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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 the purch.,e of • new Suzuki RM250 or RM125. specially modified for 2002 to deliver even better performance. Second. clean up in savings with our limited-time offer of • FREE pressure Wisher plus FREE Team Suzuki crew hat and crew shirt with purchlse of I new HM. This off.r is for II limited time, so clear out II spot in your garage then get in her. and clean up today! CAU.. 1~ OR II'ISlT us ON TME WEB AT WWW.5lJZUl(l.COW FOR IotORE 1Nf'OAMATION. OFFER vcm WHERE PROHI8ITm. ~ muIt CCIfI1llMI ~ 1131All end 12131All ~ ~ s. ~ ~ ~ tor ~ '*- ~ . 2OQ2 RN250 Ind RMl25 • SUZUKI. www . • • • • • l . • • • IDAHO Beaudry Motorsports 1525 East Edmonton Ave. Post Falls, ID 83854 (800) 735-2407 www.beaudrymotorsports.com ILLI RL Suzuki 2 1/2 Miles N.W. of Town Rt. 32/33 Effingham, IL 62401 (217) 868-2550 co ECT CUT Stamford Motorsports 170 Selleck Street Stamford, cr 06902 (203) 323-3141 GEORGIA Suzuki of Canton 9450 Knox Bridge HWy. Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-3340 FLORIDA Cycle Riders Suzuki of Longwood 855 orth Hwy. 17-92 Long-vood, FL 32750 (407) 695-4900 Suzuki of Barton 96 East Iron Belt Rd. Cartersville, GA 30120 (770) 386-5854 Motoport U.S.A. 1200 N.W. 57 Ave. Miami, FL 33126 (305) 264-4433 Suzuki of Dalton (Race Team SYD) 205 M.L. King Jr. Blvd. Dalton, GA. 30721 (706) 278-1620 Palmetto Motorsports 6400 W. 20 Ave. Miami/Hialeah, FL 33016 (305) 557-1311 Free Wheeling 6408 Fairburn Rd. Douglasville, GA 30134 (770) 920-1033 Cycle Riders Suzuki Of Orlando 3450 West Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32808 (407) 295-0045 98 JANUARY 2,2002' eye I e n e vv s Griffin Suzuki & Kawasaki 3336 . Expressway Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 227-1633 Camden Motorsports 101-F Commerce Dr. Kingsland, GA 31548 (912) 673-6410 Motions Suzuki 1-75 Exit 265 Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 4254000 Honda & Suzuki of Rome 2595 Shorter Ave. Rome, GA 30165 (706) 232-2624 www.a-cycJe.com Roswell Fun Machines 11270 Elkins Rd. Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 442-8460 Commonwealth Motorcycles In 361 Baxter Ave. Louisville, ICY 40204 (502) 568-2666 Action Motorsports Suzuki 205 Albany Rd. Monticello, KY 42633 (888) 267-4259 OIS DGY Motorsports 216 Odgen Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 971-2602 Barney's Suzuki Of Brandon 9820 Adamo Dr. Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 628-9418 - ,aperville Suzuki 24125 W. 111 th St., #300 aperville, IL 60564 (630) 904-8600 LOUISIA A D&L Powersports 1440 West Bank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 227-2272 MASSACHUSE Wareham Cycle Center 3095 Cranberry Hwy. Rte. 28 East Wareham, MA 02538 (508) 295-5392 INDIANA Allpower Rt. 202 Granby, MA 01033 (413) 467-3499 Bloomington Power Sports 1006 S. Walnut St. BloominRton, IN 47401 (812) 339·{)l99 - (BOO) 788-RACE JMR Suzuki 741 Yarmouth Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 778-7211 Phoenix Sport Cycle 3993 St. Rd. 38 E. Lafayette, IN 47905 (765) 449-1550 Sky Cycle 402 Electric Ave. Rt. 13 Lunenburg, MA 01462 (978) 345-7360 KANSAS Olathe Suzuki 509 S. Fir Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 782-8787 KENTUCKY Bell's Suzuki Of Lexington 667 E. New Circle Rd. Lexington, ICY 40505 (859) 299-3521 Cycle Design Route2A Phillipston, MA 01331 (978) 249-2244 Suzuki of Swansea 610 Grand Army Hwy. Swansea, MA 02777 (508) 675-4111 Bettencourt's Suzuki 31 S. Main Street West Bridgewater, MA 0237 (508) 587-1701