Suzuki rmz450 2018- the good, the bad and the reality

I love motocross magazines and have been reading them since I was little. My favorite issues were always the shootouts between the bikes.
So what made me buy the bike that gets last in every shootout?
At age 35 I ride a variety of different disciplines at an intermediate level and rely on my rmz450 to adapt to the challenges I face often.
After living with the bike for a year and a half, what do I think about the bike ? Do I plan to change things? Will Suzuki finally change the bike? Is that good for everyone?

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  • @stevestiffler9120
    @stevestiffler91204 жыл бұрын

    That’s a steal. Those Suzuki’s are bulletproof.

  • @unrulytoast1189

    @unrulytoast1189

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are they? I had a YZF450 and they are supposed to be bullet proof but I'd love to try the yellow snooki next. No issues?

  • @SweatwithSins
    @SweatwithSins4 жыл бұрын

    Got my 2014 RMZ450 used with 30 hours on it for $2900 on offer up, the bike really looked new and I’ve never had any problem with it, it’s a great bike and for the price I got it, I’m very happy

  • @johngotti8074
    @johngotti80744 жыл бұрын

    Killer deal man, cannot deny that’s a hell of bike for the price, which leaves a lot of money to spare for goodies, I love my 19

  • @DesertDudee

    @DesertDudee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree love my 19 and I've ridden a 19 Husqvarna CRF and KX and I still like the Zuki better.

  • @Davido50

    @Davido50

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a great deal for msrp actually. It's a great bike for 99% riders.

  • @arcticboss2177
    @arcticboss21773 жыл бұрын

    Bro Suzuki’s look so good idk why people hate on them

  • @Chrissy-H
    @Chrissy-H2 жыл бұрын

    Agree with everything you’ve said here man! I’m in the UK and wasn’t sure about moving to a 450 and the Suzuki was the cheapest one available, so I thought I’d give it a go. Well, I’ve been thoroughly impressed... absolutely love the motor, so easy to ride and doesn’t pull your arms off at any point in the range - perfect 1st 450. It also handles amazing, fits me better than any other bike I’ve tried (I’m 6 foot 2) and the suspension is decent enough and won’t hold you back. I’ve recently swapped to another 2018 with full Ohlins suspension and vortex ignition, just because I freakin love Suzuki’s now. It’s like having a very well kept secret nobody else seems to know about.

  • @Five-Four-Racing

    @Five-Four-Racing

    2 жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah I want an ignition next, I'm Really happy with factory connections work on my suspension but bet that onlins is nice

  • @bmxdestroy
    @bmxdestroy4 жыл бұрын

    If i could find one for 5k id buy it right now

  • @Wolfmanwest
    @Wolfmanwest4 жыл бұрын

    I love that bike, it's solid brother!

  • @lucasmckay4331
    @lucasmckay43314 жыл бұрын

    About to pick up my 2020 tomorrow for 6G. I was having second thoughts but this video made me feel better

  • @jpaul5387
    @jpaul53873 жыл бұрын

    My 09 is still ripping like new with the original plastics still looking good. Im not a good double jumper but a buddy launched it and it does more then I'll ever be able to do. I Love it

  • @dlynam9678

    @dlynam9678

    6 ай бұрын

    I got the same bike man, thing rips! Love the yellow and blue original graphics combo, classic Suzuki look.

  • @ShumilinYaroslav
    @ShumilinYaroslav4 жыл бұрын

    Man, I tried engine mounts mods on my 2012 Rmz 450 - it was insane. I drilled one 10mm hole in front mounts and 2-3 10mm in upper mounts. Best mod so far, made the chassis compliant and bike gained ton of straight line stability (not catching every rut on it’s way). Be careful with top mounts’ threads. Mine stripped around 30 NM. (Maybe they there overtightened by previous owner)

  • @sephjfox
    @sephjfox2 жыл бұрын

    Love my 2k20 rmz450, no complaints here. The bike is precise, gives good feedback, and is very agile.

  • @JAMIE_ATKINS
    @JAMIE_ATKINS2 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @davidhilton5414
    @davidhilton54143 жыл бұрын

    Amazing deal! That bike is more than 95% of riders ability.

  • @Davido50
    @Davido502 жыл бұрын

    Put a Yoshimura pipe or FMF pipe on it ..get 4hp. Enjoy. I've had great experience w/Suzuki! Best looking bikes as well.

  • @JohnSmith-dj5gf
    @JohnSmith-dj5gf4 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a brand new 2021 YZ250X and paid MSRP for it ($7599) because they sell like hotcakes in my area (New Mexico), then I walk into a local bike shop and they got a brand new 2018 RMZ450 for sale for $6300. I’m like damn, coulda had a 450 for $1300 less, but then was like naww, love that 2 stroke hit too much 😂. Great bike, great deal, great video man. Thanks!

  • @jamesrobert7155
    @jamesrobert71554 жыл бұрын

    That's one helluva deal man, but that's in Cali, prices are so much different here in the east coast but, I loved the RM 2 strokes, never had a rm 4t, I may try one next year!

