The History Of Suzuki's RMX250 1989-1998

[@jimnter1]

Bought a 1994 RMX last year. Love it. Thank you for the video.

[@TheMotocrossVault]

Thank you. I hope you enjoy your RMX

[@Bt26x]

The RMX250 is one of my all time favorite looking off-road bikes. I had a ‘89 & 91 RM125, so was a fan of all their bikes especially the RMX. it’s a Timeless bike IMHO.

[@armweak13]

Agreed 100% on the looks Tony, that 1990 RMX is probably the best looking off-road motorcycle ever created. God I was so depressed when Suzuki went off the deep end a few years later 😆

[@matthewprior3762]

HOLY SMOKES!!! Hannah is wearing the EXACT same AXO Jersey my Dad won racing Amateur on a TT500 before i was born!!! I was born in 1992!! What a trip!!!

[@croaker4163]

I'm doing probrably a 12k build on a 1991 rmx250 so I really appreciate these vids.. great content!

[@DylWeeds]

Have pics? I bought a 1991 rmx from a guy up here for $1800 that he built as a labor of love. I have him as a friend on facebook and have gone on rides with him!

[@sspplliiccee]

@@DylWeedsjust got one for 1700 they are great bikes just make sure it’s tuned

[@DylWeeds]

@@sspplliiccee you mean the tune screw on the carb right? Mine has a pipe on it and not sure if any other works been done to it. I put a stock tune back on the carb and it livened her up. Might play with it some more, I run ethanol free 32:1 and she stars first kick every time, I don’t jump her or beat on it too hard either

[@sspplliiccee]

@@DylWeeds from what I know we turned the fuel stop on the carb to help with the idle, it’s a ‘92 rmx and the models changed from each year so we had to check the manual for a bit to find the right ones. After all that the throttle response and everything about it felt 10x better

[@hank1556]

just picked up a low hour '98. very excited, my dream bike

[@TheMotocrossVault]

Congrats!

[@jaiteal5087]

You will love it

[@theblishknovk]

Just picked up a great condition 92 rmx. Super excited.

[@lindenphilippson]

These videos are insanely informative! Another good one!

[@TheMotocrossVault]

Glad you like them!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@TheMotocrossVault I double that. Your great for the sport. You ought to get into American History too. :)

[@highwayman1218]

Agree they looked much better than the RMs in the early 90s. These RMXs turned out to be cool for a different reason here in draconian California.... My buddy had one and the VIN# made them possible to be registered for the street if someone wanted to do a little extra work. They made cool plated 2 strokes in California.

[@noduh736]

Great show good info but I love those neon 90s bikes

[@Chittybang1821]

I had a gorgeous 1994 all opened up with fmf exhaust and uncorked power valve and throttle with new top end with RM head it was bad ass wood bike man... I wish I kept it and put blinkers on it and plated it.... trust me it could lug and rip power band if was great

[@rangerddanger697]

Loved the RMX250 , I've owned a 1991 and still Owen a 1995 . Great bikes 👍 and great job on the video 👍

[@claytongreen2744]

Thank You!!!!!! Been waiting for a RMX video! They were Big back in the 90ies where I was from. WV and the Black Water 100 Race! The RMX and KDX bikes ruled!😳👍 I have 2 RMX and 2 KDX 220 and the 250 let Me know if You would like Pics..there mint and Original down to the decals!😊👍

[@Levisnteeshirt1]

I had a 98 and loved it , bought it new ,, stock it would crawl like a 4 stroke up steep slick hills that was really unbelievable that it would make it ,, i put a pro circuit pipe and silencer on it , then it was like a do it all machine ,, i could loft the front wheel anytime i needed to and really just loved it ,, i thought about a 3 wheel conversion before i sold it ,, i have a neck and back injury at happened in 2000 after i bought it ,, i set the suspension really soft so i could still ride gas well roads and some trail stuff ,, i think this bike was very under sold , it was great. Came with a manual that illustrated full tear down for everything, swingarm and linkage was greaseable. This is the bike most people need and dont know it,, a 6th gear would've been a big boost

[@roocrew86]

Great video Be interested if you could cover the Australian rmx250s with all the later rm bits

[@jaiteal5087]

Hope so I have a 98 here in aus love it

[@andy5786]

Yeah agree I liked the Suzuki RM really miss them on the race track hope Suzuki bring them back one day brilliant channel videos 👍

[@jaiteal5087]

👍

[@dudehuh5491]

i bought brand new 88 rm 125 first year rear disk had to replace spokes 3 times maybe bad hub on just that bike in 98 bought 93 rmx 250 and riding up until last sunday when i think dang power valve crapped out just died ill get her back goin love that bike thanks for the vid

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Love your reviews Tony, thanks for making them!

