Why you should DEFINITELY buy a Suzuki Rmz450

[@dominicw8868]

It’s honestly impressive how well spoken you are, I think you didn’t make a single mistake. Good for you 👍🏼

[@Five-Four-Racing]

Thanks I was trying to not say umm as much as possible. No jeff goldblum narration

[@Davido50]

They are higher priced now but still a bargain I think!

[@brianlama4640]

Nice video. I had a new 2013 RMZ250 that I sold in 2018. It had over 100 hours on the engine. Never a problem.

[@doomslayer1890]

I have a 2013 rm-z 250 its amazing! great power, good suspension and overall great bike! just rebuilt it.

[@swervinirvin9236]

I'm 59 and have 07 rmz450, never had any major issues with it,still flys and handles great

[@SKG1941]

Got mine day before yesterday- 08/18/2023 Rmz 450 $6500 out the door with a free Yoshimura RS 12 pipe and a $200 army graphics kit for free. I don’t know what everybody’s on about because this thing will book. I’m 60 years old with double knee replacement-fused back-fused neck and screwed up shoulder. Started on the third kick. The bike stock has more torque than the YZ 250 F can’t wait to put the Yosh on it and get it tuned because she was ripping today once I got the suspension dialed. Like a kid at Christmas. Amazing bike.

[@Five-Four-Racing]

There's some good mods to make of you check out my newer videos on mashing this bike better for cheap and you can see it in action too winning races. Glad you like yours and congrats on the killer deal

[@SKG1941]

@@Five-Four-Racing yes sir been ripping her today and I can say it is a great bike. I’m not going to win any national AMA races anytime soon but for the 95% of the rest of us this is an unbelievable deal.

[@sullyduramax]

i bought me a 2014 rmz 450 and to be honest its been a great bike, I have always been a honda and ktm guy but love how the RMZ handles and delivers power. Snappy with the spark arrestor in LOL! Nice video.....

[@ghpjerry]

Nice video, well done. I too am a Vet getting back into riding after several yrs off, been riding since I were a kid on my 78 YZ80. I just purchased a new 2022 RMZ450, it is my 1st Suzuki & my 1st 4 stroke...$8200 OTD cash in MI. Can't wait to ride it. I've installed the Acerbis skid plate & the frame guards/grip. Going to purchase the Yoshi R-12 full exhaust, swap out levers & a couple small things, but other than that it'll stay stock. This is the 1st time anything I've owned was not built internally...all my sleds, bikes, jet-ski's muscle cars etc., proves I'm old! lolol

[@ghpjerry]

@Happydays I see your comment in my listing but I don't see it here & I only saw part of it, so I'll answer what I saw. I love the bike overall, but it has some things they should upgrade to compare with the others. Their map settings are a small project to change, but tbh I haven't seen the need to change to "Aggressive" mode from the factory setting, it has all the power I need. I will switch to it eventually just to see the difference, but it takes probably half an hour to do it. But when you switch it, there really isn't a need to keep going back & forth, so it's not really an issue to me on whether or not to purchase. Until they go to a battery & E-start, they can't switch the mapping to an easier set-up like the others. It handles great, the cockpit feel is slim & doesn't feel bulky, the weight is a few pounds heavier than the others but that doesn't matter to a Vet rider like me. Honestly unless you're racing competitively, this bike is just as good as the others, specially price wise. I purchased the full Titanium Yoshi RS-12 exhaust & it sounds mean. it kicks cold 2-3 times, 1 time warm & as long as you find TDC it kicks smooth. I recommend the bike overall. What they say about the suspension is true, it needs to be adjusted to suit you, it is stiff from the factory, but you can soften it up enough to make right for your riding style & conditions, I was able to after just a half a dozen rides.

[@speedr1976]

I LOVE THE SMELL OFF AVGAS IS THE MORNING👍👍👍 Run it with my 300 ktm! Smells amazing 👍👍👍👍

[@timdonnelly8392]

I have a 2019 and with some simple adjustments, I love it!

[@mountainmonkey172]

Hell ya I love running the av gas, smells good as well. 100LL is good stuff and I pay only $5 per gallon!

[@connorscott7962]

Just a heads up fork seals hardly ever “go bad” it’s usually just dirt caught in between the fork and the seal itself. Look up seal savers to get an idea but I’ve sealed up plenty of forks just by using a business card. Hope it helps!

