Suzuki RM 125—The Amazing Mini Motocrosser
Small bore class dirt bikes (also known as a “mini motocross bikes”), are a great part of the wider sport of motocross. They are used by professionals in competitions and exhibitions, but they are also very useful for beginners who want to ease their way into the world of dirt bike riding.
Mini Dirt Bikes For Beginners
The reason why mini dirt bikes (like the Suzuki RM 125, for example) are so handy for beginners is that they are small and easy to handle. While they don’t pack as much punch as the full sized motocross bikes, power and speed are not all-important anyway, especially when one is only beginning to learn the ropes of the sport. An unnecessarily powerful and speedy bike may only get you into trouble, and when it comes to dirt bike riding, “trouble” is serious business because it can mean a badly bruised body, large cuts, and even broken bones. Also, smaller bikes means that they are more lightweight and therefore easier to maneuver. In the event that they should fall on you (like what would happen when you lose your balance and tip over) and pin your leg down to the ground, you will be less likely to experience serious injury or be trapped because the body of the bike is lighter.
Dirt Bikes And Control
What makes these small dirtbikes so controllable? As already mentioned, they are lighter, which makes them more maneuverable. Remember that in dirt bike riding, sharp turns are made by putting one leg down and whipping the back end of the bike forward while steering, which will be much easier to do if the bike is lightweight. Also, the saddle on these bikes is low to the ground, which will give you much more control over the bike by using your legs. A lower chassis also means that you will have much better balance. The tires of mini motorcrossers are also equipped with special treads that will allow your bike to bite down on even the worst terrain, which will improve not just your steering, but your speed, breaking and acceleration as well.
Get A Suzuki 125
If you’re looking for a great small bore class dirt bike, then you should definitely keep the Suzuki RM at the top of your list of bikes to choose from. It has undergone many improvements over the years and has remained competitive in its class. In 2003, for example, it scored 95 points out of 100 in the Dirt Rider shootout of that year. The next year, the manufacturers’ research and development teach further improved the design of the Suzuki 125 by adding a swingarm-mounted linkage instead of a frame linkage. They also improved other hardware such as a quick adjust clutch perch. The 2004 Suzuki RM 125 was also given a flat top piston, which was lighter and also gave more bottom power via closer squish area. Since then, other improvements have been added.
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