Motocross racing legend Ricky Carmichael and 2XL Games are giving away a Suzuki RM-Z450 in a promotion for their new video game.

The Suzuki RM-Z450 is the grand prize for the Ride Like A Pro Sweeps contest in support of the new “Ricky Carmichael’s Motocross Matchup Pro” game for iOS, Android and PCs. The game features Supercross and Motocross racing action against other players online. The game includes five outdoor tracks, including a re-creation of Carmichael’s own private backyard track, and five indoor tracks inspired by actual tracks from the 2011 AMA Supercross season. Continue Reading »

Suzuki announced its 2013 motocross lineup including an updated RM-Z450 and RM-Z250. Both receive engine updates, new transmissions and new suspension.

Unlike competitors Honda and Kawasaki however, Suzuki did not equip its motocross bikes with Kayaba‘s new pneumatic spring forks. Instead, Suzuki has updated its RM-Z450 and RM-Z250 with Showa Separate Function Forks, which divides damping and spring functions into the two fork legs. According to Suzuki, the new fully-adjustable SFF suspension system has less friction and weight while increasing absorption performance compared to the forks on the 2012 models.

“The RM-Z450 and RM-Z250 are the most successful fuel-injected motocross models ever made,” says Steve Bortolamedi, Suzuki senior communications manager. “The 2013 motocross lineup features new technology designed to dominate on the track and continue the tradition of race-winning performance that is at the core of all Suzuki products.” Continue Reading »

American Suzuki is posting $4.2 million in race contingency for the 2012 U.S. road racing and motocross season.

The contingency program is open to amateur and professional racers riding 2011 or 2012 Suzuki GSX-R600, GSX-R750 or GSX-R1000 sportbikes and RM85/85L, RM-Z250 or RM-Z450 motocross racers.

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Suzuki announced its 2012 motocross lineup consisting of the RM-Z450, RM-Z250, RM-85 and RM-85L. All four models return unchanged save for graphic updates.

The 2012 Suzuki RM-Z450 and RM-Z250 (pictured above) are fuel injected and equipped with fully-adjustable Showa forks, twin-spar aluminum chassis and swingarm and five-speed transmissions.

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