Test, Ride, Review: 2023 RM-Z450 | Full Review!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 16. 10. 2022
- This video entails all the details on why the Suzuki RM-Z450 models are perfect for any skill of rider in our opinion! We test rode, had a 2nd opinion with Soyer Beck riding the Suzuki 450 for the first time ever, and both of us giving you the review you are looking for. Comfortability, reliability, and affordable for any rider at any skill.
Hope you enjoyed our review! Thanks to Soyer for the track and his personal review on the bike.
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Love my rmz450, best bike I've ever had, and I've had them all. It's very well balanced all around and will go anywhere with ease.
I 100% agree.
I have a 2021 RMZ 250 went softer on fork springs, everything else is stock. The bike rips by far my favorite MX bike. RM Army đ»
I'm a 27 year old vet guy myself. Bought a 21 rmz450, got no problems winning races at the local track. Great bikes.
Absolutely one of the reasons I purchased a Suzuki again! Glad to hear đđ»
I love this bike too. I got a year end 2022 model a month ago.. Iâm an old veteran Pro/ProAm level atv racer that also trained on dirtbikes from a young age and am maybe top C class mid level B class on a good day. I was all Kawasaki for dirtbikes since 2004, most recent was a 2015 kx450 and even with riding that KX450 for an entire year, first day on this RMZ450 was unexplained, I felt that comfortability right away as said in the video. Ofcourse coming from atvs I donât notice the 250lb bike at all. But just happy and comfortable I was riding it, never felt that way in a bike. Very trusting on it and it gives you some confidence vs the Kawasaki I had. I havenât touched one thing on the bike except for Thumb Throttle⊠but at 6ft4 and 210-215 lbs with gear it sure is a great handling bike off the floorâŠ. And for those who like to rag on the lowest peak HP of this bikeâŠ. Yâall would get spanked by kids on 125âs and 250fs most likely⊠in racing itâs all about setup and cornering speed⊠you canât use high HP in corners, and so peak HP is just a number that very few riders will ever use properly
RM Army rules ! The absolute best looking bikes, super reliable, great handling, peppy bikes that work well with most riders other than factory pros.
Just taylor the suspension for your weight and ability and then rip on it! great video!!
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks đđ»
RM ARMY!! Sick video!
Thanks man! đĄ
I absolutely love the looks of the Suzuki. I ride a 2019 Husky 250 right now. Would love to try a Suzuki! That track looks so fun!
For sure they have the best looking machines! Any chance you get to ride a new Suzuki, you will be shocked! đđ» Soyerâs track is so good for numerous things on the dirt bike. Turns, big jumps, vet track, fully built Supercross track, etc! I will be making much more content in the future at his property â
This was an awesome review thanks man
Thanks, man, and no problem! Hope it helped and gave you some insight into the Suzuk 450.
Love the review! I'd love to get a 250, as I do more off road riding, live the Suzuki lineup
Thanks I have a 19 rmz 450 put a cheap Lottworx light and had Factory connections suspension do there Magic couldnt be happier riding buddy's on new 22 crf 450s and 250 are anazes how good my bike works following me the rmz amazes most and still gets most attention when we stop from outsiders
Thatâs awesome! Super underrated machine đđ»
@@Imperativemx and they look so good doing it got mine as a photoshoot bike from a Suzuki district manager after shoot with all old stuff in 2020 bike is a 19 had about 6 hours and got all stock plastic and slip on muffler has a fmf on it
I loved my RMZ450. I just got tired of the weight.. after I rode my friends KTM I sold my RMZ.
Great review. Really appreciate the comparison between that and your YZ.
Loved racing in Virginia back when I was stationed out there.
Great tracks.
Appreciate that! Which race tracks did you race at? That's awesome.
@@Imperativemx mostly district 11 and 13? If I remember right.
Sugar tree and Budds Creek were my two favorite tracks.
Practiced a lot at Elizabeth City MX as a member. Can't forget Weinerts place down by Cherry Creek.
@@mxracer158 been to each of them except Elizabeth City. Will probably go this year for a new track adventure, lol! Sugar Tree is my home track, only 1 hour away. Budd's was my first Pro National in 2013; I have been going there since 2004 for nationals. Do you still ride?
@@Imperativemx that's awesome. Being close to an incredible track makes things a whole lot better.
Oh yeah I got the MX / dirt bike bug for life and I'm happy about it.
Got my KTM torn down, rebuild for Spring/summer.
@@mxracer158 good to hear đđ»
Letting her eat in the track I love it
love mine its great bike works great
I bought a 1 hour 2018 RMZ 450 this summer. I have a 2018 250 sxf big bore with KYB internals also. It's interesting to ride them back to back. Obviously the KTM gives up torque and hp to the Suzuki. But I have to say that the rich (aggressive) map coupler sort of feels similar in the power band (my KTM Sxf 270 did dyno at 52 hp). Meaning the Zook comes on really soft w this map and doesn't really pick up. With the lean map the Zook hits a lot harder right off the bottom and pulls harder all the way through the powerband . I prefer the lean map for very jumpy and tight tracks vs. the rich map. The stock map (no coupler attached) doesn't really feel much different than the rich coupler.
