In this short video we take a look at one of the very first liquid cooled motocross models from the Japanese Suzuki manufacturer the iconic 1981 RM 125 Suzuki.
raced the RM125X back in the early 80s,they handled brilliant suspension was second to none.only weak points are stator failure and crank main bearings
lov'n on it!!! that bike was a game changer.. for 1981, it was as close to wrx suspension as it gats; right out the box. I raced a friend of mines 81' 125-pro.. it was; for the lack of a better word.. magical..well , more like; pipe, jets , and couple few clicks on shock and I can win on this.. MUCH LOVE FROM POLAND
Thank you so much for this sir! All those years ago the 1982 RM 125 was my first full sized bike at 13 years old, I still dream of that old girl with the glorious full floater!
This bike was incredible. 1981 was my last year racing schoolboy and I was lucky enough to be able to get a new bike for that year and chose a KX125 ! Although the KX was a decent bike the RM was so much better , this bike was a game changer and I'm still kicking myself to this day ! Can you believe they came with a side stand fitted from the factory !! 81 was the start of some serious development for motocross bikes and this bike led the way.
That was my first bike. The graphics are 1982 graphics. If I could have any bike back this would be the bike. One shock, one radiator, one winner. Suzuki's two page ad.
I had a 125 1981 and a 1983. Bought them both new. I sold them together when I decided to stop racing. And dang! I loved those bikes. I Wish I would have keep one. My 1983 was like knew when I sold it.
In this period I rode a similar PE 175 that had the full floater suspension. Couldn't believe at the time how plush and sophisticated the suspension was. Went like a rocket to. I rode it to work and it could hit 90mph with the exhaust opened up. Great engineering and good value for money bikes. Thanks for the video. Best wishes.
I too had a PE157Z. Great in the bush - almost as good around a motocross track as the RM (the PE's bigger tank made it hard to get your weight over the front wheel) but it was terrible on the road. The knobby tyres and the 2 stroke engine combined to give the whole bike a vibration that just kept cracking things. First to go was the number plate - fatigue cracked and fell of 4 times until I mounted it on a rubber flap. Bolts broke, nuts vibrated loose, things just fell of constantly. A great bike and I loved it, but every ride on the road came with a parts bill that made me, eventually get rid of it. Fantastic in the bush though...
In 1976 Suzuki came out with the RM125A. It had a 6 speed trans and case reed induction. I sold my 75 Honda and bought one, raced it for a year, then moved up to the 250 class. Suzuki had case reed induction on it’s RM125s until 81, then dropped it for 2 years.
Thanks Chris , good video fantastic Suzuki bike golden memories for me , a think Eric geboers was Ryder whit 125 cc in the beginning , your fan Henri put belgium 🇧🇪 cheers friend 👍
I had a 77, 79 and 1980 Yamaha 125. The 1980 had a water cooled head with the radiator behind the front number plate. I never liked the power band of the Suzuki. Thanks for the look back! Chris
Actually Robert there was one for sale at this years Telford Classic Dirt Bike Show back in February and was a very original looking bike although whether it was sold or not I don’t know.
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Definitely one of the best early water-cooled 125's
raced the RM125X back in the early 80s,they handled brilliant suspension was second to none.only weak points are stator failure and crank main bearings
lov'n on it!!! that bike was a game changer.. for 1981, it was as close to wrx suspension as it gats; right out the box. I raced a friend of mines 81' 125-pro.. it was; for the lack of a better word.. magical..well , more like; pipe, jets , and couple few clicks on shock and I can win on this.. MUCH LOVE FROM POLAND
The most bullet proof 2-stroke I ever rode or owned! I honestly think I may have hit 70 m.p.h down the side of the local highway once
Thank you so much for this sir! All those years ago the 1982 RM 125 was my first full sized bike at 13 years old, I still dream of that old girl with the glorious full floater!
My pleasure!
This bike changed motocross it was an awesome machine 👍
This bike was incredible. 1981 was my last year racing schoolboy and I was lucky enough to be able to get a new bike for that year and chose a KX125 ! Although the KX was a decent bike the RM was so much better , this bike was a game changer and I'm still kicking myself to this day ! Can you believe they came with a side stand fitted from the factory !!
81 was the start of some serious development for motocross bikes and this bike led the way.
That was my first bike. The graphics are 1982 graphics. If I could have any bike back this would be the bike. One shock, one radiator, one winner. Suzuki's two page ad.
I had a 125 1981 and a 1983. Bought them both new. I sold them together when I decided to stop racing. And dang! I loved those bikes. I Wish I would have keep one. My 1983 was like knew when I sold it.
In this period I rode a similar PE 175 that had the full floater suspension. Couldn't believe at the time how plush and sophisticated the suspension was. Went like a rocket to. I rode it to work and it could hit 90mph with the exhaust opened up. Great engineering and good value for money bikes. Thanks for the video. Best wishes.
I too had a PE157Z. Great in the bush - almost as good around a motocross track as the RM (the PE's bigger tank made it hard to get your weight over the front wheel) but it was terrible on the road. The knobby tyres and the 2 stroke engine combined to give the whole bike a vibration that just kept cracking things. First to go was the number plate - fatigue cracked and fell of 4 times until I mounted it on a rubber flap. Bolts broke, nuts vibrated loose, things just fell of constantly. A great bike and I loved it, but every ride on the road came with a parts bill that made me, eventually get rid of it. Fantastic in the bush though...
79 was the year everything came together. They just kept getting better every year after that.
In 1976 Suzuki came out with the RM125A. It had a 6 speed trans and case reed induction.
I sold my 75 Honda and bought one, raced it for a year, then moved up to the 250 class.
Suzuki had case reed induction on it’s RM125s until 81, then dropped it for 2 years.
beautiful classic bike, the awesome 2 stroke power band sound gunning it hard though the gears, what a bike, hang on for dear life
I was in high school that year and MAN DID I WANT THAT BIKE…
I got to ride that bike at the Suzuki Motocross School at Carlsbad. Nice bike.
Thanks Chris , good video fantastic Suzuki bike golden memories for me , a think Eric geboers was Ryder whit 125 cc in the beginning , your fan Henri put belgium 🇧🇪 cheers friend 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I had a 77, 79 and 1980 Yamaha 125. The 1980 had a water cooled head with the radiator behind the front number plate. I never liked the power band of the Suzuki. Thanks for the look back! Chris
Where can I get one This is Robert Peter Nielsen II
Actually Robert there was one for sale at this years Telford Classic Dirt Bike Show back in February and was a very original looking bike although whether it was sold or not I don’t know.
I gave up on these early 125 screamers holy shit carry a spare clutch
That's a beautifull suzuki rm 125 1981 beauty and the pe 175 suzuki beauty 1981