The History of Suzuki Dirt Bikes - Specs On The 2010 Range
Here's the story of how your modern day Suzuki dirt bike came about... Way back in 1909, an ambitious man named Mr Michio Suzuki had established a thriving business called the Suzuki Loom Company, based in Japan. Suzuki was building weaving looms to supply Japans then booming silk industry. But, as fate would have it... World War Two kicked into gear and his great plans turned to custard when the Japanese government decided that civilian cars were not a priority. So what's a man to do? Mr Suzuki and co. went back to producing looms. Things were looking up again... until the s#!% hit the fan when the cotton market collapsed in 1951. Suzuki now recognized the need for affordable, nimble transport to cater for the masses of Japanese in busy, congested cities. So they began focusing on the motorcycle industry...
By 1954, Suzuki was mass-producing motorbikes and had changed its name to Suzuki Motor Co Ltd. This led them to begin producing cars again, this time achieving great success. From there on as the market demand, peoples needs and wants, and discretionary income changed, motorbikes developed into lifestyle choices. Rather than just providing a transport tool, companies like Suzuki began creating 'leisure machines' such as the range of Suzuki dirt bikes and road cruisers as we know them today. Tell us what YOU think about Suzuki dirt bikes at the bottom of this page. Some 2010 Suzuki Dirt Bikes To Feast Your Eyes On
SPECS: Model: RMZ450 Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC Bore Stroke: 96.0 mm (3.780 in) x 62.1 mm (2.445 in) Compression Ratio: 12.2 : 1 Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection Lubrication: Suzuki Advanced Sump System Ignition: Electronic ignition (CDI) Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh Final Drive: Chain Overall Length: 2190 mm (86.2 in) Overall Width: 830 mm (32.7 in) Seat Height: 955 mm (37.6 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12.8 in) Wheelbase: 1495 mm (58.9 in) Curb Weight: 112 kg (247 lbs) Suspension Front: SHOWA 47mm telescopic, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped Suspension Rear: Swingarm, link type, SHOWA piggyback-reservoir shock Brakes Front: Disc brake Brakes Rear: Disc brake Tires Front: 80/100-21 Tires Rear: 110/90-19 Fuel Tank Capacity: 6.2 L (1.6/1.4US/Imp gal) Color: Solid Black/Champion Yellow No. 2
SPECS: Model: RMZ250 Engine: 249cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC Bore Stroke: 77.0mm (3.03 in) x 53.6mm (2.11 in) Compression Ratio: 13.4 : 1 Fuel System: Fuel injection Lubrication: Suzuki Advanced Sump System Ignition: Electronic ignition (CDI) Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh Final Drive: Chain Overall Length: 2170 mm (85.4 in) Overall Width: 830 mm (32.7 in) Seat Height: 955 mm (37.6 in) Ground Clearance: 345 mm (13.6 in) Wheelbase: 1475 mm (58.1 in) Curb Weight: 104.5 kg (230 lbs) Suspension Front: SHOWA 47mm Telescopic forks, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped Suspension Rear: Swingarm, link type, SHOWA piggyback-reservoir shock Brakes Front: Disc brake Brakes Rear: Disc brake Tires Front: 80/100-21 Tires Rear: 100/90-19 Fuel Tank Capacity: 6.5 L (1.7 US gal) Color: Champion Yellow No. 2
Model: RMX 450Z Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC Bore Stroke: 96.0 mm (3.780 in) x 62.1 mm (2.445 in) Compression Ratio: 11.6 : 1 Fuel System: Fuel injection Lubrication: Suzuki Advanced Sump System Starter: Electric Start with manual kick back up Ignition: Electronic ignition (CDI) Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh Final Drive: Chain Overall Length: 2185 mm (86.0 in) Overall Width: 830 mm (32.7 in) Seat Height: 955 mm (37.6 in) Ground Clearance: 320 mm (12.6 in) Wheelbase: 1480 mm (58.3 in) Curb Weight: 123.5 kg (272.3 lbs) Suspension Front: SHOWA 47mm Telescopic, pneumatic / coil spring, oil damped Suspension Rear: Swingarm link type, SHOWA piggyback-reservoir shock Brakes Front: Disc brake Brakes Rear: Disc brake Tires Front: 80/100-21 Tires Rear: 110/100-18 Fuel Tank Capacity: 6.2 L (1.6 US gal) Color: Solid Black/Champion Yellow No. 2
SPECS: Model: RM250 (unchanged) Engine: 249cc, two-stroke, single cylinder, liquid cooled Bore Stroke: 66.4 x 72.0mm Compression Ratio: 8.6/10.4 : 1 (Ex valve open/Ex valve close) Fuel System: KEIHIN PWK38S, single Lubrication: Fuel/oil premixture of 30 : 1 Ignition: Electronic ignition (CDI) Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh Final Drive: D.I.D 520DMA2, 114 links Overall Length: 2170 mm (85.4 in) Overall Width: 830 mm (32.7 in) Overall Height: 1280mm (50.4 in.) Seat Height: 950mm (37.4 in.) Ground Clearance: 350 mm (13.8 in) Wheelbase: 1465mm (57.7 in.) Dry Weight: 96kg (212 lbs.) Suspension Front: Telescopic, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped Suspension Rear: Link-type Brakes Front: Disc brake Brakes Rear: Disc brake Tires Front: 80/100-21 51M Tires Rear: 110/90-19 62M Fuel Tank Capacity: 8.0 liter (2.1 gal.) Color: Yellow KIDS SUZUKI DIRT BIKE
SPECS: Model: RM85 (unchanged) Engine: 2-stroke, liquid-cooled Bore Stroke: 48 x 46.8mm Compression Ratio: 9.5:1 / 10.9:1 Fuel System: KeihinT PE28, single Lubrication: Fuel/oil premixture of 30 : 1 Ignition: Electronic ignition (CDI) Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh Final Drive: D.I.D 428DS, 118 links Overall Length: 1805 (71.1 in.) Overall Width: 735mm (28.9 in.) Overall Height: 1100mm (43.3 in.) Seat Height: 850mm (33.5 in.) Ground Clearance: 325mm (12.8 in.) Wheelbase: 1240mm (48.8 in.) Curb Weight: 73 kg (161 lbs) Suspension Front: Telescopic, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped Suspension Rear: Link type, coil spring, oil damped Brakes Front: Disc brake Brakes Rear: Disc brake Tires Front: 70/100-17 40M Tires Rear: 90/100-14 49M Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.0 L (1.3/1.1 US/Imp gal) Color: Champion Yellow No. 2 If you are interested in the full range of Suzuki Dirt Bikes then check out
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