2018 Suzuki RM-Z450 First Look

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Edited Date/Time 6/30/2017 11:12am
http://www.vitalmx.com/product/guide/Bikes,6/Suzuki/RM-Z450,15366#produ…

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bents 6/28/2017 3:13pm
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It does look pretty freakin sexy and weight aside, there seems to be lots to like about this new steed.
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Falcon 6/28/2017 3:22pm
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Stuntman949 wrote:
Looks good. Reminds me of the 2028 model
OK, now that's funny right there. I don't care who you are.
Dirty Points 6/28/2017 3:24pm
6/28/2017 3:24pm
Looks like they sure there a lot of money at at the suspension. Hope it performs accordingly.

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FTB 6/28/2017 3:35pm
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For the amount of time they had to design the bike, plus an extra 12 months, It's a real let down. I was expecting much more. Very dissapointed with the overall weight.
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TeamGreen 6/28/2017 3:48pm
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For those making "weight" comments...

Seems to me it weighs the same as the CRF and the YZF...?

DavetheVintageGuy 6/28/2017 3:51pm
6/28/2017 3:51pm
Well...at least it's a pretty pig.Sick

I like the blue accents and the gold suspension components. Put gold rims on it and it would look really good.

So sad that the manufacturer that once led the way in lightweight bikes has lost their direction. But then again, they are paying for letting DeCoster leave and help make his third manufacturer dominant.
Dirty Points 6/28/2017 3:52pm
6/28/2017 3:52pm
TeamGreen wrote:
For those making "weight" comments...

Seems to me it weighs the same as the CRF and the YZF...?

Which both added electric start.
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xr70 6/28/2017 3:52pm
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TeamGreen wrote:
For those making "weight" comments...

Seems to me it weighs the same as the CRF and the YZF...?

With no E start !
fullysicmate 6/28/2017 3:52pm
6/28/2017 3:52pm
Same weight and no e-start, I was hoping it would compete with the euro bikes. Now I just hope it's cheap.
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thorns 6/28/2017 3:53pm
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TeamGreen wrote:
For those making "weight" comments...

Seems to me it weighs the same as the CRF and the YZF...?

Which come with a battery and electric start stock now.
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Stuntman949 6/28/2017 3:57pm
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thorns wrote:
Which come with a battery and electric start stock now.
POINT- Thorns!
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aeffertz 6/28/2017 3:58pm
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Can't wait for the shoot outs! New 'Zuk looks awesome!
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racinstation 6/28/2017 4:14pm
6/28/2017 4:14pm
Can't wait to rock one of these!! Looks awesome! Any word on price?
Permeance_Flux 6/28/2017 4:15pm
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Wish they went with a black gas tank. Now any seat cover other than blue won't match well.

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motosurf 6/28/2017 4:19pm
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I gurantee every single one of you commenting on weight couldn't feel the difference between any 450 out there right now. You guys are too much. Weight doesn't matter on the vet track guys
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aeffertz 6/28/2017 4:20pm
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Permeance_Flux wrote:
Wish they went with a black gas tank. Now any seat cover other than blue won't match well.
The fuel tank is black, that's just a plastic cover. You could easily wrap it, cover it with a sticker, paint it, or I'm sure there will be different colored aftermarket versions.
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avidchimp 6/28/2017 4:21pm
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TeamGreen wrote:
For those making "weight" comments...

Seems to me it weighs the same as the CRF and the YZF...?

thorns wrote:
Which come with a battery and electric start stock now.
BOOM, as a certain someone would say. Whistling
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FTB 6/28/2017 4:26pm
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motosurf wrote:
I gurantee every single one of you commenting on weight couldn't feel the difference between any 450 out there right now. You guys are too much...
I gurantee every single one of you commenting on weight couldn't feel the difference between any 450 out there right now. You guys are too much. Weight doesn't matter on the vet track guys
Maybe not on an MX track, but in the woods you will. Every time you make a mistake.
fullysicmate 6/28/2017 4:29pm
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motosurf wrote:
I gurantee every single one of you commenting on weight couldn't feel the difference between any 450 out there right now. You guys are too much...
I gurantee every single one of you commenting on weight couldn't feel the difference between any 450 out there right now. You guys are too much. Weight doesn't matter on the vet track guys
The weight difference between a RMZ450 and a KTM450 while riding is very easy to notice, I suspect you are talking about which one is heavier to look at?
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Myke 6/28/2017 4:33pm
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TeamGreen wrote:
For those making "weight" comments...

Seems to me it weighs the same as the CRF and the YZF...?

thorns wrote:
Which come with a battery and electric start stock now.
avidchimp wrote:
BOOM, as a certain someone would say. Whistling
I am really surprised that they didn't make it a bit lighter so when they add the e-start it compares weightwise to the others.

Maybe they have some future engine redesign coming that would make the weight offset when e-start is added?
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kott0n 6/28/2017 4:50pm
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I really like the colorway. Very clean.
Dirty Points 6/28/2017 4:54pm
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Myke wrote:
I am really surprised that they didn't make it a bit lighter so when they add the e-start it compares weightwise to the others. Maybe they...
I am really surprised that they didn't make it a bit lighter so when they add the e-start it compares weightwise to the others.

Maybe they have some future engine redesign coming that would make the weight offset when e-start is added?
They can just go back to 2017 forks to get that weight. Blush
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Gandorlf 6/28/2017 5:02pm
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motosurf wrote:
I gurantee every single one of you commenting on weight couldn't feel the difference between any 450 out there right now. You guys are too much...
I gurantee every single one of you commenting on weight couldn't feel the difference between any 450 out there right now. You guys are too much. Weight doesn't matter on the vet track guys
FTB wrote:
Maybe not on an MX track, but in the woods you will. Every time you make a mistake.
Why are you buying a Motocross bike for woods? Buy an EXC.
Dirty Points 6/28/2017 5:04pm
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motosurf wrote:
I gurantee every single one of you commenting on weight couldn't feel the difference between any 450 out there right now. You guys are too much...
I gurantee every single one of you commenting on weight couldn't feel the difference between any 450 out there right now. You guys are too much. Weight doesn't matter on the vet track guys
FTB wrote:
Maybe not on an MX track, but in the woods you will. Every time you make a mistake.
Gandorlf wrote:
Why are you buying a Motocross bike for woods? Buy an EXC.
Maybe some of us don't buy a new, different bike for each type of competition that we partake in.
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Gandorlf 6/28/2017 5:05pm
6/28/2017 5:05pm
Looks fantastic. I like the new suspension and it looks awesome out the box.

As for the weight, I'm starting to think Zook are purposely making the bike a bit of a pig. Maybe the extra pounds help in the corners?

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