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Ask any pro what the key to winning is. You'll find it's not just one thing, but a combination of factors. Horsepower is useless if it doesn't get to the ground. And the most responsive bike in the world is stuck in the dust if everyone blows by it on the straights. In short, it takes balanced performance to win. And that's what the 2002 RM250 is all about: the ultimate balance of power and responsiveness. Start with the engine. This year it's modified for better power delivery and harder-hitting mid- and high-range performance. The exhaust port is enlarged and reshaped, and it now has a one-piece valve in place of a two-piece design. The new single-piece exhaust valve moves independently from the auxiliary exhaust port valve for optimum port timing, and that produces more power and smoother throttle response through the mid-range. A new, lighter expansion chamber with a shorter exhaust silencer complements the new exhaust valve, and further enhances the crisp throttle response. Piston-to-cylinder clearance has also been tightened, which increases piston durability and reduces mechanical noise. Finally, for smoother shifting and improved long-term durability, both the clutch and transmission have been thoroughly refined. 'Newly designed one-piece main exhaust valve replaces two-piece design for increased mid- and high-range performance. 'Exhaust port is increased in size for improved mid-range and top-end performance. 'Crankshaft balance ratio modified for smoother power delivery. 'TIghter piston dearance increases piston durability and reduces mechanical noise. 'Race-proven refinements to engine, chassis and suspension produce better, more integrated balance of power and responsiveness. Now you have two ways to clean upl First clean up on the track with tho purchaso of a new Suzuki RM250 or RM125, specially modified for 2002lo deliver even better perfonnance. Second. clean up in sivings with our limited-time offer of a FREE pressure washer plus FREE Team Suzuki crew hat and crow shin with purcha.o of a new RM. This offer is for a limited time. so clear out 8 spot in your garagolhon got in hore and clean up todayl CALL. l-1ClO-82f-Al[)t OR vtSlT us ON TtE WEB AT WWW.SUZUKI.COM FOR MORE INFORtMTlON OFFER VOID WHERE: PAOHl8llm. Buyer carr.- ~ '*-' 1131,Ql a"d tzr.n.ol ~ ~ s. ~ SUUd lMIw b . . . . 0IIt 10 2002 RN'25O.-.d Rt.l125. """* $SUZUKL •••.•••• " I •••• Beaudry Motorsports 1525 East Edmonton Ave. Post Falls, ID 83854 (BOO) 735-2407 www.beaudrymotorsports.com - Bell's Suzuki Of Lexington 667 E. ew Circle Rd. Lexin~on, KY 40505 (85"9) 299-3521 Commonwealth Motorcycles Inc. 361 Baxter Ave. Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 568-2666 DGY Motorsports 216 Odgen Ave. Downers Grove, TL 60515 (630) 971-2602 RLSuzuki 2 1/2 Miles .W. of Town Rt. 32/33 Effingham, IL 62401 (217) 868-2550 Fun Center/Fasguy Racing 50 Animas View Dr. Durango, CO 81301 (800) no-MOTO Horizon Motorsports B05W. Main Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 521-7660 Cycle Riders Suzuki of Longvvood 855 North Hwy. 17-92 Long",ood, FL 32750 (407) 695-4900 Motoport U.S.A. 1200 NW. 57 Ave. Miami, FL 33126 (305) 264-4433 Palmetto Motorsports 6400 W. 20 Ave. Miami/Hialeah, FL 33016 (305) 557-1311 26 OCTOBER 24,2001 • Cycle Riders Suzuki Of Orlando 3450 West Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32B08 (407) 295-0045 Free Wheeling 6408 Fairburn Rd. Douglasville, GA 30134 (770) 920-1033 Barney's Suzuki Of Brandon 9820 Adamo Dr. Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 628-9418 Motions Suzuki 1-75 Exit 265 Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 425-4000 Suzuki of Barton 96 East Iron Belt Rd. Cartersville, GA 30120 (770) 386-5854 Honda & Suzuki of Rome 2595 Shorter Ave. Rome, GA 30165 (706) 232-2624 www.a-cycle.com Suzuki of Dalton (Race Team SYD) 205 M.L. King Jr. Blvd. Dalton, GA 30721 (706) 278-1620 cue I • n • _ Roswell Fun Machines 11270 Elkins Rd. Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 442-8460 ,. D&L Powersports 1440 West Bank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 227-2272 (630) 904-8600 Griffin Suzuki & Kawasaki 3336 . Expressway Griffin GA 30223 (770)'227-1633 Camden Motorsports 101-F Commerce Dr. Kingsland, GA 31548 (912) 673-6410 Suzuki of Canton 9450 Knox Bridge Hwy. Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-3340 Naperville Suzuki 24125 W. 111 th St., #300 Naperville, TL 60564 Action Motorsports Suzuki 205 Albany Rd. Monticello,KY42633 (888) 267-4259 Bloomington Power Sports 1006 S. Walnut St. Bloomington, IN 47401 (812) 339-{)199 - (800) 788-RACE Phoenix Sport Cycle 3993 St. Rd. 38 }:. Lafayette, IN 47905 (765) 449-1550 Olathe Suzuki 509 S. Fir Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 782-8787 Wareham Cycle Center 3095 Cranberry Hwy. Rte. 28 East Wareham, MA 02538 (508) 295-5392 Allpower Rt. 202 Granby, MA 01033 (413) 467-3499 JMRSuzuki 741 Yarmouth Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 778-7211 Cycle Design Route2A Phillipston, MA 01331 (978) 249-2244 Suzuki of Swansea 610 Grand Army Hwy. Swansea, MA 02777 (508) 675-4111