The Zook chassis is very stiff and I have had both ends revalved by RG3 for a vet intermediate/expert level. I have loosened the frame hanger bolts and even removed one of the bolts on the top hangers to get some more flex and this helped. The KTM is much much more supple and controllable everywhere. I credit the steel frame and weight for this. And while the Zook does feel slim and controllable, the weight is noticeable after switching between them, especially in the air.
If you are considering the Zook and can get one for less than MSRP, do it. Putting a thousand bucks into the bike can make it really good. The bike kicks over easily, but the kick starter is way up there, and I am 6'2. Other mods I am considering to the bike are pipe/silencer to shed some weight, possibly an ecu and I would like to try some aftermarket engine hangers and see if they make a difference. I will also put in a high compression piston when it comes time for a rebuild. The clutch is holding up well for me ( I did put in 3 stiff springs), as I mostly ride this bike hitting free ride jumps/ramps vs. track and so don't use the clutch a whole lot.
Suzuki is where it's at these days unless your a sponsored pro lol
SUZUKI number 1 in the World.
No
@@steelstiffy85 better then what your flicking your leg over.
Nice review ! I like it you describe everything so good, i wanna trade my 450 sxf 20 for a fresh 23 rmz
Thanks a lot! That wouldnât be a bad idea man. Glad you enjoyed the review đđ»
@@Imperativemx i was looking for that kind of review, the bike dont feel heavier ? And how about the airfilter ? I ride only sandy / soft track
Just scared about the rear shock
@@stevemx2778 good deal! The bike feels slimmer and lighter that others. The air filter they do little tweaks every year to make air flow better. I havenât had any problems out of mine or anything of that nature. The back shock..I hear a ton of people complaining about it, but just like in the video, I only set the sag. No clicker adjustments too it. Itâs rider preference and easy to adjust if need be!
@@Imperativemx nice to hear that thanks a lot i appreciate your input
Always had both I would never trade sxf for a rmz if anything I'd go 23sxf just me tho
Did you have to do anything special to get your exhaust or did it just show up???
So youâre saying that I get a full Yoshimura exhaust system if I buy that motorcycle. Does the dealer give you the system or do you contact Yoshimura? Thank you.
suzuki the best in the world,,
Agree 100% Love the feel of the cockpit of an RMZ but it doesn't have an electric starter lol!
I'm literally just selling my 18 yzf 450 to go back to suzuki,I personally hope they don't fit an electric start.the elec start on the yz is terrible,kick start all the way!
Thatâs awesome man! Hope this review helped you on your purchase đđ»
@@Imperativemx I've always loved suzuki,now after 2 bikes with elec starts breaking its time to go back!
@@Imperativemx just picked up rmz super excited to ride it đ
@@christoulsonmxchannel451 LETâs GOOOOO!!! Let me know how you like it and or need anything đđ»
@@Imperativemx been nice if I could of got the free yoshi but I think the offer has finished đ
I hear you on the YZ 450, at 65 I love mine but it rips my arms off and you can't tune it down. I do wish Suzuki would put the E-Start on this bike because at 5' 7" I have hard time kicking a 450 over.
100% the reason I got rid of it and I can understand for someone older (no offense) and shorter to have an issue with starting a Suzuki. If you get a chance to at least ride one, some time, you for sure should. I believe you would really enjoy it! Power is so smooth and doesnât rip the arms off đđ»
Buy a 250.
You can add one, it just adds to the weight. I'm old like you, 51, I hope to be riding at 65...keep on keepin' on my friend! About the weight, it doesn't feel heavy to me, it is lighter than Enduro's. Unless you're a top pro, I believe the weight thing is just part of the technical aspects race machines are subject to. I just purchased my 1st 4 Stroke & 1st Suzuki, 22 RM-Z450. I've always owned Yamaha & Honda. 1st being a 78 YZ80 then the 82 YZ80J, wish I had kept that one.
Rm ride
Why u choose suzuki .
The video explains that question in great detail.
Brand new and thereâs already duck tape on itđ sheâs clapped
Bike is uncompetitive if youâre doing anything other than a local raceâŠ.
I disagree. Any brand that places inside the top 10 in AMA Supercross and/or Motocross is competitive.
The riderâŠâŠ..Ken Roczen
@@Dirtderrick650exactly. Dumbest comment ever đđŒ
Didn't even know Suzuki still made dirt bikes. Completely dead brand in the enduro/MX/SX world.
KR94
nice track ,ware is it at? like to play there