Rmx450z!

**scott411** · 25th June 2009, 10:46

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** · 25th June 2009, 11:08

Will they be doing a 250cc enduro bike?

**scott411** · 25th June 2009, 11:11

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** · 25th June 2009, 11:23

Heres a photo from the suzuki press release and link.http://www.suzukipress.co.uk/home/in...releaseID=1337

**camchain** · 25th June 2009, 12:18

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** · 25th June 2009, 15:12

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** · 25th June 2009, 15:36

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** · 25th June 2009, 15:45

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 25th June 2009, 15:50

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** · 25th June 2009, 16:22

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** · 25th June 2009, 18:07

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

**Danger** · 25th June 2009, 19:17

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

**cowpoos** · 25th June 2009, 20:19

Originally Posted by 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,

road legal version???