[@TheMotocrossVault]

Glad you like them!

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

@@TheMotocrossVault great detail Tony

[@Junior-fd8ux]

You have officially covered every bike i own an have owned now. Love all the info you give! Ps id kill to get a pair of works connection frame guards for it!

[@johnmcarlisle]

Great job, love these videos.

[@TheMotocrossVault]

Thanks I appreciate it.

[@whyzed250]

Thanks Tony, great wrap up. A good friend of mine had the 96 model jer in Australia (Suzuki cared more over here by the sounds!) and absolutely loved it. I always thought it was a great looking bike and he took it everywhere without issue. I always thought bikes like that are a great step up from 125s - the flavour of a 250 without the savagery. Would love something like that for my wife who's outgrown her 01 cr125 but is scared of my yz250.

[@MotorMichaelMC]

Awesome video would love to see a video like this I’m the rm 250

[@TheMotocrossVault]

Coming soon!

[@evanwilliams2602]

I watch every new video you put out man.so much info.

[@TheMotocrossVault]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@wapartist]

These are sentimental to me. I bet my dad had 4 different years of these, and the very first 250 i ever rode

[@wonkywheels1037]

Thanks Tony. I had the RMX1989, but no rego for it here in Australia so was at risk being caught by the police when riding at a non track area. Just watch your vid on the 1989 Yamaha 250WR. I'm building a 1989 YZ250. Checked the frame number and shows it as a 1989, but the rear wheel is a 18inch, should be 19inch. The wheels are not original rims (excel). Going on the engine can I tell if it's yz or wr motor? The engine number is:3JE-00B101. Frame:JYA3JEW01KA008101. Cheers

[@Moto-kp2jt]

Great job, thanks!

[@TheMotocrossVault]

Glad you liked it!

[@Moto-kp2jt]

@@TheMotocrossVault absolutely....i watch all the vids. We actually grew up racing/riding the same tracks/area. I'm still currently race district 13, 7, and lots of NC as well. Hope to see you back out there at some point. I always thought it'd be cool if you did a history of great Motocross tracks...... Budds, Lake Sugar Tree (still has races monthly and still has Gary Baily roaming around the property lol). Anyway keep up the good work

[@juanjosemunozgarcia1276]

ONE THE BEST BIKE SUZUKI RMX

[@treasurestateunlimited6338]

the silencers on the rmx's looked like they stole them from the XR 500 thumpers lol

[@Rich2wheels]

Great video! I just picked up a 98. Do you know if the rm model years plastics are compatible? Thank you

[@bikerman6907]

Great vid👍😎 I Have a Mint conditioned 1998 250 RMX with various goodies on, FMF gold pipe/Silencer, modified seat/Tecnosel, E-line Carbon Fibre pipe guard, FMF wide foot pegs, Steahly Flywheel Weight, RM 250 triple clamps, Renthal handlebar, custom suspension/carb settings, Talon sprockets, Tsubaki chain, Acerbis bash plate, Ohlins Steering damper, factory effex graphics, acerbis bark buster/handguards😊

[@147sterling6]

Great information! I've owned my 98/99 sine 2003! And rebuilt it only twice!!

[@mrivantchernegovski3869]

Had a 1991 RMX250 here in New Zealand it was a blue and white euro spec import ,road reg aftermarket expansion pipe and silencer ,jetted RM carb

[@roccohuxtable3653]

How hard was it to get road legal? I’ve found one for sale and just wondering if I would be able to get it road legal, thanks in advance

[@mrivantchernegovski3869]

@@roccohuxtable3653 Mine was already rego with plates when i got it ,I guess if its got a previous regestration history should be fine ,I got a forza Moped 50cc in red and white all rego and legit but its a Forza 155cc pitbike on 12 inch mags and slicks ,2 stroke scooter stator and cut and shut china scooter loom ,ali express grips, bars,switch gear ,head light indicators ktm tailight mudguard combo ,doing motard kit on RMX ,just had box done ,new crank barrel piston head radiators 2015 450 front end ,diff rear shock and later model RM250 linkage ,full new exhaust and a pile of frt and rear sockets ,mountain bike speedo and wheel magnet type lol

[@DefectiveSquash]

I just recently acquired a 90 RM250, but i want to put my spin on the "X" what year geesrs can i swap out and what weight fly wheel would be recommended? Thanks

[@andrescheuer4400]

Even in SouthAfrica those things were corked up but could fly if you sorted them one of my dream bikes

[@tomnekuda3818]

Since I wasn't a racer, I found an uncorked RMX to be a pretty good mount for many of the years it was in production. I'd been riding Husky and I liked the ability of the Suzuki to turn better in the trees.

