Suzuki RH250

[VMX247]

The main difference between the 2 is the rear suspension, the '75 having laid down shocks and more travel.
There were not many 74's brought into the country compared to 75's so i'd say they're more collectible. The RM A was a '76 model so that had nothing to do with the '75 RH's not selling well.
Don't be fooled..the RH/RN's we got here are nothing like the works bikes of Robert/ DeCoster etc from the same year..

"your da man" JohnnyO ....to speak to the seller owner of my much awaited RH250 

[JohnnyO]

Here is the '75 Aussie RH250

 
And here is the 'real deal' '75 factory RN400.. spot the difference

[GD66]

Isn't that an RM tank ?

[suzuki27]

I'm under the impression a lot of the parts(most) from the "production" RH and RN's could be found on the works bikes from that time. The bike in the Good collection, apparently found in a sad state in the UK,is said to be the real deal. This bike; (it's engine ,frame,forks and assorted bits); looks identical to mine. While they are a completely different bike to the TM, I can't imagine they made new moulds etc to cast up engine cases and the like for the RH/RN that weren't also used on the "works" bikes. While I don't know for sure and certain, I would like to think ( probably wishful) that when the decision was made at HQ to do a limited run of production "works" bikes that they didn't start from scratch but borrowed from the already existing specs of the works bikes. I think they have more in common with the works bikes than most people think.

[VMX247]

and here is something you may come across in a chook pen 

[JohnnyO]

Isn't that an RM tank ?

It's a '75 works suzuki tank.. RM's were not around at this time

[JohnnyO]

I'm under the impression a lot of the parts(most) from the "production" RH and RN's could be found on the works bikes from that time. The bike in the Good collection, apparently found in a sad state in the UK,is said to be the real deal. This bike; (it's engine ,frame,forks and assorted bits); looks identical to mine. While they are a completely different bike to the TM, I can't imagine they made new moulds etc to cast up engine cases and the like for the RH/RN that weren't also used on the "works" bikes. While I don't know for sure and certain, I would like to think ( probably wishful) that when the decision was made at HQ to do a limited run of production "works" bikes that they didn't start from scratch but borrowed from the already existing specs of the works bikes. I think they have more in common with the works bikes than most people think.

I think you'd be correct about a lot of things here but the real works bikes had a lot of titanium, magnesium and hand made parts even though both bikes look the same.
The production '74 RH is a copy of the '72 factory RH and a couple years behind the factory '74 RH

[frostype400]

Haven't you got it yet.

[JohnnyO]

and here is something you may come across in a chook pen 

Nice.. Yeah it's a '75 RH250. Is it yours yet Alison?

[suzuki27]

The tank looks so much better than the rest of bike that it might have had a paint job- and a laydown shock conversion? Swingarm looks braced so that me think it might be a modified 74 also.

[Canam370]

looks good but the chain could do with a lube.

[JohnnyO]

Looks to be '75 rear end with extra gusset on swingarm. '74 has ball bearing mounted in frame where swingarm axle goes through and also smaller diameter tubing used for swingarm.
Suzuki27 do you have an RH?

[TM BILL]

Joel told me that at an international meeting Ivan Millers prody RH shit a motor , Joels mechanic lent Ivan a spare motor but it wouldn't fit in Ivans frame 

[Slakewell]

I would buy a 75 RH in a heart beat just because I lusted after one in my youth and they have always been on wish list.
As a pre 77 race bike sadly they dont even come close to my KTM 77 , its has way more bottom end and maybe even a bit more on top plus it handles a lot better feels nicer etc.

[suzuki27]

Hi Johnnie, yep I have an RH. I believe it is an ex Barry Senn bike from NZ. It is pretty much correct. Missing a couple of bits and pieces like the countershaft cover and proper airbox.
That is interesting to hear Bill. The RH250L being a "copy" of the RH72 might have something to do with it. By 74 the Factory bikes would have moved on a bit no doubt.