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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki RM100
|photo= 1980-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-1762-4.jpg
|aka              = RM 100
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1979 - 2003
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Motocross
|engine          = 100cc Air-cooled Single Cylinder Two-stroke, Reed Valve
|bore_stroke      = 52.5mm x 45.8mm
|compression      = 8.8:1
|top_speed        =65 mph
|power            = 19.62 HP (39.5 KW) @ 11500RPM
|torque          = 10.33 ft/lbs (14.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM
|fuel_system      = [[Keihin]] PWK28 Carburetor
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B9EV}} '75-79<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B9EGV}} '80-81<br />{{sparkplug|NGK R6252K-105}} '03
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-Speed <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>
Clutch: Wet, multiplate <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Inverted, Leading Axle, 18-way Adjustable Compression Damping <br>
Rear: Link-type, Fully-adj. Spring Preload, 4-way Adjustable Rebound Damping, 16-way Adjustable Rebound Damping
|brakes          =Front: Single Hydraulic Disc <br>Rear: Single Hydraulic Disc
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}} '75-81<br />{{tire|70/100-19}} '03
|rear_tire    = {{tire|6675}} '77-81<br />{{tire|90/100-16}} '03<br />{{tire|3.50-18}} '75-76
|rake_trail      =
|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)
|dry_weight      = 149.91 pounds (68.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 75.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 1.45 Gallon (5.50 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|final_drive= {{chain|420x124}} ‘03<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|front_sprocket= 13T ‘03<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|rear_sprocket= 51T ‘03<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
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==
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-RM100A.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki RM100A]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: RM100-10001
*ENGINE #: RM10u-10001
*ENGINE TYPE: . . . 98cc
*MODEL CODE: . . . 416
*COLOR: Aspen Yellow
* Down-pipe
* 5 speed transmission
==1977 RM100B==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
File:1977-Suzuki-RM100B.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki RM100B
File:1977-Suzuki-RM100B-Yellow-3182-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki RM100B in Yellow
File:1977-Suzuki-RM100B-Yellow-3182-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki RM100B in Yellow
File:1977-Suzuki-RM100B-Yellow-3182-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki RM100B in Yellow
File:1977-Suzuki-RM100B-Yellow-3182-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki RM100B in Yellow
File:1977-Suzuki-RM100B-Yellow-3182-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki RM100B in Yellow
File:1977-Suzuki-RM100B-Yellow-3182-5.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki RM100B in Yellow
File:1978-Suzuki-RM80-Yellow-7139-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki RM80 in Yellow
File:1978-Suzuki-RM80-Yellow-7139-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki RM80 in Yellow
File:1978-Suzuki-RM80-Yellow-7139-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki RM80 in Yellow
</gallery>
<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: RM100-16022
*ENGINE #: RM100-16024
*ENGINE TYPE: 98cc [[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: 416
*COLOR: Yellow
* Up-pipe
* Black tank emblem
==1978 RM100C==
[[Image:1978-Suzuki-RM100C.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki RM100C]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*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==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
File:1979-Suzuki-RM100N.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki RM100N
File:suzuki-rm100-1979-1979-1.jpg|600px|1979 Suzuki RM100
File:suzuki-rm100-1979-1979-0.jpg|600px|1979 Suzuki RM100
</gallery>
*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==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
File:1980-Suzuki-RM100T.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM100T
File:1980-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-1762-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow
File:1980-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-1762-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow
File:1980-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-1762-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow
File:1980-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-1762-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow
File:1980-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-1762-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow
</gallery>
<br style="clear: left"/>
*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==
[[Image:1981-Suzuki-RM100X.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Suzuki RM100X]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
*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==
==2003==
<gallery mode="slideshow">
[[Image:2003-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-243-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow]][[Image:2003-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-243-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow]][[Image:2003-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-243-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow]][[Image:2003-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-243-3.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow]]
File:2003-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-243-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow
File:2003-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-243-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow
File:2003-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-243-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow
File:2003-Suzuki-RM100-Yellow-243-3.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Suzuki RM100 in Yellow
File:suzuki-rm100-2003-1.jpg|600px|2003 Suzuki RM100
File:suzuki-rm100-2003-0.jpg|600px|2003 Suzuki RM100
</gallery>
<br style="clear: left"/>
<br style="clear: left"/>


The 2003 [[Suzuki]] RM100 was simply a rebranded [[Kawasaki KX100]] made possible by their agreement to exchange certain models.
The 2003 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==
{{reflist}}
 
{{Suzuki}}
{{Suzuki RM}}
 
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RM100]]
 
[[Category:Motocross motorcycles]]
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]

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