2022 Suzuki RM-Z250 Review | Motorcyclist
- 5 months ago
For die-hard motorcyclists few things that beat the freedom of riding off-road. Unconstrained by traffic—and traffic laws— dirt bikes are all about cutting your own path. Every now and then, we’re keen to throw some roost, and Suzuki’s 2022 RM-Z250 ($7,899) is a fun way to do it.
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Suzuki, in contrast to the other big motorcycle manufacturers, offers a simpler off-road lineup. The RM-Z250 slots into its three-bike motocross segment. While these bikes are engineered for closed-course competition, not everyone lines up at the starting gate every time they ride.
Because this RM is a competition bike, there’s no kickstand; it rests on either a removable axle-mounted triangle stand or a raised centerstand. The latter looks nicer, but it requires added effort to lift the 233-pound (claimed) yellow bike off the stand, and because of their lengthy suspension travel and ground clearance, moto bikes are tall by design. Still, a slim seat and nicely tapered radiator shrouds make it easy for an average-sized person to get comfortable at the controls.
Most modern dirt bikes employ electric start. Suzuki, on the other hand, wants riders to fire its liquid-cooled 249cc single the old fashion way, so it has gifted the bike a mechanical right-hand-side kickstarter. If you’re new to dirt biking it may seem like more of a chore, even if you’ll look cooler. If you’re the old-school type, one or two kicks, even ill-timed kicks, are enough to light the engine. A handy cold-start elevates idle in chilly weather...
Find out more: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2022-suzuki-rm-z250/
Photography/video/edit: Joseph Agustin
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Suzuki, in contrast to the other big motorcycle manufacturers, offers a simpler off-road lineup. The RM-Z250 slots into its three-bike motocross segment. While these bikes are engineered for closed-course competition, not everyone lines up at the starting gate every time they ride.
Because this RM is a competition bike, there’s no kickstand; it rests on either a removable axle-mounted triangle stand or a raised centerstand. The latter looks nicer, but it requires added effort to lift the 233-pound (claimed) yellow bike off the stand, and because of their lengthy suspension travel and ground clearance, moto bikes are tall by design. Still, a slim seat and nicely tapered radiator shrouds make it easy for an average-sized person to get comfortable at the controls.
Most modern dirt bikes employ electric start. Suzuki, on the other hand, wants riders to fire its liquid-cooled 249cc single the old fashion way, so it has gifted the bike a mechanical right-hand-side kickstarter. If you’re new to dirt biking it may seem like more of a chore, even if you’ll look cooler. If you’re the old-school type, one or two kicks, even ill-timed kicks, are enough to light the engine. A handy cold-start elevates idle in chilly weather...
Find out more: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2022-suzuki-rm-z250/
Photography/video/edit: Joseph Agustin
Motorcycle Riding Gear Worn
Helmet: Alpinestars Supertech Limited-Edition Deus Ex Machina, https://www.alpinestars.com/
Goggle: 100% Armega, https://www.100percent.com/
Jersey: Alpinestars 2022 Supertech Foster
Pant: Alpinestars 2022 Supertech Foster
Gloves: Alpinestars 2022 Radar
Boot: Alpinestars Tech 7
Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist
Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcyclistmagazine
See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/