For2005, theSuzuki RM250 is thoroughly modified to crank out more low-end and mid-rangepower
than ever withpower delivery that's smooth and controllable.
Of course, when ourengineers get ona roll, there's no stopping them.They also refined theRM250's
suspension front and rear, making it more stable and responsiveontight, technical tracks and more
plush on rough, wide-open courses. Our engineers shaved weight off parts from topto bottom, making
the 2005 machine atrue featherweight.
The best thing about thisyear's RM250, though, is what stays thesame.It still offers a better combination 01 power and handling than any competitor onthetrack. And that's a winning combination you
can use to reach the topof thepodium!
> Exhaust port timingis advanced formore controllable low-end and
mid-rang po
e wer.
> Larger main exhaust port and wider scavenger ports enhance mid-and
high-rpmpertormance.
> Transmission features a new input shaft with 18splines combined withnew
clutch springsfor a lighter and more reliable clutch feel.
> Newkickstartershaft and new kick startlever provide easier starting.
> Showa inverted, 47mm twin-chamber cartridge-type front fork is refined for
even smootherresponsiveness and greaterresistance toboUoming. Fork
features 22
-way adjustablecompression damping, 20-way adjus
table rebound
damping and 12.2 inches of wheel travel.
> Crankshaft features increased inertia forsmoother and more controllable
tra
ctionun hard acceleration.
der
> Cast-aluminum box-section swingarm features a new addedbridge tube to
increase rigiditymorethan eight percent, enhancingstraight-linestabilityon
rough tracks.
> Modified Showa piggyback-reservoir rear shock has a larger-
