2018 RM125/250 testing

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Edited Date/Time 4/13/2017 8:13pm
Anyone know anything about this... looks like a Suzuki 2 stroke might be coming for 2018 models!

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zacksavchuk 4/13/2017 1:48pm
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I think that would be a great move on suzuki's part. they only offer 2 (big) mx bikes. It would be a move in the right direction to attract more people to the brand.
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Hmmm..... one can only hope.
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tylermx967 4/13/2017 1:53pm
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I THINK SUSZUKI SHOUD MAKE BACK THE RM100 FOR GUYS LIKE THAT DIND GROW TALL ENOUF FOR THE 125
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Until I see one for sale on the showroom floor; it's BS to me...

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Ask yourself this, if Suzuki was making a 2018 RM250 would they allow it to be tested in the open, and would they let Dirt Bike be the one to announce it to the world.
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Plugga 4/13/2017 2:02pm
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tylermx967 wrote:
I THINK SUSZUKI SHOUD MAKE BACK THE RM100 FOR GUYS LIKE THAT DIND GROW TALL ENOUF FOR THE 125
You mean those Kawasaki's with yellow plastics?
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b8res 4/13/2017 2:06pm
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pmshortt2 wrote:
Anyone know anything about this... looks like a Suzuki 2 stroke might be coming for 2018 models![img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/04/13/187794/s1200_IMG_1582.jpg[/img]
Anyone know anything about this... looks like a Suzuki 2 stroke might be coming for 2018 models!

You mean testing for the MTA World 2 Stroke race this weekend at Glen Helen?
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Pretty sure he rides the 2 stroke championship every year. Most likely testing a race bike coming up.
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Zuki fork gaurds, clutch perch, modern zuke clamps. Either someone paid really good attention to detail on a project bike or thats a new bike

#MakeMotocrossGreatAgain
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305FC250 4/13/2017 2:11pm
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Probably a newer bike with an older engine swapped in, like Pastranas 500cc Suzuki.
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Just another AF build?
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Slosh 112 4/13/2017 2:15pm
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I don't think that Suzuki would be testing a new 2 stroke model at Glen Helen and let Dirtbike Magazine take photos of it, when they have the whole of Japan to do that.
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-MAVERICK- 4/13/2017 2:22pm
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rmoto003 wrote:
Zuki fork gaurds, clutch perch, modern zuke clamps. Either someone paid really good attention to detail on a project bike or thats a new bike

#MakeMotocrossGreatAgain
All that attention yet the bar pad is on backwards. So annoying.
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mxb2 4/13/2017 2:36pm
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rmoto003 wrote:
Zuki fork gaurds, clutch perch, modern zuke clamps. Either someone paid really good attention to detail on a project bike or thats a new bike

#MakeMotocrossGreatAgain
-MAVERICK- wrote:
All that attention yet the bar pad is on backwards. So annoying.
Boom, agreed. Lol. My OCD won't allow that.
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RandyS wrote:
Ask yourself this, if Suzuki was making a 2018 RM250 would they allow it to be tested in the open, and would they let Dirt Bike...
Ask yourself this, if Suzuki was making a 2018 RM250 would they allow it to be tested in the open, and would they let Dirt Bike be the one to announce it to the world.
No and not a chance.
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RandyS wrote:
Ask yourself this, if Suzuki was making a 2018 RM250 would they allow it to be tested in the open, and would they let Dirt Bike...
Ask yourself this, if Suzuki was making a 2018 RM250 would they allow it to be tested in the open, and would they let Dirt Bike be the one to announce it to the world.
JW381 wrote:
No and not a chance.
Agreed
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rmoto003 4/13/2017 2:38pm
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mxb2 wrote:
Boom, agreed. Lol. My OCD won't allow that.
I bet those sprocket bolts arent even tight

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-MAVERICK- 4/13/2017 2:59pm
4/13/2017 2:59pm Edited Date/Time 4/13/2017 3:16pm
Here's another pic from their Instagram. Not sure what frame that is and there appears to be a tab that connects the shroud to the radiator so if it's from Suzuki it's not the final product. Also look at the side shroud on the right picture. It's warped from going on top of the frame. It's a conversion.



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51xc 4/13/2017 3:11pm
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why wouldn't they use the '18 design for a all new 2 stroke?! makes no sense...
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rmoto003 wrote:
Zuki fork gaurds, clutch perch, modern zuke clamps. Either someone paid really good attention to detail on a project bike or thats a new bike

#MakeMotocrossGreatAgain
-MAVERICK- wrote:
All that attention yet the bar pad is on backwards. So annoying.
mxb2 wrote:
Boom, agreed. Lol. My OCD won't allow that.
maybe if someones on the line and they ask him what kind of bars they are, he can look down and be able to read it?
whos to say its ment to go the other way? ive always set mine up the " correct way" but why is it that way?
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ed921reyes 4/13/2017 3:18pm
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tylermx967 wrote:
I THINK SUSZUKI SHOUD MAKE BACK THE RM100 FOR GUYS LIKE THAT DIND GROW TALL ENOUF FOR THE 125
reposting this gold!!
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MR. X 4/13/2017 3:21pm
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Looks like the 450 frame. Doesn't the 450 come to a point at the weld under the clutch cover and the 250 is smooth in that area
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-MAVERICK- 4/13/2017 3:21pm
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-MAVERICK- wrote:
All that attention yet the bar pad is on backwards. So annoying.
mxb2 wrote:
Boom, agreed. Lol. My OCD won't allow that.
ed921reyes wrote:
maybe if someones on the line and they ask him what kind of bars they are, he can look down and be able to read it...
maybe if someones on the line and they ask him what kind of bars they are, he can look down and be able to read it?
whos to say its ment to go the other way? ive always set mine up the " correct way" but why is it that way?
Looks better and it's readable in pictures. Pretty sure companies like that.
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dadofagun 4/13/2017 3:30pm
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Does look like a nice conversion. Very much like the Cernic built 125 that was at Lorettas........
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mattyhamz2 4/13/2017 3:33pm
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51xc wrote:
why wouldn't they use the '18 design for a all new 2 stroke?! makes no sense...
This is more low key and looks like an AF vs using the 18 chassis
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mxb2 wrote:
Boom, agreed. Lol. My OCD won't allow that.
ed921reyes wrote:
maybe if someones on the line and they ask him what kind of bars they are, he can look down and be able to read it...
maybe if someones on the line and they ask him what kind of bars they are, he can look down and be able to read it?
whos to say its ment to go the other way? ive always set mine up the " correct way" but why is it that way?
-MAVERICK- wrote:
Looks better and it's readable in pictures. Pretty sure companies like that.
Exactly,. Pictures, advertising, sponsors.

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