Description
This motorcycle is Lot 37 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on April 25th & 26th, please see the Bonhams Motorcycles Website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 94 are to be sold from 14:30 on Saturday 25th April 2026.
Lots 201 - 353 are to be sold from 11:30am on Sunday 26th April 2026.
Public Viewing:
Available 25th & 26th April 2026 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Staffordshire County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
The Connoisseurs Collection, Part II
** c. 1968 Suzuki T125**
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. T125-13357
Engine no. none visible (see text)
** The Lot is from outside the UK. Shippio Ltd must automatically uplift this Lot after the auction, complete all post sale import or export customs administration, and store this Lot until it is customs cleared. A compulsory fee of £350 + VAT will be added to the buyer's invoice for this. This Lot cannot be collected from the auction venue by the purchaser or any alternative transporter.
If the Lot is to stay in the UK or is not exported within 90 days of sale, Import VAT at 5% on the hammer price is payable.**
Michio Suzuki's company started life as a manufacturer of looms for the silk-weaving industry, diversifying into the production of clip-on engines for bicycles in the early 1950s. Suzuki did not make its first complete motorcycle until 1954, although these early models were marketed under the 'Colleda' name, including the firm's first twin-cylinder model of 1956: the 250cc Colleda TT. Smaller Colleda Seltwin models of 125cc and 150cc were offered in 1960, and twins of varying capacities would be released over the coming years. New for 1967 was the T125, which was styled very much in the mould of the contemporary T200 and the rest of Suzuki's twins range. Maximum power of the air-cooled twin-cylinder engine went up to 15bhp, a little more than the 'S' model it replaced. The 180-degree piston-ported two-stroke engine was of unitary construction and had aluminium alloy cylinder head and barrels, while transmission was by multi-plate wet clutch to a five-speed gearbox. The engine/ gearbox unit was carried in a conventional duplex cradle frame equipped with a telescopic front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension. Replaced by the totally differed T125 Stinger in 1969, the original T125 was sold mainly in Japan and is a rarity outside that country.
This early T125 appears to be in restored condition and currently displays a total of only 0. 2 kilometres on the odometer (the engine turns over). It should be noted that the raised engine number boss appears to be unstamped, suggesting that the machine's restoration may have included replacement engine cases. Offered unregistered and without documents.
Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/ or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.
Offered with key
All lots are sold ‘as is/ where is’ and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
