Welcome. I started riding at pretty much the same time (although I was a "bit" older). These are the specs on my first bike. Notice the amazing HP and Torque numbers (and the blatant lying about the weight):
Suzuki 1969More Suzuki models from 1969
T250
The first model year (Mk2 in Japan) of the T250 was something of a cross-over between T20 and the later T250 models. The engine was based on the short-lived T21 Hustler engine that delivered slightly more power than the standard T20 engine. The T250-I used the T20 front suspension, 24 mm Mikuni carburettors (as opposed to the later 26 mm Mikunis), tail lamp bracket, braced handlebars, clocks and seat.
The automatic oiling was still called Posi-Force system by Suzuki, for the later models the system got the name CCI.
Suzuki T250 '69 T-250T 250 Hustler 1969
Overall Length: 1 985 mm (78.2 in)
Overall Width: 870 mm (34.2 in)
Overall Height: 1 065 mm (41.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 290 mm (50.8 in)
Dry Weight: 140 kg (309 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 247 cc sleeved aluminnum parallel twin 2-stroke. 33 hp / 8.000 rpm, 3.08 kg-m (22,3 lbs-ft)/ 7.000 rpm. 160-168 kmh (100-105 mph).
http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/suzuki-history/1969/1969_T250_yellow_450.jpg