Suzuki RM-Z250

Suzuki RM-Z250 appeared in 2004 as a joint development of Suzuki and Kawasaki. During that period, two absolutely identical motorcycles appeared on the market, sold under different names - Kawasaki KX250F and Suzuki RM-Z250.

This continued until 2006, after which both Suzuki and Kawasaki decided to abandon cooperation and continue the development of these cross-country models, but separately from each other.

The Suzuki RM-Z250 subsequently became a replacement for the 2-stroke models Suzuki RM250 and Suzuki RM125. In 2010, the RM-Z250 undergoes major changes, the main one being the replacement of the carburetor with electronic fuel injection. From 2004 to the present, the model has been constantly changing and improving in terms of the technical part, which affected the frame, engine and chassis.

Key features of the motorcycle include an aluminum frame, a 4-stroke liquid-cooled engine, adjustable sports suspensions, disc brakes, a 5-speed gearbox and 106 kg curb weight (for the 2019 version).

The lineup of the Suzuki RM-Z series:

• Suzuki RM-Z250
• Suzuki RM-Z450

The main competitors of Suzuki RM-Z250 in the class:

• Honda CRF250R
• Kawasaki KX250F
• KTM 250 SX-F
• Yamaha YZ250F

Photos

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  2010-2016

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  2017-2018

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  2019+

Specifications

Specifications Suzuki RM-Z250:

Model	Suzuki RM-Z250
Motorcycle type	cross
Release year	2004+
Frame	aluminum half duplex
Engine type	1-cylinder, 4-stroke
Working volume	249 cm³
Bore / Stroke	77.0 x 53.6 mm
Compression ratio	13.4: 1 - RM-Z250K8 13.5: 1 - RM-Z250L1 13.75: 1 - RM-Z250L9
Cooling	liquid
Number of valves per cylinder	DOHC, 4 valves
Fuel supply system	Carburetor, 1x Keihin FCR37MX - RM-Z250K4-K9 Injector, 1x - RM-Z250L0 +
Ignition type	CDI
Maximum power	~ 43.0 HP (31.6 kW) at 11000 rpm 42.0 h.p. (31.0 kW) @ 12,500 rpm - RM-Z250L9
Maximum torque	~ 28.7 Nm (2.9 kg * m) @ 8500 rpm 29.0 Nm (3.0 kg * m) @ 9000 rpm - RM-Z250L9
Gearbox	5-speed
Drive type	chain
Front tire size	80 / 100-21 M / C 51M
Rear tire size	100 / 90-19 M / C 57M
Front brakes	1 disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper Single disc, 270 mm, 2-piston caliper - RM-Z250L9
Rear brakes	1 disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper
Front suspension	Inverted Fork (Adjustable), 310mm Travel
Rear suspension	linkage progressive with monoshock (adjustable), stroke - 310 mm linkage progressive with monoshock (adjustable), stroke - 299 mm - RM-Z250L9
Motorcycle length	2165mm - RM-Z250K8 2170 mm - RM-Z250L1 2185 mm - RM-Z250L9
Motorcycle width	830 mm 835 mm - RM-Z250L9
Motorcycle height	1260 mm - RM-Z250K8 1270 mm - RM-Z250L1 1255 mm - RM-Z250L9
Wheelbase	1260 mm - RM-Z250K8 1270 mm - RM-Z250L1 1255 mm - RM-Z250L9
Saddle height	955 mm
Minimum ground clearance	350mm - RM-Z250K8 345 mm - RM-Z250L1 330mm - RM-Z250L9
Acceleration to 100 km / h
Maximum speed
Fuel tank capacity	7.0 L - RM-Z250K8 6.5 L - RM-Z250L1 6.3 L - RM-Z250L9
Motorcycle weight (curb)	104.5 kg - RM-Z250L1 106.0 kg - RM-Z250L9

Documentation

• Suzuki RM-Z250