  • @plynch113
    @plynch113 Жыл бұрын

    Just picked up a freshy 22 for 6k. Less than 8k OTD with tax and destination and set up fees. Was 9k but got a deal! I can't see spending 12k+ on a ktm or husky. The Suzuki RMZ is a a great bike for less money.

  • @denhamwright7605
    @denhamwright76053 жыл бұрын

    You mentioned the rider triangle fitting you well, how tall are you? Is this better or worse than others for tall riders? Thanks

  • @reelphatties6426
    @reelphatties64264 жыл бұрын

    I love my 2020 Suzuki

  • @KJ-ym1qg
    @KJ-ym1qg3 жыл бұрын

    Check dealerships in North Georgia, West Virginia, and Alabama. Those states tend to have the best deals on the rmz. Here in Tennessee the dealerships are ridiculously high.

  • @shonbratton1906

    @shonbratton1906

    2 жыл бұрын

    In Nashville, pre-Covid the local shops keep more inventory. I bought a leftover 19 rmz250. Barely remember what I payed $5600 maybe.

  • @dburgers2017
    @dburgers20173 жыл бұрын

    I want one so bad

  • @shanebarnett4249
    @shanebarnett42494 жыл бұрын

    Ain’t it’s a Suzuki there built great awesome company they stand behind there product as well

  • @Tigerloco70
    @Tigerloco702 жыл бұрын

    So , this is about saving money, and not quality or power , keep on riding your yugo bike 👍🏻

  • @UploadCreated
    @UploadCreated2 жыл бұрын

    whered you get those yellow lower fork guards and whos are they?

  • @wild0ne245
    @wild0ne2453 жыл бұрын

    Me having the same bike and year with electric start

  • @Davido50
    @Davido502 жыл бұрын

    Love Suzuki dirtbikes . Shootouts all say that you cannot live or die by test results. You CANNOT get a new RMZ450 in '22 for less than $8k that I've seen ...or MSRP.

  • @jgs1703
    @jgs17033 жыл бұрын

    Id consider a new rmz250 if I wanted a 4 stroke

  • @zikriveliu2610
    @zikriveliu26103 ай бұрын

    dont say its bad just because its last in a race its not the bike its the rider

  • @mustknowinfo2001
    @mustknowinfo20012 жыл бұрын

    Are you still on the stock top end?

  • @ynoyjorge
    @ynoyjorge3 жыл бұрын

    Bought my RMZ450 2018 for 4300+taxes (brand new) in 2018

  • @Scythe_Voltage
    @Scythe_Voltage Жыл бұрын

    All the dealerships near me and other states around are charging MINIMUM 8,999$ sticker price

  • @Five-Four-Racing

    @Five-Four-Racing

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks allot Biden

  • @paullussier9349
    @paullussier9349 Жыл бұрын

    Lowered the sag? Why?

  • @curtsawchik1480
    @curtsawchik14804 жыл бұрын

    Just picked up a 19 for 5699! No tax In NH

  • @ImJustShadow.

    @ImJustShadow.

    4 жыл бұрын

    i bought my 2020 125sx for more... great deal id be happy if i were you.

  • @1kApe

    @1kApe

    3 жыл бұрын

    I live in NH also and just picked up a 2018 for 4500 off of some guy who bought it as a left over last year . Maybe has 10 hours on it. Looks brand new and I rode it last week , I did some trails with it and man its a good bike .

  • @user-nw7kf6nl2y
    @user-nw7kf6nl2y2 жыл бұрын

    hoping for E start in 23

  • @mansgottaeat8879

    @mansgottaeat8879

    2 жыл бұрын

    or you can always put on a after market electric start for $200 - $300

  • @paulsmith9497
    @paulsmith94973 жыл бұрын

    Why must everything be a comparison, buy what you can afford and ride it

  • @MS215_
    @MS215_2 жыл бұрын

    How tall are you? Because of the rider triangels

  • @Five-Four-Racing

    @Five-Four-Racing

    2 жыл бұрын

    5’11”

  • @edcko10
    @edcko104 жыл бұрын

    9k at a dealer near me😢

  • @granvillewallace4271

    @granvillewallace4271

    4 жыл бұрын

    Okay so its 7,600 for the 2020 RMZ450 and 6,500 for the 2020 RMZ250. Deland Motorsports Florida

  • @Wreckhouse69
    @Wreckhouse692 жыл бұрын

    Got a 2015 myself. Was much more up to par that year compared to today. It’ll be 2029 and suzuki will still not have e start lmao

  • @nick_isa_qt6202
    @nick_isa_qt62023 жыл бұрын

    Nope 2021 rmz none start

  • @rcmedia7973
    @rcmedia79734 жыл бұрын

    Deluded

  • @ColKurtz-pi1ku
    @ColKurtz-pi1ku4 жыл бұрын

    I've a suzza and the new it's too much heaviest low power and an horrible shock. Frame is not balanced and eleltric starter was missing... Really could be a great bike but in Suzuki have forgot the others bike... Honda e ktm docet If you need a great bike you have to buy a complete Yoshi, HC piston and a ohlins.... For begin....