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The '94 Suzuki RM w ith Showa Twin Chamber™forks. Technically, it's a factory bike. . 00 H Q) S Q) u Q) c Forks like these only usedto appearon ultra-expensive works bikes. Now they're exclusively on the new RM's. Start preparing your victory speech. New larks, along with our new rear suspension linkage ratio, a revalved shock and revisedspring rate, make lor a balanced suspension that stays plush even alter the harshest G-out. New cylinder exhaust port" timing delivers more midrange and top-end power. So you can keep the powerband shrieking like an actress in a horror movie. 1B, 19,20 tops. That's how many guys response. Its new clutch makes for machine there are in the motocross galaxy who have gun shifting. And a new exhaust pipe boosts the talent to be big bucks factory riders - and the low-end power. On the RM125, a new 36mm Keihin score a factory bike. And typically, it's a long and whooped-out road 'getting to that point. carburetor enhances throttle response so Until now. you can blast out of tight hairpin turns. Look under the front fenders of the 1994 There's also a new, programmed digital Suzuki RM125 & 250 and you'll see Showa . ignition system. And a revised water pump Twin Chamber forks. These ain 't no dinner cools the beast more efficiently. party forks. They'll make mincemeat out of ruts, butter up the gnarliest rockers, and tum square edged bumps into ground round. (Salivating yet?) These Showas are exclusive to Suzuki. In fact, they're based on the forks used on Team Suzuki's factory bikes. Their sealed oil cartridge design plus lighter weight springs keep the suspension plush through all kinds of track conditions - from rough sand to teeth-chattering hardpack. Of course, we didn't just throw on a set of Showas and rest on our high-density seat foam. We made a truckload of other major improvements as well. The RM250's new crankcase and intake tract gives you smooth, quick throttle 20 '"'"'-1 _ The most radical change to l arks in years, Showa uses a sealed oil cartridge inside a surround ing separate oil chambe r to practically eliminate aircontaminated oil. Result #1: smooth, consistent damping of all areas 01the stroke. Re sult #2: the trophy Q ueen's phone num ber. Lastly, you'll find all the hardcore performance and attributes of a true motocross bike in the race ready RMBO. The RM's other features don't improve the bike. They improve the rider. Such as free enrollment in the Tony D.lTeam Suzuki motocross school. The technical know how of the Team Suzuki Support Trucks. The racing experience and guidance of Suzuki Pro Level dealers. Plus a contingency program that will post over $3 million - Hey, your grandma wasn't this generous. The '94 Suzuki RMs. You always wanted a factory bike. Now you can be one monster jump closer to being a factory rider. • SUZUKI. Forthe name of your nearestSuzu mo ki torcycle & ATV dealer, call 1-800-25 5-2550. At SUZU we ~a nt eve ride to be safe andenjoyable. Soalwayswear a helmet, eye protection andprotectiv clothinQ. Never ndeundertheinfluence of alcohol or otherdrug . kI, ry e .s Study your owner manual andalways inspectyour Suzuki before ndmg.AJways sup 's erviseyoung riders, The RM-series motorcycles are for closed-coursecompetition use and related practices onty. Prof ssionalnder photographedunder close e d-course condrtJons.