02 rm or 03 rm 250?

[Ernesto]

My dealer is selling me an 02 RM 250 for $3800 out the door!! but in a month or so he said he will have the 03 model for $4,250 o.t.d. should i wait to get a 03 because i heard suzuki fixed some of the jetting problems for 03, and what is the differences in the two bikes good/bad? thanks.

 

[Studboy]

I wouldn't worry about jetting problems, because those can be easily fixed! BUT, I think it would be worth it to wait for an 03 because it is easily worth $3-400 depreciation value! Not to mention that the 03 RM RIPS from all accounts! :cool:

 

[Vytas]

For that kind of price difference I would wait for the '03 RM.  Even MXA :scream: said that the '03 RM rocks. :aj: Either way those prices are awesome.

 

[mxldy]

go with the 03, I have one and it rips! Raced it last week at Gatorback good power. I like better than the 02. Personal opinion of course

Good luck

 

[a454elk]

Ditto, if you have the choice, go with the 03.

 

[Jawsrm134]

Go with the O3 I have one it RIPS!!

 

[tmoran]

More of the same the 03 RM is awesome....

 

[whyz]

How is high speed (performance)? any issues?
Thanks.

 

[gbs1]

Top end speed is good some high speed head shake, but they have always had head shake at speed.

 

[whyz]

I know that they are excellent carvers. Would it benefit with some sort of stabilizer without affecting lower speed carving?
Thanks.

 

[Buzz Bomb]

I think that steering stabilizers are intended more for desert riding where the rider is in top gear going over extremely rough terrain. I don't know how well it works for MX, but I don't think it would be worth it. It probably weighs down the front end slightly as well. You'll get used to the headshake with a little time on the bike and probably won't even think twice about it. I used to panic when my front end did that, but now it doesn't even faze me.