I loved that old logo they had on the gas tank. A guy in my riding area had a RM370 back in the mid 70’s that was an accident waiting to happen especially with him on it.
That is a bad mamma-jamma!!! Makes me miss my first real MX bike, '79 RM80N. My dad and uncle took us to LA/Disneyland on the train. When I found out it was in Anaheim, I saved my pennies to buy a swingarm and gears from DG. The old, small shop with the full glass front. Actually purchased the parts from Gary H. I was 11-12 at most, and he spent 20-30 minutes talking with me about the gearing mods, track types. Nothing better than a kid with a roll of wadded up bills, some spare room in a suitcase, and a mission for speed. Thanks for reminding me of a damn good memory.
My brother and I each had one. Great bikes and pretty quick! My dad was a pharmacist and had a pristine yard. One pass through on the pipe and we would rip it up and get our ass's chewed hahaha!!
Probably the greatest all-around 125 engine, it was great in the woods, and screamed on the track. Basically the same as the pe175 that was only slightly modified for better low speed riding.
Growing up, I always rode other people's dirtbikes, since I couldn't afford my own dirtbike. My first personal bike was a Mint 1982 or 1983...I can't remember the exact year, Suzuki RM 125, that I bought in 1992 for $800 which was a great deal. It had low hours on it, and also had a radiator. That is one gorgeous 2 stroke vintage mx bike.
We must have different model designation in Australia. I had that exact model RM, which was the last twin shock RM125 here. But that twin shock 1978 model was a RM125 C here
1979 Suzuki RM 125 beautiful work Kaplan team like the video ken and Ronnie Kaplan Cycles number one God Bless America🇺🇲 New England Motorcycle Museum❤
I had a 78 RM125 Ken and it had an aluminium tank on it. The one here is plastic , so someone must've replaced the original tank. Personally I prefer an aluminum tank because with a plastic tank decals won't stay on very well , they bubble up and peel off. Caused by the gas fumes bleeding through the plastic plus the gas fumes will make the yellow pigment in the plastic become a brownish yellow after several years.
1977 - B series were the last to use metal fuel tanks . 1978 - C series were the first to use plastic fuel tanks . There were not a great deal of changes from 77 to 78 so the tanks may have easily been interchanged .
Man I remember getting up early in the morning in so cal ,and going riding I can steal smell the bel-ray wow you guys are awesome...... God bless. Matt ky
what time warp am I from.. I was only talk about 125 cc . I understand different capacities had different upgrades. But as I remember the RM125C was the last twin shock in that capacity
I had one of these back in 78 now i ride a 2000 model ha ya I'm an simi old guy would love to compare the suspension especially the forks cuz my 2000 has some really stiff forks
I loved that old logo they had on the gas tank. A guy in my riding area had a RM370 back in the mid 70’s that was an accident waiting to happen especially with him on it.
mx history right there, suzuki rm125s ruled 70s early 80s , 10 mx 125 world GP championships all in a row, the best bikes ever
That is a bad mamma-jamma!!! Makes me miss my first real MX bike, '79 RM80N. My dad and uncle took us to LA/Disneyland on the train. When I found out it was in Anaheim, I saved my pennies to buy a swingarm and gears from DG. The old, small shop with the full glass front. Actually purchased the parts from Gary H. I was 11-12 at most, and he spent 20-30 minutes talking with me about the gearing mods, track types. Nothing better than a kid with a roll of wadded up bills, some spare room in a suitcase, and a mission for speed. Thanks for reminding me of a damn good memory.
My brother and I each had one. Great bikes and pretty quick! My dad was a pharmacist and had a pristine yard. One pass through on the pipe and we would rip it up and get our ass's chewed hahaha!!
Probably the greatest all-around 125 engine, it was great in the woods, and screamed on the track. Basically the same as the pe175 that was only slightly modified for better low speed riding.
I remember they were the first long travel Suzuki and everone wanted one for racing
Omg look at that!!!
What a sound!!!!
A big part of motocross history right there in one machine!!!!
Growing up, I always rode other people's dirtbikes, since I couldn't afford my own dirtbike. My first personal bike was a Mint 1982 or 1983...I can't remember the exact year, Suzuki RM 125, that I bought in 1992 for $800 which was a great deal. It had low hours on it, and also had a radiator. That is one gorgeous 2 stroke vintage mx bike.
We must have different model designation in Australia. I had that exact model RM, which was the last twin shock RM125 here. But that twin shock 1978 model was a RM125 C here
It's a typo, you're correct It's a 'C' model.
but the swingarm doesn’t look original either
These guys make a lot of mistakes when it comes to model years and designation
@@clayholmes6147 'C' model did come with that swinger as stock but unpolished.
I understand that. But it looks like it is extruded aluminium and not cast as the original. But maybe just the light or camera resolution
I absolutely love the collection of dirt bikes Kaplan Cycles
Stunning graphics 👌
1979 Suzuki RM 125 beautiful work Kaplan team like the video ken and Ronnie Kaplan Cycles number one God Bless America🇺🇲 New England Motorcycle Museum❤
That is a rm 125 C
So much character so awesome 😮❤
I had a 78 RM125 Ken and it had an aluminium tank on it. The one here is plastic , so someone must've replaced the original tank. Personally I prefer an aluminum tank because with a plastic tank decals won't stay on very well , they bubble up and peel off. Caused by the gas fumes bleeding through the plastic plus the gas fumes will make the yellow pigment in the plastic become a brownish yellow after several years.
1977 - B series were the last to use metal fuel tanks . 1978 - C series were the first to use plastic fuel tanks . There were not a great deal of changes from 77 to 78 so the tanks may have easily been interchanged .
Man I remember getting up early in the morning in so cal ,and going riding I can steal smell the bel-ray wow you guys are awesome...... God bless. Matt ky
So awesome 👌!!!!
what time warp am I from.. I was only talk about 125 cc . I understand different capacities had different upgrades. But as I remember the RM125C was the last twin shock in that capacity
I have the same bike and it is beat to shit!
Do you want to sell it?
Sweeeet bike
I had one of these back in 78 now i ride a 2000 model ha ya I'm an simi old guy would love to compare the suspension especially the forks cuz my 2000 has some really stiff forks
Confused: I thought the 1978 RM125 was the "C" (and I'm pretty certain I'm correct); why are you guys calling it an 'A'?
The RM 125 A was a 1976 model