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2013 Suzuki RM-Z450

Champions Choose Suzuki...and Suzuki supports future champions! In addition to all the high-tech features and race-winning performance of the 2013 RM-Z models, Suzuki offers the best amateur racing program around!

Look deep and you’ll see the championship-inspired upgrades we have made to the 2013 RM-Z450 . From years of experience helping racers around the world reach the top of the podium, Suzuki understands that the power of high-performance engineering is often in the details. A new piston, upgraded ignition, redesigned transmission, suspension changes and more. Inside and out, the RM-Z450 is a sight to behold. Beauty is skin deep. But power and performance goes all the way to the core.

2013 Suzuki RM-Z450 Review

The Suzuki RM-Z450 gives you the power to dominate the competition. For 2013, the RM-Z450 is redesigned to give you an even greater edge. With a thoroughly refined engine, it develops exceptional power from idle to redline and incredibly crisp throttle response. It also features the innovative new Separate Function front Fork (SFF) from Showa. The new front suspension works with an updated twin-spar aluminum frame engineered for an optimum balance between rigidity and high-speed traction, providing you with incredibly precise handling and smooth performance on the toughest tracks. The new RM-Z450 - it puts championship-winner performance in your control to reach the top of the podium!

2013 Suzuki RM-Z450 Features and Benefits

Engine Design Concept
For race-winning performance, a motocrosser’s engine needs to be durable, efficient and powerful. To win championships, that engine needs the powerful engineering heritage that comes from Suzuki. The RM-Z450 features a fuel-injected engine powered by Suzuki's advanced technology. Suzuki’s fuel-injection expertise has delivered national and world championships in Superbike racing as well as in Motocross and Supercross . High-performance heritage like this serves as the platform for the technological improvements Suzuki built into the 2013 RM-Z450 resulting increased acceleration, faster throttle response, and broader mid-range power and torque. That means motorcycles that are more competitive and more practical performers to win those bar-to-bar battles.

Piston
A motocross bike's single piston must endure an explosive environment, and needs to perform with efficiency and durability. Based on racing data and on-track experience, Suzuki redesigned the piston, piston pin and connecting rod of the RM-Z450 . With a new shape – designed through Finite Element Method ( FEM ) analysis used in factory racing – the new piston is 13% lighter than in the previous model while retaining rigidity. The reshaped connecting rod is lighter and the piston pin has been made shorter and more durable. As a result, the RM-Z450 delivers faster throttle response, plus increased bottom to mid-range power and torque. These traits deliver the efficient durability and powerful performance racers need to win.

Piston pin
To reduce friction loss and increase performance, Suzuki coated the RM-Z450’s piston pin with Diamond-Like Carbon ( DLC ) coating. Suzuki uses similar DLC coatings in its suspension of the Hayabusa , the legendary Sportbike . This surface finish helps reduce friction, and increase durability. Add this feature to the piston pin’s shorter and lighter design, and the result is noticeably stronger throttle response.

Exhaust
Increasing the exhaust pipe’s length by 50mm better tunes the engine to deliver stronger low-end and mid-range power output. A new silencer has redesigned construction with inner pipes that meet FIM-enforced sound control regulations without jeopardizing engine power output.

Transmission & Shift Cam
RM-Z racers will enjoy smoother and more precise shifting on the 2013 models with the RM-Z450’s updates for more precise shifting performance. Suzuki changed the shape of the shift cam to deliver that shifting precision plus smoother shift feel.

Electrical
Suzuki updated the electronics that help control the battery-less fuel-injection system on the RM-Z450. The new ECM now has a higher-performance processor for more powerful engine management. This component upgrade increases response all the way from the rider’s throttle input to the fuel delivery through the multiple hole fuel injector. And since the ECMs are now waterproof, they resist damage from water and mud, and that helps keep racers at the front of the pack. The electrical systems also get a new magneto with increased power-generating performance for easier starting. And with revised settings in the ignition coil, the RM-Z450 delivers strong roll-on power and increased throttle response.

Camshafts
The RM-Z450’s intake cam timing and lift are revised, giving the bike’s power a more linear output for better control.

Chassis Design Concept
Racers know that, in and out of a corner, precision cornering and race-track stability has always been a prime feature of Suzuki’s motocross bikes. But that doesn’t mean engineers left “good enough” alone. For 2013, the team focused on making the RM-Z450 even more maneuverable, while retaining the bike’s top-notch performance tracking and race-speed stability. With enhanced engine performance as well as refined handling control, the RM-Z450 will continue to be the choice of champions, and of those soon-to-become champions.

Frame
To ensure the frame’s rigidity is well balanced, engineers reviewed and refined the shape and construction of the frame and the seat rail. The result is an ideal balance of nimble handling for technical sections and straight-line stability for high-speed sections.

Front Fork
The RM-Z450 now use the new Showa Separate Function front Fork (SFF). The SFF works by separating the damper in left leg from the spring housed in the right leg. Dividing the fork’s functions allows for lighter overall construction with reduced friction, resulting in improved damping performance and ride control. The forks’ inner tubes are now 48mm in diameter; the larger size gives higher stability. Spring pre-load is adjustable, by a gold-anodized adjuster, allowing a wider range of adjustment settings overall.

Rear Suspension
To maintain the RM-Z’s renowned handling performance, the rear suspension features setting changes and adjustments which best compliment the increased engine performance and front fork changes. Overall, the design allows enhanced suspension performance for a wider variety of riders.