[@ancientelevator9]

Growing up there was always a myth/rumor that you could tie-down the bike too tight and break the seals. Any idea if this is true?

[@connorscott7962]

@@ancientelevator9 it could possibly be true if you bottomed them out maybe, most people tie down overly tight IMO, as long as it’s snug your good definitely don’t need to ratchet strap them down

[@rob_becker]

I love my 18 RMZ 450. I look forward to hearing how you like the Factory Connection suspension as that's something I want to do soon, I may go the RG3 route. I just did the pro circuit rear link and it did help some but I want to get my suspension re-valved also.

[@Davido50]

You should ...& run a good "full synthetic" 10w40 oil every 10-12hrs. #Maxima

[@MXvsATV144]

Just grabbed a leftover 2022 RMZ450 a few weeks ago… absolutely love it!!!! Gotta ignore all the hate around them.. the bike was mostly redone in 2018 and I’d say it doesn’t really need changes. People complaining about it being the heaviest bike and least peak HP at higher RPM… they complain about the rear shock… I will say obviously if you are very serious into racing at higher levels, lol most of that stock stuff comes off or gets heavily modded anyways… I just laugh at people because this bike is capable of anything, it’s all on the setup and rider skill. HP isn’t a problem since many riders on 250f’s and even 125’s could spank much of the 450 riders on brand new KTM or Yamaha 450’s… Then you get guys whining about the weight, lol 😂 go race around a nearly 400lb atv on a motocross track and then hop on this bike… it will feel like a feather in comparison..

[@SKG1941]

Absolutely correct. I just got mine 2023 Rmz 450 for $6500 out the door and a free Yoshimura RS-12 full exhaust system and a free $200 army graphics kit. This thing rips once I got it dialed in and I can’t wait to put the Yosh pipe on it and get it tuned.

[@falconx5744]

Hey mate, couldn’t agree more. Im only getting back into dirt bikes at 51, been riding roadies for a few years but road big bore 2 strokes for nearly 10 years, loved them but I seriously don’t think my body can handle them now with old injuries although i keep myself fit. Im far from a pro rider but ive been looking at purchasing an RMZ 450 although I’ve never ridden one, ive done alot of research and spoken to people at the track and all speak good about the bike. Only way to know would be to buy one 😁👍

[@mikestrophytruck]

Great video I just bought a brand new 2023 450 for $6750 out to the door And was wondering how many hours do you have on it and does the kickstarting seem to be taking longer with more hours or the same as in the beginning?

[@Corey_Fox]

I have a 2019 model. Similar deal, vet rider, $6500 bought new, love the bike!

[@Lenny_J_88]

Just got my first 450 a 2014 rmz in good shape how many hours are on yours?? Just subscribed 🤘🏻

[@Five-Four-Racing]

I'm happy you got the bike. Unfortunately, I had to sell mine recently to help get into a house. I just got a good new job and hope to get a new bike by June. I might get another rmz450, and I would love to buy mine back. But the yzf is also a huge consideration to me .

[@Davido50]

They are excellent! Love em. Here in Ohio they want full MSRP + freight + taxes. Over $8k out door. They are priced higher now!

[@ConnorBrownlie]

Sick bike where did you get the graphics because that are 🔥🔥

[@sepharc]

High compression engines run better on high octane fuel. Good choice!

[@jamieargent7139]

Love my 19 got Factory connections suspension and a Lottworx headlight love it my buddies on 22 crf 450 hondas always say how smooth and good my bike looks in the rough it was a handful suspension made it come around

[@averageaussieshooter9696]

Great video, thanks for posting 👍🏼

[@wiattmarlatt3252]

Can’t wait to get one!

[@user-hx9cv3uv7n]

I have a 2014 rmz 450 I love it. Hardly even get out of 3rd gear where I ride but the power is nice.

[@Lowdown13blues]

Hi, I’m just learning about this bike and I was wondering what’s the difference in between this one and the DRZ 400. like your bike …. a lot ! Another question (sorry) is there a year I should be away from ? Thank you

[@Five-Four-Racing]

This is a more aggressive bike for tracks the drz is a mild bike for trails

[@Lowdown13blues]

@@Five-Four-Racing do you think this would be too much if you wanna do a bit of both ?

