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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 up! First, clean up on the track with tho purchaso of a now Suzuki RM250 or RMl25. spocially modified for 2002 to deliver even bener performance. Second. clean up in savings with our limited-time offer of 8 FREE pressure washer plus FREE Team Suzuki crew hat and crew shirt with purchase of a new RM. This offer is for a limited time, so clear out • spot in your garage then get in here and clean up today! CAU. 1-8OOo1l2S-RlDE OR VtSlT us ON lHIE WEB KrWWW_SUZUKl,COM FOR MOAE 1NFOfUMTJON. OffER YOI) WHERE PAClHlBfTEO, euy. IYUt ~ pun:t-. ~ 8131.01 ... 12J:J1~1. AeIlrlc:lIoN ....,. s.. ~ SUzuIcI . . . lor dMIilII. otIIr ~ a:l 2002 RM25O'" ANl2$. $ ILLI SUZUKI. . . . . . . . :t II .. I . . . . . - LOUIS A 015 DGY Motorsports 216 Odgen Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 971-2602 D&L Powersports 1440 West Bank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 227-2272 RLSuzuki 21/2 Miles N.W. of Town Rt. 32/33 Effingham, IL 62401 (217) 868-2550 MASSACHUSE liS Naperville Suzuki 24125 W. 11lth St., #300 Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 904-8600 INDIANA FLORIDA Cycle Riders Suzuki of Longwood 855 North Hwy. 17-92 Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 695-4900 Camden Motorsports 101-F Commerce Dr. Kingsland, GA 31548 (912) 673-6410 GEO GIA Suzuki of Canton 9450 Knox Bridge Hwy. Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-3340 Motoport U.S.A. 1200 N.W. 57 Ave. Miami, FL 33126 (305) 264-4433 Palmetto Motorsports 6400 W. 20 Ave. Miami/Hialeah, FL 33016 (305) 557-1311 Cycle Riders Suzuki Of Orlando 3450 West Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32808 (407) 295-0045 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 _ KENTUCKY IDAHO Griffin Suzuki & Kawasaki 3336 N. Expressway Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 227-1633 e KA SAS Olathe Suzuki 509 S. Fir Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 782-8787 !IS Beaudry Motorsports 1525 East Edmonton Ave. Post Falls, ill 83854 (800) 735-2407 www.beaudrymotorsports.com AIlpower Rt. 202 Granby, MA 01033 (413) 467-3499 JMRSuzuki 741 Yarmouth Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 778-7211 Sky Cycle Phoenix Sport Cycle 3993 St. Rd. 38 E. Lafayette, IN 47905 (765) 449-1550 Roswell Fun Machines 11270 Elkins Rd. Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 442-8460 Free Wheeling 6408 Fairburn Rd. Douglasville, GA 30134 (770) 920-1033 n Bloomington Power Sports 1006 S. Walnut St. Bloomington, IN 47401 (812) 339-0199 - (BOO) 788-RACE 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, Gil. 30721 (706) 278-1620 . 68 OCTOBER 31, 2001 • c u e I • - Wareham Cycle Center 3095 Cranberry Hwy. Rte. 28 East Wareham, MA 02538 (508) 295-5392 Bell's Suzuki Of LexinKton 667 E. New Circle Ref. Lexington, KY 40505 (859) 299-3521 Commonwealth Motorcycles Inc. 361 Baxter Ave. Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 568-2666 Action Motorsports Suzuki 205 Albany Rd. Monticello, KY 42633 (888) 267-4259 402 Electric Ave. Rt. 13 Lunenburg, MA 01462 (978) 345-7360 Cycle Design Route2A Phillipston, MA 01331 (978) 249-2244 Suzuki of Swansea 610 Grand Army Hwy. Swansea, MA 02771 (508) 675-4111 Bettencourt's Suzuki 31 S. Main Street West Bridgewater, MA 02379 ~5(8) 587-1701 MICHIGAN Mt Pleasant Suzuki 5684 E. Broadway Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 773-1755