Suzuki RM-Z250 reviews

This bike is awesome. It could not have been built better. After about 75 hours or so the throttle cable starts to go but other wise this is my DREAM bike! Show less

Such a beast; such a monster. It has awesome power and incredible handling. I've outgrown the bike, but it is still the best bike I have ever ridden because it has unimaginably amazing maneuverability and enough power for strolling up enormous hills like nobody's business. You can't ask for anything more in a bike. It is super lightweight, easy to ride and has an awesome powerband. It is easy to putt around the yard without ever fouling a sparkplug. It has awesome suspension and super great reliability. I can ride faster on this bike than many other big bikes because it is so easy to maneuver and control and so fun to scream through the gears. Show less

I raced this bike all summer and it performed great for me. It has a very controllable powerband and solid performance, low through high rpms. I have gotten a new Suzuki every year since 2005 and this is by far the most improvement they have made to a bike. Suzuki really has this bike perfected. Best stock 4-stroke 250 I have ridden. Show less

I just bought this bike about a month ago and I'm extremely impressed with it. I haven't put enough hours on it to really test the reliability on it but so far everything has gone smoothly. I just transferred over from a CR85R Expert and the transition has been effortless. The power is smooth all the way from idle to the top. It signs off a little early but I think I'm still used to revving the heck out of my 85. The comfort is great, the suspension is perfect for me, and once I set the sag, adjusted a couple clickers it handled like no other machine. I like the turning better than on my 85! Overall this is a very powerful but extremely easy-to-use bike with no compromises. I would fully recommend it to anyone. Show less

This is by far the best 250 four stroke out there. It runs great, the motor is really realiable, and the performance is second to none. All in all I'm very very happy that I went with the 2007 RMZ 250 and I think you should do the same. Out of all the bikes I have ridden, the Suzuki dominated in handling and suspension also. It will rip through any rough corner that any other bike would struggle on. Show less

I recently came off of a YZ250F as I decided I wanted to go back to 2 strokes as they are more fun to ride. Found a deal on this 99 and so far it's been a fun bike. Good bottom (I rejetted for the mid sputter it was having) and a good top end. Overall I like this bike as it has a nice hit but not too powerful to wear you out too quickly. Suspension is good on it as my heavier weight has yet to bottom it out. I'd recommend it to anyone... Show less

Last year the RMZ250 suffered some bad reviews becuase of its old design. It was a great bike, especially in the woods due to it's awesome torque. My first spin on the 07' I discovered that it had even more torque and better throttle response than any 250f I have ridden to date. It barks like a 450! The power on top signed off a little early, but installing an FMF 4.1 system cleared that right up. The Showa suspension has made leaps and bounds over the KYB stuff from last year. It tracks straight and turns with no effort. So far I have checked the valves after 15 hours and found that no adjustment was necessary. Let's just hope it stays this reliable throughout its life. I would not hesitate to recommend this bike for motocross or trails. I would recommend an exhaust right away however. Stock it's pretty loud and does not have a spark arrestor. The FMF Powercore is resonably priced and allows for different iserts. Show less

I have had some bad luck with Suzuki in the past, so I was a little hesitant about putting out this much cash for a new Suzuki. However, I have been really pleased with this RMZ. I have no complaints about the quality or reliabillity of this bike. Performance:(I am a C level mx racer) The magazines have done a great job of describing the performance of this bike. The power is mellow at small throttle openings. At large throttle openings the bike is fast, but the power is always smooth. Power signs off a little early on top; this bike likes to be short shifted. Handling is excellent; I have never ridden a bike that turns this well. Suspension is great. High speed stabillity is fine as I have not experienced any real headshake. The front brake is a little mushy though and lacks some feel. I would like to have a 5 speed trans, but the 4 speed gets the job done well enough. Maintenance: Coming from a 2 stroke, I was concerned about the maint. requirements of a 4 stroke. However, maint. on this bike is pretty simple. Manual cam chain tensioner is very easy to adjust. Cam chain hasn't needed any adjusting after initial 6 hrs. Overall, I think this is a great bike. I think that Suzuki has taken care of any quality/reliabillity issues they may have had in the past. I would buy another RMZ 450. Show less

This is the best bike I have ever bought. Very reliable does not foul hardly any plugs. If you keep the engine stock like I did you will have no problems. Has plenty of power from the factory. A good upgrade would be a set of aftermarket handlebars. Recommended to anybody. Very user friendly. Show less

I have a K6 DRZ 250. At 210 lb, I found it necessary to change the front sprocket back a tooth as the lower gears were not all that usuable, thus needing to be ridden in 1st and second a lot, as the subsequent gears were a bit tall for hill climbing. 6th gear is still a bit of a waste. Before changing the drive sprocket, boat pulls about 135 km/h. This is my first trailbike I have owned and not sure if that's quick. I think the best thing I did was remove the original tires and fit some good brigstone knobbys with rim locks. These are a must (found out the hard way). Suspension needs a tweak as a bigger rider as bike tends to bottom out a bit. I chose the Suzi over a number of other brands due to renowned reliability and lower seat height. Bike has had a persistent carby problem from new, refuses to idle, and idles erratically. I believe this is isolated, local dealer is working on it. You don't need a loud bike to have a good day. The Suzi is quiet and pretty comfortable to settle in and ride for the day. It pulls well with smaller riders on it in std form but, if you enjoy a good meal, change the sprocket. Show less