki_GSXR125_breaks_cover_for_2010_in_official_factory_pictures_news_288315.htmlhttp://moto.caradisiac.com/CR-S-DUU-une-nouveaute-Itlienne-pour-2010-23-images-HD-196Here's Suzuki's riposte to the Yamaha YZF-R125 and Honda CBR125R; a miniaturised GSX-R carrying an all-new engine and aimed squarely at the young rider market. These new images, taken by Suzuki and leaked onto the internet, reveal that the bike is virtually complete – with its chassis, engine and styling all in a production-ready state, and only lacks the final headlight and windscreen, replaced on the photographic bike with mirrored plastic. And while there are no specs available yet to go with the pictures, there's plenty to indicate this could be the most high-spec road-going 125cc machine on the market. The chassis, for instance, appears to be an extruded and cast aluminium beam frame, although there remains a chance it could be made from steel. Yamaha's R125 shows that a pressed-steel chassis can be made to look convincingly like an alloy frame, but if Suzuki is pulling the same trick, it's done so in a breathtakingly convincing manner. The swingarm, with its pronounced curve in the right hand side to clear the exhaust, again mimics the fashion of far larger bikes. Although mainly hidden, the engine doesn't seem to share anything with Suzuki's other motors, pointing at it being an all-new unit. Certainly, it's water-cooled, which immediately distances it from Suzuki's only other 125cc bikes, the DR125 and VanVan 125, since they both use a much older air-cooled motor. Water-cooling also suggests it should have no problem matching the power output of its rivals, which all easily hit the European 15bhp limit for learner riders, and should be easy to tune for more grunt. The rest of the running gear follows the 125cc recipe used by all its rivals; simple, non-adjustable suspension at both ends and a single disc and 2-pot sliding brake caliper both front and rear. But while its styling is nearly as aggressive as a “full-size” GSX-R, Suzuki has managed to incorporate a level of practicality that should make it an easier machine to live with that the more radical R125, and closer in spirit to the big-selling CBR125R. The pegs are relatively low, giving space for long legs, while the highish bars aren't going to bang your wrists against the tank every time you make a U-turn. There's even a decent-sized pillion seat, complete with grab rail and comfortably low pegs. Despite its practical nature, the bike doesn't lose the GSX-R look, and if you can ignore the pencil-thin 130-section rear tyre could easily pass as a much bigger machine. Information from inside Suzuki says it was designed by Satoshi Miyake, who is also responsible for the forthcoming GSR250. On-board, you're greeted by a conventional, part-analogue, part-digital display, with a large rev counter and smaller LCD speedo, just as you'd find on a GSX-R1000 or virtually any other sports bike, but don't expect the lap timers and other gizmos that come as standard on many bigger bikes – this machine's price has to be kept down to near the £3000 mark if it's to compete with the CBR125R and R125, which are currently fighting it out to be the best-selling machines in the 125cc sports bike market. And since that's one area of bike sales that recent figures show to be bucking the recession trend, Suzuki is sure to be keen to get in on the action as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 That is dangerously too weak for the road in my opinion. Death trap among traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfd37buckeye Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thats a cute little bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 that will NEVER see us soil.not even a real pic. that's an SV tail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyman Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Nice! A modified scooter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 the yamaha 125 is MUCH better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 i want one.why oh why cant they bring them here i mean hell no would i get on one on the high way but just to put around and have fun it would be a blast. i bet it turns on a dime a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 high density baller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj1 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 aww look... pretty soon there will be 125 gangs out there racing the Moped riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 i bet it turns on a dime aThat or fall over. Not enough speed to hold it up trying to rail hard..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Pretty nice looking...they really need to bring the 125 bikes to the US..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 how much do the kawi 250's have nick? i dont think it is much more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 how much do the kawi 250's have nick? i dont think it is much more than that.Even though I'm not Nick....Supposed to be 36, according to Kawi. Enough, but really never enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Even though I'm not Nick....Supposed to be 36, according to Kawi. Enough, but really never enough! you will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 That is dangerously too weak for the road in my opinion. Death trap among traffic. true, here in the us, but over in big european and crowded asian cities, this is a great idea. Im actually suprised they stopped making the gsxr250, that would have been great competition for the ninja 250 here in the states.forget the 125, i wasnt a gsxr50! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Glad those photos were leaked.....never could have guessed what it would look like..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLN1223 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 my lil 250 was awesome just going too and from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Yes my 250 will be able to beat a sportbike. (laughs out loud in background) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidy Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 the yamaha 125 is MUCH better I concur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 found a new stunt bike lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 its about time suzie made a new sport bike for newbies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Suzuki you're blowing my mind here. Where is the allure of riding in my tshirt, shorts, flip flops, and backward baseball cap if my "zook" can't even get up to dangerous speeds!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 its about time suzie made a new sport bike for newbiesthe gs500f is there beginner bikes. hell, ninja 250's are faster than the gs500f's. i know that for a fact, lol. I had an 05 gs500f. great starter bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruisedk7 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 I hope they add sdms to that beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltsrunm Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Not sure, but you may be able to get away with just a moped license to ride that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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