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e.ler The RM125 is designed around one simple fact: lighter and faster are better. That's why the all-new RM125 for 2001 is lighter, with more power - and more controllable power delivery - than ever. Just wait until you feel the RM125's increased top-end power. The engine Is modified so It sits more upright, which means the intake air passageways can be straighter. That change, along with new exhaust porting and a new exhaust pipe, gives the engine a kick in top-end power that lets you flat-out run away from the competition on straightaways. For better throttle response across the powerband, t he eng ine uses a new 38mm carburetor. The transmission is also completely refi ned. It has new first-and second-gear ratios that help you grab the hole shot. And with a lighter clutch push rod and refined components th roughout, it offers smoother shifting in every gear . In redesigning the RM125, we considered every detail. Its engine is new from the inside out to make it more compact and lightweight. It's also designed to concentrate its weight toward the center of the bike, which actually makes it feel even lighter than it is. Weight-saving plastic helped trim weight from the radiatol'. shroud, fuel tank, seat and fenders. For 2001, the RM125 also sports a new-generation yellow. And that's sure to get you noticed as you lap the field. RMI25 FEATURES • Weight trimmed from Virtually every component and weight-saving plastic makes the RM125 lighter t han ever. • Redes igned frame Is lighter yet mo re rig id, with new geomet ry for impr oved respons iveness. • Engine is pos itioned more upri ght to allow straight air intake tracts for increased mid-range and top-end power. • Modified porting, redes igned exhaust pipe and new carburetor produce even more top-end performance and crisper throttle res pon se acr oss th e pow erband. • Ag gressive styling with new-generation yellow. WA SHINGT ON Skagit P o w e r s p o r t s I n c . Mis chler' s Cycle Suzuki 1645 Walton Dr. N8077 Hwy 33 Beaver Dam , WI 539 16 (920) 88 5·6552 Burlin gton. WA 98233 (360) 757·79 99 skagitpowersports.com Ace Powcrsports LL C 8124 Sher idan Rd. Keno sha , WI 53 143 (262) 654· 3090 www.acepowersports.com Enumclaw Suzuki 408 Roosevelt (Hwy 410) Enumclaw, WA 98022 (888) 590·5 347 Lake Country Motorsports Everett Powersports Butch's Motorsports 470 Hwy . 5 1 Bypass Dyersburg, TN 380 24 (901) 285-2060 Humboldt Sports Center 392 Hwy . 45 West Humboldt, T N 38343 (901) 784-5430 P erformance Plus Suzuki 531 2 Pleasan t View Mem phis, T N 38134 (90 I) 385-82 96 Sloan 's Suzuki 2233 N.W. Broad Stree t Murfreesboro , T N 37 129 (800) 342· 168 1 www.sloans suzuki .com Suzuki Of P ari s 312 E. Wood SI. Paris, TN 38242 (901) 642·05 11 41 2 E. North SI. \Vauk esh a , \VI 53188 (262) 54 7·3088 215 SW Everett Mall Way Everett, WA 98204 (425) 347-4545 G I l'I l 7'\: Sharp's Motorsports 44 131. 40 & Eastern Exit Amarillo, TX 79104 (806) 373-3053 17 Catoctin Circle SE Leesburg, VA 20 175 (800) 24 1· BIKE Plano Kawasaki Suzuki Casey Cycle City 3405 N. Central Expwy , Plano. TX 75023 (972 ) 422-4111 634 j. Clyde Morris Blvd. Newpo rt News, VA 2360 1 (757) 595·9721 www.lcmsports.corn Loudoun Motorsports RMC Motorsports 900 Lind Ave. SW Rento n, WA 980 55 (425) 226-4320 Wild West Motorsports 110 North Center Rock Sprin gs. WY 829 0 I (307) 382·34 17 Tacoma Motorsports 470 I Center St. Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 564·8678 Sherman Power Sports 1205 S. Sam Rayburn (Hwy 75) Sherman. TX 75090 W03) 868·3 030 SUZUKI® Longhorn Powersports 1811 FI. Wort h Hwy. Weatherford , T X 76086 (817) 596·3244 WWW.5UZU At Su zu ki we W3 0 t k i • c om every ride to be safe cud enjoya ble . So alway s we a r a h elmet , eye protect ion an d pr otectiv e clothing. Ne ver rid e under [he intlu ence of alcohol or oth er dr ugs. Study your owne r's manu al and always inspect you r Suzuki before riding . Always supervise yo ung riders . Th e RM series motorcycles are for closed-course competi tion use and rela ted practices only. cue I e n e _ S • N OVEMBER 15, 2 0 0 0 63