SUZUKI GS125 (1982 - 2000) Review

Year: 1990

Annual servicing cost: £20

This was my first bike and as an 18yo it got no mercy from me. It never let me down once and was the most reliable bike I've ever owned. Sure it wasn't fast but it was more than fast enough for around town. The MPG is fantastic and I'm pretty sure I put £4 in once per week, and I used it for work.

Buying experience: I bought mine new from a dealer and I think it was £1695.

Year: 1993

Annual servicing cost: £30

Very reliable and good little bike for getting around. Cheap to run and always good fun to ride, a great 125 for starting to ride with little cost.

Version: Gs125es

Year: 2000

Annual servicing cost: £60

Best, lightweight, nippy, frugal. Worse, awkward gear lever, easily adjusted, keep on top of rust.

Year: 1993

I bought mine of eBay for £500 I needed a cheap run around after selling my C.G and doing my D.A.S and decide to go for a G.S has you do not see many around, do not know why as I have found it a good little workhorse far better then a C.G with rev counter and kill switch and trip counter similar to a big bike, if you are thinking about getting then do it. I wish I had bought mine sooner and do not forget that all Chinese geared bikes are based on this engine why pay more instead get a geunine jap 125 that will last the course

Buying experience: Bought off ebay

Year: 1999

Annual servicing cost: £30

Great bike only ever had a problem with how the rear light was wired when it rained it eat through the wires to the light other than that no problems

Version: Gs125ES

Year: 1997

Annual servicing cost: £40

It has two wheels, it goes forward, around corners, and pop the occasional wheelie. Oh and it never dies.

Buying experience: Private purchase, bike was in a bit of a state, but did run, and at less than £320 no one could complain.

I decided (after 8years in a car) that rather than just jump to my big license to get the hang of 2 wheels on a little 125. This is how I ended up with my little GS125 and I have to say after a few months I have become rather attached to the little thing. It's been very reliable aside from a dodgy relay and a frayed throttle cable (both very cheap and easy to fix) Gear indicator is a nice little touch, rev counter is useful and having the center stand makes life soo much easier at times than just having a side stand Best way to describe it is a mountain bike with an engine. Very comfortable seat and riding position (even at 6'2"). The bike is so light it is very easy to just flick through the corners and the engine is quite happy to be thrashed (for progress keep it spinning above 5k rpm). Only downside is it tops out happily at 55mph, I have had it faster but you have to almost lie down on the bike and it isn't worth it for the extra 5 mph. I live in the sticks and getting round tractors takes some doing (but that could be aimed at any 125 I suppose). Like it enough I will be keeping it as a commuter when I pass my test (hopefully next year). It has certainly given me the 'biking bug.

This bike is very reliable, i bought it for £350 and have never had any problems. Starts first time in the mornings (hot or cold), Came off it once and it just slid along the floor - no damage done!. Really think you should buy one, very good to learn on. Bit bouncy but still handles very well. Great bike 10/10