Suzuki RMX450Z
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| Suzuki RMX450 | |
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| Also called | RMX450Z |
| Production | 2010 - 16 |
| Class | Motocross |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Spark Plug | NGK CR8EIB-10 ‘10, ‘17-19[1] |
| Transmission | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain: 520x114 ‘10, ‘17-19[1] |
| Front Sprocket | 13T ‘10, ‘17-19[1] |
| Suspension | Front: SHOWA 47mm telescopic forks, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped Rear: Swingarm, link type, SHOWA piggyback-reservoir shock |
| Brakes | Front: Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper Rear: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 80/100 - 21 |
| Rear Tire | 110/100-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Weight | 123.5 kg / 272.3 lbs. (wet) |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-207 |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.1 Liters / 1.6 US gal / 1.3 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 11.6:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 80/100 - 21 front tire and a 110/100-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a SHOWA 47mm telescopic forks, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, link type, SHOWA piggyback-reservoir shock. The RMX450Z was fitted with a 6.1 Liters / 1.6 US gal / 1.3 Imp gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1481 mm / 58.3 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
The off-road motorcycle shares much of the same DNA as Suzukis RM-Z450, including its 4-stroke, liquid-cooled 449cc engine. The DOHC lump does have a few tweaks, like a modified inlet tract and revised cam profiles aimed at increasing low and mid-rpm power, while the 5-speed constant mesh transmission has wider gear ratios. Its also got a new engine protector plate to defend against obstacles enduro riders might encounter. The RMX450Zs frame, suspension, and bodywork meanwhile are also almost identical to the RM-Z450.
"The public has been asking us for this bike for some time now, so it's a bike whose time has come, said Suzuki Great Britains David Taylor.
In its conversion from motocrosser to enduro, Suzuki outfitted the RMX450Z with an electric starter and a lighting kit. It does have a back-up kick start, though, and is equipped with a large magneto-generator that charges the battery and powers the lights. Other road-friendly goodies like a side kickstand and digital instruments delineate the enduro from its MX brother. The instrument cluster has a standard and sport mode, with the standard mode displaying speed, time, two trip lengths, and voltage, while the sport mode is more specialized, displaying the timer, tripmeter, average speed and tire-diameter correction. It also comes with a low fuel light because running out of gas in the middle of nowhere is never fun.
The RMX-450Z will sport an 18-inch rear wheel that caters to serious enduro off-road riding. Showa supplies the suspension, with an adjustable 47mm telescopic fork teamed with a Showa piggyback reservoir-style rear shock with two-way adjustable rebound damping and preload adjustments. The suspensions spring rates have been retuned to meet enduro demands.
Suzukis newest off-road motorcycle features the proven Keihin fuel injection system from the RM-Z. The only noticeable difference is that the enduros airbox comes with a hinged lid to make it easier to maintain and to try and keep dust out better.
The 2010 RMX450Z sports the slim, aggressive styling of its motocross counterpart, and weighs in with a claimed curb weight of 272.3 lbs. Its 1.6-gallon tank is the same size as the RM-Z450, which begs to question why the enduro didnt get a little larger fuel cell to give it a broader range.
| Make Model | Suzuki RMX 450Z |
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| Year | 2010 - 16 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 449 cc / 27.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 96 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression | 11.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication System | Suzuki Advanced Sump System |
| Induction | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Primary Reduction | 2.708 (65/24) |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.153 (28/13) / 2nd 1.611 (29/18) / 3rd 1.250 (25/20) / 4th 1.000 (19/19) / 5th 0.826 (19/23) |
| Final Reduction | 3.923 (51/13) |
| Front Suspension | SHOWA 47mm telescopic forks, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, link type, SHOWA piggyback-reservoir shock |
| Front Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 80/100 - 21 |
| Rear Tire | 110/100-18 |
| Rake | 29o 18' |
| Trail | 129.5 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2184 mm / 86.0 in Width: 831 mm / 32.7 in Height: 1270 mm / 50.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 320 mm / 12.6 in |
| Seat Heigtht | 955 mm / 37.6 in. |
| Wet Weight | 123.5 kg / 272.3 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.1 Liters / 1.6 US gal / 1.3 Imp gal |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.