Mocaby_24, the suspension on the 01 Honda is better than the 03 RM250. The Honda is Showa and the RM that year is KYB bumper forks, etc. I had an 03 RM250, great bike, but once you ride an 04-07 RM250 you will never go back to the 03. I found out the hard way. My 03 was fast, PC exhaust, Vforce reeds, 8 oz flywheel, Vertex Ign module. It barked. The 04 suspension just raised it a couple of notches. I felt the CR did not change directions as quick, but the CR stiff frame handled the rough chop better. I had a 04-RM125 at the same time with the Showa set up by Factory Connection, I built the motor myself. It was so much faster than the 01 CR125, and it felt 20 lbs lighter. The Suzuki is nervous, a bit twitchy. It felt like a broom stick with a motor! Set up is more critical, I ran my sag at 103-104. Adjusted the high speed compression to set where the ride height was in motion. After FC did the shock, the clickers were very sensitive. I think unless you are a serious Suzuki guy, you set up the CR250 and it will be very straight forward. That's a good all around bike. I've only test rode a friends 03 CR250, it had no bottom end or snap. Very smooth and electric. All mid range though, I like having snap to blast over and through things, myself. My 03 RM 250 had SNAP! with the PC exhaust. Enjoy your build up!