Suzuki RM-Z250 and RM-Z450 launched in India

04/10/2018 - 18:19 | ,  ,   | Suvil Susvirkar

A report in September 2018 said that Suzuki would launch four dirt bikes in the Indian market – DR-Z50, RM-Z250, RM-Z450 and RM-X450Z. The company has launched two of them now – the RM-Z250 and RM-Z450, at INR 7.1 lakh and INR 8.31 lakh respectively (both, ex-showroom Delhi).

Suzuki Rm Z250 India Launch Details 06092018
The new Suzuki dirt bikes come to India via the CBU route. They are meant for track riding only.

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The Suzuki RM-Z250 and Suzuki RM-Z450 are track specific only and are not supposed to be used on public roads. Thus, you won’t find hardware like headlight, tail light, blinkers or rear-view mirrors on these bikes.

Commenting on the Indian launch of the RM-Z250 and RM-Z450, Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said that the company has witnessed a great spur in the off-roading and adventurous riding experiences among Indian riders. It has launched these purpose-built motorcycles to address the rising demand in the racing and adventure category.

The 2019 Suzuki RM-Z450 uses a 449 cc, four-stroke, fuel-injected, DOHC engine. The performance numbers have not been disclosed yet. The feature list of the RM-Z450 includes Suzuki Holeshot Assist Control (S-HAC) that is available in three selectable modes. The motorcycle also comes equipped with a new balance free rear cushion (BFRC) technology. It has a 21-inch wheel at the front and an 18-inch wheel at the rear. The larger front wheel is a typical trait of off-roading motorcycles that tackle the rough terrain more effectively. The RM-Z450 tips the scale at 112 kg (kerb) and offers 330 mm of ground clearance.

The Suzuki RM-Z250, on the other hand, has a 249 cc, four-stroke, fuel-injected, DOHC engine. It’s marginally lighter than the RM-Z450, with a kerb weight of 106 kg. Also, the RM-Z250 offers a higher ground clearance of 345 mm (+15 mm).

Suzuki Motorcycle India has not disclosed any details about the DR-Z50 and the RMX450Z. To give you a quick recap, the RMX450Z uses the same 449cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that is seen on the RM-Z450. However, it comes equipped with a headlight for enduro riding. The DR-Z50 uses a 49 cc, four-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, and it has a kerb weight of 54kg.

Suzuki Rm Z450 India Launch Details 06092018
The new Suzuki dirt bikes are the only rivals for Kawasaki products in the same segment in the Indian market.

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Suzuki Motorcycle India has not disclosed any details about the DR-Z50 and the RMX450Z. To give you a quick recap, the RMX450Z uses the same 449cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that is seen on the RM-Z450. However, it comes equipped with a headlight for enduro riding. The DR-Z50 uses a 49 cc, four-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, and it has a kerb weight of 54kg.

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