Rich Taylor talks testing the 2018 RMZ

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Edited Date/Time 5/11/2017 5:25pm
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phatfi20 5/10/2017 9:19am
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What timestamp does the RMZ discussion begin?
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Myke 5/10/2017 9:35am
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phatfi20 wrote:
What timestamp does the RMZ discussion begin?
Around 30 minutes in, but the whole discussion with Rich is pretty interesting.

Handles the same but lighter is all he seems to give up on it.
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Is there a direct download link so I can save the file? (hate going through other apps)
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MXVet261 5/10/2017 10:27am
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He also states it has spring forks.

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kiwifan 5/10/2017 1:09pm
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Black Diesel Bomber wrote:
Hopefully it's 239 pounds or less, ready to ride.
The weight they saved in the frame will be offset by the increase in weight due to the spring forks is my guess, so same weight as last year?
Black Diesel Bomber 5/10/2017 1:12pm
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Black Diesel Bomber wrote:
Hopefully it's 239 pounds or less, ready to ride.
kiwifan wrote:
The weight they saved in the frame will be offset by the increase in weight due to the spring forks is my guess, so same weight...
The weight they saved in the frame will be offset by the increase in weight due to the spring forks is my guess, so same weight as last year?
I don't know we'll see. He did say it was lighter, we just don't know how much yet. I'm wishful thinking it lost that much weight but who knows...
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kiwifan 5/10/2017 6:53pm
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Black Diesel Bomber wrote:
Hopefully it's 239 pounds or less, ready to ride.
kiwifan wrote:
The weight they saved in the frame will be offset by the increase in weight due to the spring forks is my guess, so same weight...
The weight they saved in the frame will be offset by the increase in weight due to the spring forks is my guess, so same weight as last year?
Black Diesel Bomber wrote:
I don't know we'll see. He did say it was lighter, we just don't know how much yet. I'm wishful thinking it lost that much weight...
I don't know we'll see. He did say it was lighter, we just don't know how much yet. I'm wishful thinking it lost that much weight but who knows...
yeah true, could be a multitude of other areas where they could lose more weight anyway...hopefully none of it sacrifices reliability
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Bruce372 5/10/2017 8:06pm
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I read it's the same engine as last year, so this limits the weight reduction areas to the rolling chassis, but plus add another 3lbs for the spring forks, it's gonna be difficult to get major weight reduction.

I am sure it's gonna be a good bike though.
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I'm all for a lighter bike. But good Lord some of the gripes Frome people about weight on a bike is absolutely ridiculous. We all know damn well that the majority of us couldn't feel a 5 pound difference in a bike.
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Idaho747 wrote:
I'm all for a lighter bike. But good Lord some of the gripes Frome people about weight on a bike is absolutely ridiculous. We all know...
I'm all for a lighter bike. But good Lord some of the gripes Frome people about weight on a bike is absolutely ridiculous. We all know damn well that the majority of us couldn't feel a 5 pound difference in a bike.
This is true lol
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Weird method to do an interview/ review.
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There was a lot of material to be removed from the swingarm, the current suzuki one is just straight box section. The stock exhaust on the rmz is super heavy. Throw on think/guts seat foam and a titanium exhaust and you will have one very sick bike. I will be buying one as soon as they come out. Cant wait. I really hope the shock and exhaust dont change so I can use my current stuff, but not a deal breaker.
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Myke 5/10/2017 8:56pm
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MXVet261 wrote:
He also states it has spring forks.
Oh yea missed that.

I guess 2 lbs lighter than the current model.
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RussB 5/11/2017 12:08am
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Should definitely be lighter.
The chassis and bodywork are majorly different and will no doubt shed some decent weight. The new bodywork is lot more minimal than the current RMZ plastic.
Also a lot of minor changes such as rear brake, airbox, subframe which are all quite likely going to be lighter.

Spring forks will add weight but will be worth it over the air forks!

Plus anyone who has owned an RMZ knows how easy it is to knock off a few lbs, the weight of the RMZ is only an issue if you ride it bone stock (even then its not that big a deal)

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theinternetkid 5/11/2017 4:59am
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Rotaholic wrote:
There was a lot of material to be removed from the swingarm, the current suzuki one is just straight box section. The stock exhaust on the...
There was a lot of material to be removed from the swingarm, the current suzuki one is just straight box section. The stock exhaust on the rmz is super heavy. Throw on think/guts seat foam and a titanium exhaust and you will have one very sick bike. I will be buying one as soon as they come out. Cant wait. I really hope the shock and exhaust dont change so I can use my current stuff, but not a deal breaker.
I can think of one guy who isn't going to agree with you about the swingarm.