[@Five-Four-Racing]

@@Lowdown13blues your can tune down the rmz and set up the suspension softer for trails and Enduro. You can not get a drz to moto

[@Lowdown13blues]

@@Five-Four-Racing motocross ?

[@Lowdown13blues]

@@Five-Four-Racing I’m completely sold to the RMZ !!! THANK YOU Do you know what’s the autonomy ?

[@dannydanny1978]

Bonjour, j'ai acheté une suzuki 450 rmz de 2017, quand je la démarre je la fais chauffer 5min , et j'ai tout le liquide de refroidissement qui ressort du radiateur. Est ce normal ?

[@Five-Four-Racing]

I can't say I speak French, but I think you're saying radiator fluid leaks out after 5 minutes. That's not normal. I would recommend putting a 1.8 cap on on the radiator, the stock is 1.1 and make sure the radiator core is OK in each

[@dannydanny1978]

@@Five-Four-Racing hier, j'ai démarré la moto , et lorsque la lumière rouge s'est éteint j'ai commencé à rouler. Aucune fuite de liquide de refroidissement. C'est bizarre

[@SKG1941]

200 lbs, 60 years old. Free,Yosh RS-12 pipe and graphics kit worth $1000………$6500 out the door 2023 RMZ450 08/18/23. Best deal ever.

[@ancientelevator9]

My local dealer has a 2022 for $5k... I'm really tempted XD. I never thought I'd buy a brand new bike.... but it just seems like crazy low pricing. All the other brands are like $10-$12k

[@Five-Four-Racing]

Do it. I've had mine 4 years now and still on stock top end, starts right up, runs great. Though I do spoil her.

[@KJ-ym1qg]

5K??? Has to be a 250 or a used bike. I would literally go buy that right now if it was a brand new bike.

[@caseymckeeborrego]

Searched RMZ reliability and your video came up 2nd. Go figure I'm looking for a bike to ride at the same track.

[@Five-Four-Racing]

I just gave my suspension to factory connection yesterday and will be back at cahuilla soon, hope to see you out there

[@caseymckeeborrego]

@@Five-Four-Racing Hoping to find a sane price on a moden bike soon, will definitely bring the 78 yz250 for some laps in the meantime.

[@lokeshdeshwal5288]

Is suzuki's engines are more reliable than Honda & yamaha??

[@F80mthree]

@@lokeshdeshwal5288no, lol. Yamaha is king if you want a bike to ride for years and years before you rebuild it. Unless you’re a pro class guy who rides the engine at the limit. Had 16k miles on a 2012 wr450 as the original owner. Only ever needed regular maintenance and was used 70% supermoto/street 30% trails on knobbies. But I’ve heard good things about these rmz 450. May have to get one for track/trail use. But I doubt it’ll be AS reliable as a Yamaha.

[@smtony_]

Have you tried the yoshi without db killer?

[@Five-Four-Racing]

No what do you do there and what effect does that get?

[@smtony_]

@@Five-Four-Racing it braps louder 😁

[@zachh5237]

Aye man, I started riding / racing when I was 5 back in 1998 all the way up until 2013 which is the last time I ever been able to ride a dirt bike. ( Major life changes being the reason ) But I had been on an 08 Rmz 250 that I got new and it lasted me that whole last 5 years until the crank simply locked up on it finally. I'm also from WA so was riding places like Washougal/dealing with rain and other weather elements etc. So that's brutal on any bike. Especially a 250. That was the most reliable, least problematic bike and I'm more than happy with the 5 years I got out of it. I trip the fuck out now days to see the kind of things people complain about now days....lol electric starting.. I swear these pussyfied riders just dont have a clue what even makes MX great. I personally love the feeling and even the sound of kicking down hella hard to hear the crank turn over. Not some button

[@benstv42069]

I might get when to get back into desert riding

[@erickloucek1474]

How’s the stock suspension? Wondering from 200+ pound rider

[@Five-Four-Racing]

I’m 205 myself. Great on jumps harsh on small stuff but tracks pretty well through whoops. I just had factory connection re do everything, next video will be this bike post makeover

[@zthang]

$6.700 right now new at dealership. Was like $8,300 a year ago.

