model redesign. And lastly, while the engine only The Suzuki has way more punch out of a
makes a peak of 39hp on paper... it actually has turn, is more fun to “play” on, and in the tight
a great bottom end and mid-range that makes stuff the extra low-end torque translates to
it quick from turn to turn, and pretty punchy in going quicker with less effort. Of course the
general. But most importantly it’s very easy to all new red beast does get the nod in truly
ride and get the most from. If you link all those open going and by a reasonable margin – but
characteristics together you get an easy-to-ride as the saying goes, it’s horses for courses.
machine that turns well, has decent suspension
For many years now I feel Suzuki’s MX bikes
and ergos, plus a good old fashioned punchy have been the best turning machines of the lot.
motor – it’s starting to sound pretty good now isn’t The RM-Z250 is again at the head of the pack;
it? And that’s without mentioning the excellent however, I do think the gap is definitely closing
price point and Suzuki’s good durability record. with other models turning almost as well, but the
I tested this bike back-to-back with a completely
benefit the competition has is slightly superior
new 2018-model red machine and they’re chalk stability. Really, stability is the only slight chink
and cheese from a power delivery perspective. in the Suzuki’s handling armour and it’s only by
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