Suzuki T125 II Stinger (1969-72)

The Suzuki T125 II Stinger was a motorcycle produced between 1969 and 1972. It had a parallel twin, two-stroke engine with a capacity of 124cc and a compression ratio of 7.3:1. Its lubrication system was Posi-Force, and it had dual down-draft carburetors for induction. The bike had a maximum power of 11.2 kW at 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 13.5 Nm at 7000 rpm. The transmission was a 5-speed, constant mesh with a chain final drive. The frame was a Tri-form design, and the suspension consisted of a telescopic hydraulic fork in the front and twin, plunger type hydraulic shocks in the rear. The bike had internal expanding, leading shoe drum brakes on the front and rear wheels. It had 3.00-18 front and 3.25-16 rear tyres. The bike’s dimensions were 1835 mm in length, 790 mm in width, and 1080 mm in height with a wheelbase of 1190 mm and ground clearance of 170 mm. It weighed 96 kg and had an 8 L fuel capacity. Its top speed was estimated to be 121 km/h or 75 mph, and it could stop from 35 km/h in 6.0 m.

Technical specifications:

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