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Ual IiIl1i1w The RIt125 1I111gned around _ fMIt: and faeter . . beaer. ThlIt'a WIly the iIM12s fOr 2001 18IgMer, wah more power - and more cOilbvllllble power delivery - than _ . Just walt until you .... the RM125's !nen .1. II top-encI po_. The engine Is modltled so It sits more upright, which _ _ the Intake air passageways Aft be straighter. That change, aJong with new exhaust porting and a new exhaust pipe, gives the engine a kick In top-end power that leta you fIat-out run away from the competition on straight· aways. For better throttle response across the powert)end, the engine uses a new 38mm carburetor. The transmission is also completely refined. It has new fIrat·and sec:ond-gear ratios that help you grab the hole shot. And with a lighter dutch push rod and refined components throughout, it offers smoother shifting In every gear. In redesigning the RM125, we considered every detail. Its engine Is new from the inside out to make it more compact and lightweight. It's also designed to concentrate its weight toward the center of the bike, which actually makes It feel even lighter than it Is. Weight-savlng plastic helped trim weight from the radiator shroud, fuel tank, seat and fenders. For 2001, the RM125 also sports a new-generation yel· low. And that's sure to get you noticed as you lap the field. RM 25 FEATURES Weight trimmed from virtually every component and welght-savlng plastic makes the RM125 lighter than ever. o Redesigned frame is lighter yet more rigid, with new geometry for Improved responsiveness. o Engine is positioned more upright to allow straight air Intake tracts for increased mid-range and top-end power. o Modified porting, redesigned exhaust pipe and new carburetor produce even more top-end performance and crisper throttle response across the powerband. o Aggressive styling with new-generation yellow. o Lake Country Motorsports 412 E. North St. Waukesha, WI 53188 (262) 547-3088 www.1cmsports.com Everett Powersports 215 SW Everett Mall Way Everett, WA 98204 (425) 3474545 RMC Motorsports 900 Lind Ave. SW Renton, WA 98055 (425) 226-4320 Wild West Motorsports 110 North Center Rock Springs, WY 82901 (307) 382-3417 Tacoma Motorsports 4701 Center St. Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 564-8678 Humboldt Sports Center 392 Hwy. 45 West Humboldt, TN 38343 (90l) 784-5430 Plano Kawasaki Suzuki 3405 N. Central Expwy. Plano, TX 75023 (972) 4224111 Performance Plus Suzuki 5312 Pleasant View Memphis, TN 38134 (901) 385-8296 Sherman Power Sports 1205 S. Sam Rayburn (Hwy 75) Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 868-3030 Sloan's Suzuki 2233 N.W. Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (800) 342-1681 www.sloanssuzuki.com Longhorn Powersports 1811 Ft. Worth Hwy. Weatherford, TX 76086 (817) 596-3244 Suzuki Of Paris 312 E. Wood St. Paris, TN 38242 (901) 642-0511 TEXAS Sharp's Motorsports 44131. 40 & Eastern Exit Amarillo, TX 79104 (806) 373-3053 Loudoun Motorsports 17 Catoctin Circle SE Leesburg, VA 20175 (800) 241-BlKE Casey Cycle City 634 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. Newport News, VA 23601 (757) 595-9721 Skagit Powersports Inc. 1645 Walton Dr. Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 757-7999 skagitpowersports.com Mischler's Cycle Suzuki N8077Hwy33 Beaver Dam, WI 53916 (920) 885-6552 Enumclaw Suzuki 408 Roosevelt (Hwy 410) Enumclaw, WA 98022 (888) 590-5347 Ace Powersports LLC 8124 Sheridan Rd. Kenosha, WI 53143 (262) 654-3090 www.acepowersports.com suzu www.suzuki • c o m At Suzuki we want every ride to be safe and enjoyable. So always wenT a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Study your owner's manual and always inspect your Suzuki before riding. Always supervise young riders. The RM series motorcycles are for closed-course competition use and related practices only. cue I e n e _ S • JANUARY 24.2001 47