2023 Suzuki RMZ250 TESTED - Motocross Action Magazine

[@michaelowen8988]

No changes, but its cheap fun! And for most of us weekend warriors this bike is perfectly good enough 🤙

[@Davido50]

Sold out & full msrp out here in Upper Midwest.

[@brentbandy3566]

Funny you say this because I’m 38 and just now looking into getting into MX as a weekend hobby. Was getting a little discouraged because of prices and then I found this gem! This would be way more than enough for me and I’d have some $$$ to throw on some aftermarket mods!

[@imlaggin818]

@@brentbandy3566 suspension set and an exhaust and you’ll be dialed

[@Sleepy.Time.]

Suzuki needs to bring back the RM125, if they kept the price low they would sell like crazy

[@quintonmccabe9622]

Exactly, someone else gets it.

[@vwgtdturbo]

yes !!today i ride my rm 125 ,2008 pro speed at hard pack track soo much fun

[@Steezy_Mx]

For real. They are one of the best looking bikes. I hope they make some magic in 2024 cause My first 4 stroke will probably be a new rmz250

[@Davido50]

RMZ army!

[@1176hambone]

Yep! Would be record sales for Susucki

[@MX-CO]

It has higher performance than 99% of people could use to its full potential

[@cheetah694]

RMZ has a finicky chassis that makes it hard to hold on to at the end of the day; on a rough track it makes you slow down significantly. I'm no specialist, but I've had my suspension done, and the bike was still way too harsh for me to want to push it. It's. only good on a prepped track.

[@lennartdiedrich2734]

best looking bike and good enough for 99% out there

[@yourlocalhooligan]

The bike is more than capable. Plus a lot of people don't know it uses SSS forks but they just have an astronomical spring rate in them. A good revalve and you have the same forks as a YZ. A piston, ported head, and full exhaust go a long way for these bikes too. I love my RMZ personally as it does everything i need it to do.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

Back in the late '70s early '80's, it was Kawasaki that was the one you hardly saw at the track. Yellow and red dominated. RMs, YZs and CRs were 22 of the 25 rider gate, with maybe a Maico or KX thrown in depending on the class. KTMs and Huskys were something that we heard about in MA or cycle news, but rarely did we see one at Indian Dunes..... When the O Show showed up on his Mugen, oh baby, that was a great Sunday. This bike sounds perfect for the weekend rider, especially if better durability comes with the less HP.

[@kennyrichard2971]

Suzuki would sell motocross bikes like they’re going out of style if they bring back the RM 125 RM 250 two strokes are on the rise again

[@salubobryan1032]

i hope this brand will dominate again.

[@jusupjacobson4044]

They never talked about the yoshi pipe that you get for free with the bike this year. That should have been talked about and how it will help over stock

[@NickW90]

Don’t understand why they wouldn’t teat it with the free pipe you get 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jpesicka492]

well that's a limited promotion. It's a pipe and graphics. Yes it will help in some areas but not gonna change the overall bike and suspension. The pipe and graphics are mailed to you after purchase.

[@MrSuperflydude]

Currently have a gas gas 450 but just sold my rmz250, it was a great bike. Just like Brian said super predictable and an amazing bike for someone who just wants to have fun and go fast

[@stevemx2778]

Wich bike do you prefer ? I have already a 450 sxf and i wanna try the rmz 250 but im confused

[@MrSuperflydude]

@@stevemx2778 if you're a faster guy and already used to the ktm then you're probably going to find the suzuki really lacking in the engine department

[@stevemx2778]

@@MrSuperflydude i was thinking about that, the fact i ride only Sandy/soft tracks wich with a 250 f you are always wfo, but these rmz a so cheap but i think i should stick with my ktm 450

[@MrSuperflydude]

@@stevemx2778 for sandy stuff you should consider a 2 stroke 🤘

[@RMZ2fiddy333]

I got a 22 rmz250 literally my favorite bike I’ve ever owned and I’ve went through too many bikes it was the first 4 stroke I ever enjoyed I had a 19 kx250f hated it it was awful went back to 2 strokes blew up my rm250 so I went and got the rmz and my god I love the bike it’s so much fun

[@RMZ2fiddy333]

Oh btw I did have to change spring rates in the forks and shock it needed that but since then I’ve loved it but u need to change the spring rates

[@AR-fe4jj]

@@RMZ2fiddy333 question how do you change spring rates? i’m considering getting the rmz cause it’s price and i kinda like kickstarter lol. do you just take forks or the bike to shop and ask for something?

