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New Suzuki 2014 RM-Z450 - A Factory Prepared Race Bike

15th June 2013

The latest version of Suzuki's cutting edge four-stroke motocrosser, the 2014 RM-Z450, has been unveiled.

The choice of champions like James Stewart and Matt Moss, the 2014 RM-Z450 continues the legacy of its ground-breaking predecessors.

Since its introduction in 2005 the Suzuki RM-Z450 has proven itself as a championship contender and winner time and time again from the world-stage to local club races.

After countless hours under the watchful eyes of experienced test riders in testing facilities, the latest RM-Z450 promises more refinement than ever before.

Much work has gone into its prodigious cornering ability, which has helped the current generation perform with aplomb in the toughest competitions.

Rockstar Energy Suzuki rider Davi Millsaps saluted the judges twice in the 2014 AMA SX championship on board the RM-Z450, eventually finishing the title race in second position.

In the race for the 2013 Australian MX National Championship the RM-Z450 already has two wins, with Matt Moss pushing hard for another title on board a Suzuki.

The speed off the line has been a feature for the RM-Z450, claiming every hole shot trophy to date in the 2013 series.

New Features

ECM ignition program has been changed for improved starting performance.
Stylish two-tone radiator shrouds with new aggressive graphics and yellow side number plates accentuate the RM-Z450's agile looks.

Key Features

449cm+é-¦ 4-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC 4-valve fuel-injected engine developed to deliver phenomenal idle-to-redline thrust.

Through feedback from factory racing, the piston, piston pin and connecting-rod are developed with use of Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis.

The piston pin has Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) surface treatment, for less friction and increased durability.
Lightweight, battery-less, motocross-use electronic fuel injection system with progressive throttle linkage makes for efficient power delivery.

12-hole fuel injector delivers a fine fuel/air mist for efficient operation.

Aluminium cylinder with Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) coating, built for durability, light weight and efficient heat transfer.

5-speed transmission enables precise gear shift operation.

Latest version of Separate Function front Fork (SFF-type2) from Showa, separating the spring and damping tasks. The right leg contains the spring, while the left leg incorporates the cartridge assembly to manage damping. It results in reduced friction, increased absorption performance and weight saving.

Front fork spring pre-load is adjustable, allowing wider range of setting.

Slim chassis design makes for a slim riding position, opening up the cockpit to allow the rider to actively take control of the machine.

Showa piggyback-reservoir rear shock with high/low-speed compression damping adjustment, plus rebound damping and spring preload adjustments.

The rear shock, working through Suzuki's superlative rising-rate linkage system, provides 310mm of wheel travel, delivering maximum traction.

Race-inspired waved disc rotors and Excel aluminium rims are standard equipment.

Renthal Aluminium Fatbar is standard equipment. It has more strength and less vibration than Aluminium straight handlebars.

Gripper seat, with projected cross-shaped patterns on red-coloured top surface to provide additional grip.

For quick fuel adjustment setting to suit riding condition, two couplers are enclosed. One is for rich and another for lean fuel setting compared to stock setting. Customer can change fuel setting to best suit the riding conditions by just connecting either coupler.

Maintenance cap for fuel pump and plug for fuel hose are enclosed for ease of maintenance when customer removes fuel tank for maintenance purpose.

The muffler body uses conventional bolts, instead of rivets to simplify the replacement of muffler's glass wool packing.

Customers can expect the 2014 RM-Z450 to arrive in Australia in spring, with pricing to be announced closer to launch.

For further information on the Suzuki 2014 RM-Z450, interested customers should visit their local Suzuki dealer, who can be found through the dealer locator on www.suzuki.com.au.