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For 2005, the Suzuki RM250 is thoroughly modified to crank out more low-end and mid·range power than ever with power delivery that's smooth and controllable. 01 course, when our engineers get on a roll, there's no stopping them. They also refined the RM250'ssuspension front and rear, making It more stable and responsive on tight, technical tracks and more plush on rough, Wide-open courses. Our engineers shaved weight off parts Irom top to bnnom, making the 2005 machine a true featherweight. The best thing about this year's RM250, though, is what stays the same. It stili offers a bener combination 01 power and handling than any compelilor on the track. And that's a winning combination you can use to reach the top 01 the podium! > Exhaust port timing is advanced for more controllable low-end and mid-range power. > Larger main exhaust portand wider scavenger ports enhance mid-and high-rpm performance. > Transmission features a new input shaft with 18 splines combined with new clutch springs for a lighter and more reliable clutch feel. > New kickstarter shaftand new kick start lever provide easier starting. > Showa inverted, 47mm twin-chamber cartridge-type front fork is refined for even smoother responsiveness and greater resistance to bottoming. Fork features 22-way adjustable compression damping, 20-way adjustable rebound damping and 12.2 inches of wheel travel. > Crankshaft features increased inertia for smoother and more controllable traction under hard acceleration. > Cast-aluminum box-secuon swingarm features a new added bridge tube to increaserigidity more than eight percent, enhancing straight-line stability on rough tracks. > Modified Showa piggyback-reservoir rear shock has a larger-diameter inner rod for increased oil flow, providing ptush action and great resistance to bottoming. Shock features 4-way adjustable high-speed compression damping, l S-way adjustable low-speed compression damping, 20-way adjustable rebound damping and provides 12 inches of wheel travel. .2 I~ pilrticipilting L&D SUZUKI, INC. 1070 S. Dupont Hwy. Dove r, DE 19901 (302) 674·5410 FLORIDA RON TURNER CYCLES, INC. 103 15 Beach Blvd . Jacksonville, FL 32246 (904) 641-0066 GEORGIA SUZUKI OF BARTOW COUNTY 96 East Iron Belt Rd. Cartersville, GA 30120 ACTION MOTORSPORTS SUZUKI 540 Athens Hwy. Loganv ille, GA 30052 .. IOWA CYCLE DESIGN BAK SUZUKI 305 State Rd . Rt. 2-A Phillipston, MA 01331 (678) 475·7400 2142 N. U.S. Hwy. 75 Business Sioux City, IA 51 105 OUTDOOR POWER SPORTS, INC. (71 2) 255·7955 755 Industrial Blvd. McDonough , GA 30253 KENTUCKY (770) 957·7404 ACTION MOTORSPORTS, INC. ILLlNOI!i 1340 Columbia Ave. Montice llo, KY 42633 OWEN MOTOR SPORTS (606) 348-6864 (888) 267-4259 11660 Old State Road Charleston, IL 61920 deiller (978) 249·2244 BETIENCOURT'S SUZUKI 31 S. Main St w. Bridgewater, MA 02379 (866) B·COURTS MICHIGAI\I NICHOLSON'S SUZUKI (217) 348·5500 MARYLAND 4405 Jackson Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (770) 386·8965 DGY MOTORSPORTS CUMBERLAND CYCLES (800) 825-5158 SUZUKI OF DALTON 216 Ogden Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 ZAM BONS NORTH COUNTRY SALES 2020 Ludington Street Escanaba , MI 49829 (906) 789·0360 MI!i!iI!i!iIPPI SUZUKI CITY 21 1 Beauvoir Rd. Biloxi, MS 3953 1 (228) 594·8810 MI!i!iOURI PROCYCLE 10580 Mt. Savage Rd. Cumberland , MD 21502 Race Team SYD 205 M.L. King Jr. Blvd. Dalton , GA 30721 (630) 971 ·2602 (877) RIDE·DGY (706) 278·1620 INDIANA MOUNTAIN POWERSPORTS SUZUKI OF SEYMOUR 708 W. Tipton St. 145 Power Sports Drive Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 636·5222 2600 Rangeline Columb ia, MO 65202 (573) 443·6623 (301 ) m·3614 MA!i!iADfU!irE"'I"'1!i-= JMR SUZUKI Seymour, IN 47274 741 Yarmouth Rd. Hyannis , MA 02601 (812) 522·9313 (508) 778·7211 www.cyclenews.com • SUZUKI AI Suzuki we want every rideto besa and en;oya:b1e. So atways wea a helmet, eye PfOletOOrl and proltebve fe r dothing Never rideund the klMuence 01alcohol or othe drugs. Stud)' 'foorowners manualandatways . er r inspect yourSu betore ooing. Always supervtse you riders. The RM-series motOftYtles are for dosedroki ng coursecom petitionuseand related practices only. CYCLE NEWS • SEPTEMBER 15,2004 49