[@jman9199]

@@AR-fe4jj find someone who sets up race suspension and get them to sort your suspension out for your weight, motocross suspension of course lol

[@NOTTApro142]

This helped a lot. I am looking at a Suzuki as a both track and trails bike. It’s got the down low torque that I like for trails. Kickstart is there but I never mind some kicking, it’s the brand I love, and it’s a got those fuel injectors with the stuff frame.

[@Steezy_Mx]

I’ve got an RM132 and I’ll keep it for life. I’m 100% buying an RMZ250 next year. Hopefully they update it

[@haussman242]

I had a 03 rm134. Never should have sold it.

[@Steezy_Mx]

@@haussman242 I sold my bikes once and I always have this feeling of regret about it so Ive made a pact with myself to stop selling my bikes and to just be patient while saving. Is that telegram prize a real thing or is it a scammer?

[@andy5786]

Really good seeing Suzuki RM z250 bike like yeah slower but fun guys thanks for test class 👍🇬🇧💯

[@herdfreak2]

Beautiful bike, I really enjoy my 2018 Suzuki RMZ250.

[@1622yamaha]

Sweet bike, torquey motor and already sprung for vets {belly boys}, lol!!! I think they look great. They should offer a model as an RMX, handguards, o-ring chain, S/A, skid plate

[@Rktman129]

Every time I walk through the clearance aisle I’m tempted to scoop one of these up. I’m never gonna be a AA rider, I’m not even that interested in racing anyway. Anyone who shares a riding style similar to mine should respect this bike for what it’s worth

[@ChristianKearns-jh2zq]

I had a RM125 2000 model back in 2000 it was a great bike race tuned had hardly been used man I miss that baby

[@sephjfox]

Does anyone realize that the shocks are adjustable? I love my zuki!!!!!

[@saigebowditch6248]

I learned to ride on a 2013 rmz250. Rmz will always be my favorite 4 stroke

[@ahmads7529]

Beautiful looking bike!

[@driftmax5180]

RMZ best mx bike

[@donbrashsux]

Great value for 90% of riders that won’t win races anyway

[@baykkarl9541]

Really?

[@NOTTApro142]

GAYTM rider?

[@chrisvozza6530]

I would buy a rmz250. The price is rite there and it looks dam good

[@Yessirletsg]

Suzuki is amazing ride yellow 💛💛💛

[@theshootindutchman]

Love Suzuki, had two 2008's at different times, coolest looking bike out there 😁👍

[@grantcarncross5380]

Absolutely.

[@Tew730]

there is noone that can ride it to its potential anyway im sure its perfect average-stifff suspension is good cause it works hey 4:12 remind me where you finished in the outdoor nationals i dont recall seeing you on the podium anywhere

[@plynch113]

Best value out there. Snagged my 22 rmz450 for less than 8k otd! She's a beast and rips ass!

[@easternyellowjacket276]

Sounds like this thing, with lighter springs, would be a great woods bike because of its bottom end linear power delivery.

[@jacobpressley4449]

You have no idea! I’ve had mine resprung and revalved. Put a ECU and a pipe on this and it is a MONSTER in the woods. And you could even take it to the track and bomb some massive jumps with it. It’s a very underestimated bike. Had a friend ride it who races 450s and he said it scared the shit out of him on certain spots of the track with how the front wheel wouldn’t stay on the ground.

[@WillardDillard]

@@jacobpressley4449slapped some bark busters and a endurance fuel tank on my 2012 250rmz you would think it was built bolt to bolt for the woods

[@Wreckhouse69]

I have a 2015 rmz450 w maybe 2.8-3k max work into it and it's not even close compared to a 2015-2018 ktm 450 it blows the ktm out of the water. I think if you're good enough to actually ride it's full potential on different 450s then after market performance is what's going to make the difference

[@Jib223]

Best looking stock 250f

[@denversjc]

I love these bikes, but it needs the electric start.

[@chadkennedy529]

Best looking bike, just not technology.

