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

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malachi177 4/8/2017 10:46am
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Superdave19 wrote:
Engine cases/cylinder look identical to the old one- Just sayin'..
Bruce372 wrote:
Exactly
Well the '16 RMZ250 engine " looks" the same as the '13-'15. But internally there were 88 changes done to the motor.
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Paul333 4/8/2017 10:47am
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Honestly it looks incredible. As a Vet rider I would love to see electric start but it doesn't look like thats going to happen. I bet its still going to be awesome.
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Paul333 wrote:
Honestly it looks incredible. As a Vet rider I would love to see electric start but it doesn't look like thats going to happen. I bet...
Honestly it looks incredible. As a Vet rider I would love to see electric start but it doesn't look like thats going to happen. I bet its still going to be awesome.
I agree!. Great looking bike.

If it has the handling traits of the prior ones, thinner, lighter, and a bit more power it should be a home run for them.
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Bruce372 4/8/2017 11:02am
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Superdave19 wrote:
Engine cases/cylinder look identical to the old one- Just sayin'..
Bruce372 wrote:
Exactly
malachi177 wrote:
Well the '16 RMZ250 engine " looks" the same as the '13-'15. But internally there were 88 changes done to the motor.
Lol...and that rmz250 is still the heaviest and slowest bike in it's class

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Jmicmoto13 4/8/2017 11:42am
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[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/04/08/186561/s1200_Screen_Shot_2017_04_08_at_2.24.35_PM.jpg[/img]


Hydraulic clutch > electric start
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Can get this kit for any RM-Z. Doubt it will be on the production bike.
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mxjon454 4/8/2017 1:35pm
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Suzuki has updated the motor a few times since '08 and the frame i think in '12. If they wouldve changed the bodywork on the bike when they updated the frame there wouldnt be as many people complaining that the bike has been unchanged since '08 IMO. Shoot the 450 outdoor championship was just won on a private team in '16, its not a bad bike at all. Its a great bike as is right now. I doubt i would be any faster on a '17 rmz450 then i would be on a '17 crf 450 or ktm. Just pick a color you like and buy that bike lol theyre all good.
Threewheeler 4/8/2017 2:20pm
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That's the same magura clutch you can buy aftermarket for pretty much any bike I doubt they come with it stock for 2018. I'm already sold on one I think they look badass.
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drt410 4/8/2017 3:29pm
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Electric start, drop some weight, add a few more horses, and keep the zook cornering and we have a winner. Their bikes have barely changed over the years and their still competitive, theyre doing something right. Its time for a new generation and this looks amazing. They just really need to hop on the electric start bandwagon and shave some pounds and these will sell like hot cakes. This new bike is already one of the better looking bikes out and its not even out yet. They definitely know how to design a good looking bike.
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Jmicmoto13 wrote:
Hydraulic clutch > electric start
I assume those are Works Suzuki options that won't make to production.

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malachi177 4/8/2017 4:38pm
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Bruce372 wrote:
Lol...and that rmz250 is still the heaviest and slowest bike in it's class
That bike flat out rips once you put a full on Yosh system on it. It comes neutered from the factory. It's the only bike to come in at under the db limit. That bike is a completely different animal with an exhaust system and going to a 50 tooth rear sprocket...and the new engine is designed for major hop up without affecting the reliability. Shootouts mean f#$% all in the real world, and if you base your purchase based solely on that you're a dumbass.
Aceofspades 4/8/2017 8:45pm
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Seewer's RMZ250 seems to be a ripper. I cant believe how fast that bike looks.
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Bruce372 4/8/2017 11:12pm
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Bruce372 wrote:
Lol...and that rmz250 is still the heaviest and slowest bike in it's class
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That bike flat out rips once you put a full on Yosh system on it. It comes neutered from the factory. It's the only bike to...
That bike flat out rips once you put a full on Yosh system on it. It comes neutered from the factory. It's the only bike to come in at under the db limit. That bike is a completely different animal with an exhaust system and going to a 50 tooth rear sprocket...and the new engine is designed for major hop up without affecting the reliability. Shootouts mean f#$% all in the real world, and if you base your purchase based solely on that you're a dumbass.
Well, given I've bought 5 Suzukis over the last few years this means I am not a dumbass right? I've still got two in my garage, and I am not going to kid myself that any of them were fast or light compared to similar bikes in class, even after putting a yosh pipe on.
Permeance_Flux 5/5/2017 11:08am
5/5/2017 11:08am
Patents released, should be That much closer to full production model reveal, maybe sometime next month?






