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Suzuki T 125-II Stinger

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Make Model

Suzuki T 125 II Stinger

Year

1969 - 72

Engine

Two stroke, parallel twin

Capacity

124 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke 43 x 43 mm
Compression Ratio 7.3:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication System Posi-Force lubtication

Exhaust

2-into-2, Power pipe, upswept

Induction

Dual down-draft carburetors

Starting

Kick

Max Power

11.2 kW / 15.1 hp @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque

13.5 Nm / 1.38 kgf-m / 10.0 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Transmission

5-Speed, constant mesh

Final Drive

Chain

Frame

Tri-form frame

Front Suspension

Telescopic hydraulic fork

Rear Suspension

Twin, plunger type hydraulic shocks

Front Brakes

Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe

Rear Brakes

Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe

Front Tyre

3.00-18

Rear Tyre

3.25-16

Dimensions

Length: 1835 mm / 72.2 in
Width:     790 mm / 31.1 in
Height:  1080 mm / 42.5 in

Wheelbase

1190 mm / 46.9 in

Ground Clearance

170 mm / 6.7 in

Dry Weight

96 kg / 211 lbs

Fuel Capacity

8 L / 2.1 US gal / 1.8 Imp gal

Braking 35 km/h - 0

6.0 m / 19.7 ft

Top Speed (est.)

121 km/h / 75 mph
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The T125 Stinger was introduced for 1969 and looked very sporty with its slim fuel tank and high-drawn exhaust pipes. "Grand prix look", said some of advertisements. Unfortunately the Stinger wasn't as fast on the track as it looked. Especially the brakes and the soft suspension were not as good as some other 125cc bikes from the period.

Just two years after Suzuki released the original Suzuki T 125 many overall changes were made to the motorcycle that would give the 1969 Suzuki T 125 Stinger a slimmer fuel tank, higher stability exhaust pipes, and a look that some advertisers would call a "Grand Prix." The 124cc was a bike that gave bike owners a new dream machine. Though, this bike wasn't as quick on the track as many expected. The Suzuki T 125 Stinger had many positive aspects to add to the highlight reel.

There were many different models of the Stinger T 125 which are known as the domestic Japanese model, the Suzuki T 125. Another model similar in attributes to the Suzuki T 125 stinger was known as the Suzuki T90 which was only released in china. The original Stinger T 125 was released in cherry red color that helped catch the attention of many. Overall this motorcycle is a fun and enjoyable choice for many outdoor enthusiasts.

The Suzuki Stinger T 125 is equipped right off the line with a 124cc air-cooled dual carburetor with a two stroke parallel twin. Matching engine statistics with the 5-speed transmission and this bike could blow away a majority of other similar bikes on the track. Soon after the release of the 1969 Suzuki Stinger T 125, many improvements were needed and thus the Suzuki T 125 2 Stinger was released in 1970.

The release of the Suzuki Stinger T 125 2 had many improvements that would make this bike obsolete to competition. Suzuki however failed to equip this model with any new brakes or harder suspension. The improvements of the Suzuki Stinger T 125 2 included an exhaust pipe, newer colors to choose from, and it was released solely in the USA. The release of the Suzuki Stinger T 125 2 helped to promote Suzuki and it created a following that was rare to see at the time.

Europe continued selling the Suzuki T 125 Stinger throughout 1972 until production came to a halt. The last model to be released was the 1971 Suzuki T 125 Stinger which provided many benefiting factors such as a longer seat, a longer rear fender and a few other small details that could help prime new sales for this quickly falling off the market bike. The mechanics of the bike seemed to be unchanged with the 1971 Suzuki T 125 model motorcycle.