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1979 SUZUKI RM100
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🔥 1979 Suzuki RM100 – Mint Race Ready Survivor | Fully Restored | DG-Powered Screamer | Big $$$ in Upgrades 🔥
Ready to race or display — built like a factory works bike with period-correct upgrades. If you're a vintage moto enthusiast, this is the one you've been dreaming of: a museum-worthy, fully restored 1979 Suzuki RM100, upgraded with Race Tech Tuned RM125 suspension, a port-tuned engine, and authentic DG performance parts throughout.
This is the exact model our founder Ken Sr raced in 1979 & 1980, but his was never this trick. Fully restored and performance-kitted by some of the best in the business, including engine builder Mack Whitehall, this thing is tight, clean, fast, and absolutely race-ready for AHRMA or vintage events — or just enjoy it as a classic collector piece.
🏁 ENGINE SPECS & PERFORMANCE MODS:
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Engine freshly rebuilt by Mack Whitehall
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Crank trued
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Wiseco 0.020" over piston (second over)
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New bearings and gaskets throughout
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Fully ported for high-revving powerband (screamer!)
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Rebuilt original Mikuni carb w/ new air filter
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Period-correct DG cylinder head – extremely rare
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DG expansion chamber + matching silencer
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All new fluids: gear oil, coolant, fuel system flushed
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Airbox in mint condition
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Fires right up, idles clean, and pulls hard on top — just like a 100cc race bike should
🔧 SUSPENSION & CHASSIS:
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RaceTech RM125 fork conversion with modern internals
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Just rebuilt with fresh fork oil and seals
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Brand new fork boots
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Matching RM125 swingarm upgrade
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Fox Air Shox rear suspension – tuned and fully functional
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Legendary performance and highly sought-after
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Zero play in swingarm or wheel bearings – tight as new
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New Dunlop tires front and rear
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Still has the nubs!
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🛞 WHEELS, BRAKES & CONTROLS:
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New wheel bearings front & rear
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New bars with Magura 314 throttle + Magura clutch perch/lever
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New grips, levers, and Terry cables
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Scott-style front brake and clutch levers
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New chain and sprockets
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New hardware throughout the bike
🏍️ BODYWORK & GRAPHICS:
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DG replica graphics kit
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New front fender, rear fender, and number plates
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New seat foam + seat cover
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Frame rails are pristine — not a single dent
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Original pegs and shift lever — straight and undamaged
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Engine cases and countershaft sprocket are in excellent condition
🔥 THE TOTAL PACKAGE:
This is as close to a 1979 works RM100 as you’ll find. Built with authentic race parts, carefully chosen period-correct upgrades, and professionally tuned for competitive vintage racing. It’s a time capsule — but better than new. Light, nimble, and ready to scream at 10,000 RPM.
📍 WHY IT’S SPECIAL:
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Collector-grade frame with zero damage
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Built by riders who know — not just a showpiece, this one’s ready to race
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Perfect for AHRMA or Vintage MX
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Just like the one we raced in 1980 — but with better suspension, Bristling With Trickery and Big Dollar Upgrades! The perfect setup
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This is moto nostalgia turned up to 11
📞 CALL US:
Have questions? Ready to buy before the auction ends?
Call 860-454-7024 — ask for Ken Junior
We take trades and can arrange financing and nationwide shipping.
Thanks for checking out this legendary piece of motocross history. Bid to win or call now — it won’t last long.
God bless America 🇺🇸 and God bless the two-stroke!
Please call if you have any questions 860-454-7024 M-F 9-5
AUCTION TERMS:
All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.
Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.
A non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.
Cash (In-Person), Card (+3% fee), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.
Full payment must be made within 7 days of auction close.
We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.
You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.
If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.
It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.
Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)
We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday
For our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192
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We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV.
We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.
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In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.
Documents are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.
Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.
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Warranty:
All Motorycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.
SHIPPING:
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WE WILL MAKE ALL ARRANGEMENTS!
We have the best shipping contacts in the nation who will provide the FASTEST transport times, have a perfect track record, and are always insured and ENCLOSED! All motorcycles are shipped WHOLE (roll-on, roll-off). We do not offer a pallet or crate service.
International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.
We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.
PICKUP:
We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.
We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.