1986 Suzuki reviews

the 86 dr125 that is in my garage right now is a great bike. just put on a new clutch but you should expect that after 18 years. but is still starts on the FIRST kick! Show less

I had one of these little bikes. Couldn't afford a bigger one at the time. What a great little bike it was. I mounted full knobbies on it with a larger rear sprocket and rode it everywhere in the woods. You had to rev the poo out of it but if you did it would go anywhere. Small, light, very flickable and never let me down. I put 6,000 hard dirt miles on it then sold it for $500 to a kid who still uses it for a paper route. Fun little bike and indestructable. Show less

I have owned the bike since 1999 and put 20M kilometers on it. The ride is unbelievable on the highway. Low-speed riding, especially two up, can be a challenge due to the weight and rubber mounted steering (slight rowing motion). The storage space is more than you need. Overall looks and feels great. Issues: 1) Not to many after-market parts as there are not to many Cavalcades out there 2) Auto level has been a problem 3) Weight is on the high side Pluses 1) Unbelievable ride especially for the passenger 2) Unique bike due to rarity Show less

I purchased this bike from my mechanic after a minor accident by original owner. Minor damage, plastic and scrapes but all easily repairable. Bike has a K&N stage 3-jet kit, individual air filters, Kerker pipe, and steel braided lines throughout. Repainted fire engine red, white powder coated rims. Very responsive, stable ride on street or highway rides. Wide windscreen protection shields rider on fast highway riding. After market side mirrors more useful for seeing behind objects. Throttle response is very raw - twist and it will respond with authority. Roll-on isn't as responsive but my bike needs to have the pipe changed to a V&H Supersport (perfect pipe for this bike) and re-tuned. I'm 5'7"-190lbs, comfortable riding position - tight racing position, better suited for average height riders. Long hauls can be taxing on the arms/body because of handle bar lean-tight racing seating position. Many upgrades available and definitely a must have bike - CLASSIC monster. Show less

Called a GSX 1100 EFE in England. Very fast acceleration with tons of torque. Reasonable handling and brakes. Comfy over long distances. Show less

Great starter bike that will give you plenty of confidence to hit big jumps and enough power to get thruogh just about any mud hole. Show less