Suzuki RM465
1981—1982

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1981 Suzuki year code: X

Suzuki introduced its succesfull RM series of motocross models in 1975. The largest of them all, RM500, was introduced in 1983, even larger thanthe 1981—1982 RM465 and its precessor, the 1978—1980 RM400. At the time it was the largest motocrosser from Suzuki (when RM400 was introduced in 1980 it was the largest). The Full-Floater rear suspension was first used by the works road racing and motocross teams. It went into the RM series in 1981. Initial frame number: JS1RM11A_B_100001

1981 Suzuki RM 465 Overall Length: 2 160 mm (85.0 in) Overall Width: 880 mm (34.6 in) Overall Height: 1 290 mm (50.8 in) Seat Height: Wheelbase: 1 460 mm (57.5 in) Ground Clearance: 370 mm (14.6 in) Dry Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 464 cc cc single cylinder 2-stroke, Full Reed. 51 hp (38.0 kW) @ 7 000 rpm, 57 Nm (5.80 kg-m, 42.0 lb-ft) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1982 Suzuki year code: Z

The 1982 Suzuki RM465D was practically the same bike as the 1981-year's RN465X. In fact, even t he '83 RM500 differed from the '82 RM465 mainly from the increase in engine bore size. Other than minor cosmetic changes, the bikes were very similar. Initial frame number: JS1RM11A_C_100001

1982 Suzuki RM 465 Overall Length: 2 160 mm (85.0 in) Overall Width: 845 mm (33.3 in) Overall Height: 1 250 mm (49.2 in) Seat Height: Wheelbase: 1 460 mm (57.5 in) Ground Clearance: 370 mm (14.6 in) Dry Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 464 cc cc single cylinder 2-stroke, Full Reed. 51 hp (38.0 kW) @ 7 000 rpm, 57 Nm (5.80 kg-m, 42.0 lb-ft) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

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