| Attribute | Husqvarna SM 450 R 2005 × | Suzuki RM-Z450 2020 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2020 |
| Make | Husqvarna | Suzuki |
| Model | Husqvarna SM 450 R | Suzuki RM-Z450 |
| Category | Super motard | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni TMR 41 mm | Injection |
| Engine details | - | Aluminum cylinder with Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) coating |
| Displacement (cm³) | 449 | 449 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 97 | 96 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60.8 | 62.1 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Chain, DID520MXV4, 114 links |
| Ignition | Digital | Electronic ignition |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate type, hydraulic | Wet, multi-plate rack-and-pinion clutch |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump with two oil pump rotor and cartridge filter | Semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 12.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic hydraulic adjustable fork | Showa inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable damping force |
| Rear suspension | Progressive ´soft damp´ with hydraulic adjustable single shock absorber, | Showa BFRC - link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload and damping force |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 270 |
| Frame type | Single tube cradle, rear frame in light alloy. | Aluminum alloy, twin-spar |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 110/90-19 |
| Wheels | - | Black anodized rims with a cross-section. Bridgestone X30 tires. |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 250 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 290 | 310 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,495 | 1,480 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 122 | 112 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,250 | 1,260 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,190 | 2,175 |
| Overall width (mm) | 845 | 835 |
| Seat height (mm) | 910 | 960 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 270 | 330 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11.7 | 6.3 |