Suzuki RM 125 reviews

With my new purchase of a '02 Suzuki RM 125cc, I have been very pleased. I am used to riding my other 1994 KX 125 and have found my switch in name brands to be a good one. In the trails of WV, my RM is very reliable to the abuse I put it through. I like its massive mid range but I wish it had a little more low-end on the steep hills. Its suspension is good but I'm still making changes on it so that the front doesn't slide out when I land from a jump. I recently street raced a 2005 Suzuki Z 400cc quad and stayed side by side, flat out. My 125 & his 400 both being bone stock. I found 6th gear to be very responsive and in the power band the whole way. The things I liked most about the RM were the:

1. Clutch: easy pull, nice amount of hold/grip.
2. Thinness of the bike.
3. Suspension.
4. Engine power.

The things I could do without were the:

1. Weak rear brake (compared to my '94 KX 125).
2. Weak (but not horrible) low-end power.
3. The power band kicks in hardly at all in 1st gear, and clears at about 12,000 RPMs in 2nd. (All the other gears it's good; and I understand RM's have a greater mid to top end boost in the band, but this is just my opinion.)

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This is a great bike even for the smaller riders. I ride it and i am only 5'1" and 95lbs. I love this bike... it has great performance, it's really reliable, and is very comfortable. It makes you feel safer than most bikes, even though I do recommend you have some riding experience before you hop on this bike. The powerband is so strong it makes it feel like a rocket! Show less

Got my RMZ450 yesterday. Just ran that 2nd tank of break in fuel today. Finally opened it up after waiting out the break in period. My goodness, this bike rocks! 4 gears works perfectly. The power in the low RPM range is something else. It barks from the very first kick to the high end of 4th gear. Just a roll of the throttle on very steep hill climbs in 2nd or 3rd gear instantly grabs power. No need to clutch this bike to rev the engine. Truly, a great purchase and ride. Suzuki will sell lots of these. So far, my only complaint is the hard seat foam, many bikes have that these days. I am a non pro, 36 year old Dad that rides with his kids. won't be eating any dust on this thing. I love this bike. The dealer at the shop told me a story how this bike out of the crate turned out 4 second quicker lap times than an after marked CRF450 with the same rider. They sell both, Honda and Suzuki. I worked the same price on both bikes, so no advantage to sell the Suzuki over the Honda. It will win lots of races, just wait till Carmichael gets on one in the outdoor motocross series when he's done dominating the supercross on a 2 stroke RM. Show less

The RM100 is a great bike for the shorter rider who rides a combination of trails and track. This bike is also good for someone who is coming off of a Yamaha TTR125, like I did. After riding the RM for a while, it isn't too hard to the get the hang of, even though it is a 2 stroke. It has a wide powerband for trails, but I put a 10oz flywheel weight on mine to lessen the power a little bit. The suspension is also amazing, I'm not sure how it compares to bigger bikes though, but compared to the TTR, it's awesome. It is very fast, and light. I'd recommend it to just about anyone. Show less

I was tired of being beaten on my supped up 1998 rm 125 so I saved up and bought the new rm 250z. The break in on this bike was a pain but now that that is over with, I can't find anything that this bike can't do. I've entered hill climbs and performed perfectly, entered hare scrambles and romped around the woods like my backyard! I've also raced motocross and found myself side-by-side with a yz250f every lap but in the end it performed in the clutch. So what I'm saying is this is a bad bike!!! Show less

I find my RM to perform and work to my abilities. It's a great bike that was easy to get used to and is extremely reliable. I enjoy trail riding as much as racing. Show less

This bike is nice. It is really fast and a fun jumping bike. However, it is not for beginners. I find that it is best to jump in 3rd gear. Great bike! Show less

Great bike, awesome power out of turns, and as said before this is not a bike for beginners. Some problems with clutch as always, but everything else stays together pretty well. Really zingy, very good race bike. A bad thing about it is that it was made to run better on race fuel, and it does sit low. Show less

I have owned machinery from all of the maufacturers with the exception of Kawasaki and KTM. I have always had luck with Suzuki. This bike is not a beginner's bike or "woods bike" nor was it designed to be. My only complaint is that the rider compartment is cramped for taller riders. The bike tracks straight and corners well, despite the fact that the suspension is a little on the soft side and has a tendency to ride low in the stroke providing a slighty harsh feeling in choppy, rocky conditions. The motor in my opinion is for the most part flawless. On the bottom end of the powerband the Suzuki is a little soft, but makes up for it in a strong mid hit with a top end that seems to go on forever. It can be a handful for inexperienced riders in wet, slippery, or hardpacked conditions. I have had this bike for almost 4 years and I have never broken anything on it that was not my own doing. Overall it is pretty much bullet proof. Show less

THIS BIKE OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IS AWESOME! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE, COMFORTABLE, STRONG COMPETION EATING MACHINE, WELL YOU JUST FOUND IT! THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER THROWN MY LEG OVER. IT'S STRONG & EASY TO CONTROL. THE ONLY THING I didn't LIKE ABOUT IT WAS HOW LOW THE BARS SIT. A SET OF PRO TAPER BARS & CLAMPS AND IT FEELS LIKE HOME. Show less