Rmx450z!

[scott411]

just got though from suzuki, due around the end of the year,

electric start, fuel injected, 450 enduro bike,

looks like i will have a cool new demo bike for the trail rides,

[tnarg]

Will they be doing a 250cc enduro bike?

[scott411]

not this year by the looks,

but teh 2 strokes are still in the catelogue. not changed at all so thats a good thing

[tnarg]

Heres a photo from the suzuki press release and link.http://www.suzukipress.co.uk/home/index.php?section=release&type=0&company=suzuki&tblreleaseID=1337

[camchain]

Quick visual compare: Seat looks to have a touch more padding (?), Muffler looks shorter but apparently different side numberplate. maybe different discs more solid/less bite?
Uberskilled Cam Smith able to do the biz on his MXer, light flywheel etc and didn't even bother to change to 18" rear! This new beast will suit more folks.

[kezzafish]

yeah that cam smith looks to be built like a brick shit house... strength makes a big difference to being able to ride something so switchy all day. This version's gotta be a bit de-tuned???
Wide ratio box scott?
comon what's the specs?
weight?
I'm gonna have one... RMZs are niiiice

[scott411]

ok specs,
wide ratio box, all gear ratio's and primary drive ratio are different,
fuel tank same size as mxer (6.2L)
18" rear wheel
lower compression,
crub mass (with fluids) 123.5 kg (mx version 113)
slightly less caster which shuold mean a bit more stable,
also no tool air filter access

[kezzafish]

ok specs,
wide ratio box, all gear ratio's and primary drive ratio are different,
fuel tank same size as mxer (6.2L)
18" rear wheel
lower compression,
crub mass (with fluids) 123.5 kg (mx version 113)
slightly less caster which shuold mean a bit more stable,
also no tool air filter access

what's a DRZ weigh? about the same as that innit? I WONDER HOW MUCH YOU'D SAVE IF YA TOOK OUT THE bATTERY AND STARTER. sorry bout caps...

That fuel tank size been anykinda problem for anyone? does the efi make the fuel last much longer? (on the rmzs)

won't less caster make it less stable/turn in faster??

[kezzafish]

i was about to buy a new RMZ 450 in 08 but then they were all late (efi problem or somethin??) anyway... I got sick of waiting so i went and got the kato...second hand... what a fopar, lol

[scott411]

it is a pretty small tank, i know the EFI RMZ450's do not have a very big range now and it is the same tank,

DRZ curb mass is around 132 i think, the jap's have turned from quoting dry weights to curb mass, i think the DRZ was 118kg dry,

[vazza]

Cool man! That sounds awesome. Would love to try one =)

[Danger]

Good to see the two strokes will still be available.
Now how about a wide ratio RM250?

[cowpoos]

just got though from suzuki, due around the end of the year,

electric start, fuel injected, 450 enduro bike,

looks like i will have a cool new demo bike for the trail rides,
road legal version???

[takitimu]

road legal version???

Given how many DRZ400's they sell for the road, you'd hope so.

[oldguy]

KLX RMX KLX RMX KLX RMX which one?????

price be similar to KLX450?

[Paulus]

KLX RMX KLX RMX KLX RMX which one?????

price be similar to KLX450?

Anything but the RMX. Why would they put a 6 litre tank on an enduro bike? :wacko::crazy:

[chop]

yeah that cam smith looks to be built like a brick shit house... strength makes a big difference to being able to ride something so switchy all day. This version's gotta be a bit de-tuned???
Wide ratio box scott?
comon what's the specs?
weight?
I'm gonna have one... RMZs are niiiice

He is!!!!!! Ive raced 450's in the trees and theyre great if you keep them moving

[Taz]

6.2 litre tank :blink: That's just stupid. Puts it in the same bracket as the Gas Gas. Probably only got a 5 speed box too. The japs just aren't serious about this class IMO.

[takitimu]

The '10 RMZ250 is injected & 104kg curb weight.

[camchain]

Fuel injection gives much better fuel efficiency but that's still a pretty small tank. The enduro model in a less agressive state of tune will probably be even better on gas as well. Might be fine for most riding. I almost never fill my tank, I hate the weight.

[honda_power]

The '10 RMZ250 is injected & 104kg curb weight.

according to transworld this is it

Im sure thats a carb???


as for the RMX's tank, I dont think suzuki are dumb enough to put a tiny tank on a enduro bike without good fuel efficiency... They would have their resons

[takitimu]

according to transworld this is it

Im sure thats a carb???



http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/new-bikes/2009/06/25/suzuki-announces-new-rmx450z-off-roader

:), it's injected.

The rmx tank size is odd, both the 450's have 1/2 a litre smaller tank than the 250.

[honda_power]

they must have a reason for this. allways huge aftermarket tanks as well.

They look nice, esp with the black, now all they need to do is plonk a rm250 motor in one

[camchain]

Hmmm that 250 pic does look a bit carbish where a carb but be, but bike has aluminium tank (for EFI pressurised system).

At least the Suzuki 2 stroke still being made despite rumour to contrary last year, have to be thankful for that! Bit of discussion going on re recent mag article about 2t having overall cleanish energy profile relative to 4t due to being much simpler to manufacture. Maybe life in the dirty old dog yet (fingers crossed).

[B0000M]

recent mag article about 2t having overall cleanish energy profile relative to 4t due to being much simpler to manufacture.

where is this article?

[camchain]

where is this article?

Sorry 'bout that. Pretty sure it was last month's Australasian Birt Bike. (Saving money with cheeky reading at supermarket mag section) Article was quite in depth, so hoping there's some industry 'back to the drawing board' activity going on.