Suzuki RM-Z250 reviews

Great bike, awesome power out of turns, and as said before this is not a bike for beginners. Some problems with clutch as always, but everything else stays together pretty well. Really zingy, very good race bike. A bad thing about it is that it was made to run better on race fuel, and it does sit low. Show less

I have owned machinery from all of the maufacturers with the exception of Kawasaki and KTM. I have always had luck with Suzuki. This bike is not a beginner's bike or "woods bike" nor was it designed to be. My only complaint is that the rider compartment is cramped for taller riders. The bike tracks straight and corners well, despite the fact that the suspension is a little on the soft side and has a tendency to ride low in the stroke providing a slighty harsh feeling in choppy, rocky conditions. The motor in my opinion is for the most part flawless. On the bottom end of the powerband the Suzuki is a little soft, but makes up for it in a strong mid hit with a top end that seems to go on forever. It can be a handful for inexperienced riders in wet, slippery, or hardpacked conditions. I have had this bike for almost 4 years and I have never broken anything on it that was not my own doing. Overall it is pretty much bullet proof. Show less

I beat this bike up... to my surprise it handled very well. I never had a problem with it for what I used it for. I do desert rides and trail rides and it was perfect for that. I was impressed with everything for the most part. I downshift a lot and the tranny held up and the powerband on the bike acted like a two stroke when I got on it. I love this bike! Show less

I love my DR-Z250. I can go anywhere with it. It's got good power and handling. The electric start is awesome and it's easy to maintain. The only thing that I don't like is that it is a little too heavy. Show less

THIS BIKE OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IS AWESOME! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE, COMFORTABLE, STRONG COMPETION EATING MACHINE, WELL YOU JUST FOUND IT! THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER THROWN MY LEG OVER. IT'S STRONG & EASY TO CONTROL. THE ONLY THING I didn't LIKE ABOUT IT WAS HOW LOW THE BARS SIT. A SET OF PRO TAPER BARS & CLAMPS AND IT FEELS LIKE HOME. Show less

This is my first bike and I am amazed! It handles very well and has a lot of speed and power. I have not had any problems with it as of yet. Just Ride! Show less

Great bike. It is just as fast, if not faster than my friend's kx125 with a pro circut pipe. Not much low end, but with my weight the powerband quickly kicks in and lifts the front wheel in first, second, and third gear. Show less

I just got a 1999 rm 125. This is my first motorcross bike and it is very fast. It has lots of low end power and a great midrange. Recomended for an experienced rider who wants to have fun on tracks or trails. Show less

The rm 125 is a great bike! The powerbands don't kick-in as hard as a kx125. The bike is fast and super powerful. I know that the rm 125 will beat a yz125. The seat is hard and not very comfortable. Also, it is not for trails or a beginner. Otherwise it is a great bike. Show less

THIS BIKE IS SOLID. THIS SUZUKI PACKS THE PUNCH AND RELIABILITY EVEN FOR A LARGE RIDER SUCH AS MYSELF. I've NEVER HAD PROBLEMS, NEVER FOULED A PLUG (KNOCK ON WOOD) AND OTHER THAN ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THIS BIKE HAS BEEN A STRONG PERFORMER FOR THE THREE YEARS I've OWNED IT. I REPLACE THE REEDS OFTEN, BUT THATS BECAUSE I LIKE IT WIDE OPEN AND REEDED OUT TO CROSS SO CAL'S DESERTS. AS MUCH ABUSE AS I've PUT THIS BIKE THROUGH IT'S NEVER STUTTERED ONCE. THE SLIGHT CONS WOULD BE THE SHORT TEMPERED THROTTLE--IF YOU GET SCARED TURNING ON A LIGHT SWITCH, THIS BIKES NOT FOR YOU. THE SLIGHT AND INSTANT 0-100% POWER RESPONSE WILL CATCH YOU OFF GUARD AND UNEXPERIENCED RIDERS WILL BE TAKEN FOR A LOOP. I've GOT A LOT OF COMPLAINTS FROM BUDDIES ABOUT THE INCONSISTENT POWER CONTROL, ESPECIALLY WHEN CORNERING, CLIMBING OR LOW SPEED MANUEVERING. I HAVE GROWN USED TO IT AND LOVE EXPECTING THAT KICK WHEN I ROLL ON THE GRIPS. REAR BRAKE WAS TOUCHY AND LOCKED QUICK BUT EASY MINOR ADJUSTMENTS FIXED THAT QUICK. I LOVE THIS BIKE AND WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WITH GOOD CLUTCH CONTROL AND CAN TAKE THE INSTANT POWER HIT AND KEEP IT UNDER WRAPS. DO NOT GIVE THIS BIKE TO YOUR FOURTEEN YEAR OLD SON FOR HIS BIRTHDAY. ALL IN ALL ON OF THE FUNNEST, PUNCHIEST BIKES I've EVER OWNED. WELL DONE SUZUKI! Show less