(Above) Despite its '93
looks, the 1994 RM250 is
actoally qu ite different
than its predecessor.
Cosmetically, the bike
remains basically
unchanged. (Left) The
big news in '94 is the
all-new Showa fork.
The twin-ehamber
de sign delivers a
greatly imp roved ride.
(Righ t) The awesome
RM250 motor has
been toned down a
b it, and not a
moment too soon .
Last yea r' s
powerplant was a
bit too violen t for
mos t riders. This
year's is just as
fas t - just a bit
friendli er.
ability ov e r the smaller bumps, the
Showa shock has been revalved and fitted
w ith a lighter-rate spring, and the link ages have been changed for a new ratio.
Other chassi s changes include brake
pads that are claimed to be both longerlasting and "g rip pier," cast one-piece
footpegs that are also w ider and longer,
and radiator sh ro ud s that are 20 mm
narrower (from knee to knee).
And to top things off , for the fir st
lime, the RM comes with a detachable triangle-type side stand, which replaces the
archaic bolt-on design. The triangle stand
supports the bike from the rear axle.
Once again, Suzuki will be offering a
lucra tive contin gency program for '94.
RM rid ers will be eligible for a piece of a
multi-million dollar purse at amateur
and profess io n al events a ro u nd the
country. Plus, stu dents will be again eligible to earn a $500 Ll.S, Savings Bond
through Suzuki' s Good Sch ol a r Program.
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While Cycle News belieoes the foregoing test
reliable, it is the opinion of the reoieuiers
only and should not be relied upon in determining the performance or safety of the oehi
cleis). The reader should make his or her
own investigation
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