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SUZUKI T 125 II STINGER 1969 - 1970

SUZUKI T 125 II STINGER 1969 - 1970
SUZUKI T 125 II STINGER 1969 - 1970 · Photo: Steve Glover, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI T 125 II STINGER 1969 - 1970
Year1969 - 1970
Engine TypeTwo-stroke, parallel twin
Displacement / Capacity124 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke43 x 43 mm
Compression Ratio7.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power11.2 kW / 15.1 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque13.5 Nm / 1.38 kgf-m / 10.0 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Ignition—
InductionDual down-draft carburettors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationPosi-Force
Gear Box5-speed, constant mesh
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTri-form
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork
Rear SuspensionTwin plunger-type hydraulic shocks
Front BrakesDrum, internal expanding, leading shoe
Rear BrakesDrum, internal expanding, leading shoe
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1835 mm / 72.2 in
Overall Width790 mm / 31.1 in
Overall Height1080 mm / 42.5 in
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1190 mm / 46.9 in
Ground Clearance170 mm / 6.7 in
Dry Weight96 kg / 211 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00-18
Rear Tyre3.25-16
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity8 Litres / 2.1 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed121 km/h / 75 mph (estimated)
Suzuki file

The Stinger gave the T125 a sporty 'grand prix' look with a slimmer tank and high-mounted pipes, but its brakes and soft suspension were no better than rivals. A 1970 update brought a revised exhaust and new colours for the US market. It was offered first in cherry red.