The Suzuki RM 465 motorcycle specifications include a 464 cc (28.31 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 109.7 kg (241.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki RM 465 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 24% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 45% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 10th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 37% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 18th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
464 cc — larger displacement than about 43% of Suzuki models.
109.7 kg — heavier than about 10% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 90%.
9 L — larger than about 18% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
1,460
1,444
Close to average.
370
176
110% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 5.10-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Category | Cross / motocross |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 464 cc (28.31 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 86.0 x 80 mm (3.4 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.4:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni vm38ss |
| Ignition | Suzuki ´PEI´ |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Fuel/oil 20:1 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate type |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Crmo steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic pneumatic/coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Full-floating gas/oil spring preset adjustable, damper 4-way adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 322 mm (12.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 280 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 122 mm (4.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Internal expanding |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Internal expanding |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 5.10-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 109.7 kg (241.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 102 kg (224.9 lb) |
| Wheelbase | 1,460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 370 mm (14.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.00 L (2.38 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 138.4 km/h (86.0 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Yellow |
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| Exhaust system | Steel with silencer |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.