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THUNDER AND LIGHTNING II reverberates like thunder and strikes like lightning. It'sthe RM-Z250, the tour-stroke motocross weapon that's been taking the competition apart. The RM·Z250 has it all. An incredi· bly wide and strong powerband that lets you launch out 01 comers. Optimum engine braking. Exceptionally easy starting hot orcold. And a lightweight design lor precision handling on the toughest tracks. The RM·Z250 lor 2005: it's taking the lour·stroke world by storm! > Rear suspensionengineered for lightweight responsiveness. Linkage is anchored onand directs loads to the swingarm instead of the frame, allowing use of a lighter frame. > Liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine with double-overhead camshafts operating four titanium valves is incredibly compact, powerful andlightweight with less engine braking than any other four -stroke motocrosser. > New radiator provides over 17 percent larger core area for increased cooling capacity, helping to ensure consistent performance in long, hotmotos. > Lightweight titanium exhaust head pipe connects to a durable stainless steel pipe and features an aluminum-body silencer. > Easy starting, hotor cold, thanks to an automatic centrifugal decompression system,a carburetor with hot start circuitand a hotstart lever integrated with the clutch lever. > Swingarm with tapered, hydro-formed beams features a cast bracket behind the shock to suit the suspensionlinkage system. i participating dealer , WASHINGTON EXTREME MOTORSPORTS OF WAUPUN WYOMING SUZUKI OF ALCOA DESTINATION CYCLESPORTS 3341-A Loop 534 Kerrville, TX 78028 EASTSIDE MOTOSPORTS 116 Gateway Dr. Waupun , WI 53963 WILDWEST MOTORSPORTS 3119 Alcoa Hwy. Alcoa, TN 3770 1 (830) 896·2453 TENNESSEE (865) 970·2710 PLANO SUZUKI WHITE'S CYCLE & MARINE 3405 N. Central Plano, T X 75023 49 17 Hwy. 58 Chattanooga , TN 37416 (972) 422·4111 (423) 499-6000 VIRGINIA PERFORMANCE PLUS SUZUKI TRIANGLE CYCLES NORTH 53 12 Pleasant View Memphis , TN 38134 2104 Riverside Dr. Danville, VA 24540 (901) 385·8296 (434) 799-8000 TEXAS WOODS FUN CENTER CASEY CYCLE CITY 13029 N.E. 20th St. Bellevue, WA 9B005 (920) 324·6000 110 North Center Street Rock Springs, WY 82901 (307) 382·3417 (425) 882·4300 EVERETI POWERSPORTS 2 15 SW, Everett Mall Way Everett, WA 98204 (425) 347·4545 WISCONSIN SHOGREN MOTOR SPORTS 4675 North Hwy. 26 Janesville, WI 53546 (608) 755-4675 OZAUKEE SUZUKI 11405 North IH 35 Austin, TX 78753 634 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. Newport News, VA 23601 700 East Milan Drive Saukville, WI 53080 (512)459·331 1 (757) 595·9721 (262)284·2725 www.cyclenews.com • SUZUKI Al Suzuki we want every rideto be safe andenjoyable. SO alwa yswear a helmet. eyeprotection andprotective clothing. Never ride underthe influence 01alcoholor otherorogs. Studyyour owner's manual and atw3ys inspect your Suzuki befDl' riding_Always supervise yOung riders. The R"'-series moton:ydesarelor dosed· e course competitiOn useand rela pr3Ctices ooty ted . eye LEN E W S • SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 51