Suzuki RM-Z 450 vs Kawasaki KX™ 450SR (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki RM-Z 450stacks up against the Kawasaki KX™ 450SR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki RM-Z 450Kawasaki KX™ 450SR
Model year20262026
Price$9,399$13,599
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight112 kg108 kg
Seat height960 mm955 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresBridgestone® Battlecross X30 80/100 R21 M/C 51M / Bridgestone® Battlecross X30 110/90 R19 M/C 62MDunlop® Geomax MX3SF: 80/100-21 51M / Dunlop® Geomax MX3S: 120/80-19 63M

Suzuki RM-Z 450 vs Kawasaki KX™ 450SR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki RM-Z 450 and the Kawasaki KX™ 450SR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki RM-Z 450 brings its published horsepower in a 112 kg package, while the Kawasaki KX™ 450SR counters with its own power figure at 108 kg. On price, the Suzuki RM-Z 450 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: