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Cycle News 2004 01 21

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 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 fOUl"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 fouMtroke motocrosser - and that's something you can tum directly into faster lap times. The RM·Z25 0 Is a lso extraordinarily ligh t, and it has an ideally de signed riding position so you can take o n ju mps with total confidence. The all· new RM·Z250 - the hotte st new four-stroke on the track - will leave the competition fighting for second ~ place . • Incredibly light dry weight of 203.5 Ibs. is a resu lt 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-co-controt four-stroke characteristics. Ignition timing and crankshaft inertia 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 • Easy starting. hot or cold. thanks to an automatic RM - Z2 50 4 - STROKE YELLOW 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 behind the shock to suit the new suspension Iihkage system www.cyclenEWs.com CYC LE NEWS . JANUARY 21, 200A 27

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