2012 Suzuki RMX450Z

2012 Suzuki RMX450Z

Serious Performance Anywhere, Anytime

A powerful and torquey fuel-injected 449cm3 engine is the core feature of this off-road runner. Combine that with a slim and aggressively-styled chassis and bodywork and you have the makings of a bike that’s ready to tackle whatever road you decide to go to.

In addition to its style and mechanics, the RMX450Z also boasts of an electric starter, a fully-functioning, two-mode instrument cluster, and most impressive of all, shared core technologies with Suzuki’s Championship-winning open-class motocrosser.

Features and Benefits

• 449cm3 4-stroke, 4-valve, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected DOHC powerplant based on that of Suzuki’s winning open-class motocrosser RM-Z450.

• Trail-ready features include an electric starter powered by a compact battery, a coolant reservoir tank and an engine protector plate.

• A larger magneto-generator is fitted to charge the battery and power the lights.

• Advanced fuel-injection system makes for extra-smooth power delivery, high fuel efficiency, superb reliability and reduced emissions.

• The airbox features a hinged lid for quick air-filter maintenance and better protection from dust.

• Minimal modifications from the motocrosser engine include modified inlet tract and revised cam profiles to increase low and mid-rpm power.

• 5-speed transmission with wide gear ratios and primary/final drive ratios selected to suit various situations from steep trails to open terrain.

• The aluminum-alloy twin-spar frame combines cast and extruded sections to achieve low weight with high rigidity and high durability.

• RM-Z450-derived, trail-ready suspension, using high-performance Showa forks and Showa piggyback-reservoir style rear shock.

• Rear suspension linkage geometry combines the RM series’ renowned turning-on-rails abilities with optimized handling performance for trail rides.

• The aluminum-alloy swingarm, derived from RM-Z450, to maintain ideal balance, while the rear suspension linkage benefits from reduced free play.

• Motocross-developed seat, slim bodywork and low-profile aluminum-alloy fuel tank together compose a comfortable, ergonomical riding position.

• The full-function, two (sport/standard) mode instrument cluster in a durable, ultra-compact housing includes a low fuel level warning light.

• Useful two-mode instrument display; Sport mode simply shows timer, tripmeter, average speed and tire-diameter correction.

• Standard mode also shows speed, time, two trip lengths and voltage.

• An integrated tire diameter calculator allows precise fine tuning for different tires to ensure accuracy of the speed and distance displays.

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