Gas Gas Mc 450f vs Suzuki Rm-z 450
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Gas Gas Mc 450f vs Suzuki Rm-z 450. Gas Gas Mc 450f: ~63 hp @ 9,900 rpm (estimated, closely mirrors KTM 450 SX-F figures) hp, 101 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; off-road/motocross bikes are not typically tested for top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Rm-z 450: ~56 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2018+ spec) hp, 110 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; dependent on gearing and terrain), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Gas Gas Mc 450f
Suzuki Rm-z 450
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
53 Nm
51 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
110 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 9,900 rpm (estimated, closely mirrors KTM 450 SX-F figures)
~56 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2018+ spec)
Torque
~53 Nm @ 7,250 rpm (estimated, based on shared engine platform)
~51 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated; off-road/motocross bikes are not typically tested for top speed)
~145 km/h (estimated; dependent on gearing and terrain)
Weight
101 kg (wet/curb weight)
110 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimate based on similar platform bikes; varies greatly with riding conditions)
~5.5 L/100km (estimated; highly variable under race/off-road conditions)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Gas Gas Mc 450f
8.0/10
"The smartest backdoor into KTM performance without KTM pricing."
Pros
+KTM mechanicals, lower price
+WP XACT suspension excellent
+Strong, rev-happy 450 engine
Cons
−Needs strict service intervals
−GasGas app ecosystem immature
−Resale value drops fast
Suzuki Rm-z 450
7.8/10
"Fast, rewarding, but only buy one with full service history."
Pros
+Explosive, confidence-inspiring power
+Excellent factory suspension platform
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Valve maintenance costs add up
−Unforgiving for beginners
−Thirsty on fuel
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