| General information |
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| Model: | Suzuki RM 465 |
| Year: | 1981 |
| Category: | Cross / motocross |
| Rating: | 65.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 464.00 ccm (28.31 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder |
| Stroke: | 2 |
| Compression: | 6.4:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 86.0 x 80.0 mm (3.4 x 3.1 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Mikuni vm38ss |
| Ignition: | Suzuki ´PEI´ |
| Starter: | Kick |
| Lubrication system: | fuel/oil 20:1 |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | wet multi-plate type |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 102.0 kg (224.9 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 109.7 kg (241.8 pounds) |
| Ground clearance: | 370 mm (14.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Frame type: | crmo steel |
| Rake (fork angle): | 30.0° |
| Trail: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) |
| Front suspension: | telescopic pneumatic/coil spring |
| Front suspension travel: | 322 mm (12.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Full-floating gas/oil spring preset adjustable, damper 4-way adjustable |
| Rear suspension travel: | 280 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 5.10-18 |
| Front brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake). internal expanding |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake). internal expanding |
| Exhaust system: | steel with silencer |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Top speed: | 138.4 km/h (86.0 mph) |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 9.00 litres (2.38 gallons) |
| Oil capacity: | 999.90 litres (66.04 quarts) |
| Color options: | Yellow |
| Modifications compared to previous model: | 5-speed transmission, next model years had 4-speed. |
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(65.2 out of 100)