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2020 Suzuki RM-Z First Look
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f you are waiting for significant changes for the 2020
Suzuki RM-Z450, you'll have to wait a little longer.
Suzuki, which usually makes major updates to its full-
size motocross models every third year, is apparently
sticking to that program. Suzuki last gave the RM-
Z450 a significant overhaul for the model year 2018,
and the bike has remained virtually the same ever
since. The 2020 RM-Z450 features no changes other
than graphics, same for the 2020 RM-Z250, which
received a ground-up overhaul last year.
The 2020 RM-Z450 will be available in July
with an $8999 MSRP. The RM-Z250 will arrive a
month later with a $7899 MSRP. The RM80 returns
unchanged, as well. It'll be here in August with a
$4249 MSRP.
Suzuki is also bringing back its RM ARMY
Amateur Racing Support program, offering over
$6 million in contingency, trackside support, and
the opportunity to train with Ricky Carmichael at
Suzuki's exclusive Camp Carmichael. CN
The Suzuki
RM-Z450 returns for 2020
with new graphics, same
for the 2020 RM-Z250.
business units by making them stand-alone busi-
nesses. This demonstrates our commitment to
supporting our dealer customers."
"We now have great talent leading each of our
business units, so the board and I feel that this is
the time to unleash those individuals and all of our
great employees to return our brands to the status
they've enjoyed in the past without the operating
restraints that have been in place as MAG."
Known internally as "Unwinding the Vertical,"
Charvat indicates that the change will be good for all
the company's stakeholders. "Aggressive companies
led by great leaders will certainly have a positive im-
pact on the powersports industry. Our goal is to lead
in every product category where we compete."
In the past several months, MAG has pursued
and hired top industry talent to fill significant roles
including powersports industry veterans Mike
Kennedy, Greg Heichelbech, John Potts and Greg
Blackwell. CN
