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Cycle News 2002 02 27

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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 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. IDAHO Beaudry Motorsports 1525 East Edmonton Ave. Post Falls, ill 83854 (BOO) 735-2407 www.beaudrymotorsports.com Commonwealth Motorcycles Inc. 361 Baxter Ave. Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 568-2666 Action Motorsports Suzuki 205 Albany Rd. Monticello, KY 42633 (888) 267-4259 ILLINOIS DGY Motorsports 216 Odgen Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 971-2602 RL Suzuki 21/2 Miles NW. of Town Rt. 32/33 Effingham, IL 62401 (217) 868-2550 co ECTICUT Stamford Motorsports 170 Selleck Street Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 323-3141 FLORIDA Cycle Riders Suzuki of Longwood 855 orth 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) 29S-

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