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CONQUER 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 v.alve 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 clearance increases piston durability and reduces mechanical noise. 'Race-proven refinements to engine, chassis and suspension produce better, more integrated balance of power and responsiveness. ~~HOOPS, TRIPLES AND PODIUM The new RM250. It's got enough low-end punch to rocket you out of the hole and enough mid-level response to launch your adrenaline to new heights. All while taking the shortest distance between the gate and the pag. Prepare for landing. On podiums. • 2001 F1M 250(( World Motocross Championship and 2001 Arenacross Championship winning motorcycle • Race~proven refinements to engine. chassis and suspension produce better, more integrated balance of power and responsiveness • 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 and new expansion chamber is lighter and modified for crisper response across the powerband o Rear suspension linkage repositioned to improve tractability over stutter bumps and provide increased ground clearance, and new tapered swingarm is lighter and helps increase rear suspension responsiveness o Refined forks are lighter and offer smoother action and air bladder volume is reduced to enhance performance over a series of sharp-edged bumps N. Slmlkl, we want fNf!JtY ride to be safe and enjoyable. So always wear a helmet, eye pratectlm and protective dothlog. Never rtde under the Innuerx::e tJl alcohol Of other drugs. ~ }'OOf owners manll8l and always Inspect your SuzuJd before riding. Always supervise young riders. The AM serieS mott:r'CyCIes are tor cIOS8d-<:ourn:e competition use and related prac1lces only. IDAHO Beaudry Motorsports 1525 East Edmonton Ave. Post Falls, ID 83854 (800) 735-2407 www.beaudrymotorsports.com ILLI RL Suzuki 21/2 Miles N.W of Town Rt. 32/33 Effingham, IL 62401 (217) 868-2550 CO NECTICUT Stamford Motorsports 170 Selleck Street Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 323-3141 FLORIDA Cycle Riders Suzuki of Longwood 855 North Hwy. 17-92 Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 695-4900 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 32 Griffin Suzuki & Kawasaki 3336 N. Expressway Griffin, GA 30223 (770) 227-1633 Camden Motorsports 101-F Commerce Dr. Kingsland, GA 31548 (912) 673-6410 GEORGIA Suzuki of Canton 9450 Knox Bridge Hwy. Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-3340 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 Roswell Fun Machines 11270 Elkins Rd. . Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 442-8460 Free Wheeling 6408 Fairburn Rd. Douglasville, GA 30134 (770) 920-1033 FEBRUARY 20, 2002 o c y c l e n e _ Naperville Suzuki 24125 W 1Ilth St., #300 Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 904-8600 Action Motorsports Suzuki 205 Albany Rd. Monticello, KY 42633 (888) 267-4259 LOUISIANA D&L Powersports 1440 West Bank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 227-2272 MASSACHUSETTS 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. Bloomington, IN 47401 (812) 339-0199 - (800) 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 KANSAS Olathe Suzuki 509 S. Fir Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 782-8787 KENTUCKY Bell's Suzuki Of Lexington 667 E. New Circle Rd. Lexinl?;lon, KY 40505 (85"9) 299-3521 s Commonwealth Motorcycles Inc. 361 Baxter Ave. Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 568-2666 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 ~ Sky Cycle 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 02777 (508) 675-4111 Bettencourt's Suzuki 31 S. Main Street West Bridgewater, MA 02379 (508) 587-1701