No way the 99 RM250 had anywhere close to 50hp, that generation RM250 was a complete turd.
Yeah they did. Even the '95 rm250 made 51 HP.
Specs for 1994-1995 Suzuki RM250
Overall Length: 2 167 mm (85.3 in)
Overall Width: 815 mm (32.1 in)
Overall Height: 1 250 mm (49.2 in)
Seat Height: 955 mm (37.6 in)
Ground Clearance: 360 mm (14.2 in)
Wheelbase: 1 467 mm (57.8 in)
Dry Weight: 98 kg (215 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 249 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke, AETC.
Power: 51 hp (37,5 kW)/ 8,000 rpm, 47,5 Nm/ 7,000 rpm.
Transmission: 5-speed manual.
Front Suspension: 38mm Inverted
Rear Suspension: Full Float Single Gas Charged
Body Color: Yellow.
Frame Color: Gun Metal Grey.