2025 Suzuki RM-Z450 TESTED

[@mxgp33]

I'm 31 years old and have been riding for 24 years. A Suzuki is more than good enough for most men. This isn't your Dad's 1976 Husky or KX500. You don't need the latest and greatest anymore to go fast. Throw a few bucks at the suspension and you are solid!

[@denniswilder3014]

Still the best looking bike and most reliable

[@Someone-ob1gr]

oh yeah ! :D

[@xipingpooh5783]

100%

[@CADILLACHERNANDEZ]

Yammi is right up there too🎉🎉

[@bastianpate-uc5hd]

The most reliable by far...it's the Toyota hilux of the 450s.

[@JB-gg9hl]

Finally, an honest, straightforward review with no corporate fluff. Excellent. Well done. The racing was also great. Thank you.

[@MrBumbles2]

well suzuki isn't 8 billion in debt. still a good ride

[@DJDoubtIt81]

Exactly

[@milantomic7048]

Isn't it 1.2 billion?

[@MrBumbles2]

@@milantomic7048 does it really matter?? don';t build so much stock you cant sell it. quite dumb when the col was warned last year. and there worried about employee"s , well it does no good now. this is 2 yr old news just surfacing. . and seems to be no attempt in selling either . 5g ea get them sold. odd yellow macine took steps , they saw the light , the covid sales boom is over. . total bummer all the way around. you will see dealerships in all brands slowly disappear. too much over head . what was the point of gas gas???????

[@pauliewalnuts240]

Ktm made yearly updates seem normal, and look where they are now. Suzuki was around in the time of jesus and will be here far into the future.

[@brettfrimmer6567]

Your argument doesn’t make sense. Suzuki has been in financial trouble for years and it’s partly WHY they don’t invest in new machines and dealerships get stuck with carryover on floor plans they have to sell for almost $5,000 off. Generally bikes that are class leading and developed with new tech and improvements sell. Covid and producing too many bikes is why ktm got in a spot. That said……the Suzuki is still a good bike most normal riders wouldn’t have problems with, it just gets outgunned by the competitors.

[@mikeandrews1899]

Back in the late 70's suz was kicking ass , and came out with a half-year model ....1978.5 if I remember correctly. And look at where they're at now 🤔 I think they said f moto , let's go sale cars in India and make some bank 👍

[@josephchambers5400]

@@mikeandrews1899no. Suzuki got destroyed because of Ricky. Ricky’s contract was very low signing pay but hundreds of thousands for winning races. So basically Suzuki payed Ricky millions when they were up top and Suzuki just hasn’t financially cooped from that

[@Viking380]

@@mikeandrews1899The reality is the moto market is not only small but almost everyone expects a deal of some sort. I think Suzuki realized that money was tight and at about the same time realized they could own the entry level market by selling bikes far cheaper than the competition and still making a profit selling the same bike year after year until novice racers could actually benefit from riding a machine that is apt to bankrupt them and the company that made it.

[@othgmark1]

​@@brettfrimmer6567Why do you think Suzuki is still in financial trouble? The tooling has long been paid for and USA sales are no longer an indicator of overall financial health. Both China and India consume many, many more motorcycles and scooters than the rest of the world. They also sell a lot of micro cars in Asia.

[@Deliriousconstituent]

Why do i want one? Something about the trusty kickstart and that fact that its slightly wider than all the new razor thin bikes out there. Motor is built like a tank too.

[@HorsepowerHouse]

Trusty kickstart? You mean will throw you back into last place because it can't be restarted once it is hot after riding. When you tip over and struggle to restart the bike, you go from first place to last in a matter of less than 1 minute.

[@theoriginalbillyyog3183]

​@HorsepowerHouse what if you don't race lol?

[@HorsepowerHouse]

@theoriginalbillyyog3183 you want 70-year old technology, regardless? Once you go to electric start, you will never go back to a Kickstart. Would you have one on your street bike? Nope

[@Viking380]

Suzuki recognized a niche and if grown men can ignore the condescending comments of some of the other riders, they can get some satisfaction when they beat them and not go broke in the process.

[@Hunterfitz849]

I'm at 300 on my 22 Suzuki 450 and it still runs

[@juanjosemunozgarcia1276]

The Best bike Suzuki

[@soulfulterrain3143]

Love to 70's RM graphics.

