Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

THUI\IDER AI\ID LIGHTI\III\IG It reverberates like thunder and strikes likelightning. It's the RM·Z250, thefour -stroke motocross weapon that's been taking thecompetitionapart.The RM·Z250 has it all. An incredibly wide and strong powerband thatlets you launch outof comers. Optimum engine braking. Exceptionally easy starting hotor cold. And a lightweight design for precision handling on the toughest tracks.The RM·Z250 for2005: irs taking thefour-stroke world bystonn! > Rear suspension engineered for lightweight responsiveness. Linkage is anchored on and directs loads tothe swingarm instead of the frame. allowing use of a lighter frame. > Liquid-cooled, tour-stroke engine withdouble-overhead camshafts operatingfour titaniumvalvesis incredibly compact, powertul andlightweight with less enginebraking than anyother four-stroke motoc rosser. > New radiator provides over 17 percent larger corearea for increased cooling capacity hel ing to ensure consistent pertormance in long, hot motos. . p > Lightweight titanium exhaust head pipe connects toa durable stainless steel pipe and features analuminum-body silencer. > Easy starting, hot orcold, thanks toan automatic centrdugal decompression system, a carburetorwith hotstart circuit and a hot startlever integrated with the clutchlever. Swingarm withtapered, hydro-formed beams features a cast bracket behind the > shock to suitthe suspension linkage system. TENNE§§EE 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 4917 Hwy. 58 Chattanooga, TN 37416 (423) 499·6000 VIR61NIA 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§ WOODS FUN CENTER 11 405 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§HIN6TDN EXTREME MOTORSPORTS OF WAUPUN 116 Gateway Dr. Waupun, WI 53963 (920) 324·6000 EASTSIDE MOTOSPORTS 13029 N.E. 20th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 (425) 882·4300 WYDMIN6 WILD WEST MOTORSPORTS 110 North Center Street Rock Springs, WY 82901 (307) 382·3417 EVERETI POWERSPORTS 215 S.w. Everett Mall Way Everett, WA 98204 (425) 347·4545 WI§CDN§IN 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.cclenews.com • SUZUKI Al Suzu wewart MJrY ndeto be sate and~ . So always wear a helmet, ¥ protedicrland protedi'.E cIoIhi1g. Never ki ode"""' ... """"'" 01aioltd" ""'" l . " " " " . . - >W1!I roes.The flM.seOes ~ are '" dose

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