Suzuki TS 125 (1977-78) vs BMW R 45 (1978-79)
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| Make: | Suzuki | BMW |
| Model: | TS 125 | R 45 |
| Years: | 1977-78 | 1978-79 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 123 cc / 7.5 cu in | 453 cc / 27.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 x 50 mm | 70 x 61.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 10.4 kW / 14 hp @ 7000 rpm | 20 kW / 27 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 14.7 Nm / 1.5 kgf-m / 10.8 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm. | 37.5 Nm / 3.82 kgf-m / 27.65 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, twin shocks, 5-way adjustable | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x 260mm Disc, 2 piston caliper. |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 200mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75-19 | 1.85 - B18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.25-18 | 2.50 - B18 |
| Dry Weight: | 90 kg / 198 lbs | 185 kg / 408 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal / 2.1 Imp gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |