2018 Suzuki RM-Z450 Base

2018 Suzuki RM-Z450

Completely redesigned for 2018, the RM-Z450 wraps a sleek, race-ready appearance around a stronger engine and a nimble chassis that continues the Suzuki tradition of extraordinarily precise handling. Developed using Suzuki’s RUN, TURN and STOP philosophy that creates a Winning Balance, the 2018 RM-Z450 has stronger brakes for better stopping power, a wider spread of engine muscle with higher peak power, and a chassis that is stronger, lighter and more nimble to raise the standard for cornering performance.

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Features may include:

• Increased Engine Performance - Improved Throttle Response with Higher Peak Power - Evolved Traction Management System Helps the Bike Hook Up - Updated Suzuki Holeshot Assist Control (S-HAC) Gets You Out Front

• New Frame and Swingarm are Lighter with Excellent Strength

• Refined Chassis Dimensions Blend Nimble Handling with Stability

• Improved Coil-spring Fork Provides Great Performance and Easy Tuning

• New Showa BFRC Rear Shock Delivers Remarkable Damping Response

• Bridgestone X30 Tires bring Outstanding Grip

• Larger Front Brake Increases Stopping Power and Feel

• New, Compact Rear Master Cylinder is out of the Way of Mud and Boots

• Aggressive New Styling Blends Function with Suzuki Character

• Narrow Cockpit Lets Rider Move with Ease for Maximum Racing Performance

• New 449cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke, 4-valve DOHC engine is the latest incarnation of Suzuki’s proven and reliable, fuel-injected powerplant

• The engine has higher peak horsepower with more torque at lower engine speeds for improved throttle response through the entire rev-range

• The cylinder head intake port shape is changed to tumble flow the fuel/air mixture by 25% to help increase power output

• A 30% larger air cleaner opening is combined with a more direct air cleaner outlet tube path to the throttle body to increase air flow

• Refined 5-speed transmission enables precise gear shift operation. The transmission feel has been improved with a precisely machined shift cam for accurate gear selection. Specialized machining processes also increase the precision of the matching gears

• The multi-plate, wet-clutch uses rack & pinion clutch release mechanism for precise feel of the engagement and disengagement points while riding

• The new, lighter-weight chain guide is shaped to accurately route the drive chain smoothly