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For many years, two manufacturers have led the way when it comes to power in the 250 class. But not anymore. Already this year we have seen the blue machine lift its game, and now Yellow Magic has stepped up too. DIRT ACTION travelled south to Park4MX for the launch of Suzuki’s all new RM-Z250 and we weren’t disappointed. Run — Turn — Stop were the fundamental performance elements and similar to other brands, engine performance and weight reduction have been high on the list of refinements.

THE POWERHOUSE

Suzuki has made a number of changes that have brought this bike up to a race-ready level with the other colours in the class. In years past there has been a clear winner when it has come to the way the bikes clawed at the earth, but now the field is closer then ever. Suzuki has revised the intake and exhaust ports, featuring a downdraft layout. It also has a straighter flow into the cylinder head, increasing combustion efficiency results in achieving higher peak horsepower while also maintaining low-to-mid-range power.

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