[@Amerika_no_ketu]

I live in Japan, and my dad has RMZ450. Unfortunately, there are very few people who ride RMZ. (almost of all people ride Honda, Yamaha & Kawasaki ). It's sad because I think Suzuki's design is the best.

[@salubobryan1032]

No filter I like this Testing thank you

[@dangrimes5078]

A good rider is going to go fast on a Suzuki.

[@dylanp9211]

Still looks awesome and that full pro circuit exhaust is sick best exhaust for dirt bikes imo. If i couldnt get a new crf450r or yz450f id go for a suzuki rmz450 still awesome. Im really digging the new beta 450rx motocross model idk why but its sick definitely growing on me would be cool to try something different for once. The benny bloss edition beta 450rx is clean af. But ya the rmz450 is perfect honestly still 53 hp or so more than 250 2 strokes and a couple hp more than the 450s first had in the earlier days from 2002-2008ish anyway plenty of power.

[@soulfulterrain3143]

They're right. These bikes are durable.

[@GsJsG]

Suzuki never changes but how come it doesn’t get further and further behind. Suzuki is smart not spending millions

[@7shpongle]

they found the ideal. but soft is new - abs and esp very good

[@sparkythejack]

Great to see Brian doing the video portion and not being limited to the “whip” portion only. 😂👏👏👏😂

[@keithtarrier4558]

A good, reliable bike for most riders. (especially the price) - How many average riders (weekend warriors) on here buy a new MX 450 motorcycle every year? raise your hands - How old is your current 450 MX bike? - How many hours on your current 450 MX bike? - How many hours/days if or when you get a new MX 450, does it take you to get use to that new bike? - Other than Suzuki, most 450s are on a 4 year cycle. Yes, some changes, really nothing major. AND.. really, how much better do you get every time you buy a new 450MX, if you are an average rider. As you get older, does a new bike really make you "better"? Or is staying on your current bike and getting to know it like the back of your hand, a better option? Now.. yes, it is COOL to have a new bike, and cool to maybe do less maintenance as your bike ages, if you do almost nothing to it normally. But... really, who cares what you ride? Be happy on the bike you have, and this bike will make a lot of people happy, be reliable and save you some $$$. ... I ride a Yamaha by the way, but I'd certainly get one of these If I had need for another bike in my current situation

[@soulfulterrain3143]

We can't see raised hands.

[@Motovatewrld]

I have always been hesitant on owning a susuki.. but for the first time in my life I got an 18’ rmz450 a few months ago and all I gotta say is what a fun and spectacular bike. I really don’t see why they get the hate they do. Oh wa wa it’s got a kick starter still. If your bike still runs good, she should start the first kick! 🤪 great video fellas!

[@ed11.]

I want one 😬😍

[@xipingpooh5783]

I’d rather own a Suzuki than a KTM. At least I can get parts if I crash it. It is as reliable as a sledge hammer and looks amazing. Lastly it’s half the price of the KTM.

[@chetmanley7209]

Oh sweet a new suzuki! I wonder whats new this year......

[@christophervillarreal8565]

BNG 😂

[@StayTunedMoto]

Newer metal used to manufacture them thats about it 😂

[@Lemke_85]

Nothing.

[@josephcefalu176]

Bahahahahaha!!!!

[@soulfulterrain3143]

I'm guessing that was an attempt at humor..

[@abpob6052]

The Honda at $9699 is the bargain of the group but if you can get a Suzuki for close to $8000 that's hard to compete with for an average rider if you can get along with the kick start. You can build the bike and suspension to be whatever you want it to be with that extra cash compared to just having a stock bike from the other manufacturers.

[@stevesmith756]

The RMZ shouldn’t be more than 5k period. No money spent on R&D no money on new tooling or machinery.

[@bigmike9527]

Exactly

[@tcmx712]

​@@stevesmith756 or the same price as it was in 2018 when it came out to be fair

[@denniswilder3014]

​@@stevesmith756How? You think materials are the same price? Shipping is the same price? People getting paid the same? Insurance is the same price?

[@NathanRoberts-d4o]

The Yamaha is definitely the bargain of the group

[@microsoft790]

Nice graphics good looking bike this year.