[@billielockman7347]

Great video Tony, I'm baffled on how to get any information on my 1992 RMX250n non compliance plate in Australia. Have you any information on these models you can share with me? I think L M & N were pretty much identical. If you have any knowledge on these I am happy to give you a tip for your time. Cheers, Bill

[@kolch93]

In Brazil they were sold from 1989 to 2001!!

[@abrown9934]

Hello Tony. Quick question? I am about to pick up a 98RMX250 with a blown motor and I have a Clean running motor from a 1990 RMX250 and was just wondering if the motor would swap directly in there?(motor mounts) Thank you

[@TheMotocrossVault]

The basic frames are very similar but I’m not positive it’s a direct swap I’m sure they made some subtle changes over the years that might make it so they don’t bolt right up.

[@abrown9934]

@@TheMotocrossVault Thank you so much for the reply. So, I actually never got the 1998 RMX250. I do still have a 1990 Rmx250 with great motor(no head pipe), frame and wheels. My last question for you is if I found someone selling a RM or RMX250 with a blown motor, what year would my motor fit in(bolt right up like yours)? Thank you so much for taking the time to reply.

[@noreaster4194]

@@abrown9934 I believe any year RMX motor will bolt onto any year RMX frame. For the RM frames I think the years 89-95 will also work

[@jeffdavison8421]

Tony, What are the power valve stops you are referring to in this video? I'm rebuilding a 93 USA P model. The only thing I've read on the power valves is the pin in the center plate breaking and the center plate falling into the cylinder. I'm considering going to 93 RM power valves and guides. I hope you get this message and can responde with some relevant information. Best regards. Jeff Davison, Saginaw, Michigan.

[@rochellestanley9532]

Nice bikes

[@dilbertsgarage4593]

I have a rmx 250 I thought was a 93 but it has the forks of the 96 not the upside down ones. Was wondering how I could tell what year it was

[@andreasbronwaller567]

Hello and thank you for very good informational film about suzuki rmx.. I have a question and ask it to those who know 👍😀 If I were to find a used Rm 250 1996-1998. What is the biggest difference between rmx and Rm? or can I just turn on the lights and then have an rmx built? like the rmx bikes. but want a used one as good as possible . for possible veteran competitions . It would be very nice if I could get an answer. many thanks in advance. and very interesting listening mvh 🇸🇪

[@Hillbilly_Bob.J]

I'll get that shirt ordered tomorrow Tony thank you!

[@TheMotocrossVault]

THANK YOU!

[@dakmanbeats]

Hey man! Iv got a 89 RM250, at least i think so! Could i possibly reach out to you for some question's?

[@TheMotocrossVault]

Sure thing send me an email [e-mail]

[@pitbullman2012]

Does the plastics of a Rm fit on rmx on the same year bike,

[@MotoGuy-ul6lp]

89 - 92 rm plastics fit straight on the rmx of the same years. Did it to mine as I couldn't get hold of rmx plastics. I got ufo copies.

[@pitbullman2012]

Thanks thats a big help 👍

[@MotoGuy-ul6lp]

@@pitbullman2012 glad to help. If you check out this video from my other channel it shows them on the bike. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6O6fZyZrtZkopI 👍

[@pitbullman2012]

@@MotoGuy-ul6lp thanks il have a look,when I looked on Google images they looked identical but I still wasn’t 100 percent sure

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I had a 96 RMX in 97. It was great in the tight woods with a short wheelbase, nice suspension for tree roots and rocks, smooth power and a pretty light feeling bike. But it was a nervous little girl on a Motocross Track. Well, on a MX track, that is what the bike turned me into anyway. I replaced it with a milder 97 KX250 in 98. lol

[@EarthSurferUSA]

When did the RMX come with upside down forks? (I see a few pics) My 96 had the standard tubes.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Watch the vid! I guess the question should have been, when did the RMX go back to standard forks? It was my first interest in an enduro type bike. I don't think I have ever seen a manufacture go back to traditional forks before.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Kinda funny story too. That was the only bike I sold using a model in the pick for "wheels and keels", or any advertisement. I met a good looking gal a week before, and asked her is she would wear a bikini swim suite and model with the bike, and she did. It was set at an average price for that publication and printed for 2 weeks. I only got one call; sold it to a Preachers son. :) True story.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

The last one, the 98, looks like a china knock off.

