Across the 2005, 2006 and 2007 model years, the Suzuki RM-Z 450 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 220.5 lb (100 kg) to 222.7 lb (101 kg).
Suzuki RM-Z 450 weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Suzuki RM-Z 450?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki RM-Z 450 is heavier than about 81.2% of 8 Suzuki motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki RM-Z 450 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 220.5 lb (100 kg) to 222.7 lb (101 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2005 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.02 cc / lb to 2.04 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.1 lb / 100 cc to 49.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% to 5.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 232 lb (105.2 kg) to 234.2 lb (106.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RM-Z 450 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki RM-Z 450 weigh?
The source data gives 220.5 lb (100 kg) to 222.7 lb (101 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Suzuki RM-Z 450 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 81st percentile among 8 compatible Suzuki motocross bikes.
Are all Suzuki RM-Z 450 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki RM-Z 450?
A full tank works out to about 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) from the listed 1.85 US gal (7 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki RM-Z 450 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 400.5 lb (181.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Suzuki RM-Z 450 be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 232 lb (105.2 kg) to 234.2 lb (106.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Suzuki RM-Z 450 with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 232 lb (105.2 kg) to 234.2 lb (106.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Suzuki RM-Z 450 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.2% to 5.2% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Suzuki RM-Z 450 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.02 cc per lb to 2.04 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.