Class Domination, In Regular and Big-Wheel

The RM85 already dominates its class and is the choice for young up-and-comers like Davi Millsaps and Nico Issi.  For 2003 there’s a new big-wheel version for larger kids, with 19 and 16-inch front and rear wheels versus the standard version’s 17 and 14-inch front and rear wheels.  Like its bigger brothers, the RM85 features aggressive styling in bright Suzuki Champion Yellow with white number plates, ready for racing numbers.

The RM85’s high-revving, 48x46.8mm, 84.7cc reed-valve engine, already completely redesigned, makes more than enough power and torque to be competitive, with dual one-piece oval-shaped exhaust-port valves for improved low-rpm power.  Like its bigger brothers, the RM85 has an aluminum-alloy cylinder bore plated with Suzuki’s own race-proven nickel-phophorus-silicon-carbide coating (SCEM, or Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material).  SCEM is lighter, lasts longer and transfers heat better than a conventional cast-iron cylinder liner, allowing closer piston clearance for better sealing and more power.

Big-end bearing thrust-washers add to crankshaft durability and reduce engine vibration, and the Keihin PE28 carburetor not only deliver smooth throttle response but also is designed to be easily rejetted.  A radiator off the RM125 keeps the RM85 cool despite its class-leading performance.

The RM85’s single-backbone, double-cradle frame is made of high-tensile-strength steel tubing with inverted cartridge front forks and an extruded aluminum-alloy single-shock swingarm.  Front fork compression and rebound damping are adjustable, with 20 compression damping positions (clicks) and three turns of rebound damping adjustment.  The rear shock is fully adjustable for spring preload with four compression damping positions (clicks) and 16 rebound damping positions (clicks).  Front wheel travel is 275mm and rear-wheel travel is 278mm.

While the RM85 and big-wheel RM85L share the same engine and frame, there are detail chassis changes to accommodate the RM85L’s larger wheels. The RM85L has a longer swingarm (512mm versus 482mm), and a longer wheelbase (1280mm versus 1240mm).

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Garry Nash or Mitchell Adam
Media Relations - Suzuki Motorcycles
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