[@chadkennedy529]

YO MXA do something about these bots!☝️

[@racingfuel28]

Kick starter isn’t a drawback. Wish the rest of the models would bring them back. Have both a kick, and electric so you can kick if you want, or if your electric starter goes out (and it eventually will) you have a backup, so you can still get back to the truck. I’m looking at getting a bike, and I’m either getting a 2T, or a Suzuki solely for the fact that those are the only bikes that still have a kick start.

[@mandusjonsson3811]

The electric start works absolutely fine and I see no flaw with it. I’ve only driven honda and i never had a problem with it since they brought it to their bikes

[@KgiMedia601]

@@mandusjonsson3811 lmao my honda battery died from the cold air hitting it on the way to a jday anything under 30degrees for over 2 hrs in the bed kills it and I have to popstart it right before the race to charge the battery its sad

[@alexjarden8248]

@@KgiMedia601 Sounds like you just have a shiet battery in your bike.

[@erickloucek1474]

100% agree I’m selling my yz125 and moving to a 250f and the Rmz is the only option lol

[@giuberneadragos8284]

If you speak again with the Suzuki staf tell them to start the production of the 2 stroke dirt bikes we are all sick of this 4 stroke that cost allot the mentenance and the parts and get broke quite often, same for Honda and Kawasaki.

[@vwsandvettes3253]

MXA should have on staff a 5'5 inch 285lb rider to flatten out the stiff suspension on this RMZ-250.

[@Buffington916]

The stiff suspension might be low key big brain. Stiff enough for fast guys to ride hard at big tracks, and also better for the average budget bike buyer which based on people I know are 200+lbs.

[@jpesicka492]

Where do you live, Houston Texas? Lol. Average bike buyer being 200+ lbs seems a lil high..no offense

[@Buffington916]

Opposite way, Minnesota lol. But I was referencing 30+ year old dudes wanting a reliable bike to ride for fun or getting into vet classes, but you're right probly a stretch. Let's say 180+ haha

[@Team_Banchamek]

All we need is an electric start, that’s all we need and i would buy one

[@ls1_cammeroh]

Working at a Yamaha dealer constantly changing batteries and hearing people complaining about getting stranded because of a dead battery. Keeping the kickstart is one of the best things

[@Team_Banchamek]

@@ls1_cammeroh really? That mustn’t be that common in track bikes tho

[@ls1_cammeroh]

@@Team_Banchamek actually had a couple where a starter wire came lose or battery wire they were racing and wrecked wouldn’t start back up but yeah not as common on the track

[@Lucas_77]

What is the average price of this bike?

[@LeftThumbBreak]

Great comments. Predictability is about as important as anything

[@3rdlineplug]

Because they haven’t made changes, I was able to pick up a 22 for literally half the price of some other manufacturers. I don’t race. I go to tracks to ride and do some free riding with friends in the desert. Plenty of bike for me.

[@itskadenmiller]

How much were you able to get it out the door?

[@3rdlineplug]

@@itskadenmiller 5,900

[@itskadenmiller]

@@3rdlineplug how are you liking it? Switching over soon from ktm

[@motorcore_usa]

beautiful bike

[@jasonmencias7428]

Someone should test/review the bike with the free Yosh RS-12 exhaust Suzuki is including.

[@SiamtoAJA]

my favorite bike... 👍

[@beverywhereyouare]

Does it have electric start ?

[@jonruger]

Wish Suzuki didn’t give up on the sport as much as they have it will be a sad day for all if they really do fold all together.

[@vwsandvettes3253]

I'd play ride on this RMZ-250. I don't hate it, and for a goofy novice rider like me it just might not kill me like the 2023 YZ250 2 stroke I'll soon have.

[@wesleywheeler7891]

I liked the rmz....but it is the only modern mx bike ive ridden so I don't think i can really say too much xD

[@carolinasrt4163]

If they would just fix the suspension an ad electric start more people would be on board

[@kineticfix]

Literally costs less than a lot of mountain bikes. I myself have a TC250 that I can't ride even close to its potential. This bike is more than enough for a lot of people, myself included.

