2008 Suzuki RM-Z 450

2008 Suzuki RM-Z 450 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$7,199
Type
Off-Road
Insurance
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Model Type
Off-Road
MSRP
$7,199
Dealers
Warranty
0
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2005
Parent Company
Suzuki
Display Name
RM-Z 450
Year
2008
Make
Suzuki
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
95.5 / 3.76
Stroke (mm/in)
62.8 / 2.47
Displacement (cc/ci)
449 / 27.4
Starter
Kick
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Tire Speed Rating
51M
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Speed Rating
57M
Rear Wheel Diameter
19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
90/100 R21 51M
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
120/90 R19 57M
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.16
Width (in/mm)
32.3 / 822
Height (in/mm)
51.2 / 1302
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.3 / 1482
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
14.7 / 375
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
1.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
227 / 103
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.7 / 6.4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.98
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
39 / 993
Number Of Seats
1
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chassis Protectors
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebar Pads
Standard
Skid Plate
Standard
Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
Standard
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • RMZ - Ride Review
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 28, 2008

    In the past 6 years I have owned every 450. Thats alot of bikes to compare this RMZ to - so how did the Zook compare? Let me first say the fuel injected bikes are a gift from God - I have riden the '09 CRF and '09 KXF 450's and all three bikes run exceptionaly well - stock. The RMZ was very "Yamaha" ...

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  • susie RM-Z 450
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 19, 2008

    this bike kicks alot up the rear end when going up a hill in 1st gear but on a plain race track i gaurantee you it is worth the money it flies like a bird with all its torque chatting behind the rear wheel

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