REVAMPED 2010 SUZUKI RM-Z450 NOW AVAILABLE

Written by Mike Ryan, Senior Writer

September 1, 2009 11:06 AM AEST

The new RM-Z450 is now available. It features a 449cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4-valve engine with a new cylinder head, piston, crankshaft, throttle body, cam shafts and valve springs.

The Electronic Fuel Injection system is even better with a reversed throttle valve movement, directing mist away from the valve to produce more power and enhanced throttle response.

A new, more rigid, twin-spar aluminium frame is accompanied by a new sub frame, 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.