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For2005, the Suzuki RM250 is thoroughly modified to crank out more low-end and mid-range power
than ever withpower delivery that's smooth and controllable.
Of course, when our engineers get on a roll, there's no stopping them.They also refined the RM250's
suspension frontand rear, making it more stable and responsive onlight, technical tracks and more
plush on rough, wide-open courses. Ourengineers shaved weight off parts from topto bottom, making
the2005 machine atrue featherweight
The best thing about thisyear's RM250, though, is what stays the same. It sllil offers a better comblnalion of power and handling than any compelltor onthe track. And thaI's a winning combination you
can use to reach the topof thepodium!
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1070 S. Dupont Hwy.
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674·5410
FLORIDA
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10315 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 641-0066
GEORGIA
SUZUKI OF BARTOW COUNTY
96 East Iron Belt Rd.
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 386-8965
SUZUKI OF DALTON
Race Team SYD
205 M.L. King Jr. Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-1620
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145 Power Sports Drive
Ellijay GA 30540
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(706) 636-5222
ACTION MOTORSPORTS
SUZUKI
540 Athens Hwy.
Loganville, GA 30052
(678) 475·7400
OUTDOOR POWER SPORTS, INC.
755 Industrial Blvd.
McDonough, GA 30253
(770) 957·7404
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OWEN MOTOR SPORTS
11660Old State Road
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348·5500
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216 Ogden Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 971 ·2602
(877) RIDE·DGY
INDIANA
SUZUKI OF SEYMOUR
708 W. Tipton St.
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522·9313
IOWA
BAK SUZUKI
2142 N. U.S. Hwy. 75 Business
Sioux City, IA 51 105
(712) 255·7955
KENTUCKY
ACTION MOTORSPORTS, INC.
1340 Columbia Ave.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348·6864
(888) 267·4259
MARYLAND
CUMBERLAND CYCLES
10580 Mt. Savage Rd.
Cumberland , MD 21502
(301) m -3614
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JMR SUZUKI
741 Yarmouth Rd.
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778·7211
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Exhaust port timing is advanced for more controllable low-end an
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mi -range power.
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Larger main ex
haust port and wider scaven
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high-rpm pertorman
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Transmissionfeatures a newinput shaft with 18splinescombined with new
clutch springs for a lighter an more reliableclutchfeel.
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New kickstarter shaft and new kick start lever provide easier starfng
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Showa inv
erted. 47mm twin-chamber cartridge-typefront tork is refinedfor
even smoot er responsivenessand greaterresistan tobottoming. Fork
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features22-way adjus e compression damping. 2Q-way adjustable rebound
tabl
damping and 12 inches of wheel travel.
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Crankshaft featuresincreased ine for smoother and more controllable
rtia
traction under hard acceleration.
Cast-aluminum box-section swingarm fealures a new addedbridge tubeto
increa rigidity more than eight percent. enhancing straight-line stability on
se
rough tracks.
Modrtied Showa piggyback-reservoir rear shock has a larg
er-diameter
inner rodfor increased oil flow. providing plush action andgreat resistance to
bottoming. Shock features 4·way adjustable high·speed compression damping.
18-wayadjustable low-speed compression damping 2Q-way adjustable
.
rebound dampingand provides 12.2 inchesof wheel travel.
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Phillipston, MA 01331
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Escanaba, MI 49829
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31 S. Main St
W. Bridgewater, MA 02379
(866) B-COURTS
SUZUKI CITY
211 Beauvoir Rd.
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 594·8810
MICHIGAN
MI!i!iOURI
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4405 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(800) 825-5158
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Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 443-6623
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