Kawasaki KX 450 2023 vs. Suzuki RM-Z450 2017

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Suzuki RM-Z450 2017

Suzuki RM-Z450 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki KX 450 2023 vs Suzuki RM-Z450 2017

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Suzuki RM-Z450 2017

Suzuki RM-Z450 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KX 450 2023 compared to Suzuki RM-Z450 2017

Kawasaki KX 450 2023
Suzuki RM-Z450 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore96 mmBore96 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke62.1 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12.2
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement449 ccmDisplacement449 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height100 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width120 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height90 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter19 inchRear tyre diameter19 inch
LengthLength2,185 mmLength2,185 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth830 mm
HeightHeight1,265 mmHeight1,260 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,495 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height955 mmSeat Height955 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity6.2 lFuel Tank Capacity6.2 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki RM-Z450 2017

Suzuki RM-Z450 2017

The balance of the Suzuki RM-Z 450 has become more manageable, making it more agile and more fun. The engine's throttle response is very spontaneous and therefore a bit aggressive, which we improved a lot with a plug system for the ECU. The chassis responded and worked very well on site.

Handling

Balance

Chassis

Setting options for ECU

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki KX 450 vs Suzuki RM-Z450

Price Kawasaki KX 450

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Price Suzuki RM-Z450

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