@@jessejarzabski5076 alot of Bikes were taller back then, and the plastics were more protruding then they are. Also: Rider is 5'6" I read in another comment.
I had an '85 RM250 that I bought new back then. I was only 19 and was coming off a 125 before that. That old RM250 was extremely powerful, even leaning way over the bars it would still lift the front wheel in 3rd gear (I only weighed 135lbs back then). And the power hit was brutal, it had very little power down low and then suddenly it would hit with everything it had, very scary until you got used to it. I kept it about eight years then bought a KX500, which strangely, was much easier to ride because it had so much lower end torque and a smooth transition to mid-range and top end, no serious hit really just massive power everywhere, but easy to control.
@@BraapEffex I had an '04 KX500 that I bought new. Yeah, it was fast. Nothing could hang with it, nothing! But really it wasn't that hard to ride, just huge power at all rpms. Oh yeah, and if you could actually get traction, it could be quite dangerous if you weren't ready for it. Wheelies were a constant thing, even if you didn't want them.
The '86 CR250's were brutal, I remember. A friend of mine had one and it was crazy. I had an '85 RM250 and it was pretty dang powerful too. And to think, back then we mostly rode with just jeans and a t-shirt and whatever crappy old helmet we had. Somehow we survived though.
Sounds good! That bike looks so much bigger in the older years.
Definitely agree 👍
i think he is just pretty small!!!...lol...i thought the same thing..it loioks massive next to him
@@jessejarzabski5076 alot of Bikes were taller back then, and the plastics were more protruding then they are. Also: Rider is 5'6" I read in another comment.
Dream bike. I have a crf 230f and wheelie the hell out of it but this rm is another level would definitly love to have it.
Dude, ride it like it is supposed to be ridden !!! 🌞
Nice bike. I wish is still had my RMX.
Have 88 I just rebuilt then blew it up riding on the ice in the great white north👍👊😎🇨🇦
Sell me the motor?
Or me 😊
I miss that sound so much. I NEVER should have sold mine.
Awesome bro👍 Hang onto it. For some reason they are all becoming scarce. I have a few old motocross bikes I won't sell.
So sweet colours
I agree brotha 👍 can't go wrong with the vintage 2 stroke bikes.
Beautiful colors
Stunning machine, can't go wrong with full floater
I have one Kaplan America rebuilt its sweet. he has a vid of him riding it.
That's awesome 👍
Just got an 86 this things ripsssss
I have 2 1988 RM250's
WOW WHAT A GEM!!! WHERE DID U GET THAT SEAT COVER?? THAT thing is sick and really sharpens up the looks amazing job!!
I own a 92 fully built and shit if you don't hold on there goes your teeth lol
I love it and its sounds so crisp like a new engine
Sounds awesome!!!
I've got the 1987
Last of the good 250s before they slowed down
I had an '85 RM250 that I bought new back then. I was only 19 and was coming off a 125 before that. That old RM250 was extremely powerful, even leaning way over the bars it would still lift the front wheel in 3rd gear (I only weighed 135lbs back then). And the power hit was brutal, it had very little power down low and then suddenly it would hit with everything it had, very scary until you got used to it. I kept it about eight years then bought a KX500, which strangely, was much easier to ride because it had so much lower end torque and a smooth transition to mid-range and top end, no serious hit really just massive power everywhere, but easy to control.
when the 88 came out all the magazines said it wasnt even closr
running too rich......got to thin it out a little so it can have more zap and not bogg out when you try to open the power ban .#SUZUKIHEAD
Rear shock linkage needs greasing. 😂
Once it warms up you hear it hit 4000 rpm braaap
I had one of these & no way was it the fastest. if anything it was tame compared to most other 250cc I been on.
Haha yours was clapped out then. I had this model and it was plenty wild.
My KX500 is fast, 😂
I have one it’s a beast 💪
@@BraapEffex Cr 500 runs rings around a kx500.though
@@BraapEffex I had an '04 KX500 that I bought new. Yeah, it was fast. Nothing could hang with it, nothing! But really it wasn't that hard to ride, just huge power at all rpms. Oh yeah, and if you could actually get traction, it could be quite dangerous if you weren't ready for it. Wheelies were a constant thing, even if you didn't want them.
Hey man I’m looking at one now, how tall are you if you don’t mind me asking? Just trying to see if I’ll fit it😂
I am only 5'6 short
Too fast....had an old buddy that used to say that
1986 CR 250 - would wax that yellow jacket
The '86 CR250's were brutal, I remember. A friend of mine had one and it was crazy. I had an '85 RM250 and it was pretty dang powerful too. And to think, back then we mostly rode with just jeans and a t-shirt and whatever crappy old helmet we had. Somehow we survived though.
Rat sacks !!!!!!
that seat cover is fugly but nice bike other wise!
nice..from italy
Do you even know what your doing? Its all loaded up shut it down before you foul the plug.