[@smoodie1]

Lol! "send you right through these handlebars" 🤣

[@levisalvini4110]

Truth to be told, for the average rider, the ZUKI is more than enough... But She deserve a YOSHIMURA❤

[@StayTunedMoto]

Im here for comments 🍿

[@keithtarrier4558]

Just what I was thinking... "boldnew graphics". But honestly, it is a great bike for 90% of people... but yeah.. get an e-start at least.

[@Viking380]

@@keithtarrier4558They make an RMX 450 which has an electric starter , so the parts can be purchased from a Suzuki dealer.

[@bobetts2748]

Even though it’s a bummer that Suzuki hasn’t changed at all I really think it’s helping the sport grow because of the cheaper deals you can get for them as Brian was saying for those who want start riding Suzuki is a good way to go for starting because of the price and on top of that it’s been a bike that works for Kenny and since he’s been back on Suzuki a lot more of them have been selling 👉

[@Aap134]

Let's all be happy that Suzuki is still making motocross bikes and didn't give up.

[@RIDEreviewRELOAD]

Dude I have a strange craving for one of these😂

[@ed11.]

Great job Brian 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@richyoung409]

Dude that's my guy! B is so funny and rips a yellow bike so hard!

[@romeld.domingo9833]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Old but gold through the years

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

Hey, for me, the TM inspired graphics really look good though. And I bet many will like the ‘90s graphics.

[@Randy_Cox]

Hear to listen to a bunch of grown men cry because the new bike doesn't come with $5000 of added garbage that won't make them a better rider.😂😂 I for one think they are great bikes.

[@barnescycle]

You know its easy to make fun of the never changing Zuki but if it had a E start along with the Kickstarter, in my opinion it would win that war..

[@DJDoubtIt81]

Don't need to change perfection

[@ivanvlogs41]

Finally, they told us about the engine hours and reliability, about how much bike traveled and what was replaced in it

[@NeonThor]

Die hard rmz fan, these things are almost indestructible. & push start or no push start every bike should have a kickstarter regardless, those things can fail

[@scottdolphin5803]

Is it eligible for the vintage class?

[@jay1871]

Dunlops, rmz250 shock, and the pipe. Where does this bike rank now?

[@broedybelgarde4772]

It’s honestly breaking my heart year after year with Suzuki. It’s just depressing these guys won’t fucking update this bike man

[@romeld.domingo9833]

Quality bike ❤❤❤❤❤

[@joelboutier1736]

Wow. Still reviewing basically a 2018 RMZ450. Suzuki really needs to update their bike. It's cool that it's cheap and has a ProCircuit exhaust but eventually they're going to need an overhaul. Time to bring it up to date and give it a map switch and starter like everyone else. I hope Suzuki is using this 7 years to do some good R & D to come up with an updated bike.

[@CADILLACHERNANDEZ]

In a Yami guy.. but i really want these to be great one day!!.. best looking 450's imo..i want one

[@LanceMRobbins]

THE PRICE $5999.00 !

[@jack-k6z7n]

I SEEN IT AS LOW AS 4995.00

[@magaguadavy]

Did you test it with the spark arrestor in or out , how did it perform each way ? Any tuning mods needed to the motor with the addition of the PC exhaust ?

[@michellatour150]

Canadian dealerships didn't get the memo about offering decent rebates on 1-2 year old new/leftovers. Many like myself would buy a Suzuki but they are too closely priced to the continually updated competition. Plus, you then have to figure further spending getting the suspension sorted out.

[@StandlyRichards25]

The suspension is dope wdym? Have you ever actually ridden one ? Super smooth and responsive

[@keithtarrier4558]

Can you drive across the border to get one, ride it once or twice to dirty it up? Or do they check the "papers" if you have a bike in the back when you come back to Canada? (I have no idea, I am Australian living in Tokyo)

[@alaindrouin1585]

@@keithtarrier4558 Yes they look at the motorcycle, the papers, but if you are an illegal immigrant that they let it pass

[@Billyipod]

I mean, is cheap and reliable, and all my bikes are still kikstart, so i dont see it as a problem ( am a weekend warrior) so i think is still a good option, maybe if i get the money, i will get one at some point ( i use a crf250 r 2013 , and been using it for years)

[@chrisstephens6194]

Suzuki do two strokes again please

[@smtony_]

Does anybody know what is the lower part of the frame sprayed with from the factory? The surface looks different from the rest of the frame. Right where the boots leave marks. How can i restore my frame to original condition? I don’t want to polish it. What type of product should i use?

