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Part c pal ng---luzu Dea er ~-----------_--II one::::::~::~I~ The RM125 Is designed end faster . . better. Tbat's wily the all . . . Rllf25fGr 2001 Is lighter, with more power - end l1IOI1l cOIlII ~ power delivery - than ever. Just WIlt untH you feel the RM12Sslnc:re.le d 1I:Ip and power. The engine Is mocIlIed so It sits more upright. which means the Intake air passageways can be atraIghter. That change, along with new exhaust porting and • _ exhaust pipe, gives the engine a kick In top-end power that lets you flat-out run away from the competition on straightaways. For better throttle response across the powerband, the engine uses a new 38mm carburetor. The transmission Is also completely reflned. It has new flrst-and second-gear ratios that help you grab the hole shot. And with a lighter clutch push rod and refined components throughout, It offers smoother shifting in avery gear. In redaslgnlng the RM125, we conaldered every detail. Ita engine Is new from the Inside out to make it mont c0mpact and lightweight. It's also de8lgned to concentrate Ita weight toward the center of the bike, which actually makes It feel evan lighter than It Is. Weight-saving plastic helped trIm weight from the radiator shroud, fuel tank, . . . and RMI25 fenders. For 2001, the RM125 also sports a _-generation yellow. And that's sure to get you notfced as you lap the field. FEATURES • Weight bimmed from virtually every component and weight-saving plastic makes the RM125 lighter than ever. • Redesigned frame is lighter yet more rigid, with new geometry for Improvad responsiveness. • Engine is positioned more upright to allow straight air intake tracts for Increased mid-range and top-end power. • Modified porting, redesigned exhaust pipe and new carburetor produce even more top-end performance and crisper throttle response across the powerband. • Aggressive styling with new-generation yellow. Lake Country Motorsports 412 E. North St. Waukesha, WI 53188 (262) 547-3088 www.lcmsports.com Everett Powersports 215 SW Everett Mall Way Everett, WA 98204 (425) 347-4545 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 (901) 784-5430 Plano Kawasaki Suzuki 3405 N. Central Expwy. Plano, TX 75023 (972) 422-4111 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 NW. Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (800) 342-1681 www.sloanssuzuki.com Suzuki Of Paris 312 E. Wood St. Paris, TN 38242 (901) 642-0511 TE Sharp's Motorsports 4413 1. 40 & Eastern Exit Amarillo, TX 79104 (806) 373-3053 Longhorn Powersports 1811 Ft. Worth Hwy. Weatherford, TX 76086 (817) 596-3244 Loudoun Motorsports 17 Catoctin Circle SE Leesbutg, VA 20175 (800) 241-BIKE Casey Cycle City 634]. Clyde Morris Blvd. Newport News, VA 23601 (757) 595-9721 Skagit Powersports Inc. 1645 Walton Dr. Butlington, 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 SUZUKI® www.suzuki • com At Suzuki we want every ride to be safe and enjoyable. So always wear 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 c1osed--course competition use and related practices only. cue I _ n _ _ S • FEBRUARY 28. 2001 67