The Suzuki RM-Z 450 motorcycle specifications include a 449 cc (27.40 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 101 kg (222.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki RM-Z 450 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 26% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 27% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 51% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
449 cc — larger displacement than about 42% of Suzuki models.
995 mm — taller than about 99% of Suzuki models.
7 L — larger than about 15% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
2,184
2,137
Close to average.
832
823
Close to average.
1,270
1,158
10% above average.
1,486
1,444
Close to average.
995
786
27% above average.
350
176
99% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-M21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 120/90-M19 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.52:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 449 cc (27.40 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 95.5 x 62.8 mm (3.8 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.1:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic, cartridge-type, 22 compression and 20 rebound settings, 12.2 inches, 310mm of wheel travel |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Link-type, spring preload fully-adjustable, 16 compression and 19 rebound settings, 12.2 inches of 310 of wheel travel |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/90-M21 |
| Rear tire | 120/90-M19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 101 kg (222.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 995 mm (39.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,184 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 832 mm (32.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,270 mm (50.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,486 mm (58.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 350 mm (13.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.00 L (1.85 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 6499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.