| Attribute | Suzuki RM250 2011 × | Suzuki RM85 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2012 |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Suzuki RM250 | Suzuki RM85 |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor. KEIHIN PE28, single |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 84.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 66.4 | 48 |
| Stroke (mm) | 72 | 46.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Driveline | D.I.D 520DMA2, 114 links | Chain, DID428DS, 118 links. 6-speed constant mesh. |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | CDI |
| Lubrication system | Fuel/oil premixture of 30 : 1 | Fuel/oil premixture of 30:1 |
| Compression | 8.6:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | SHOWA inverted 47mm front forks | Telescopic, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Link type | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston | Single disc |
| Frame type | Strong and lightweight frame and easy-to-remove aluminum rear subframe | Tubular steel frame. Thick wall aluminum swingarm. |
| Front tyre | 80/100-M21 | 70/100-17 |
| Rear tyre | 110/90-M19 | 90/100-14 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 310 | 275 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 310 | 277 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,465 | 1,240 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 104.5 | 73 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,170 | 1,805 |
| Overall width (mm) | 830 | 735 |
| Seat height (mm) | 950 | 850 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 350 | 325 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 8 | 5 |