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Rotaholic wrote:
There was a lot of material to be removed from the swingarm, the current suzuki one is just straight box section. The stock exhaust on the...
There was a lot of material to be removed from the swingarm, the current suzuki one is just straight box section. The stock exhaust on the rmz is super heavy. Throw on think/guts seat foam and a titanium exhaust and you will have one very sick bike. I will be buying one as soon as they come out. Cant wait. I really hope the shock and exhaust dont change so I can use my current stuff, but not a deal breaker.
theinternetkid wrote:
I can think of one guy who isn't going to agree with you about the swingarm. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/11/194183/s1200_Swingarm.jpg[/img]
I can think of one guy who isn't going to agree with you about the swingarm.



How much weight did he knock off? Oh wait...
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Idaho747 wrote:
I'm all for a lighter bike. But good Lord some of the gripes Frome people about weight on a bike is absolutely ridiculous. We all know...
I'm all for a lighter bike. But good Lord some of the gripes Frome people about weight on a bike is absolutely ridiculous. We all know damn well that the majority of us couldn't feel a 5 pound difference in a bike.
Lol too true. But you know dam well anyone over 40 at the track HAS to have a new bike with everything on it. I love seeing the vet dude who comes in every couple laps too adjust something on his bike but isn't going fast enough to be on the main track
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Rotaholic wrote:
There was a lot of material to be removed from the swingarm, the current suzuki one is just straight box section. The stock exhaust on the...
There was a lot of material to be removed from the swingarm, the current suzuki one is just straight box section. The stock exhaust on the rmz is super heavy. Throw on think/guts seat foam and a titanium exhaust and you will have one very sick bike. I will be buying one as soon as they come out. Cant wait. I really hope the shock and exhaust dont change so I can use my current stuff, but not a deal breaker.
theinternetkid wrote:
I can think of one guy who isn't going to agree with you about the swingarm. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/11/194183/s1200_Swingarm.jpg[/img]
I can think of one guy who isn't going to agree with you about the swingarm.



JWACK wrote:
How much weight did he knock off? Oh wait...
About 150lbs

If the incident happened now, more like 185-190
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bultokid 5/11/2017 7:39am
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Idaho747 wrote:
I'm all for a lighter bike. But good Lord some of the gripes Frome people about weight on a bike is absolutely ridiculous. We all know...
I'm all for a lighter bike. But good Lord some of the gripes Frome people about weight on a bike is absolutely ridiculous. We all know damn well that the majority of us couldn't feel a 5 pound difference in a bike.
motosurf wrote:
Lol too true. But you know dam well anyone over 40 at the track HAS to have a new bike with everything on it. I love...
Lol too true. But you know dam well anyone over 40 at the track HAS to have a new bike with everything on it. I love seeing the vet dude who comes in every couple laps too adjust something on his bike but isn't going fast enough to be on the main track
LOL, that's the joy for us +50 crowd :-) since we seen the ol' dudes doing it when we were young cats now its our turn

Love my '12 RMZ450, want a new Husky but can't justify it so I can continue to go as slow as I go now, do like the magic button though


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aroark247 5/11/2017 10:12am
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OHH BOY SUSZUKI IS NEW BIKE COMING SOON YES. WHERE IN WORLD IS TYLER ON THIS POST???
Permeance_Flux 5/11/2017 12:34pm
5/11/2017 12:34pm Edited Date/Time 5/11/2017 12:38pm
Myke wrote:
Oh yea missed that.

I guess 2 lbs lighter than the current model.
You're that skeptical? You think the new bike will fail to lose any weight?
Edit: my fault, I read your post wrong.
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#76 5/11/2017 2:28pm
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pmshortt2 wrote:
He also states is has a kickstart
Bollocks!.
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IceMan446 5/11/2017 2:46pm
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Rotaholic wrote:
There was a lot of material to be removed from the swingarm, the current suzuki one is just straight box section. The stock exhaust on the...
There was a lot of material to be removed from the swingarm, the current suzuki one is just straight box section. The stock exhaust on the rmz is super heavy. Throw on think/guts seat foam and a titanium exhaust and you will have one very sick bike. I will be buying one as soon as they come out. Cant wait. I really hope the shock and exhaust dont change so I can use my current stuff, but not a deal breaker.
theinternetkid wrote:
I can think of one guy who isn't going to agree with you about the swingarm. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/11/194183/s1200_Swingarm.jpg[/img]
I can think of one guy who isn't going to agree with you about the swingarm.



JWACK wrote:
How much weight did he knock off? Oh wait...
...
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drt410 5/11/2017 3:49pm
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Everything is speculation right now. The one thing thats not is this bike looks incredible, will turn well, and be reliable. Still a great option, plus they ride lighter than they are.


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malachi177 5/11/2017 4:40pm
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drt410 wrote:
Everything is speculation right now. The one thing thats not is this bike looks incredible, will turn well, and be reliable. Still a great option, plus...
Everything is speculation right now. The one thing thats not is this bike looks incredible, will turn well, and be reliable. Still a great option, plus they ride lighter than they are.


Yep, agreed!!

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