2009 Suzuki RM85/L K9

Dimensions and Dry Mass

Overall length.................................................. 1,895 mm (74.6 in.) / 1,805 mm (71.1 in.)
Overall width................................................… 735 mm (28.9 in.)
Overall height.................................................. 1,165 mm (45.9 in.) / 1,100 mm (43.3 in.)
Wheelbase................................................……1,280 mm (50.4 in.) / 1,240 mm (48.8 in.)
Ground clearance.............................................355 mm (14.0 in.) / 325 mm (12.8 in.)
Seat height................................................……875 mm (34.4 in.) / 850 mm (33.5 in.)
Curb mass................................................…….74 kg (163 lbs.) / 73 kg (161 lbs.)

Engine

Engine type................................................…….. 2-stroke, liquid-cooled
Intake system.............................................…….. Crankcase reed valve
Bore................................................…………….. 48.0 mm
Stroke................................................…………… 46.8 mm
Displacement ................................................…. 84.7 cm3 (cc)
Compression ratio............................................... 9.5/10.9:1 (Low speed/High speed)
Fuel system................................................…….. KEIHIN PE28, single
Lubrication system............................................... Fuel/oil premixture of 30:1

Drivetrain

Clutch. ...........................................................….Wet multi-plate type
Transmission ...................................................... 6-speed constant mesh
Primary reduction ratio....................................... 3.444 (62/18)
Gear ratios low................................................... 2.071 (29/14)
2nd..................................................……….......... 1.933 (29/15)
3rd..................................................……….......... 1.571 (22/14)
4th....................................................………........ 1.333 (20/15)
5th....................................................………......... 1.166 (21/18)
6th ……………………………………………………1.045 (23/22)
Final reduction ratio............................................ 3.615 (47/13) / 3.357 (47/14)

Chassis

Front suspension…………
SHOWA telescopic forks, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension…………
Swingarm, link type, SHOWA piggyback-reservoir shock
Caster.............................…............................... 27°30' / 28°30'
Trail..............................................…….............. 85 mm (3.3 in.) / 87 mm (3.4 in.)
Front brake..................................................…....Disc
Rear brake....................................................…...Disc
Front tyre size.................................................... 70/100-19 42M / 70/100-17 40M
Rear tyre size.................................................... 90/100-16 52M / 90/100-14 49M

Capacities

Fuel tank capacity 5.0 L (1.3 US gal.)

Pricing and Benefits

Suggested retail price: £2,699 / 2,549
Colours: Champion Yellow No.2 / 019 (GY8)
Warranty: 6 month warranty