[@Five-Four-Racing]

They have the 450 at 6500 and the 250 at 5500 at my dealership now and getting a 250 is tempting

[@zthang]

@@Five-Four-Racing Wow that's a nice price. I would def get the 450 for another grand. I'm just not sure if I need one. I'm 55 now, been riding since I was 5, last two bikes were CR80 and CR125 in 1982 then on to the boring street bikes, Harleys etc. i just wanted another dirt bike before I get too old and Suzuki is the best deal out there. It's this or KLR650 for forest road exploring. I'm just afraid I will get on this 450 and try to do like I did when I was young and get hurt, I was one of the best wheelie riders in my area back in the 80s. We don't heal as fast now lol.

[@mikechynow13]

How many hours you got on it? Picked up a 2018 used this season with 8hrs on it, looking to see what kind of hours people are getting out of their motors before issues

[@Five-Four-Racing]

I’m well over 100, starts second kick, no knocks or ticks, plenty of power still. Definitely recommend av gas 100 octane low lead

[@austinsilva5054]

Lol 8 hrs is barely broken in.

[@740films]

@@Five-Four-Racing any maintenance besides oil changes

[@yourlocalhooligan]

my bone stock '16 rmz250 finally went out at the end of the season last year. I picked it up used with easily over 150 hours on it and I dont think the motor was ever touched with the exception of oil changes. Zuke's are bulletproof bikes. Mine being neglected for 6 years and finally letting go (it threw a main bearing btw, easy fix) is just a test of hoe reliable zuke's are. You have nothing to worry about as long as you do the 4 stroke maintenance religiously, as you should with all 4t bikes tho.

[@740films]

@@yourlocalhooligan did yours happen to have the oil strainers on the left side of the engine that u had to check if so how often did you?

[@HoodScents]

I just found a rmz 450 from 2016 with only 25 hours for $3000. Looks like new.

[@daltonleffew1137]

My old neighbor ran airplane gas gas in his bike and put k2 mix in his yz 250x

[@Five-Four-Racing]

K2 was always good to me

[@Jackson-ml1nj]

I've been looking at the rmzs hard cause of the price. 2022 rmz450 is only 6700$ at my local dealer which is insane compared to a new Honda. Never owned a Suzuki but I'm considering it cause of the price.

[@grantcarncross5380]

Suzuki RMs are the best bikes in the World.

[@babygaming800]

Nice doggy. 👍

[@bgjb-r1499]

Is it true that Suzuki will be coming out with a new line of RMZ450 and 250 for 2023?

[@user-nw7kf6nl2y]

i hope so, where have you hear that?

[@brookalavis1935]

So what , can it spin the wheel in gravel?

[@LarryLinton]

Aww..I wanted to see some laps

[@Five-Four-Racing]

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[@dlocomx783]

You should get the Kyb shock of the 19+ 250f it’s wayyyyyyy better

[@manuelcebrero8357]

Why are these bikes much cheaper then the crf or yz

[@juiceboxjigga]

all Suzuki should be sold at that price. everyone would have em

[@nickcollins5653]

i got a 07 it rips i love it

[@edcook6438]

Love my Suzuki and I'm still faster in a lot of these days I am 60 years old

[@falconx5744]

So good to hear! Good on you, im 51 and just getting back into it, always owned 2 strokes but i don’t think my body will handle them now, i know these are fast but several people have recommended it to me 😊👍

[@lw3918]

Bulletproof????

[@Five-Four-Racing]

Can't say I've ever shot it lol

[@easternyellowjacket276]

I have a 2018 Suzuki RMX450Z. The trail bike version of the RMZ450. It has electric start and has been a great bike. The only think I do not like about it is its weight. 270lbs. Making it road legal, so it will be a great Dual sport option. Much lighter than a Honda 450L which weighs 310lbs. And much cheaper. Mine brand new cost $7k out the door. Bought it new in 2020.

[@markalan4026]

How reliable has the RMX450Z been for you? I know it really depends on how the bike is cared for and driven, I'm just curious how many hours the average guy could reasonably expect out of these engines before a major overhaul, would you happen to know by chance?

[@easternyellowjacket276]

@@markalan4026 I can't comment on its hours. But can tell you I have put 1688 mi on it, as the bike came with an odometer. Those miles are on tough, NE woods, rocks, roots and mud. I've had zero problems. And I've checked the valves twice. In both intervals, they have been within spec.

