2017 Suzuki RMX450Z

2017 Suzuki RMX450Z

Powerful, torquey fuel-injected 449cc engine. Slim, aggressively styled chassis and bodywork. Electric starter. Full-function, two-mode instrument cluster. Enduro lighting. Additional chassis protection. Sharing core technologies with Suzuki’s Championship-winning open-class RM-Z450, the RMX450Z rewrites the rules for serious trail riders.

Rev up. When you’ve got a Suzuki off-road motorcycle, the whole world looks a little different. You start seeing trails, desert, and single-track everywhere you look. Even a rainy day just means more mud to play in. Expect loads of torque across a wide powerband with high-rpm muscle to spare.

Features may include:

• Fuel-injected engine is based on Suzuki's winning open-class motocrosser; the RM-Z450

• Trail-ready features include an electric starter powered by a compact battery (plus kick-start back-up), a coolant reservoir tank and an engine protector plate

• Enduro ready, full-function instrument cluster includes a low fuel level warning light

• The airbox features a hinged lid for quick air-filter maintenance

• Aluminum-alloy twin-spar frame with high-performance SHOWA fork and piggyback-reservoir style rear shock

• Competition-developed seat and slim bodywork creates a controllable, ergonomic riding position

• Racing-inspired graphics and colors include fork clamps that are anodized black, complementing the gold fork leg finish

• Black anodized EXCEL aluminum rims are ready to withstand rugged off-road conditions

• 449cc 4-stroke, 4-valve, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected DOHC powerplant is based on the high-performance and reliable RM-Z450

• Minimal differences as compared to the RM-Z450 motocross engine includes a modified inlet tract and revised cam profiles to increase low and mid-rpm power

• The compact aluminum cylinder is finished with Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) coating for durability, light weight and efficient heat transfer

• A larger magneto-generator is fitted to charge the battery and power the lights. The increased mass also aids traction

• Advanced fuel-injection system makes for extra-smooth power delivery, high fuel efficiency, and superb reliability

• The airbox features a hinged lid for quick air-filter maintenance and better protection from debris

• The coolant reservoir tank has a specially located filler cap for easy access

• Strong 5-speed transmission with wide gear ratios and primary/final drive ratios selected to suit various situations from steep trails to open terrain

• CHASSIS

• The aluminum-alloy twin-spar frame combines cast and extruded sections to achieve low weight with high rigidity and durability

• RM-Z450-derived trail-ready suspension uses high-performance SHOWA forks with full adjustability

• Aluminum, link-style swingarm is descended from the RM-Z line and uses a fully adjustable SHOWA piggyback-reservoir style rear shock

• Rear suspension linkage geometry combines the RM-Z series' renowned turning-on-rails abilities with optimized handling performance for trail rides

• Race-inspired waved disc rotors are mounted to black EXCEL aluminum rims with stainless steel spokes

• High-impact, black plastic fork leg, plus rear brake rotor and caliper protectors shield these components from trail obstacles

• The standard Renthal Fatbar is stronger and reduces vibration better than conventional aluminum handlebars

• Bright 35W headlight is smoothly incorporated into the front number plate