It's Real! The New 2018 Suzuki RM-Z450

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BroFoSho 2/2/2017 8:30am
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Even if it is the 2018 model... its Suzuki. Which means it will have different graphics and maybe some different shock settings
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DC323 2/2/2017 8:38am
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BroFoSho wrote:
Even if it is the 2018 model... its Suzuki. Which means it will have different graphics and maybe some different shock settings
The article says it's "brand new". Guess we'll see tomorrow!
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RPM68 wrote:
Didn't Grant Langston switch to the 08 YZ at Southwick in 07? Villopoto the 12 model at Unadilla in 11?
For the US the bikes have to be homologated, which in those two cases there were enough bikes in the country that it was legal. For the GPs there is no such rule, meaning they can race them all season long, regardless of production numbers.

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TriRacer27 2/2/2017 8:47am
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RPM68 wrote:
Didn't Grant Langston switch to the 08 YZ at Southwick in 07? Villopoto the 12 model at Unadilla in 11?
ML512 wrote:
For the US the bikes have to be homologated, which in those two cases there were enough bikes in the country that it was legal. For...
For the US the bikes have to be homologated, which in those two cases there were enough bikes in the country that it was legal. For the GPs there is no such rule, meaning they can race them all season long, regardless of production numbers.
Weellll, in theory.

Depends on what you mean by "in the country" and by when. Cough KTM Factory Edition Cough
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MXVet261 2/2/2017 8:55am
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I am still racing a modified 2011 because I have not felt like I needed to upgrade. I hope they do something to change my mind! To me the biggest issue is the weight --- it's a PIG. (funny I complain about weight of the bike but not my own weight haha)

If they redesign the look and lose a bunch of weight I would probably buy one. Putting estart on it would help convince me too with my short fat legs.
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Xsenter 2/2/2017 11:23am
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I can promise ...this is an all new 2018 Suzuki ! New frame, new bodywork etc etc...

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chuckdavies 2/2/2017 11:25am
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BroFoSho wrote:
Even if it is the 2018 model... its Suzuki. Which means it will have different graphics and maybe some different shock settings
You'll be eating your words tomorrow when they unveil a lot, lot more than your Graphics and shock settings claim.
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Tpog496 2/2/2017 11:45am
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chuckdavies wrote:
You'll be eating your words tomorrow when they unveil a lot, lot more than your Graphics and shock settings claim.
We need a crow on a dinner plate emoji.
Thisusernameisavailable 2/2/2017 11:49am
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BroFoSho wrote:
Even if it is the 2018 model... its Suzuki. Which means it will have different graphics and maybe some different shock settings
You're one of these bros who can't see beyond a plastic fender right? It must be a sad life having a bit of plastic meaning so damn much to you...
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Going to be killer- can't wait
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planetstar291 wrote:
Quote from Stribos on MX Large interview. "There were rumours about racing at Hawkstone Park with a completely new bike, maybe Model year 2018? Can you...
Quote from Stribos on MX Large interview.
"There were rumours about racing at Hawkstone Park with a completely new bike, maybe Model year 2018? Can you tell us something? If yes, have you already tested it?

"I can’t tell a lot about that but we will unveil the bike friday before hawkstone park. I’m very excited to show it. Yeah we tested the bike straight after the MXON and it feels different, a lot lighter, even easier to handle…
We will still need some time to test it more but i can’t wait to ride it. Just wait and see."
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ed921reyes wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/02/02/173490/s1200_IMG_3935.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/02/02/173491/s1200_IMG_3934.jpg[/img]




So you're saying there's a chance..

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ML512 2/2/2017 3:13pm
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TriRacer27 wrote:
Weellll, in theory.

Depends on what you mean by "in the country" and by when. Cough KTM Factory Edition Cough
There's a specified date on when the bikes have to be in the country for both series. For Supercross, that date is actually later in the season...so that's how KTM is legal for the FEs.
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711mx 2/2/2017 3:34pm
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100% be a brand new bike, pre production 2018 for Suzuki MXGP team and Japan only. Bikes been around for quite a while apparently, and will debut at hawkestone international on Sunday!
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kiwifan 2/2/2017 3:47pm
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hmmm I will be interested in what they change on it... my bet they basically do what Honda did in 2017 lol

I think the new Yammy thats due will be interesting as well.
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kiwifan wrote:
hmmm I will be interested in what they change on it... my bet they basically do what Honda did in 2017 lol I think the new...
hmmm I will be interested in what they change on it... my bet they basically do what Honda did in 2017 lol

I think the new Yammy thats due will be interesting as well.
Suzuki made it light.. Honda didnt
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RPM68 wrote:
Didn't Grant Langston switch to the 08 YZ at Southwick in 07? Villopoto the 12 model at Unadilla in 11?
Yes
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kiwifan 2/2/2017 5:11pm
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kiwifan wrote:
hmmm I will be interested in what they change on it... my bet they basically do what Honda did in 2017 lol I think the new...
hmmm I will be interested in what they change on it... my bet they basically do what Honda did in 2017 lol

I think the new Yammy thats due will be interesting as well.
tek14 wrote:
Suzuki made it light.. Honda didnt
They havent made it light because they havent made it yet... I think yous post is meant to say "I think it will be lighter than the Honda, I have no facts to justify the comment, but I hate Honda so will make the comment anyway" ...better?
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NorcalVet 2/2/2017 6:34pm
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I remember waiting for my '05 RMZ 450 that I ordered back in 2004
And watching the gp's in '04 before they were released late in spring of '05 here

Then Ricky was able to bust out his works edition/ exemption during outdoors

Bring back the 4 speed gear box, add the magic button and hydro clutch
- then options/ upgrades like a FE edition ?
Spring rates
Air/ spring
Exhaust/ mapping
Yellow wheels
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kevin204 2/2/2017 7:27pm
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So wait, is Keefer wrong, or is all this just a bunch of hype over nothing?
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Idp57 2/2/2017 7:37pm
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kiwifan wrote:
hmmm I will be interested in what they change on it... my bet they basically do what Honda did in 2017 lol I think the new...
hmmm I will be interested in what they change on it... my bet they basically do what Honda did in 2017 lol

I think the new Yammy thats due will be interesting as well.
tek14 wrote:
Suzuki made it light.. Honda didnt
kiwifan wrote:
They havent made it light because they havent made it yet... I think yous post is meant to say "I think it will be lighter than...
They havent made it light because they havent made it yet... I think yous post is meant to say "I think it will be lighter than the Honda, I have no facts to justify the comment, but I hate Honda so will make the comment anyway" ...better?
Maybe both of you are 50% right!!!
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JB 19 2/2/2017 8:33pm
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sbarrington314 wrote:
Enhance [img]https://i.gyazo.com/83472266514b765f63f2d0f263343fe3.png[/img]
Enhance
I hate those forks. Does look lighter though. I'll probably just hold out for the 2026 model.

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