Suzuki RM80 model history

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1978 Suzuki year code: C

Unfortunately I have very little information of this model. Do you have anything to send me to fill in the holes? I do know that the early models were air-cooled but some time in the early eighties the engine got water-cooling and more power.

RM 80 1978 Overall Length: 1 715 mm (67.5 in) Overall Width: 775 mm (30.5 in) Overall Height: 970 mm (38.2 in) Seat Height: 720 mm (28.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 170 mm (46.1 in) Dry Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs) Engine type: 79cc air-cooled single-cylinder 2-stroke, piston and reed valve. 14,5 hp (10,8 Nm)/ 11,000 rpm, 9,2 Nm (0,94 kg-m)/ 11,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture. RM 80 1978 Overall Length: 1 715 mm (67.5 in) Overall Width: 775 mm (30.5 in) Overall Height: 970 mm (38.2 in) Seat Height: 720 mm (28.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 170 mm (46.1 in) Dry Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs) Engine type: 79cc air-cooled single-cylinder 2-stroke, piston and reed valve. 14,5 hp (10,8 Nm)/ 11,000 rpm, 9,2 Nm (0,94 kg-m)/ 11,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format.

1980 Suzuki year code: T

RM 80 1980 Overall Length: Overall Width: Overall Height: Seat Height: Wheelbase: Dry Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 79 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke. 15,5 hp (11,5 kW). Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1983 Suzuki year code: D

By 1983, the RM80H was the only 80cc motocross bike with higher wheels. While the standard version of the Suzuki RM80 had 17-inch front wheel and 14-inch rear wheel, the RM80H had 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear wheel and longer swing.

RM 80 H 1983 Overall Length: 1 795 mm (70.7 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: Seat Height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Ground Clearance: Wheelbase: 1 235 mm (48.6 in) Dry Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 79 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke. 16 hp. Click on the image for larger format.

1984 Suzuki year code: E

Many improvements. The 1984 RM80XE got a new, stronger frame but no importand measurements were changed. The wheels had received straight spokes to increase endurance. The bike has lost some weight, especially behind the engine, the exhaust is now made of aluminum. The carburetor is Flat-side type creating better response. The mid-range torque has been improved (larger exhaust chamber and altered port timing) and the gear ratios (six speeds) are now closer together.

RM 80 X 1984 Overall Length: 1 795 mm (70.7 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: Seat Height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Ground Clearance: Wheelbase: 1 235 mm (48.6 in) Dry Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 79 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke. 16 hp. Click on the image for larger format.

RM 80 H 1984 Overall Length: 2 045mm (80.5 in) Overall Width: 825 mm (32.5 in) Overall Height: Seat Height: 900 mm (35.4 in) Ground Clearance: 345 mm (13.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in) Dry Weight: 71 kg (157 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 79 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke. 16 hp. Click on the image for larger format.

1984 RM80XE specifications (Sweden) Source; Allt on MC 6/1984, Sweden Compression ratio: 8,2 :1 Carburetor: 26mm Mikuni Ignition: CDI Front suspension stroke: 230 mm (9.1 in) Rear suspension travel: 230 mm (9.1 in) Front tyre: 2.75-17 Rear tyre: 4.10-14

1984 RM80HE specifications (Sweden) Source; Allt on MC 7/1984, Sweden Engine type: Liquid-cooled 79cc single cylinder two-stroke Bore and stroke: 48 x 44 mm Compression ratio: 8,5 :1 Carburetor: 26mm Mikuni VM 26 SS Clutch: wetmultiple plate Transmission: 6 speeds, chain drive Front suspension: air/oil, 250 mm (9.8 in) stroke Rear suspension: Full Floater, 250 mm (9.8 in) travel Frame: Steel tube, craddle type Rake/trail: 26¾/ 127 mm (5.0 in) Wheels: Spoke wheels Front tyre: 2.75-21 Rear tyre: 3.50-18 Brakes: Drum brakes, front and rear Ignition: Suzuki PEI pointless electronic ignition Fuel tank capacity: 5 liter (1.3/1.1 US/UK gal.)

1985 Suzuki year code: F

RM 80 1985 Overall Length: 1,795 mm (70.7 in) Overall Width: 785 mm (30.9 in) Overall Height: 1,035 mm (40.7 in) Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in) Ground Clearance: 275 mm (10.8 in) Wheelbase: 1 235 mm (48.6 in) Dry Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 79 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke. 16 hp. Click on the image for larger format.

1986 Suzuki year code: G

RM 80 1986 Overall Length: Overall Width: Overall Height: Seat Height: Ground Clearance: Wheelbase: Dry Weight: Engine type: Water-cooled 79 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1991 Suzuki year code: M

RM 80 1991 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 840 mm (33.1 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12.8 in) Dry Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 79 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 27,5 hp (20,5 kW). Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1995 Suzuki year code: S

RM 80 1995 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 840 mm (33.1 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12.8 in) Dry weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 82 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 27,5 hp (20,5 kW). The RM80X model had an 79 cc engine. Click on the image for larger format.

1997 Suzuki year code: V

RM 80 1997 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 840 mm (33.1 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12.8 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Dry Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 82 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 27,5 hp (20,5 kW). Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1998 Suzuki year code: W

RM 80 1998 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 850 mm (33.5 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12.8 in) Dry Weight: 65 kg Engine type: Water-cooled 84,7 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. Click on the image for larger format.

1999 Suzuki year code: X

RM 80 1999 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71,1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28,9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43,3 in) Seat Height: 840 mm (33,2 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48,8 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12,8 in) Dry Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 82 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke. Effect, torque: ? Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

RM 80 1999 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 840 mm (33.1 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12.8 in) Dry Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 82 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke, AETC, crankcase Reed valve. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

2000 Suzuki year code: Y

RM 80 2000 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Seat Height: 840 mm (33.1 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12.8 in) Dry Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 82 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke, AETC, crankcase Reed valve. Click on the image for larger format.

2001 Suzuki year code: K1

RM 80 2001 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71,1 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28,9 in) Overall Height: 1 100 mm (43,3 in) Seat Height: 850 mm (33,5 in) Wheelbase 1 240 mm (48,8 in) Ground Clearance: 325 mm (12,8 in) Dry Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Engine type: Water-cooled 82 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke. Effect, torque: ? Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

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