Suzuki RM60: history, specs, pictures
The Suzuki RM60 was a Liquid-cooled, 1-cylinder, 2-stroke Trial motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 2003.
Suzuki RM60 | |
Manufacturer | |
---|---|
Also called | RM 60 |
Production | 1979 - 1982, 2003 |
Class | Motocross |
Successor | Suzuki RM65 |
Engine | Liquid-cooled, 1-cylinder, 2-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 43.2mm x 43.2mm |
Compression ratio | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 48 mph |
Fuel System | Mikuni VM24SS Carburetor |
Spark Plug | NGK B8HS '79 , '80-83 NGK B9EG '03 |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Final Drive | Chain: 420x104 ‘03[1] |
Front Sprocket | 13T ‘03[1] |
Rear Sprocket | 44T ‘03[1] |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic, Leading Axle Rear: Link-type, Fully-adjustable Spring Preload |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 60/100-14 30M |
Rear Tire | 80/100-12 41M |
Wheelbase | 42.52 inches (1080 mm) |
Length | 61.42 inches (1560 mm) |
Width | 27.8 inches (706 mm) |
Height | 36.02 inches (915 mm) |
Seat Height | 27.99 inches (711 mm) |
Weight | 111.33 pounds (50.5 Kg) (dry), 50.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Fuel Capacity | 0.92 Gallon (3.50 Liters) |
Competition | Kawasaki KX60 Yamaha YZ60 Honda CR60 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled Liquid-cooled, 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. A 43.2mm bore x 43.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 60.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 60/100-14 30M front tire and a 80/100-12 41M rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, Leading Axle while the rear was equipped with a Link-type, Fully-adjustable Spring Preload. The RM60 was fitted with a 0.92 Gallon (3.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 111.33 pounds (50.5 Kg). The wheelbase was 42.52 inches (1080 mm) long.
1979 RM60N
- FRAME #: RM60-100024
- ENGINE #: RM60-100024
- ENGINE TYPE: . . . 58cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: . . . 466
- COLOR: Yellow
- Yellow RM60 on seat
- Vertical three tone blue stripes on side covers
1980 RM60T
- FRAME #: RM60-102731
- ENGINE #: RM60-102731
- ENGINE TYPE: 58cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 466
- COLOR: Yellow
- 60 decal under three tone blue side cover stripes
1981 RM60X
- V.I.N. #: JS1RB11A B 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: RM60-
- ENGINE TYPE: 58cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 466
- COLOR: Yellow
- Suzuki over three tone blue tank stripes
1982 RM60Z
- V.I.N #: JS1RB11A C 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: RM60-
- ENGINE TYPE: 58cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 466
- COLOR: Yellow
- Diagonal three tone blue tank stripes
- Square front number plate
1983 RM60D
- V.I.N. #: JS1RB11A D 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: RM60-
- ENGINE TYPE: 58cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 466
- COLOR: Yellow
- Blue seat with yellow RM
- Yellow lower forks
2003 Suzuki RM60
The RM60 is a new entry-level machine designed for young riders just starting in Motocross. The liquid-cooled 60cc reed-valve engine is tuned to produce a wide, friendly powerband with emphasis on low-to-midrange power. This was actually just a re-badged Kawasaki KX60 due to Suzuki and Kawasaki's model sharing agreement.
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
Motocross: RM50 · RM60 · RM65 · RM80 · RM85 · RM100 · RM125 · RM250 · RM370 · RM400 · RM465 · RM500 |