QUICKSPIN I 2022 RM-Z250 & RM -Z450
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The RM-Z250 has pleasing ergos.
throttle wide open all the way around
the track, at least more so on the
Suzuki than on more powerful bikes.
The brakes, clutch and rider cockpit are
the same as before, which we continue to
like. It's a super neutral setup that's easy to
get used to right away. Nothing crazy in
this department just tried-and-true Suzuki.
As far as handling goes, the bike is as nim-
ble as they come. In smooth conditions,
the RM-Z250 slices up the track on inside
or outside lines, and despite a claimed
weight of 233 pounds, it doesn't feel
overly heavy. But numbers are numbers.
RM-Z450
Up next the 450. The RM-Z450 is the
last of its kind for kickstart machines,
but if your current bike requires kick-
ing, it won't seem like a big deal. Once
you've made the transition to the button,
however, does the kicker ever seem like
a nuisance. The team at Suzuki knows
what makes their bike work best, and
they set the suspension at 112mm, 7mm
more than the traditional 105mm mark.
This is supposed to give the bike more
squat in the rear and get the front end to
track better in high-speed conditions.