[@n.elliott9122]

How many times did he say, nothing has changed 😆

[@josimarpereira2616]

Mudou a calibragem dos pneus!

[@ruymxsx7]

8:40 ¿que tapones para los oídos llevan?

[@dougfalstad5227]

A vintage bike test, nice!😂

[@tedturner9054]

I like the bridgestone tire way better then the dunlop

[@Stone881]

What does MXA do about flame outs on very slow and tight 180 degree turns?

[@colinbox3472]

Go faster

[@robvanduren761]

Use the clutch. Thats how people ride road bikes as well

[@jarrod1687]

Is that a 2005 model?

[@jondoe4667]

The tires it comes with shouldn't even be a factor. Aside from the oil the tires are the first thing you'd replace anyway and then you can go with whatever you like.

[@chnl2commentisdumb]

BNG for the win!!!!

[@mk3vr611]

I have a 2021 RMZ450 and It will not die!!!!!! Im not a pro so I dont need 70hp this thing rips with my 5ft 1in frame. i cant touch the ground so when I stop I make sure im next to a rock or a riding buddy so I can put my foot on his back tire.

[@marcomodena8076]

Magnifica 👍🙋🏻‍♂️🤙🤙

[@josephcefalu176]

This should’ve just been a 6 second video saying, “nothing”

[@MX-CO]

I like Suzuki, I think they are a good bike and a bargain, but its still a little odd to test it every year when it has no changes

[@joshmosiman1955]

If they keep selling, we'll keep testing! We aren't mad about having another dirt bike to ride, test and talk about. Plus not everyone has been around this industry since 2018

[@MX-CO]

@joshmosiman1955 True, I wouldn't turn down the opportunity to ride it either

[@OUTDOORSiHONDA]

I just wish that the Suzuki dealer near me was willing to cut some deals lol they won’t come down 100$ let alone 1-2k

[@jack-k6z7n]

JUST CALL IT A 2018 I STILL LIKE IT. PLENTY OF BIKE 4 MOST GUYS.

[@jack-k6z7n]

I WOULD BUY ONE ONLY @ 4995.00!!!

[@ginaorsini3312]

No button! Still?

[@davidparker4312]

Tender little buttercup,

[@davidparker4312]

I can kickstart my bike. I need a little button.

[@denniswilder3014]

I hope they never come with a electric start. Dont need it its starts first second kick hot or cold.

[@bastianpate-uc5hd]

They always start with the kickstarter no problem unless you are a little girl and can't kick start it.

[@jack-k6z7n]

FREE PIPE I GET THE 1980'S LOOK

[@motocrossman18]

Woohoo groundhog day. Still Suzukis are badass

[@jamesdelambo856]

No gold rims no sale 😞

[@michaelmartin2912]

I wish for a new rmz450 and a new rm465 that is efi two stroke and a new dr110 efi and a new rm250 that is efi two stroke

[@colinbox3472]

Not wishing for much

[@davidlazaro8109]

Tanto que todos los amantes de las motos de cross dicen que el arranque electrónico por esa tontería la hechan para atras cuando toda la vida se ha arrancado las motos de cross a patada llevo 41 años arrancando las motos a patada y no me ha pasado nada no ha cambiado nada respecto al llevar una moto

[@bastianpate-uc5hd]

Suzuki es la mejor en calidad no la mas rapida pero jamas te va a dejar botado, es un tanque es la toyota hilux de las 450s y yo he andado en honda crf 450 y yz 450f y la Suzuki es indestructible. Los que comentan que debe tener un boton para prender son unas nenitas, las motocross 450 todas deberian llevar encendido a patada porque es para hombres. Tambien Suzuki no le cambia nada a su 450 porque funciona sin ningun problema y ademas ellos hacen sus millones vendiendo sus autos y las otras marcas como Honda y Yamaha no. Igual Honda es muy buena he tenido varias y he andado en muchas mas pero Suzuki es un tanque.

[@ste_v1983]

Suzuki!!! It's 2025. Electric start please. Goodness people. Kickstart Kenny needs a button.

[@bastianpate-uc5hd]

No he doesn't the bike works just fine unles you are a little girl that can't kick start.

