| Attribute | Husqvarna WR300 2012 × | Suzuki RM-Z450 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Make | Husqvarna | Suzuki |
| Model | Husqvarna WR300 | Suzuki RM-Z450 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni TMX38 | Injection |
| Engine details | Exhaust powervalve | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 293.1 | 449 |
| Cooling system | - | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 72 | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Chain, DID520MXV4, 114 links |
| Ignition | CDI electronic with variable advance | Electronic ignition |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate with mechanical control | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Kayaba 48mm open-cartridge fork with fully-adjustable compression and rebound damping. Upside down (USD) fork. | Telescopic inverted, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Sachs single shock with remote reservoir, adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping. | Swingarm, link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | - |
| Frame type | Chromoly steel single-tube frame cradle (round tubes); light aluminum alloy sub frame | Twin-spar aluminum frame and swingarm. |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 140/80-18 | 110/90-19 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 300 | 310 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 305 | 310 |
| Trail (mm) | 100 | 130 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | 29.8 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,485 | 1,495 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | - | 113 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 107 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,260 | 2,190 |
| Overall width (mm) | 840 | 830 |
| Seat height (mm) | 985 | 955 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 345 | 325 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9.46 | 6.2 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 0.8 | - |