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-Z250, a fouMtroke
motocross bike destined to dominate the competition and
......w rite the record books.
Featuring the most advanced new fouMtroke technology,
the RM·Z250's powerplant Is unbelievably light and compact.
Justas Impressive, it has less engine braking than any other
fouMtroke motocrosser - and that's something you can tum
directly into faster lap times.
The RM·Z250 is also e xtraordinarily light, a n d it has an
Ideally designed riding position so you can take on jumps
with total confidence.
The all -new RM·Z250 - the hottest new fou .....troke on the
track - will leave the competition fighting for se cond
~ place•
• Incredibly light dry weight of 203 .5 Ibs. is a res ult of com pact
semi-dry sump lubrication design. extensiveuse of titanium.
magnesium and aluminum engine components and lightweight
chassis construction
• Wide and strong powerband. matched by easypto·con·
tro l fou r-stroke characteristics. Ignit io n timing and
crankshaft inertia selected for optimum engine braking
characteristics
• Over-squ are bore x stroke allow s strong and reliable top-end performance . wh ile a rev limiter prevents over-revving
RM - Z250
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• Easy starting. hot or cold.thanks to an automatic
centrifugal decompression system, a carburetor with
hot start circuit and a hot start lever integrated with
the clutch lever
New swingarm with tapered. hydro -formed beams
features a cast bracket beh ind the shock to suit the new
suspension linkage system
CYCLE NEWS . JANUARY 14, 2004
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