1993 SUZUKI RM125

Stunning Frame-Off Restoration; 70+ Hour Frame Off Rebuild

125cc liquid-cooled, reed valve 2-stroke

• 6-speed transmission

• Lightweight, With razor-sharp handling

• Wheelie-pulling powerband—an absolute rocket ship

These ‘93 RM125s are widely regarded as one of the best 125s ever built, one ride proves exactly why.

FULL FRAME-OFF, NUT & BOLT RESTORATION

Originally a clean, solid bike—but we decided to go all the way.

70.5 hours of professional shop labor @ $150PH = $10,575

Plus Over $2,000 In New Parts=

Over $12,600 invested (Not Including the bike)

Built by Kaplan Cycles

FRAME & CHASSIS

• Frame sandblasted and refinished in OEM Suzuki charcoal gray

• Original swingarm in excellent condition

• New swingarm bearings, linkage bearings, shock bumper

• New chain slider, rollers, guide, and block

• New foot pegs, peg pins, and springs

• New hardware throughout (Including New frame + engine bolt kits)

WHEELS & BRAKES

• Original wheelset restored (vapor honed rims, cleaned spokes)

• Hubs sandblasted

• New wheel bearings front & rear

• New Dunlop D952 tires, tubes, rim strips & rim locks

• New JT Racing sprocket + New gold chain

• Front & Rear calipers rebuilt with new pads

• New front & Rear brake lines

• Rotors vapor honed / replaced

FRONT END & CONTROLS

• Forks rebuilt, With New Seals & New Oil

• New fork guards

• Triple clamps vapor honed

• New Renthal handlebars + New Renthal crossbar pad

• New ODI grips

• New Clutch perch, Lever, & New Clutch Cable

• New Throttle + New Throttle cable

• New Rebuilt master cylinder

ENGINE & INTAKE

• Complete top-end engine rebuild:

• New piston & rings

• New gaskets (base + head)

• Power valve cleaned & serviced

• Carburetor fully rebuilt

• New reed valves + intake

• New Clutch plates

• Engine cases vapor honed

• All new coolant hoses, lines, and hardware

• Brand new oversized aluminum radiators

• New radiator hoses, louvers, and protectors

• Water pump rebuilt with new gasket

• FMF expansion chamber (Period correct black finish)

• Pro Circuit Factory Sound 304 stainless series shorty silencer

• Signature Pro Circuit sound—absolutely wicked

• New front & rear fenders

• New Front & Side number plates

• New radiator shrouds

• New Fresh graphics by Staiger Designs

• New Seat foam & New Seat cover

• New replacement airbox +  New air filter + New rear airbox insert

• New mud flap

• New radiator shrouds and covers

This bike is Showroom-quality AND race-ready:

• Frame rails are exceptionally clean (rare for a motocross bike)

• Engine cases, hardware, and finishes are immaculate

• Original components preserved where possible & restored to like-new

• Starts, runs, and rides exactly as it should

No shortcuts.

WHY THIS BIKE MATTERS

• One of the best 125cc motocross bikes of the 90s

• Eligible for:

• MX Rewind (Unadilla)

• AHRMA events

• Ricky Carmichael Vintage SX

• Performance within ~10% of modern 125s

• Suzuki hasn’t made 2-strokes in nearly 20 years—these are getting harder to find, especially like this

INVESTMENT SUMMARY

• 70.5 hours labor @ $150/hr = $10,575

• Parts = $2,000+

• Total build cost: $12,624 (Not including the mint original Bike!)

Try building one like this—you’ll spend the same (or more) and wait months if not years!

SHIPPING & SUPPORT

• Nationwide shipping available

• Financing available

• Located at the New England Motorcycle Museum

• Call: 860-454-7024

• Ask for Ken Jr.

FINAL WORD

If you’re looking for a turn-key, fully restored, race-ready 1993 RM125, this is it.

A true golden-era motocross weapon—built right, documented, and ready to rip.

Good luck bidding—and God bless America.

These 125s weren’t just competitive…

they were often faster than the 250s and 500s in rough second motos thanks to their incredible power-to-weight ratio.

And this one?

It’s one of the best examples you’ll find anywhere.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM KAPLAN? WHAT DO YOU GET?

“You are buying from the Kaplan Cycles Family. We are not just another big auction house. We are family-owned and operated and have been buying, servicing, and selling motorcycles since 1975. You will work directly with Ken Jr., Ken Sr., and/or one of the 22 experts on our team. We provide museum-quality, white-glove concierge service from start to finish. Every motorcycle we sell is inspected, serviced, and supported by our team, and we stand behind it after the sale. You’re not on your own — we back what we build and what we sell.

With over 17,000 units sold and still 100% positive feedback, we are the best stress-free buying experience you can have. From the first call to delivery at your door, we will handle it all — because vintage motorcycles deserve support, and so do you.

With every bike we curate you get:
• museum-level inspection & preservation services
• every machine is professionally evaluated, serviced, & rotisserie detailed
• all critical systems are checked, adjusted, or renewed
• you get professional setup, tuning, and delivery prep
• done by the best experts in the industry — we ride and restore every day
• you get post-sale phone support
• you get white-glove, insured, always-enclosed shipping to your door anywhere in the country

You’re buying from Kaplan Cycles at the New England Motorcycle Museum, one of the largest vintage motorcycle collections in North America. Free museum tours and tickets are included with every bike sold. With every bike you purchase, a portion of the proceeds is used to support, continue, and improve the 501(c)(3) nonprofit New England Motorcycle Museum.

You don’t just win an auction — YOU are creating & helping to preserve motorcycle history, and you become part of our family, a Kaplan Cycles client for life.

We do not take new clients off the street.
We do not service bikes purchased elsewhere.
We only take new exclusive clients who purchase a motorcycle from us.

You get a guided purchase experience with, and from, the experts who care about the bike as much as you do. If there’s a problem, you don’t get ghosted. You call us — you will have our cell phone numbers — we will answer your call on weekends, and we will help make it right.

Auction platforms = listing only. No support. No accountability.

Kaplan Cycles = we stand behind what we sell.

You are buying museum-curated provenance. That means:
• expert evaluation
• documented condition
• professional presentation
• long-term preservation mindset

You’re not just buying a motorcycle — you’re buying a curated piece of motorcycling history.

From the #1 family in this business — Kaplan Cycles & the New England Motorcycle Museum.

Sincerely,

Ken Kaplan Sr.
12/28/2025”

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.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

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

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.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

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.

Warranty:

All Motorcycles 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:

SEND US YOUR ZIP FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE!
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.