Suzuki RM100: history, specs, pictures
Suzuki RM100 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | RM 100 |
Production | 1979 - 2003 |
Class | Motocross |
Engine | 100cc Air-cooled Single Cylinder Two-stroke, Reed Valve |
Bore / Stroke | 52.5mm x 45.8mm |
Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 65 mph |
Horsepower | 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 11500RPM |
Torque | 10.33 ft/lbs (14.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM |
Fuel System | Keihin PWK28 Carburetor |
Spark Plug | NGK B9EV '75-79 NGK B9EGV '80-81 NGK R6252K-105 '03 |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Final Drive | Chain: 420x124 ‘03[1] |
Front Sprocket | 13T ‘03[1] |
Rear Sprocket | 51T ‘03[1] |
Suspension | Front: Inverted, Leading Axle, 18-way Adjustable Compression Damping Rear: Link-type, Fully-adj. Spring Preload, 4-way Adjustable Rebound Damping, 16-way Adjustable Rebound Damping |
Brakes | Front: Single Hydraulic Disc Rear: Single Hydraulic Disc |
Front Tire | 3.00-21 '75-81 70/100-19 '03 |
Rear Tire | 6675 '77-81 90/100-16 '03 3.50-18 '75-76 |
Wheelbase | 50.79 inches (1290 mm) |
Length | 75.2 inches (1910 mm) |
Width | 28.9 inches (734 mm) |
Height | 43.5 inches (1105 mm) |
Seat Height | 34.29 inches (871 mm) |
Weight | 149.91 pounds (68.0 Kg) (dry), 75.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Fuel Capacity | 1.45 Gallon (5.50 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki RM100 was a 100cc air-cooled, single cylinder, Two-stroke, Reed Valve motocross dirtbike motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1979 and 2003. Max torque was 10.33 ft/lbs (14.0 Nm) @ 10500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 11500 RPM.
Overview
The reliable two-stroke engine produces smooth power at any rpm with an emphasis on low to mid-range performance. The RM100 delivers class-leading handling for both experienced racers and rookie riders alike. The letters "RM" stand for "Racing Model" and the motorcycles produced with this prefix in their model names are suited to use in motocross racing.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled Air-cooled Single Cylinder Two-stroke, Reed Valve. A 52.5mm bore x 45.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 98.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate clutch.
Chassis
It came with a 70/100-19 42M front tire and a 90/100-16 52M rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single Hydraulic Disc in the front and a Single Hydraulic Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Inverted, Leading Axle, 18-way Adjustable Compression Damping while the rear was equipped with a Link-type, Fully-adj. Spring Preload, 4-way Adjustable Rebound Damping, 16-way Adjustable Rebound Damping. The RM100 was fitted with a 1.45 Gallon (5.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 149.91 pounds (68.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.79 inches (1290 mm) long.
1976 RM100A
- FRAME #: RM100-10001
- ENGINE #: RM10u-10001
- ENGINE TYPE: . . . 98cc
- MODEL CODE: . . . 416
- COLOR: Aspen Yellow
- Down-pipe
- 5 speed transmission
1977 RM100B
- FRAME #: RM100-16022
- ENGINE #: RM100-16024
- ENGINE TYPE: 98cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 416
- COLOR: Yellow
- Up-pipe
- Black tank emblem
1978 RM100C
- FRAME #: RM100-23120
- ENGINE #: .... RM100-23134
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 98cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 416
- COLOR: Yellow
- Tank emblem yellow with black outline
- Leading axle forks
1979 RM100N
- FRAME #: RM100-28312
- ENGINE #: .. RM100-28328
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 98cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 402
- COLOR: Yellow
- Plastic fuel tank
- Three tone blue tank and side cover stripes
1980 RM100T
- FRAME #: RM100-33044
- ENGINE #: RM100-27822
- ENGINE TYPE: 98cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 402
- COLOR: Yellow
- Three tone blue tank stripes under Suzuki decal
1981 RM100X
- V.I.N. #: JS1RE11A B 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: RM100-
- ENGINE TYPE: 98cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 402
- COLOR: Yellow
- White outlined Suzuki over three tone blue tank stripes
2003
The 2003 Suzuki RM100 was simply a rebranded Kawasaki KX100 made possible by their agreement to exchange certain models.
See Also
- Suzuki RM50
- Suzuki RM60
- Suzuki RM65
- Suzuki RM80
- Suzuki RM85
- Suzuki RM125
- Suzuki RM250
- Suzuki RM370
- Suzuki RM400
- Suzuki RM465
- Suzuki RM500
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
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