FIRST LOOK
P54
2018 SUZUKI RM-Z450
Suzuki says that it's traction control system is
different from a street bike traction control sys-
tem as it does not measure rear tire spin, but of-
fers constant adjustment that maximizes traction
at all times. According to Suzuki, the Electronic
Control Module (ECM) continually measures
throttle opening, engine speed and gear posi-
tion and then adjusts the ignition timing and fuel
injector duration to fine-tune the engine output to
deliver the best traction for the riding conditions.
Suzuki has abandon the previous air fork sys-
tem and has gone back to a "new-generation"
coil-spring Showa fork, and the Showa BFRC
shock uses a separate external damping circuit
that improves the responsiveness of damping
force.
Curb weight remains the same as before at a
claimed 247 pounds. CN
The previous air
fork has been
replaced by a "new
generation" Showa
coil-spring fork.
