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2019 Shannons Sydney Late Autumn Classic Auction
Lot
16

1978 Suzuki RM 80 C MX Motorcycle

$3,750

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Specifications

Engine Single cylinder, 79cc
Gearbox 6-speed manual
Colour Phlolina Yellow
Trim Black

Description

This lot is no longer available

The history of Suzuki’s RM series (with “RM” standing for Racing Model) dates back to 1975 and the model range quickly expanded to encompass everything from a pint-sized 50cc to powerful 400cc bikes, proving hugely successful in off road classes around the world.  Introduced in 1977, the RM80 series of motocross bikes was powered by a two stroke “Power Reed” single-cylinder engine with a bore and stroke of 48.3mm by 45.7mm, a compression ratio of 8.5:1 and six-speed transmission.  The RM80 series evolved over the next four decades; early models were air cooled and the original RM80B gave way to the RM80C in 1978, with signature yellow tank and mudguards.  Billed as a “pocket rocket ready to blast off the competition”, the RM80C featured new gas oil shocks and long-travel leading axle front forks.  Early Japanese motocross bikes are becoming increasingly collectible and make fantastic display pieces in any garage.