6 months ago
Super Rare 1983 Suzuki RM 500 2 Stroke motorcross bike in Original Condition.
Walk Around Video Here :
https://youtu.be/FgpccmWhpa0?si=vssPbH3Kg1KI78EW
1 original owner who unfortunately had to sell due to ill health. The Bike has been dry stored for years but does start and run.
Suzuki introduced its succesfull RM series of motocross models in 1975. The largest of them all, RM500, was introduced in 1983 and had a black frame, black fork boots, black seat, the bike that Ray “Goof” Vandenberg won the 1983 Mister Motocross series aboard, back when the sport was at its peak in Australia.
This is an Original Condition, Running Bike ! Very hard to find these untouched in this great condition. A great and Rare original condition collectors bike.
This Bike is an American Import and comes with Nova.
This is your chance to own a great classic piece of Motocross history.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Below are some specs.
1983 Suzuki RM500D specifications
Engine: Air-cooled single cylinder 2-stroke, Full Reed
Cylinder displacement: 492 cc
Bore x Stroke: 88,5 x 80,0 mm (3.48 x 3.15 in.)
Compression Ratio: 6,2 :1
Carburetor: Mikuni VM38SS, flat slide
Lubrication: Fuel/oil mixture 20:1
Ignition: Suzuki PEI (Pointless Electrical Ignition)
Starter: Primary kick
Transmission: 4-speed
Final Drive: #520 chain
Maximum power output/ torque: ?
Overall Length: 2,175 mm (85.6 in.)
Overall Width: 845 mm (33.3 in.)
Overall Height: 1,250 mm (49.2 in.)
Seat Height: 960 mm (37.8 in.)
Wheelbase: 1,475 mm (58.1 in.)
Ground Clearance: 370 mm (14.6 in.)
Dry Weight: * 103 kg (227 lbs.)
Front suspension: Air, oil damped, leading axle, fully adjustable compression damping, 11.2 in. travel
Rear suspension: Suzuki "Full Floater," gas/oil shock, 4 compression & rebound damping adjustments, fully adjustable spring, aluminum "box-type" swing arm, 12.9 in. wheel travel
Front Brake: Drum, double leading shoe
Rear Brake: Drum, full floating
Front tyre dimension: 100/80-21 4PR, full knobby
Rear tyre dimension: 140/80-18 4PR, full knobby
Fuel tank capacity: 9,0 lit (2.4 US gal.)
Color: Yellow