Suzuki Dirt BikesAfter some years the business branched out into automobiles because of growing consumer demand. This was short lived however when the government forced the company to cease production after deciding civilian cars were a non essential commodity. After the end of the war in 1945, Suzuki resumed production of silk looms but also diversified into various other products such as musical instruments and agricultural machinery. Suzuki produced its first bicycle/motorbike hyrid called the 'Power Free' in 1951, a 36cc two stroke powered bike with pedals and a two speed transmission. The 'Power Free' was designed as an inexpensive form of transport for the Japanese people. 
It was followed up by a 60cc version called the 'Diamond Free' which, with the 'Power Free', gained enormous popularity resulting in Suzuki producing 6000 bikes a month. In 1954 Suzuki changed its name to Suzuki Motor Co. Ltd and motorcycle production ramped up with the forerunners of the Suzuki dirt bikes range being exported to America for the first time in 1963. With the sport of motocross gaining popularity from the late 60's, Suzuki dirt bikes cemented their dominance on the sport with a string of 500cc World MX championships during the early 70's and continue to win titles all over the world. '09 Suzuki Dirt BikesRMZ450 There hasn't been a whole lot of change on the RMZ450 from '08 to '09. The '08 model had quite a bit of development put into it with the introduction of fuel injection so updates for this years model include just a few suspension revisions and tuning revisions done to the motor. The graphics have been updated from last year but apart from that the bikes bodywork is essentially the same as the '08 machine. Again the 450 has Renthal fat bars fitted as standard.
RMZ250 The RMZ250 has quite a few updates for '09, the engine has double overhead billet cams and four titanium valves. The gearbox has a new shifting mechanism and new ratios. The exhaust system is lighter with a titanium header pipe now fitted to save weight while the chassis has been revised to provide better rider feedback and to improve traction. The 250 has Renthal bars as standard which are rubber mounted for better feel and a gripper style seat cover with the gripper material on both sides of the seat.
RM250 There is no '09 RM250 or RM125 but the '08 models are still being sold if two strokes are your thing, for ease and cost of maintenance I sometimes think two stroke riders are onto something.
RM85 The junior Suzuki dirt bikes range includes the RM85 in either standard or big wheel configuration. For '09 the swingarm has been redesigned with thicker walls for better traction. Up front are inverted Showa cartridge forks with a progressive valve system with a twin pot braking caliper. The baby Suzuki's also have the gripper style seat cover with the grippy panels on either side of the seat. (photos courtesy of suzuki.com.au)
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