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Suzuki motocross range prices hold

The RM-Z250 ($10,690) was the first, quarter-litre production motocross machine to feature EFI.

Suzuki Australia spokesman Eoin Black says the last time they had a price rise was in October 2009. Since then, the bikes have become the first motocrossers to introduce electronic fuel injection which is now widespread across the segment. 

The new race-ready RM-Z450 and RM-Z250 are little changed for 2012 with new colours and graphics. However, Suzuki is introducing an improved spares kit with the addition of frequently used spares such as air filter, oil filter, piston ring set and o-ring oil filter cover. 

Black says the RM-Z models are also now included in their Suzuki Finance Holeshot 4.99 per cent campaign. Suzuki's Support Rider program will also have "generous contingency payments" for the upcoming Super X season to riders competing on Suzukis. 

Black says sales of their MX range are up 5 per cent so far this year while the off-road sector is down 7.5 per cent. He says racing success underpins the sales success of the RM-Z range. 

Both are strong competitors in Australian and American motocross and supercross. Errol Willis recently claimed the Under 19 2011 Australian National Motocross Championship on an RM-Z250. 

At the heart of their success is the battery-less EFI that uses a capacitor-assisted starting system for easy kick-starting.
It is powered by a durable, lightweight magneto-generator after starting. 

The EFI system in the RM-Z450 ($11,590) has three fuel maps (lean, standard and rich) to allow riders to fine tune their preferences to suit track conditions. 

Following in the footsteps of its big brother, the RM-Z250 ($10,690) was the first, quarter-litre production motocross machine to feature EFI. The little MX has a sturdy connecting rod and mirror finishing allowing a stunning 13,500rpm maximum engine speed. 

Both models now sport a red gripper seat cover and black fork leg protectors with new graphics in Suzuki's traditional yellow and black livery.

Suzuki motocrossers

Prices: $10,690 (RM-Z250), $11590 (RM-Z45)
Engines: 449cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4-value; 249cc,
four-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid cooled DOHC
Transmission: 5-speed, constant mesh
Wheelbase: 1475mm (250), 1480mm (450)
Seat: 955mm
Length: 2170mm; 2185mm
Width: 830mm
Height: 1270mm; 1260mm
Kerb weight: 104.5kg; 112kg
Fuel tank: 6.5/6.2 litres