Super Rare 1997 Suzuki Rmx 250 St. Legal Two Stroke Supermoto Rz Rd Rg Nsr Sxv on 2040-motos

Suzuki RM description

Let me start off by saying this is motorcycle is a Japanese Domestic Model (JDM) with an 11 digit VIN - SJ14A100851 as opposed to the customary 17 digit VIN. This 11 digit VIN number was not compatible with the DMV system in Oregon (where the bike is currently registered and street legal) so they assigned it a special new VIN number - OR81640 go figure. Please also note that this bike was registered, plated, and street legal in California under its original 11 digit VIN prior to it going to Oregon.

This is an extremely rare bike in North America and the only JDM version in the US that I am aware of. As stated previously this is a Japanese Domestic Model and was intended for Japan only. Factory fully equipped for street use the bike comes complete with lights, turn signals, mirrors, speedometer, odometer, warning lights, keyed ignition, fork lock, and gas cap, steel gas tank, and oil injection, yes oil injection no pre-mixing required. Please note that the speedometer / odometer is in kilometers and not miles. The bike currently has approximately 17,150 kilometers which is about 10,700 miles. Japan evidently made many street legal versions of its MX or dirt bikes and this one is obviously based on the RM250.

Mechanically this bike is near a perfect 10. It runs flawlessly (although the jetting may need to be changed if you live in higher altitudes) and always
starts with a few kicks. The top end was completely rebuilt less than 3000 miles ago. At the same time the bike was completely disassembled and the entire frame was powder coated. It has an after market performance bike and spark arrestor. It has a very smooth linear power band (not peaky like a lot of two strokes) and makes its best power in the upper mid range. Although the bike is only a 250 don't be fooled, it is very quick and handles like a bicycle it is so light. On a tight, twisty, mountain road there a few bikes if any that can touch it. Another great thing about this bike is that it is easy to ride. It has a comfortable riding position, low seat,  the power delivery is nice and smooth, and it is just not as high strung as a lot of other two stroke dirt bikes (enduros included) like a CR500 for instance that just wear you down and beat you up. It's also nice that it has factory oil injection so you don't have to worry about pre-mixing, just gas and go. The bike needs nothing mechanically (at least that I can tell or am aware of) except the tires should be replaced sooner rather than later but are fine for now. The RMX 250ST that you see here did not come with the super moto 17" wheel set up (high end Excel Takasago rims not the cheap Warp 9 stuff)  that this bike currently wears but rather with conventional dual sport knobbies and wheels. By the way, all original equipment is  included as well as many, many, other spare parts that are too numerous to list at this time.

Cosmetically, I would rate this bike close to a solid 9. It is extremely clean, near flawless in fact. I will let the pictures do the talking in this case
although I feel they do not do the bike complete justice. I am not a great photographer nor do I have a high end camera but I think you can get an idea of just how nice this bike is even with the less than stellar pictures I have taken.

I wanted to add that I have all the documentation from the DMV in Oregon as to why they assigned the bike a new VIN number. Depending on what state you are in your local DMV may want this in order to register the bike in your state.