[@barnescycle]

Try one on the fatcat and or tw 200

[@facundopereyra8455]

Can you do a video about the history of the rm 250?? At least from the 90s 😮

[@TheMotocrossVault]

I will be in the future for sure

[@facundopereyra8455]

@@TheMotocrossVault thanks i enjoyed a lot these videos

[@facundopereyra8455]

@@TheMotocrossVault i have a 1993 rmx 250, today im gonna work on her, change seals and repair the exhaust valves and some air leaks 🤩

[@ApocGuy]

how hard it would be to "replicate" RMX on more modern bikes? im in process of buying 2007 RM250, wouldnt mind more "forest oriented" mods for MX bike and RMx seems good idea...

[@RosaDesign]

Hello Tony! Tony here, you know what MototTime is? like Mike LaRocco wore his helmet in 1991 when he was driving Suzuki RM 250? Is MotoTime a Custom painter like Troy Lee Designs or is that the brand on his Bell Moto 4/5 visor? Want information do You have on MotoTime and perhaps KAOS Design if it is the ones who painted his helmet???? thanks in advance, Tony🇸🇪

[@TheMotocrossVault]

I'm sorry I don't know

[@RosaDesign]

😭

[@toddhamilton553]

I had an RMX250 - would you rather have an RMX or the KDX? Just curious - you’ve covered both and I’ve now watched both your videos on them.

[@anthonywareham5933]

i own a 1993 suzuki rmx250 needs fixes tho

[@acuraintegrar5]

Great vid! I always liked the RMX, but never got around to owning one....yet lol. Is it true that Suzuki no longer has an R&D team?

[@jonruger]

They do they have just given up entirely on dirt bikes they only care about the GSXR models now and even that barely. They have made terrible bikes for so long they got very lucky with who raced dirt bikes for them a few times in the last 25 years that helped keep sales alive but on quality alone they would have died decades ago.

[@mshmafa5764]

is the engine on rmx the same engine like rm?

[@TheMotocrossVault]

They are very similar but there are small differences to make each more suitable to their intended use.

[@mshmafa5764]

@@TheMotocrossVault Thank you very much

[@paulhempkins5825]

Hi Tony, love all the videos because they bring back memories 😁 Please can you do a video on the Husaberg FE four-stroke enduro bike's because I have just bought one 👍 Keep them coming 😃

[@smokinjoeb3926]

I bet we didn't get the new design because Suzuki didn't want to pay for epa compliance for the newer design.

[@TheMotocrossVault]

that does make sense

[@bizarroworld3902]

Pics don't appear to match the model years on here. Just sayin'

[@TheMotocrossVault]

Really? I’m really careful about that stuff. I’ll have to check it again.

[@richjames1595]

Hey Toni nice vid mate I had a 1991 RMX250 I hated it the tank when full made it really ungainly especially in the air, I thought the HP was good but here in NZ we didn't have the US restrictions so it was probably a bit more free flowing. But no for me it's the worst bike I have ever owned just due too it's unreliable characteristics I never new what it was going to do once you got her into the air. I no its not a moto X bike but I rode allot of fast open country and this bike really sucked.

[@jonruger]

This was a bike I never really liked I rode several but they always felt weird to me I wanted it to be great so I could buy one but it was not so at least for me.

[@swemx7403]

My friend owns the 1998 model (To be exact it looks like the 1989 with the plastics but it is the 1998 version of it). Pretty fast machine, But nothing that will scare you. The torque and mid power is pretty good but on higher rpm's the RMX lies down flat on the power. In other words ''Typical Suzuki power''. It's cind of heavy in general. The bike is about 120kg wet. Combine that with 40,3 rear wheel hp and you get a pretty ''mellow'' power. Still strong, But that extra weight is not helping in the power department. But for driveability it's awesome to have that extra weight. It's steady and smooth on the gravel roads. In my opinion it's cind of hard to set the best gearing just because of the WR gearbox. Either you get the longest f*cking topspeed in history, Or you can get the shortest first gears in history. In general, It's a solid bike. Not perfect, But still awesome in it's own way.

[@EfrénMata-z2q]

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