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Permeance_Flux wrote:
Patents released, should be That much closer to full production model reveal, maybe sometime next month? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/05/192912/s1200_IMG_0273.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/05/192913/s1200_IMG_0274.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/05/192914/s1200_IMG_0275.jpg[/img]
Patents released, should be That much closer to full production model reveal, maybe sometime next month?






Not a huge fan of the all Gray color scheme. Laughing

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mx_563 5/5/2017 11:32am
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downard254 wrote:
Not a huge fan of the all Gray color scheme. Laughing
This must be the Supermoto version (tires)
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downard254 5/5/2017 11:56am
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mx_563 wrote:
This must be the Supermoto version (tires)
I was going to mention that in an edit, but a phone call I had to answer allowed you to get the jump out of the gate on me.Wink
Permeance_Flux 5/5/2017 12:34pm
5/5/2017 12:34pm Edited Date/Time 5/5/2017 12:38pm
Here's a similar rendition of the 2018 yz450f in 50 shades of gray




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ob 5/5/2017 12:40pm
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Where are the pics of the other side of that yz? Does it have a kick started is what I'm wondering. I hear it may not.
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#76 5/5/2017 2:02pm
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ob wrote:
Where are the pics of the other side of that yz? Does it have a kick started is what I'm wondering. I hear it may not.
Was thinking the very same...
fullysicmate 5/5/2017 4:09pm
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mxjon454 wrote:
Suzuki has updated the motor a few times since '08 and the frame i think in '12. If they wouldve changed the bodywork on the bike...
Suzuki has updated the motor a few times since '08 and the frame i think in '12. If they wouldve changed the bodywork on the bike when they updated the frame there wouldnt be as many people complaining that the bike has been unchanged since '08 IMO. Shoot the 450 outdoor championship was just won on a private team in '16, its not a bad bike at all. Its a great bike as is right now. I doubt i would be any faster on a '17 rmz450 then i would be on a '17 crf 450 or ktm. Just pick a color you like and buy that bike lol theyre all good.
I thought the same think until i sold my yz450 and bought a ktm450. Confidence has gone through the roof, and as a result so has speed. No more front wheel washing.
Brownstone322 5/5/2017 4:51pm
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mxjon454 wrote:
Suzuki has updated the motor a few times since '08 and the frame i think in '12. If they wouldve changed the bodywork on the bike...
Suzuki has updated the motor a few times since '08 and the frame i think in '12. If they wouldve changed the bodywork on the bike when they updated the frame there wouldnt be as many people complaining that the bike has been unchanged since '08 IMO. Shoot the 450 outdoor championship was just won on a private team in '16, its not a bad bike at all. Its a great bike as is right now. I doubt i would be any faster on a '17 rmz450 then i would be on a '17 crf 450 or ktm. Just pick a color you like and buy that bike lol theyre all good.
Point of order. Last season, Suzuki listed both Yoshimura and RCH as factory teams. RCH wasn't "private," and those two operations subsequently merged.

This year Suzuki lists RCH/Yoshimura as factory and JGR as a "support team."

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Racing.aspx?sc_lang=en
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Permeance_Flux wrote:
Patents released, should be That much closer to full production model reveal, maybe sometime next month? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/05/192912/s1200_IMG_0273.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/05/192913/s1200_IMG_0274.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/05/192914/s1200_IMG_0275.jpg[/img]
Patents released, should be That much closer to full production model reveal, maybe sometime next month?






These are really cool, where did you find them?
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JayBraap19 5/15/2017 5:53pm
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I just realized looking back that when I was building my RM125 in 2012 that I somehow managed to eff up my "trim" job (aka hackjob) on my side plates enough that they closely resemble the new body style.

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TeamGreen 5/15/2017 6:03pm
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JayBraap19 wrote:
I just realized looking back that when I was building my RM125 in 2012 that I somehow managed to eff up my "trim" job (aka hackjob)...
I just realized looking back that when I was building my RM125 in 2012 that I somehow managed to eff up my "trim" job (aka hackjob) on my side plates enough that they closely resemble the new body style.

That makes you a "Visionary"!

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