Suzuki RM-Z250 Ricky Carmichael Limited Edition: history, specs, pictures
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| Suzuki RM-Z250 Ricky Carmichael Limited Edition | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | two-stroke, single cylinder, liquid cooled, AETC, piston reed |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1/10.4:1 |
| Fuel System | Keihin PWK38S carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 speed, manual Final Drive: #520 chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic, 22 compression and 20 rebound settings, 12.2 inches (310mm) of wheel travel Rear: Link-type, spring preload fully-adjustable, 4 high-speed, 16 low-speed compression settings, 19 rebound settings 12.2 inches (310mm) of wheel travel |
| Brakes | Front: Single hydraulic disc, 2-piston caliper Rear: Single hydraulic disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 80/100-21 51M |
| Rear Tire | 110/90-19 62M |
| Wheelbase | 57.91 inches (1471 mm) |
| Length | 85.39 inches (2169 mm) |
| Width | 33.11 inches (841 mm) |
| Seat Height | 37.4 inches (950 mm) |
| Weight | 96.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki RM-Z250 Ricky Carmichael Limited Edition was a two-stroke, single cylinder, liquid cooled, AETC, piston reed Enduro motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 2006.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5 speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 80/100-21 51M front tire and a 110/90-19 62M rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single hydraulic disc, 2-piston caliper in the front and a Single hydraulic disc, 1-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, 22 compression and 20 rebound settings, 12.2 inches (310mm) of wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Link-type, spring preload fully-adjustable, 4 high-speed, 16 low-speed compression settings, 19 rebound settings 12.2 inches (310mm) of wheel travel. The wheelbase was 57.91 inches (1471 mm) long.
2006 Suzuki RM-Z250 Ricky Carmichael Limited Edition[edit | edit source]
The 2006 MY RM-Z250 Ricky Carmichael Limited Edition is one bike only few lucky riders will get, as we're talking about a small run bike with a special livery you just can't find anywhere. The bike celebrates Ricky Carmichael's AMA Supercross title, but it brings more than colors to the dirt game.
Like the other quarter-liter 2-stroker, the RM-Z250 Ricky Carmichael Limited Edition received a lot of engine, frame and braking system updates, with revised porting, exhaust ccrankshaft, clutch and a new ignition map.