1973 Suzuki TS-125J Duster - 3-Page Vintage Motorcycle Road Test Article

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1973 Suzuki TS-125J Duster - 3-Page Vintage Motorcycle Road Test Article
Original, vintage magazine article
Page Size: Approx. 8" x 11" (21 cm x 28 cm) each page
Condition: Good
SUZUKI TS125 J
DUSTER
A Reasonably Priced Woods Bike With
A Pleasant Disposition On the Street
GETTING A LOT of bike for a
minimal price has to be the great
American dream. Sometimes it’s
possible, sometimes not. Really, it
depends on the type of riding you
have in mind.
If a small bore, dual purpose
bike is what you are looking for,
you’re in luck. A modest 9 will
buy a brand new 1973 Suzuki TS
125 J Duster—a bike that combines
spirited performance both on and off-road with enough style
to turn heads.
Like the Duster’s bigger brothers, styling is a bit more
daring than other imports in its size range. The rear fender
does not follow the contour of the rear tire. Instead, it juts out
in a dominant fashion. Complimenting this is a high mounted
front fender, polished forks and a racy looking downswept
exhaust system.
Styling like this spells performance to many of the younger
generation and to ensure the transmission of this message, TS
125s are painted red with blue and white accent stripes.
Suzuki painted its TR 500 roadracers with this same color
scheme a couple of years back.
Style and appearance are important marketing considera-
tions, but for the prospective purchaser, rider comfort is far
more important. After all. it’s no fun putting miles on a bike...
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