Suzuki T-125 Stinger Show Winner
1970 Suzuki T-125 Stinger
This post is by my friend Jerry who is a vintage nut and guru… The T-125 in the picture above was the winner of the VJMC show at Barber’s a couple of weeks ago.
My favorite was the 1970 Suzuki T-125 Stinger. I am partial to these; they are one of my favorite vintage bikes for a number of reasons. I adore the small bikes and especially multi-cylinder small bikes. Being 14 years old in 1970, I had a Honda CT-70 and I knew that when I graduated to a larger bike it would be a 100 or 125. So I have many fond memories of these bikes. Nothing looked like the Stinger though.The bike was so different than anything else offered. A horizontal twin motor with an unconventional frame was unique, I loved the racer type styling. Suzuki tried to capitalize on the street scrambler craze in this country by equipping it with a cross mounted handlebar, a dual purpose style front fender and racy looking high pipes, and trials pattern tires. The bike was offered in the home marked with low pipes, sleeker front fender, conventional street tires, ect. Also, a 90cc version was sold in Japan as well but quite rare. The T-125 was sold here from 69 to 71 with some changes each year. I have a complete and good running 69 model I hope to start restoring someday.They are a blast to ride, super smooth and make a great sound. I believe these are becoming very collectible so get one now while you can. I believe they will get pricey.