History of the Suzuki RM465 1981-1982 / DirtBikeDudeZ

The History of the Suzuki RM465 from 1981 to 1982
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History:
The RM series is a model range of two-stroke motorcycles manufactured by Suzuki.
The letters "RM" stand for "Racing Model" and the motorcycles produced with this prefix in their model names are suited to use in motocross racing.
The first in the range was introduced in 1975 with the RM 125M, followed by the RM 125A, RM 250A, and RM 370A in 1976.
1981:
The RM465 went into the RM series in 1981.
At that time it was the largest motocrosser from Suzuki (when the RM400 was introduced in 1980, it was the largest).
The Full-Floater rear suspension was first used by the works road racing and motocross teams.
Specs:
Overall Length: 2,160 mm (85.0 in)
Overall Width: 880 mm (34.6 in)
Overall Height: 1,290 mm (50.8 in)
Wheelbase: 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 370 mm (14.6 in)
Dry Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 464 cc cc single cylinder 2-stroke,
Full Reed. 51 hp (38.0 kW)/ 7,000 rpm, 57 Nm (5.80 kg-m,
42.0 lb-ft)/ 6,000 rpm.

1982:
The 1982 RM465 was practically the same bike as the 1981-year's RM465. In fact, even the '83 RM500 differed from the '82 RM465 mainly from the increase in engine bore size.
Other than minor cosmetic changes, the bikes were very similar.
Specs:
Overall Length: 2,160 mm (85.0 in)
Overall Width: 845 mm (33.3 in)
Overall Height: 1,250 mm (49.2 in)
Wheelbase: 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 370 mm (14.6 in)
Dry Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 464 cc cc single cylinder 2-stroke, Full Reed. 51 hp (38.0 kW)/ 7,000 rpm, 57 Nm (5.80 kg-m, 42.0 lb-ft)/ 6,000 rpm.
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