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Cycle News 2004 01 07

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THE HOTTEST NEW FOUR STROKE ON THE TRACK The motocross world is about to get shaken up in a big way. Introducing the incredible, all-new RM.Z250, a four-stroke motocross bike destined to dominate the competition and re-write the record books. Featuring the most advanced new four-stroke techno logy, 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 extraordinarily light, and it has an ide ally designed riding posit ion so you can take on jumps with total confidence. The all-new RM-Z 250 - the ho ttest ne w fo ur-stro ke on the track - will leave the competition fighti ng for second place. • Incredibly light dry weight of 203.5 Ibs. is a result of compact semi-dry sump lubricatio n des ign, 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 inerti a selected for optimum engine braking characteristics • Over-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 system, a car buretor with hot start circuit and a hot sta rt 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 cue. e n e ..., 50 • JANUARY 7 , 2004 91

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