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Friend said that yellow bikes have been delivered.
https://motocrossactionmag.com/amp/mxa-race-test-2018-suzuki-rm-z450/
Spoiler Alert-
“Q: HOW MUCH DOES THE 2018 SUZUKI RM-Z450 WEIGH?
A: On MXA’s calibrated balance-beam scale, the Suzuki hits 241 pounds. That is 1 pound heavier than it was in 2017.”
All the while, they actively out traded allied fighters until late 44, when the spitfire became widespread.
Don't underestimate the old horse
Suzuki’s “current” airplanes, lol.
I mean Maverick did beat those modern jets with his old F-14.
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Just like the Alta, misunderstood and before its time. Sometimes the old is just better.
Would like to see a sortie with these bad boys.
You’ve got a point. The ‘87 CR250 was way ahead of its time, and could be raced competitively for years after.
I’m not sure we can say that a 2018 RMz450 is better than any of the current ‘23 bikes (for pro racing). Plus it has remain virtually unchanged or updated within the last 5 years (‘23 coming up).
You could argue “Heck, what difference does 5 years make?”
And some may say “It’s not the bike. It’s the rider.”
I think that 99% of people can't ride the current Suzuki to its fullest. No reason to go for better stuff, if you do not know what to do with it. Biggest issue they have for the "pros" is the weight and electric start, but factory is factory after all. If he is more comfortable on the base then any other brand, there is only up to go, not down.
Comparing apples to oranges here. Mumford and Hartranft both got seriously injured because their bike shit out before a jump.
I think Hartranfts bike quit and Mumford's bike cut out.
As in dive bomb, torpedo bomb, or Kamikaze bomb?
Chad Reeds fuel pump failed on the step on / step off
https://youtu.be/fR-PwTM0vVg
Reed isn't on a Red Bull KTM...
He is clearly a STUKA.
Pretty sure it was a factory bike. Atleast engine and suspension. Check out videos of him testing and building the bike. Freak mechanicals can happen to any bike though.
The lack of development of the Suzuki probably matters most to buyers and least to pro’s because the bits they can’t change in the US are pretty good - frame and cases. The frame was ahead of its time. Its just a bit portly.
Mumford isn't on a HEP Suzuki...
Extra weight is bound to be a new kickstarter design...maybe thicker graphic material...or maybe...
Pit Row
Hopefully he doesn’t decide to go backwards. I wish him the best, but going to a outdated bike could potentially be it for him..
Fortunately for the pro's, they can address this with just spending a little $$$.
They switched back to spring forks from SFF Air. Aside from that change, the newer gen was a couple pounds lighter than the 2017.
You think the other brands don't know about Ti?
Yeah, it’ll still be a factory bike, but the other factory bikes are already starting off 15 pounds lighter and more powerful and more development.
Either way, I hope it works out for him, but…
15 pounds? Lol Yamaha is 3 pounds lighter
Haha... Hope he keeps the trolling up all the way through the month.
Idk man. As much as I’m enjoying it and all the speculation coming with it, I’m ready to see what he’s riding. I’m not sure I can handle much more of the trolling
Which bike does that silencer fit? And yes, Ken should try to keep everything confidential and troll all the way to A1 and make his announcement there.
Kenny is out-Chadding Chad Reed!
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