TYPE ENGINE SEAT FUEL SKILL PRICE TYPE ENGINE SEAT FUEL SKILL PRICEFACTORY RIDE / READERS RIDE / HERITAGE / ACTION / OAS / BUYERS GUIDE
XC200 E T 960 10 I $10,990
EC200 E T 960 10 I $11,690
XC250 E T 960 10 E $11,690
EC250 E T 960 10 I $11,990
Enduro GP250 E T 960 10 I TBA
XC300 E T 960 10 E $11,990
EC300 E T 960 10 E $12,490
Enduro GP300 E T 960 10 I TBA
ECRanger 300 E T 930 10 E TBAHONDA^ hondamotorcycles.com.au 1300 146 632
CRF50F P F 548 2.6 B $2099
CRF110F M F 667 4.0 B $3149
CRF125F P F 735 4.3 B $3799
CRF125FB P F 785 4.3 B $4199
CRF150F P F 832 7.2 B $5299
CRF150RB M F 866 4.3 I $7099
XR150L P F 825 12 E $3499AG-XR 190 T F 823 12 B $4499
CRF230F T F 872 8.2 B $5999
CRF250F T F 884 6.0 I $6499
CRF250L T F 875 7.7 I $6099
CRF250LA ABS T F 875 7.7 I $6399
CRF250RLA Rally A F 895 10.1 I $6610
CRF250R M F 951 6.3 I $10,999
CRF450L T F 940 7.6 I $12,999
CRF450R M F 960 6.3 P $11,999
CB500XA A F 810 17.3 B $7699
CRF1000 Africa Twin A F 870 18.8 E $17,499
Africa Twin Adv. Sport A F 900 24.2 E $19,499
Africa Twin Adv. Sport DCT A F 900 24.2 E $19,999
VFR1200X Crosstourer A F 850 21 E $18,299HUSQVARNA husqvarna-motorcycles.com.au 1800 644 771
TC50 Mini M T 530 2.0 I $4395
TC50 M T 650 2.3 I $5195e backyard racer
SEAT HEIGHT IN MILLIMETRES FUEL CAPACITY IN LITRES SKILL SET P PRO E EXPERT I INTERMEDIATE B BEGINNER
HIGHLIGHTS
- Reliable engine that has
been in production for years - Cheap as chips price tag
- Easy bike to ride for C-grade
racers
NOT SO GOOD
- Slightly underpowered and
undersprung compared with
more expensive brands
COST
$5490CONTACT
suzukimotorcycles.com.au
(03) 9931 0500Suzuki'sRM85Lhasbeenamainstay in the yellow
lineupformanyyears.Beinga loyal servant has come
at a cost though with few changes made in the last
decade. But, why mess with something that just works?
Suzuki aren't breaking new ground with the 2019
RM85L, it's the same reliable racer we've seen for
years, and that's why it's so attractive. The benefi t of
sticking with the same model is the ability to reduce
the price. Becasue Suzuki haven't had to change the
moulds, invest in R&D or purchase new products, the
end cost does not infl ate like some of its competitorsprices have. This makes it an excellent backyard racer.
The 85cc motor is fed by a reed-valve intake and
Keihin PE28 carburettor while a rotary power valve
controls the exhaust port timing but it just isn't as
strong as some of the other machines. However, this is
great news for kids new to racing or those cutting laps
on the family farm.
The upside-down 37mm Showa open-cartridge fork
and Showa Shock are of the same ilk and will be better
suited to C- or possibly B-grade riders. But remember,
like the DR range of Suzukis, you're buying this bike for
its reliability and fun factor!2019 SUZUKI RM85L
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