[@fjbfuckjoebiden8548]

Well that's because you have a boyfriend

[@dirtbikesfordinner3706]

Motocross Action magazine completely take only the muffler off of the rmz250 stock and it will wake the bike up so much that you will think is modded without that muffler, sooo faast‼️now it can go heads up with my 250sx🤯

[@bubster1981]

Just rebuit a 22'.....110 hrs and the intake cam had severe worn lobes

[@александрткачёв-л9ф]

Электро стартер поставили уже?

[@tumplekblek3295]

Still kick starter 😁

[@user-yq2bp1ho3n]

My 95 CR 250 pumps out 39 horsepower on a 'conservative' dyno. C'mon suzuki!

[@shippsdip]

After you ride a rmz 250 or 450 you will see why people love them.

[@jedielder7970]

Serious about MX bikes? Are you kidding? Suzuki, how difficult would it be for you to add some of the current tech on your MX bikes? Like electric start? Shed a few pounds? EMC modes? Come on, same as last year? Don't you mean same as every year for the past 4 years? Suzuki has been making motorcycles for a long time... I wish Suzuki would come out with an official statement explaining why they have neglected their dirt bikes? Love your videos (don't kill the messenger). Thank you.

[@chasemoneyy]

they are a filling a hole in the market with a bike that is affordable and good quality. All those features are a luxury more than a necessity. The guy in the video proves that the bike is more than capable for the avg rider

[@jedielder7970]

@@chasemoneyy I agree with you... but it sounds like a really good bike for Vet class riders, especially if they can put an electric start on it. Old farts don't like to kick those things when they are hot. I guess the price of those has really come down if you can get them new for 6K and change???

[@Owen-dw5hj]

They’ve had updates in the last four years… go read before you comment

[@jedielder7970]

@@Owen-dw5hj OK Mr. KnowItAll: "Suzuki didn't make any changes to the 2023 RM-Z450 from the 2022 version. The current 2022 RM-Z450 package was first introduced in 2018, received a minor shock spring update in 2019 (from a 56 N/mm spring to a 54 N/mm spring) and was untouched 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023."

[@Owen-dw5hj]

@@jedielder7970 they’re incorrect. The mx tuner app thing is an update. A major one.

[@damonforrest1570]

I guarantee is Suzuki put on the electric start that right there would make the value and wants of the bike a lot more.

[@lifewithabe312]

It’s is the most beautiful

[@2wheeled]

Cant even find them in nz.

[@JohnLewis-tf4lg]

it'll work for me

[@pc-dc4gm]

Idk man, 4 years and they cant update the bike

[@StoneStraiff]

If suzuki started selling two strokes again, It's sales would exceed all the other brands.

[@mikeneumann4660]

How could Suzuki not update after all that negative media this bike has gotten. Unbelievable.

[@fugginrambo]

They won't recoup the money, unfortunately it's all about business

[@stratten455]

Really wanna buy one to two stroke swap but I think I’d have to ride it stock a couple times for fun!

[@zackbohne6145]

Looks like they shortened up that exhaust, needed to be done

[@Bosak416]

Podlewsky królem suzuki

[@Henrique-ll1uv]

Sick as fck

[@Kaiju_Universe385]

#94. ??? What are you trying to tell us?

[@こじまみのる]

RMZってKXFのOEMじゃなかったっけ?契約終わってなかったか?

[@jamieargent7139]

We wanna see Trevor Hunter on the bike with $ 4 $ comparison

[@cryptobigboss]

They are serious about motocross bikes and they aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Year: 2030 RMZ still remains unchanged They waiting for 2 strokes to return to drop the R & D and a new bike, LMAO.

[@mrxeptmee]

Roczen number 94? Is he going to suzuki maybe

[@malikahmad6491]

why suzuki motocross not popular in asia

[@steez.e]

I love um. There are too many haters in this industry

[@pedrofernando176]

👍🤙

[@jamieargent7139]

We all got haters. The Suzuki haters gotta be educated

[@Kubixowyy]

Podlewsky rezydentem Suzuki! #podlewskyrezydentemsuzuki

[@wyldeyouth]

If you're not a pro, then any brand of 450 is enough for you. I cant believe these fanboys and their hate, they must be kids, right? I've never in my life met anyone that "hates" another brand.

[@scootypuffjr.]

Where are you finding bikes this cheap????

[@bella0167]

In a motorcycle shop.

[@scootypuffjr.]

