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Cycle News 2003 12 10

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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THE HOTTEST NEW FOURSTROKE ON THE TRACK The motocross world is about to get shaken up in a big way. Introducing the incredible, all-new RM-Z2S0, a four-stroke motocross bike destined to dominate the competition and re-write the record books. Featuring the most advanced new four-stroke technology, the RM-Z250's powerplant is unbelievably light and compact. Just as impressive, it has less engine braking than any other four-stroke motocrosser - and that's something you can tum directly into faster lap times. The RM-Z250 is also extraordinanly light, and it has an id e a lly designed riding position so you can take on jumps with total confidence. lihe all-new RM-Z2S0 - the hottest new four-stroke on the track - will le ave the competition fighting for second place. • Incredibly light dry weight of 203.5 Ibs. is a result of compact semi-dry sump lubrication design. extensive use of titanium. magnesium and aluminum engine components and lightweight chassis construction • Wide and strong powerband, matched by easy-tocontrol four-stroke characteristics. Ignition timing and crankshaft inertia selected for optimum engine braking characteristics • Ove r-square bore x stroke allows strong and reliable top-end performance. while a rev limiter prevents over-revving RM - Z250 • Easy starting. hot or cold. thanks to an automatic centrifugal decompression syst em. a carburetor with hot start circuit and a hot start lever integrated with the clutch lever 4 - STROKE YELLOW • New swingarm with tapered. hydro-formed beams features a cast bracket behind the shock to suit the new suspension linkage system cuole n e _ S • DECEMBER 10. 2003 35

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