Suzuki Rmz450 vs Yamaha Yz450f — which has more power?

Suzuki Rmz450 produces ~56 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimate based on dyno testing of modern RM-Z450); Yamaha Yz450f produces Approximately 60–63 hp @ 9,500 rpm (varies by model year; 2020+ models produce near the upper end). Yamaha Yz450f wins by 4 hp.

Suzuki Rmz450 vs Yamaha Yz450f — which is faster?

Top speed: Suzuki Rmz450 ~145 km/h (estimate; top speed is not a primary design focus for motocross bikes), Yamaha Yz450f Approximately 145–155 km/h (estimate based on dyno and track testing; not an officially published figure).

Suzuki Rmz450 vs Yamaha Yz450f — which is lighter?

Weight: Suzuki Rmz450 111 kg (curb/wet weight — 2023 model), Yamaha Yz450f 110 kg (curb/wet weight, approximate for 2018–2023 models; earlier models slightly heavier).

Suzuki Rmz450 vs Yamaha Yz450f — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Suzuki Rmz450 7.5/10 and Yamaha Yz450f 8.5/10. Yamaha Yz450f scores higher on the overall verdict. Suzuki Rmz450 caveat: Beginners or riders skipping regular service intervals. Yamaha Yz450f caveat: Beginners or riders skipping routine maintenance schedules.

Suzuki Rmz450 vs Yamaha Yz450f — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Suzuki Rmz450 56 hp, Yamaha Yz450f 60 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Suzuki Rmz450 vs Yamaha Yz450f — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Suzuki Rmz450: 111 kg, 56 hp. Yamaha Yz450f: 110 kg, 60 hp.

Suzuki Rmz450 vs Yamaha Yz450f

Q: Suzuki Rmz450 vs Yamaha Yz450f — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Suzuki Rmz450 ~6.5 L/100km (estimate; varies greatly with riding intensity — motocross use is highly variable), Yamaha Yz450f Estimated 6–8 L/100km under typical motocross/off-road use (note: highly variable depending on riding intensity; no official road consumption figure exists for this competition-focused bike). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki Rmz450 vs Yamaha Yz450f. Suzuki Rmz450: ~56 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimate based on dyno testing of modern RM-Z450) hp, 111 kg (curb/wet weight — 2023 model) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimate; top speed is not a primary design focus for motocross bikes), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Yz450f: Approximately 60–63 hp @ 9,500 rpm (varies by model year; 2020+ models produce near the upper end) hp, 110 kg (curb/wet weight, approximate for 2018–2023 models; earlier models slightly heavier) weight, top speed Approximately 145–155 km/h (estimate based on dyno and track testing; not an officially published figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Suzuki Rmz450

Yamaha Yz450f

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Suzuki Rmz450 Yamaha Yz450f

Horsepower (hp)

56 hp

60 hp

Torque (Nm)

52 Nm

53 Nm

Top Speed (km/h)

145 km/h

Weight (kg) — lower is better

111 kg

110 kg

Type

Motocross

Horsepower

~56 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimate based on dyno testing of modern RM-Z450)

Approximately 60–63 hp @ 9,500 rpm (varies by model year; 2020+ models produce near the upper end)

Torque

~52 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimate)

Approximately 53–55 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (estimate; Yamaha does not officially publish torque figures for this model)

Top Speed

~145 km/h (estimate; top speed is not a primary design focus for motocross bikes)

Approximately 145–155 km/h (estimate based on dyno and track testing; not an officially published figure)

Weight

111 kg (curb/wet weight — 2023 model)

110 kg (curb/wet weight, approximate for 2018–2023 models; earlier models slightly heavier)

Fuel

~6.5 L/100km (estimate; varies greatly with riding intensity — motocross use is highly variable)

Estimated 6–8 L/100km under typical motocross/off-road use (note: highly variable depending on riding intensity; no official road consumption figure exists for this competition-focused bike)

Fairing