[@ste_v1983]

@bastianpate-uc5hd ooooh scary. When your racing it's alot faster to push a button and not lose a bunch of spots my dude.

[@EDDIE-c7f8y]

So what's brand new on this 2025 model because MXA wouldn't bother testing it unless something happened to make it different than the same bike since 2018 . Suzuki has made it clear that they DO NOT want these models included in the shootouts so MXA must have some breaking new info . Never mind , I believe the kick starter is brand new and the graphics👍 .

[@joshmosiman1955]

Suzuki never asked us not to include it in Shootouts! Definitely thankful Suzuki is still making dirt bikes with a friendlier price tag

[@justsomeone6835]

Go buy KTM or cry a little more about Suzuki lol

[@gunsndrums1]

Wouldnt it be totally sick if the first few rounds of nationals or supercross or both everyone races on the same brand bike, all stock production parts, throw ur name and number on and ur sponsors. Then race the other half of the year on your sponsored bike. Non factory race teams would be getting paid big bucks by manufacturers to race with sell or promote their favored brand. Rather than the riders lie and say they love everything about their brand bike more than the next company

[@gunsndrums1]

All riders privateers included could all get paid to get a free bike by the manufacturer they pick. Every company would pay to see the field stacked with their bikes

[@hoppiemacv8604]

Be nice if it had an Electric Starter! A helluva Upgrade! For an Modern Bike! LOL It's not like Suzuki PAST DUE! If you can rework the Entire Frame for one Rider! You can make some upgrades! What does Suzuki even care? They don't care if anyone buys one or not!

[@bastianpate-uc5hd]

They make their money with their cars, here in south america we use alot of their cars because they are very durable with Japanese quality. The rmz just works fine and a dirtbike should always have a kickstarter.

[@troydimsdale2331]

Same as 24, 23, 22, 21, 20……..

[@hencetirta7633]

eternal bike hahaha

[@andreabono-o7c]

Suzuki returns mxgp

[@FelixFregis]

4 best behind KTM Honda and Yamaha

[@chrisstones37]

Doing a great review job there Brian .....😊1👍

[@Kawiboy]

I Dig BM ✊🏼👊🏼 But 🤔.. DAAAYUM! COME THE H*LL ON SUZUKI.. If ya didn't have guys like BM and the OLD SCHOOL DIE HARDS it'd b FREAKIN COMPLETELY OVER. What a Shame ... Appreciate you guy's Tryin 👏🏼👏🏼

[@dougmcgill0365]

Brian should replace Josh

[@joshmosiman1955]

More Brian coming right up! We have a few more videos he's helped with that hopefully will be posted soon

[@keithtarrier4558]

@@joshmosiman1955 wow!! but no need to replace you Josh. 2 guys doing a great job is better than one.

[@melbournechugging2999]

Since Suzuki is not upgrading their dirt bike might as well junk the 4 stroke and produce 2 strokes at least they would make money

[@bastianpate-uc5hd]

They make more money than the others because they sell alot of cars. They don't care about bikes.

[@snowreaper4953]

Its not 2 stroke so lame....

[@SLAYJUCE]

All new ideas same equip 😎 the updated mental game is what y’all need that’s the hidden lesson look at roczen he rocks Suzuki ..doesn’t matter that his bike blows goats it’s %90 suspension + %20 skill = ✊😲 = %100 mental.

[@pewsician2388]

Haven't you tested this bike for the last 20 years?

[@lisaharvey4373]

Why doesn't it have electric start YET!

[@dn059]

If all they did was put an e start it would sell like hot cakes..i would buy one if thats all they added

[@michaelmartin2912]

I'm wishing that suzuki gets better off instead of being the pilot shit that it is now

[@dianpermana277]

2050 new Suzuki with elektrik stater 😂

[@kevvy532]

first

[@sdb92]

Great job, Brian. Don’t know why, but l still like RM-Zs! And, l’m more of a HONDA (and YAMAHA fort two-strokes) dude. Go figure…🤷🏻‍♂

[@poorman9259]

i would rather a bike stay the same a bit longer, ill say it. i built a suzuki in 19, switched to honda 23, now the new hondas are even more different and gotta relearn everything, when i could just go back to the suzuki and have so much work already figured out, i just wish they had a better suspension package

[@mrhqyangtechnic_q_emx8180]

Still no eletric-start?