Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

For2005, the Suzuki RM250 is thoroughly modified to crank out more low-end and mid-range power than ever with power delivery thaI's smooth and controllable. Of course, when ourengineers geton a roll, there's no stopping them. They also refined the RM250's suspension front and rear, making it morestable and responsive ontight, technical tracks and more plush on rough, wide-open courses. Ourengineers shaved weight off parts from topto bottom, making the 2005 machine a true featherweight. Thebest thing about thisyear's RM250, though, is what stays thesame. It still offers a better combinationof power and handling than any competitor on the track. And that's a winning combination you can use to reach the top of the podium! > Exhaust port ~ming is advanced for more controllable low-end and mid-range power. _ > Larger main exhaust port andwider scavenger ports enhance mid-and high-rpmpertormance. ~"8(;~--- > Transmission features a new input shah with 18splines combined withnew clutch springs fora lighter andmore reliable clutch feel. > New kickstarter shah and new kick start lever provide easierstarting. > Showa inverted, 47mm twin-ehamber cartridge-type front forkis refined for even smoother responsiveness and greater resistan tobottoming. Fork ce features 22-way adjus table compression damping, 20-way adjustable rebound dampingand 12.2 inches of wheel travel. > Crankshah features increased inertia for smoother and morecontrollable traction un hard acceleration. der > Cast-aluminum box-section swingarm features a new added bridge tube to increase rigidrty more than eight percent, enhancing straight-line stabilityon rough tracks. > ModifiedShowa piggyback-reservoir rear shock has a larger-diameter inner rod for increased oil flow. providingplush action and great resistance to bottoming Shock features 4-way adjustable high . -speed compressiondamping , 18-way adjustable low-speed compression damping, 2Q.wayadjustable rebound damping and provides 12 inchesof wheel travel. .2 L&D SUZUKI, INC. 1070 S. Dupont Hwy . Dover, DE 19901 (302) 674·5410 FLORIDA RON TURNER CYCLES, INC. 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 MOUNTAIN POWERSPORTS 145 Power Sports Drive Ellijay, GA 30540 (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 (nO) 957·7404 ILLINOIS OWEN MOTOR SPORTS 11660Old State Road Charleston, IL 61920 (217) 348·5500 DGY MOTORSPORTS 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 CYCLE DESIGN 305 State Rd. Rt.2-A Phillipston, MA 01331 (978) 249·2244 IOWA BAK SUZUKI 2142 N. U.S. Hwy 75 Business . Sioux City, IA 51105 (712) 255·7955 BETTENCOURT'S SUZUKI 31 S. Main St W. Bridgewater, MA 02379 (866) B·COURTS KENTUCKY ACTION MOTORSPORTS, INC. 1340 Columbia Ave. Monticello, KY 42633 (606) 348·6864 (888) 267·4259 SUZUKI CITY 211 Beauvoir Rd. Biloxi, MS 39531 (228) 594-8810 • MISSOURI NICHOLSON'S SUZUKI 4405 Jackson Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (800) 825·5158 CUMBERLAND CYCLES 10580 Mt. Savage Rd. Cumberland, MD 21502 (301) 777·361 4 JMR SUZUKI 741 Yarmouth Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) ns·7211 MISSISSIPPI MICHIGAN MARYLAND MASSADfUSE II S ZAMBONS NORTH COUNTRY SALES 2020 Ludington Street Escanaba, MI 49829 (906) 789-0360 PROCYCLE 2600 Rangeline Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 443·6623 SUZUKI AI SuZ!Jd YoE! wantfNelY rideto be sale and~ . So aJways wear a hekrEt, ere protection aM ~ doIhng.Newt roe.me. "" d all:io>;s _ _ ,a.ng """- The ......... nU>tydes .~ '" P'aa

• Cover