2013 Suzuki RM-Z450 Key Features

In 2011 Suzuki introduced the coupler system to the RM-Z450. The 2013 RM-Z450 uses this innovative design, which consists of three couplers that allow you to quickly adjust the fuel setting to suit riding conditions. One coupler contains the stock settings, a second is for a richer fuel setting than the stock setting and the third is for a leaner setting.

All-new Showa Separate Function front Fork (SFF) separates spring and damping functions. The right leg holds the spring, while the left leg incorporates the cartridge assembly to manage damping. The SFF design reduces friction, increased absorption performance and is lighter weight resulting in remarkably smooth performance over a variety of track conditions.

Redesigned 5-speed transmission with reshaped shift cam, stopper spring and drive shaft results in more solid shift feel, enabling more precise gear shift operation.

Riders can now track engine-operating time and better manage maintenance intervals using the optional FI indicator (Part no. 36380-28H00).

Engine Features

Compact and lightweight 4-stroke, 449cc, fuel-injected, DOHC engine provides extraordinary torque for awesome acceleration from idle to redline, with incredible high-rpm power.

The newly designed piston, piston pin and connecting rod are developed with use of Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis. The new piston is 13 percent lighter without any compromise to strength and rigidity.

The new piston pin has Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) surface treatment for less friction and increased durability. The new design reduces mechanical loss and helps the engine produce quicker throttle response.

Intake cam timing and amount of lift has been modified for smoother power delivery and control.

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

An advanced battery-less fuel-injection (FI) system features a 12-hole fuel injector and progressive throttle linkage for instant throttle response.

A new ECM with higher processing performance and a new high power ignition coil optimize combustion efficiency for increased roll-on performance.

Redesigned muffler internal parts, bottom-to-mid range power and torque are increased, resulting in improved performance without losing top end. The new muffler body now uses conventional bolts in end cap instead of rivets to simplify the replacement of the glass wool packing in the muffler.

Transmission Features

Redesigned 5-speed transmission with reshaped shift cam, stopper spring and drive shaft results in more solid shift feel, enabling more precise gear shift operation.

Chassis Features

Front fork inner tube diameter is increased from 47mm to 48mm, results in optimized stability and absorption. The spring pre-load is now adjustable, which allows a wider range of adjustment for all level of riders.

The frame and seat rail have been refined for optimized rigidity balance. The result is an ideal balance of nimble handling and stability.

To maintain the RM-Z's renowned handling performance, each bike's rear suspension features a Showa Piggyback shock with setting changes and adjustments to best match with the increased engine performance and front forks changes. The design allows enhanced suspension performance for a wider variety of riders.

2013 Suzuki RM-Z450
USA Specifications

Chassis:
Overall Length 2190 mm (86.2 in)
Overall Width 830 mm (32.7 in)
Overall Height 1270 mm (50.0 in)
Wheelbase 1495 mm (58.9 in)
Ground Clearance 325 mm (12.8 in)
Seat Height 955 mm (37.6 in)
Curb Weight 113 kg (249 lbs)
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive Chain, DID520MXV4, 114 links
Suspension Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front Disc brake
Brakes Rear Disc brake
Tires Front 80/100-21 51M, tube type
Tires Rear 110/90-19 62M, tube type
Fuel Tank Capacity 6.2 L (1.6 US gallons)
Color Champion Yellow

Engine:
Engine 449cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder, DOHC
Bore Stroke 96.0mm (3.8 in) x 62.1mm (2.4 in)
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Fuel System Fuel Injection
Starter Primary kick
Lubrication Semi-dry sump
Ignition Electronic ignition (CDI)

Warranty:
Warranty No Warranty

2013 Suzuki RM-Z450
Canadian Specifications

Chassis
Overall Length 2190 mm (86.2 in)
Overall Width 830 mm (32.7 in)
Overall Height 1270 mm (50.0 in)
Wheelbase 1495 mm (58.9 in)
Ground Clearance 325 mm (12.8 in)
Seat Height 955 mm (37.6 in)
Curb Weight 113 kg (249 lbs)
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive Chain, DID520MXV4, 114 links
Suspension Front Telescopic inverted, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Swingarm, link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front Disc brake
Brakes Rear Disc brake
Tires Front 80/100-21 51M, tube type
Tires Rear 110/90-19 62M, tube type
Fuel Tank Capacity 6.2 L (1.6 US gallons)
Color Champion Yellow

Engine
Engine 449cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder, DOHC
Fuel System Fuel injection
Starter Primary kick
Lubrication Suzuki Advanced Sump System (SASS)
Ignition Electronic ignition (CDI)

Warranty
Warranty No Warranty


2013 Suzuki RM-Z450
UK/Europe Specifications
UK MSRP Price: £6,549RRP (Arriving September 2012).

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length: 2190mm (86.2in)
Overall width: 830mm (32.7in)
Overall height: 1270mm (50in)
Wheelbase: 1495mm (58.9in)
Seat height: 955mm (37.6in)
Kerb Mass: 113kg (249.1lbs)
Fuel capacity: 6.2litres (1.4 UK gallons)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity: 449cc
Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore: 96.0 mm x 62.1 mm
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Lubrication: Semi-dry sump
Ignition: Electronic Ignition (CDI)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh
Drive: Chain

CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

Front suspension: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension: Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Disc
Front tyres: 80/100-21 51M, tube type
Rear tyres: 110/90-19 62M, tube type

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