Imported for just three years, the Gemini SST 50 was much faster than a Honda Z50 thanks to a licensed design of the Yamaha 50cc rotary engine. Alright, so it’s no speed demon, but those in the know suggest that these are some of the fastest mini bikes ever built – the 50cc engine produced 4.5 horsepower and was capable of hitting 35. Wooooo!
Despite the licensing arrangement, Gemini got into legal troubles and had to stop production in ’72. This example was acquired in rough shape and brought back to life, though it still needs new tank badges, exhaust shield, correct gas valve and fork boots – the last of which are NLA, according to the seller. The seller weirdly painted a lot of the chrome parts so if you’re going to be doing some replating if you want to make it look as close to stock as possible.
Find this SST for sale in Simi Valley, California for $1,100 here on Craigslist.