How do I tell the difference between a RM250 & RM125?

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mikebnascar8

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I am going to look at a 1991 RM250 Tonite to purchase. How do i make sure it is what he says it is? Is there a # on the engine that will tell me if its a 250 or 125? Or is there an easier way just by looking at it? If you can help me out I would really appreciate it! Thank You!

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Tony Eeds

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Good question that I don't know the answer to.

I am going to move this in hopes you get a quick answer.

Als, Howdy and Welcome to the site!

 

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flattie

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easiest way to tell is look at the pipe.......125 will come out of the head and do a right turn....250 will come out of head and make a left turn first then a right turn... ;)

 

RocketRaccoon

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The kickstart lever on a RM125 is short and stubby. It ends a few inches below the exhaust pipe. The 250 is much longer and actualy goes over the exhaust pipe by a couple of inches. For your own reference...look at some pics before you go. A good site is www(dot)bikepics(dot)com. Hope that helps and good luck with the bike. :cool:

 

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mongial

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If I recall correctly (my 02 says 249cc on the cylinder), while helping a friend rebuild an 89 RM125, the left side of the cylinder will say the cc's.

 

kawicam250

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i agree with all of these responses. the easiest way i tell the difference is to look at the pipe. if your looking at a photo of the right side of the bike, a 125 pipe will be thin at first but will gradually get fatter, whereas a 250 pipe will be fat at first and gradually get thinner.

 

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the easiest way is to look at the displacement on the side of the cylinder.

 

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dmdee99

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The displacement on cylinder is the dead give away.

 

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crazshane

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Look at the cylinder and it's right there in cc. If you're too far away though you might use the other suggestions. :cool: