Text: David Pingree
Video/Photos: Simon Cudby
The 2018 Suzuki RM-Z450 isn’t far off, but it is in desperate need of a few updates to stay relevant. The front fork was atrocious, it was heavy, and the motor was just a little bit down on power compared to its adversaries. Oh, and an electric start would have been great. The 2018 RM-Z450 offered changes, but the improvements were marginal, the weight didn’t change much, and it still had a kickstarter. We made it our goal to make the fixes we could on our own.
Products Used
Pro Circuit
Head Porting, High Compression Piston, Ti 6 Exhaust System, Suspension Revalve, Linkage
Supersprox
Rear Sprocket, Front Sprocket, Chain
Works Connection
Bike Stand, Axle Blocks, Engine Plugs, Rotating Bar Clamp, Steering Stem Nut, Hour Meter and Mount, Radiator Braces, Brake Caps, Full Elite Perch, Front Brake Lever, Holeshot Device
Cycra Racing
Front Fender, Front Number Plate
Uni Filter
Two-Stage Air Filter
Dunlop
MX3S Front (80/100-21) MX3S Rear (120/80-19)
MotoSeat
Custom Cool Seat Cover
CV4
High Pressure Radiator Cap
Scar
Titanium Footpegs
DeCal Works
Semi-Custom Graphics Kit, Pre-Printed Number Plate Backgrounds
Hinson Clutch Components
Fibers, Steels, Springs, Outer Cover
Renthal
604 Fat Bars, Dual Compound Grips
VP Fuels
U4.4 Fuel
