2010 Suzuki RM-Z450 released

Suzuki has released the 2010 version of its fuel-injected, championship-winning RM-Z450 motocrosser.

Australian Chad Reed’s weapon of choice, the RM-Z450 became the world’s first production motocross motorcycle to feature electronic fuel-injection and has now received a range of significant upgrades, including a further improved engine, a new frame and new suspension, set to keep the Suzuki RM-Z450 at the front of the field.

“Suzuki’s RM-Z450 led the way with fuel-injected technology in motocross racebikes; it changed the face of the sport,” Perry Morison, General Manager, Motorcycles, Suzuki Australia said. “On and off the track, other manufacturers have followed our lead, and the 2010 Suzuki RM-Z450 is here to move the goalposts again. It’s Suzuki’s best motocrosser yet, with major engine, chassis and suspension developments, and is ready to continue the winning ways of the RM-Z450.”

Further enhancing throttle response and power throughout its rev range, the 449cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4-valve engine features a new cylinder head, piston, crankshaft, throttle body, cam shafts and valve springs.

Pioneered by Suzuki, the Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system is even better with a reversed throttle valve movement, directing mist away from the valve to produce more power and enhanced throttle response.

The perfect match for a potent engine, 2010 RM-Z450 riders will benefit from significant chassis and suspension development.

A new, more rigid, twin-spar aluminium frame is accompanied by a new subframe, linkage and rear swingarm, and enhanced, race-bred Showa suspension to help provide sharper handling, improved manoeuvrability and maximum traction.

With revised spring and damping rate settings at each end, 47mm inverted front forks are fully adjustable for rebound and compression settings, while the rear shock absorber offers fully adjustable rebound, compression and pre-load settings.

The new RM-Z450 also features a new radiator and significant electrical upgrades including ECU revisions, as part of the ultimate motocross weapon.

The Suzuki 2010 RM-Z450 is now available in Australia through all Suzuki stockists.