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RMX450Z Features

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.