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RIDE LIKE THE WIND • Liquid·cooled, four-stroke engine with dual overhead camshafls operating four titanium valves is incredibly compact, powerful and lightweight. • Oversquare bore x stroke allows strong and reliable top-end performance, while a rev limiter prevents over.rewing. • Extended center ribs in the intake and exhaust port combined with a straight exhaust port help produce outstanding low-end and mid.range response. • Two-piece oil filter cover provides easy maintenance. • Lightweight and durable titanium valves for reliable operation at high· rpm. • Suzuki Advanced Sump System (SASS), a semi-dry sump lubrication system, allows low crankshaft placement and, consequently, ullra-compact engine size and concentrated vehicle mass. • Radiator provides large core area for excellent cooling capacity. helping to ensure consistent performance in long, hol motos. • 37mm Keihin FeR flat·slide carburetor features a throttle position sensor and accelerator pump for quick, clean throttle response. In racing, you judge a bike's performance by its ability to launch you into the winner's circle - which is where you'll find the Suzuki-RM·U50. The reason is simple. The RM-U50 has an incredibly balanced combination of power and handling. Its wide and strong powerband lets you accelerate hard out of comers and rocket down the straights. Optimum engine braking invites you to charge hard into corners. It's exceptionally easy starting hot or cold. And has a lightweight design for precise handling even on the toughest tracks. And for 2006, its engine and transmission are refined for easier operation and increased long-term durability. The RM·Z250 - it promises race-winning performance, and delivers on the promise. SIMI VALLEY CYCLES 2902 L.A. Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065 IBOSI Si!i!-3434 CAl. COAST MOTORSPORT!i 5455 Walker Street Ventura, CA 93003 IBOSI 64i!-0900 TWIN PEAK!i POWERSPORT!i 1-25 @ Hwy. 66, Exit 243 Longmont, CO 80504 19701 53S-9100 BIKE WORLD SUZUKI 953 W. EI Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94087 140BI i!4S-4BBB COLORADO CONNECTICUT EXCEL MOTORCYCLES 7010 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80220 13031 399-5447 STAMFORD MOTORSPORTIi 170 Selleck Street Stamford, CT 06902 1i!031 3i!3-3141 THOUSAND OAKS SUZUKI 2594 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 IBOSI371-3000 10 WEST MOTORSPORT!i 72-131 North Shore Street Thousand Palms, CA 92276 17601 343·0733 WOODLAND CYCLE 32 Kentucky Ave. Woodland, CA 95695 IS301 666-5349 FUN CENTER INI:. 29603 US Hwy. 160 East Durango, CO 81301 19701 i!S9-1070 FAY MEYERS MOTORCYCLE WORLD 9700 E. Arapahoe Road Greenwood Village, CO 80112 13031 744-663i! DELAWARE POWERSPORT!i EAST 620 Pulaski Highway Bear, DE 19701 130i!1 3i!i!-41i!0 FLORIDA MOTORSPORTS OF DELRAY 1900 N. Federal Hwy Delray, FL 33483 IS611997-6400 uz I At Suzuki we want every ride to be safe and enjoyable. So always wear a helmet. eye protection and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Study your owner's manual and always inspect your Suzuki before riding. Always supervise young riders. The RM·series motorcvcles are for closed-course com· pletion use and related practices only. CYCLE NEWS • OCTOBER 19 2005 35