[@markalan4026]

@@easternyellowjacket276 Alright, man. Thanks for the reply.

[@kritsadak1659]

In what ways can I contact you?

[@Five-Four-Racing]

You just did

[@johnberry2877]

Personalizing your bike with graphics is an easy way to help identify it if ever stolen. As we all know, these types of bikes are top of the list to the looser dirt bags who won’t work for one !

[@Five-Four-Racing]

Every time I’ve seen a stolen bike recovered, the graphics have been taken off . Grant had an rm80 stolen as a kid came back with spray paint all over it. I did just order new plastics and graphic, some new plastics are blue which will help it be unique without an easy change

[@gerardalmonte151]

Can you send the link for the muff

[@Five-Four-Racing]

I bought it used off someone on a Facebook group

[@KJ-ym1qg]

I bought a left over 22 for 7400. You cant get them for 6 anymore, but still way cheaper than any other option.

[@someoneyouknow96]

I agree. I know where there is a leftover 21 and they aren’t dropping the price. I’ve also got limes on a 22 for $7499 plus tax of course no other fees. I’m torn between the Japanese Rmz or kx or Austrian 350s.

[@KJ-ym1qg]

@@someoneyouknow96 You cant go wrong with a RMZ or KX. The KX is gonna require you to stay on top of the maintenance, but will have a stronger engine, electric start, and better suspension from the factory. I prefer the Suzuki due to reliability and cost of maintenance. You can throw a full yoshi rs 12 on the RMZ and have similar power to the KX. I had a 19 kx 450 and I now have a 22 RMZ 450. I really am liking the Suzuki a lot at this point and will probably stay with them in the future.

[@someoneyouknow96]

@@KJ-ym1qg I got a guy who's pushing me towards the suzuki. But he's a huge suzuki fan too. I know they are reliable. I love the fact its got a kickstarter. The weight is a factor. Its quite a bit heavier than my 04 450

[@Sgt2007]

Just picked up one for 5999 brand new

[@KJ-ym1qg]

@@Sgt2007 what year?

[@angelosantaniello4113]

Please don’t put a high compression piston without replacing the crank, you’ll thank me later

[@Five-Four-Racing]

That’s sound advice thanks. I really think whatever is going to be most reliable is my best bet.

[@mxrevival]

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[@nazaruddinghostridertm2588]

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[@yeebrodo14]

Therrrrrree

[@virginiaballistics8330]

You know, the only reason I’m thinking about getting one is Bc they still have the kicker

[@kochj0713]

yeah. 9,000$ is what they are GOING FOR RIGHT NOW!... .soft PASS.

[@Five-Four-Racing]

At 9000 I get it, but the dealer near me had some 22s, the 450 at 6300 and 250 was 5500. I think they all sold, but I think the trick is finding a left over bike from previous year

[@ThienTran-bk1ij]

Nó

[@greygoose9577]

I'm not gonna say that these bikes are bad but the fact that they still have a kickstart on a 450 is an absolutr dealbreaker.

[@Five-Four-Racing]

I have a metal rod in my right femur, have damaged my acl and meniscus in my right knee, and have damaged the cartilage in my right ankle. I don’t mind kicking a bike that runs and starts right. I didn’t see that killing the deal at all

[@chupacabraracing181]

You must be terribly out of shape if that's a deal breaker 😂

[@limpetcarre1139]

When you have to kickstart a 4 stroke at the start of a race it's no problem, kicking it after 12 laps is another story. I holeshot a race and had a flameout (2016 Honda CRF450R) on the first lap and by the time I kicked it back to life I was a lap down. On my 2018 electric start CRF450R I had a flameout on the first lap (must be a Honda thing) and started the bike up in seconds and only lost two positions. I'll never go back to kickstart again!

[@Stinky_sack]

Years and years of kickstarting and now that they have electric start its a deal breaker that it still has a kick starter? I get it that it's nice to have the electric start. But when I hear people say "fuck having a kickstarter" I just feel like saying "quit being a bitch" it's not that big a deal. Idk who you are so don't get all butt hurt but how is the kick starter a deal breaker?

[@snowrider4495]

Wimp! LOL they make an rmx450 now with electric start. If you don't mind an enduro bike.

[@mustknowinfo2001]

Are tge engines more reliable than in the past?