@@bella0167 amazing insight there, Short-Bus.

[@albanpires931]

When is the R.D. department going to update there bikes!!!!! WTH🤦‍♂️

[@jonruger]

What R&D department sadly I don’t know if they still have one they have no race teams at all now.

[@KamranKhan-df7yr]

Waooooooooo my favrete machine but not my Range 😓😓😓

[@PBmxer]

suzuki should produce an X model like kawi. I would buy it for the money.

[@david_sdiego]

Still other two strokes being made these days. Real let down Suzuki.

[@sargil100]

I’d like to send my appreciation out to the water splashing back on my butt

[@crazymx2288]

😃👍

[@enduroraciszyn3595]

Podlewsky rezydentem Suzuki

[@Tew730]

if you need electric start then buy a street bike this is motocross leectric start does not make you faster neither does a hydraulic clutch and Suzuki should make 2 strokes this whole 4 banger movement dont make sense you guys couldnt handle the 500 so they go to 4 bagers cause easier to ride thats why you babies want electric start pull your head out

[@vwgtdturbo]

i had a rmz 250 ,2008 that was the worst bike i have ever had !durability horrible

[@enduroraciszyn3595]

Podlewsky rezydentem Suzuki Podlewsky rezydentem Suzuki

[@ChaseBerry]

Why do they refuse to change? I would by an RMZ tomorrow if they added electric start and changed their horrendously ugly fenders.

[@_EnduroBoards_]

Podlewsky rezydentem Suzuki Podlewsky rezydentem Suzuk

[@LoveNeedLove]

2023 kick start LOL

[@gregggiddens]

Suzuki really don't care about riders these days, they need change something at least

[@victormanuelurracampos7376]

Y el arranque 🙄

[@annagawart4185]

Podlewski rezuzendem suzuki

[@sarcasticmizo1068]

look heavy

[@gamesfamilia3989]

Ta bom entao eu presisava nem fosse 🐓🐓🐓👍🏿🤣😎

[@GddbHdhd-gb4wl]

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[@Owen-dw5hj]

Yeah.. but the KTM needs 3k in suspension to not suck lmao. It’s hard to take MXA videos serious when the Suzuki has better everything than a KTM except horsepower figures and brakes (subjective), yet you talk about the bike like the dumb step child of moto😑

[@warlordgonagy143]

I mean ok, but the Suzuki absolutely doesn't have better everything. It's less powerful, heavier, kickstarted, cable clutch, worse brakes etc. Also, to get good suspension out of this you need springs which you don't need for the KTM because of those air forks that "suck". There's literally nothing that the Suzuki has that's better than the KTM except looks and price. By the time you get a Suzuki to the performance of a stock KTM, you've spent WAY more than said stock KTM.

[@mozer30]

@@warlordgonagy143 that’s the thing though, on the Suzuki you only need springs which are relatively cheap, and use stock valving. The ktm (wp) air forks are way too harsh regardless of if the pressure/sag is set correct, which is why the spring conversion kits are so popular. It’s common knowledge that you need to spend a shit load of cash to get them to perform like KYB or Showa.

[@yamahakid450f]

I ride A and with different shim stacks, valving, and the correct BAR setting the 'xact' forks work well for me, it's better than spring in the sand... Yeah swapping it for KYB internals would be better, but it's not needed. The Xact forks don't hold me back and the faster you go, the better It is and doesn't feel as harsh in the intial part of the stroke

[@Owen-dw5hj]

@@yamahakid450f if you live in softer soil you can probably get away with the XACT. Either way, you’re in a huge minority. That’s all.

[@Owen-dw5hj]

@@warlordgonagy143 power is subjective, it’s more about placement than raw numbers. Heavier, sure. Not too much though. Every other bike is. Kickstarter? Who cares. Worse brakes? Subjective again. I swapped a nissin master onto my GG because brembo is trash, plus I had to put an oversized rotor kit on it too. There’s another $200. I wish I had a cable clutch. They’re equally as durable and the build quality is just as good. Finally, “fast” is rider dependent. Your right wrist determines that. There are dudes with pipes making nationals on these bikes. By the time you get a ktm to be as rideable as a stock Suzuki, you’ve spent 2.5x the cost of one. Ask me how I know…