Suzuki RM465: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki RM465
Manufacturer
Also called RM 465
Production 1981 - 1982
Class Motocross
Predecessor Suzuki RM400
Successor Suzuki RM500
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 86.0mm x 80.0mm
Top Speed 86 mph (138 km/h)
Fuel System carburetor. Mikuni vm38ss
Ignition suzuki ´pei´
Spark Plug NGK B8EGV '81
NGK B9EGV '82
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-plate type
Final Drive Chain: 520x112 ‘81[1]
Front Sprocket 14T ‘81[1]
Rear Sprocket 49T ‘81[1]
Suspension Front: telescopic pneumatic/coil spring
Rear: full-floating gas/oil spring preset adjustable, damper 4-way adjustable
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake). internal expanding
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake). internal expanding
Front Tire 3.00-21 '81 , '82
Rear Tire 5.10-18
Wheelbase 57.48 inches (1460 mm)
Weight 224.87 pounds (102.0 Kg) (dry), 109.7 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 264.15 Gallon (999.90 Liters)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual



The Suzuki RM465 was Suzuki's open class motorcross motorcycle from 1981 to 1982. It was replaced by the short lasting Suzuki RM500 in 1983. It was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Suzuki in 1981. It could reach a top speed of 86 mph (138 km/h).


Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 86.0mm bore x 80.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 464.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate type.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 5.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake). internal expanding in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake). internal expanding in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic pneumatic/coil spring while the rear was equipped with a full-floating gas/oil spring preset adjustable, damper 4-way adjustable. The RM465 was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 224.87 pounds (102.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.48 inches (1460 mm) long




1981 RM465X[edit | edit source]

1981 Suzuki RM465X


  • V.I.N. #: JS1 RM11A B 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: RM465-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 464cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 142
  • COLOR: Yellow
  • Full floater rear suspension
  • White outlined Suzuki over three tone blue tank stripes


1982 RM465Z[edit | edit source]


  • V.I.N. #: JS1RM11A C 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: RM465-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 464cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 142
  • COLOR: Yellow
  • 4 speed transmission
  • Square front number plate



See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019. 
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