Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

THUNDER AND LIIiHTNINIi It reverberates likethunder and strikes likelightning. Irs the RM·Z250, the four-stroke motocross weapon that's been taking the competition apart. The RM·Z250 has it all.Anincredibly wide and strong powerband thatletsyou launch outof comers. Optimum engine braking. Exceptionally easy starting hot or cold. And a lightweight design for precision handling on the toughest tracks. The RM·Z250 for 2005: it's taking thetour-stroke world bystorm! > Rear suspensionengineered forlightweight responsiveness. Unkage is anchored on and directs loads fa the swingarm instead of the frame, allowing use of a lighter frame. > Liquid-cooled, four-strokeenginewith double-overhead camshaftsoperating four ntanium valves is incredibiy compact, powertuland lightweight with less engine braking lhan anyother tour -strokemotocr osser. > New radiator provides over 17percent larger corearea for increased cooling capacity, helpingto ensure co nslstent pertormance in long, hot moto s. > Lightweight titanium exhaust head pipeconnects to a durable stainlesssteel pipe and featur sanaluminum-body silencer. e > Easystarting, hotorcold, thanks toanautomaticcentrifugal decompression system, a carburetor with hotstart circuit and a hot start lever integrated with the clutch lever. SW ingarm with tapered, hydro-formed beams features a cast bracket behind the > shock to suit the suspension linkage system. TENNE!i!iEE SUZUKI OF ALCOA 3119 Alcoa Hwy. Alcoa, TN 37701 (865) 970·2710 DESTINATION CYCLESPORTS 3341-A Loop 534 Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 896-2453 PLANO SUZUKI 3405 N. Central Plano, TX 75023 (972) 422·4111 WHITE'S CYCLE & MARINE 491 7 Hwy. 58 Chattanooga, TN 37416 (423) 499·6000 VIRGINIA PERFORMANCE PLUS SUZUKI 5312 Pleasant View Memphis, TN 38134 (901) 385-8296 TRIANGLE CYCLES NORTH 2104 Riverside Dr. Danville, VA 24540 (434) 799·8000 TEXA!i WOODS FUN CENTER 11405 North IH 35 Austin, TX 78753 (512) 459·3311 CASEY CYCLE CITY 634 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. Newport News, VA 23601 (757) 595-9721 WA!iHII\IGTON EXTREME MOTORSPORTS OF WAUPUN 11 6 Gateway Dr. Waupun, WI 53963 (920) 324·6000 EASTSIDE MOTOSPORTS 13029 N.E. 20th SI. Bellevue, WA 98005 (425) 882·4300 WYOMING WILD WEST MOTORSPORTS 110 North Center Street Rock Springs, WY 82901 (307) 382·3417 EVERETT POWERSPORTS 215 S.w. Everett Mall Way Everett, WA 98204 (425) 347-4545 WI!iCON!iIN SHOGREN MOTOR SPORTS 4675 North Hwy 26 . Janesville, WI 53546 (608) 755-4675 OZAUKEE SUZUKI 700 East Milan Drive Saukville, WI 53080 (262) 284·2725 www.cyclenews.com • we.- SUZUKI So""" wear."""'- AI Suzukj """'f"" III be.... anl~. e;e _ a n l _ """"4"" """' .... rA.ence d _ .. _ m.go.SUlV 'PI """"" """'" anl""" i-.pecl 'PI Suzukj beb811lrg Aioofs Tho_ ~ arelDrdo5eO

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