2008 Suzuki RM-Z450 vs 2023 KTM 250 SX
Full specifications comparison •
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Full Specifications
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| General |
| Colours | Yellow | Orange/white/grey |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 830 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 32.7 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,480 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.3 inches | 58.9 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | 955 mm | 958 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | 37.6 inches | 37.7 inches |
| Length (mm) | 2,185 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 86.0 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,260 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 49.6 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 350 mm | 354 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 13.8 inches | 13.9 inches |
| Seat Height | 955 mm / 37.6 in. | 958 mm / 37.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm / 58.3 in. | 1495 mm / 58.9 in. |
| Height | 1,260 mm / 49.6 in. | - |
| Length | 2,185 mm / 86.0 in. | - |
| Width | 830 mm / 32.7 in. | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 101.5 | 99.4 |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 223.8 pounds | 219.1 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 1.64 gallons | 1.90 US gallons |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 6.20 litres | 7.20 litres |
| Dry Weight | 101.5 kg / 223.8 lbs | 99.4 kg / 219.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.20 litres / 1.64 gallons | 7.20 litres / 1.90 US gallons |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.8 x 2.4 inches | 2.6 x 2.8 inches |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 96.0 x 62.1 mm | 66.4 x 72.0 mm |
| Displacement (cc) | 449.00 cc | 249.0 cc |
| Displacement (ci) | 27.40 cubic inches | 15.19 cubic inches |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Engine Detail | - | Reed intake |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection | - |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 | - |
| Engine Lubrication | Semi-dry sump | - |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Vitesco Technologies EMS |
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | - | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Primary Drive | - | 5/8 x 1/4´ chain. |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | - | 310 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | - | 12.2 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | - | 300 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | - | 11.8 inches |
| Frame Type | - | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic, cartridge-type fully adjustable rebound, compression and pre-load settings | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| Suspension - Rear | Link-type, spring preload fullyadjustable rebound, compression and pre-load settings | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage |
| Rake | - | 26.1° |
| Wheel Travel - Front | - | 310 mm / 12.2 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | - | 300 mm / 11.8 in. |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc | Single disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rims | - | CNC machined hubs. Excel rims. Wire spoked. Dunlop Geomax MX 3S tires. |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90-21 | 80/100-21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 120/90-19 | - |