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A 1979 Suzuki RM400. The first in the range was introduced in 1975 with the RM125M, This bike was plagued by mechanical issues (nearly all seized) and a half year model, the RM "S" was rushed out along with a kit of the "S" changes for M owners. The M model is now rare as most were converted to S specs.
1980 saw the further widening of the range, with the introduction of the PE400T. This was unusual in that the 397cc (85mm x 70mm) 5-speed engine was specifically designed for the PE Series and did not leverage the contemporary RM400 motocross engine. The 400 engine was deliberately designed as an enlarged RM250 and including primary kick.
Suzuki's first Motocross World Champion was Joel Robert in 1970, in the 250cc class. After this, Suzuki began producing a production motocrosser.
The Dodge M-series chassis were a line of heavy-duty frames used under various Class A motorhomes from 1968 to 1979. M-series chassis use a Dana 60 or 70 or Spicer M70 solid rear axles with leaf springs.
Name Engine (cc) Type Image Boulevard series: Cruiser: Boulevard C50 (VL800 Volusia) 805: Cruiser: Boulevard C90 (Intruder VL1500) 1460: Cruiser: Boulevard C109R (Intruder C1800R)
In 1978 the RD400E was fitted with a capacitor discharge electronic ignition (CDI) unit, as well as thinner spoked cast wheels, a new foot peg position, and some minor engine modifications with revisions to cylinder porting and carburettor specs. The motorcycle is notable for being used by Bruce Lee as the motorbike in Game of Death
The Suzuki GS400E is a motorcycle that was part of the Suzuki GS series in production between 1978 and 1984. Engine
The System/38 was introduced on October 24, 1978 and delivered in 1980. Developed under the code-name "Pacific", it was made commercially available in August 1979. The system offered a number of innovative features, and was designed by a number of engineers including Frank Soltis and Glenn Henry .