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1981 Suzuki RM 465. Mike Lea.
General information
Motorcycle name
Suzuki RM 465
Year
1981
Category
Cross / motocross
Rating
3.4 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement
464.0 ccm (28.31 cubic inches)
Engine type
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Top speed
138.4 km/h (86.0 mph)
Compression
6.4:1
Bore x stroke
86.0 x 80.0 mm (3.4 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel system
Carburettor. Mikuni vm38ss
Ignition
Suzuki ´PEI´
Lubrication system
Fuel/oil 20:1
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Chain (final drive)
Clutch
Wet multi-plate type
Exhaust system
Steel with silencer
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Crmo steel
Rake (fork angle)
30.0°
Trail
122 mm (4.8 inches)
Front suspension
Telescopic pneumatic/coil spring
Front wheel travel
322 mm (12.7 inches)
Rear suspension
Full-floating gas/oil spring preset adjustable, damper 4-way adjustable
Rear wheel travel
280 mm (11.0 inches)
Front tire
3.00-21
Rear tire
5.10-18
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake). Internal expanding
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake). Internal expanding
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
102.0 kg (224.9 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
109.7 kg (241.8 pounds)
Ground clearance
370 mm (14.6 inches)
Wheelbase
1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options
Yellow
Starter
Kick
Modifications compared to previous model
5-speed transmission, next model years had 4-speed.
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