SUZUKI RM250. OCTOBER 2008

October 14, 2008 3:46 PM AEDT

Suzuki's 2008 RM250 is powered by an impressive 249cc, two-stroke, liquid-cooled, reed valve-intake engine with a bore and stroke of 66.4mm x 72.0mm. A 38mm Keihin carburetor ensures precise fuel/air mixing for smooth, strong throttle response, while the digital CDI matches ignition timing to throttle opening and enhances low-end power output.

The RM250 features a five-speed transmission with a heavy-duty multi-plate clutch. Offering maximum strength and minimum weight, the chrome-moly steel frame and easy to remove aluminium rear sub-frame improves rigidity and performance on the race track.

The Showa 47mm inverted dual-chamber front forks are fully adjustable, while at the rear a Showa piggyback reservoir shock absorber provides impressive traction and is fully adjustable for high and low speed compression damping, with 310mm of wheel travel.