Suzuki RM-Z250: review, history, specs

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Production: 2004+

Related: Kawasaki KX250F

Predecessor: Suzuki RM250

Models
Suzuki RM-Z250 2004-2009 (North America, Europe, Japan, Australia)	Suzuki RM-Z250 2010-2016 (North America, Europe, Japan, Australia)	Suzuki RM-Z250 2017-2018 (North America, Europe, Japan, Australia)	Suzuki RM-Z250 2019+ (North America, Europe, Japan, Australia)
Suzuki RM-Z250 (2004-2009)	Suzuki RM-Z250 (2010-2016)	Suzuki RM-Z250 (2017-2018)	Suzuki RM-Z250 (2019+)

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2004	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250K4
2005	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250K5
2006	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250K6
2007	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250K7
2008	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250K8
2009	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250K9
2010	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250L0
2011	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250L1
2012	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250L2
2013	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250L3
2014	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250L4
2015	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250L5
2016	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250L6
2017	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250L7
2018	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250L8
2019	North America, Europe, Japan, Australia	Name: Suzuki RM-Z250 Code: RM-Z250L9

Specifications

Suzuki RM-Z250: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2165 mm / 85,2 in – RM-Z250K8 2170 mm / 85,4 in – RM-Z250L1 2185 mm / 86,0 in – RM-Z250L9
	Overall width	830 mm / 32,7 in 835 mm / 32,9 in – RM-Z250L9
	Overall height	1260 mm / 49,6 in – RM-Z250K8 1270 mm / 50,0 in – RM-Z250L1 1255 mm / 49,4 in – RM-Z250L9
	Seat height	955 mm / 37,6 in
	Wheelbase	1465 mm / 57,7 in – RM-Z250K8 1475 mm / 58,1 in – RM-Z250L1 1485 mm / 58,4 in – RM-Z250L9
	Ground clearance	350 mm / 13,8 in – RM-Z250K8 345 mm / 13,6 in – RM-Z250L1 330 mm / 13,0 in – RM-Z250L9
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	104,5 kg / 230 lbs – RM-Z250L1 106,0 kg / 233 lbs – RM-Z250L9
FRAME	Type	Tubular, semi double cradle (aluminum)
	Front suspension, travel	Inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 310 mm / 12,2 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 310 mm / 12,2 in Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 299 mm / 11,8 in – RM-Z250L9
	Front tire size	80/100-21 M/C 51M
	Rear tire size	100/90-19 M/C 57M
	Front brake	Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper Single disc, 270 mm, 2-piston caliper – RM-Z250L9
	Rear brake	Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper
	Fuel capacity	7,0 l / 1,8 US gal – RM-Z250K8 6,5 l / 1,7 US gal – RM-Z250L1 6,3 l / 1,6 US gal – RM-Z250L9
	Trail	115 mm / 4,5 in – RM-Z250K8 140 mm / 5,5 in – RM-Z250L1 125 mm / 4,9 in – RM-Z250L9
	Fuel economy
ENGINE	Type	Water-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	Single cylinder
	Bore & Stroke	77,0 mm x 53,6 mm
	Displacement	249 cm³ (15,25 cu-in)
	Compression ratio	13.4:1 – RM-Z250K8 13.5:1 – RM-Z250L1 13.75:1 – RM-Z250L9
	Valve train	DOHC, 4 valves
	Max. power	~43,0 hp (31,6 kW) / 11000 rpm 42,0 hp (31,0 kW) / 12500 rpm – RM-Z250L9
	Max. torque	~28,7 Nm (2,9 kgf*m) / 8500 rpm 29,0 Nm (3,0 kgf*m) / 9000 rpm – RM-Z250L9
	0 to 100 km/h
	Top speed
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 1x Keihin FCR37MX – RM-Z250K4-K9 Fuel Injection, 1x – RM-Z250L0+
	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
	Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	3.210 – RM-Z250K8 3.316 – RM-Z250L1
	Final reduction	4.000 – RM-Z250K8 3.769 – RM-Z250L1
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	2.153 1.764 1.470 1.238 1.090
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	CDI
	Alternator
	Battery capacity

Images

Suzuki RM-Z250: images, gallery.

Suzuki RM-Z250

Suzuki RM-Z250

Suzuki RM-Z250

Videos

Suzuki RM-Z250: video.

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Manuals

Suzuki RM-Z250: manuals, parts, microfiches.

• Suzuki RM-Z250: Service Manual, 2008
• Suzuki RM-Z250: Service Manual, 2011