Ping is my favorite bike tester. I always enjoy his take on bikes. This Suzuki has gotten a ton of bad comments over the years but this kind of shows us that it truly is a great platform.
Fact here Ping. I was at a Suzuki Convention in Orlando, FL. RC was there and I asked the guys if I could pick his bike up off the stand. To my amazement, they smiled and said sure. That 450 felt like a 125 2 stroke...I was totally amazed.
There. Now everybody is sharing. Are we all friends again? Never count Suzuki out. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a kick lever. They should ALL have them!
Cool!! And this is an awesome way for Suzuki to do a test ride day, with a bike that he has been the talk of the sport this year (because of KR) Props to Jamie at TD and all the other guys who made the big a winning machine.
Ping, did they talk about specifics about the motor? Is the ECU mostly responsible for the linear pull or a combination of parts? Its just stunning that this is considered the "slow 450" yet most pros aren't pushing for more HPs, but the delivery.
I would guess yes jamie's e c u tuning and motor work. But the suzuki is already known also for real tractable power curve. I don't own one myself but a friend does and it is very, I don't want to say not fast,its very fast, but it is very manageable.
I went to an RM Army event at Ironman Raceway this year, and Kens mechanic was tearing down his bike and cleaning in for the SMX coming up, Kens bike has a lot of stock parts on it and so does the other 450 riders for Twisted Tea, I asked him about power of the bike, he said they pulled 4 hp out of the bike I would assume that’s after tuning he said Kenny said it was too fast, I have a 23 RMZ 250 with worked suspension I came off an 08 YZ125, The RMZ is an awesome chassis it’s just what Ping said, I don’t understand why it gets such bad reviews if in mostly stock form it’s extremely competitive
he decided to go this bike after testing many. power isnt all in 450 class and after listened tp ping the handeling is unreal good, sor why are you thinking that.
No doubt it’s competitive but your your constantly searching for tenths one of the new lighter, narrower bikes would make Ken even slightly better. Not to mention how much of a huge disadvantage a kickstarter is especially when it’s heavier than electric start bikes.
Ping is my favorite bike tester. I always enjoy his take on bikes. This Suzuki has gotten a ton of bad comments over the years but this kind of shows us that it truly is a great platform.
After all the old Suzuki is GOOD enough to beat all the other brands.
"Suzy´s" haters must be crying right now.
Just remember it’s not a rider review, it’s a bike review! Love ya ping, keep crushin it.
Fact here Ping. I was at a Suzuki Convention in Orlando, FL. RC was there and I asked the guys if I could pick his bike up off the stand. To my amazement, they smiled and said sure. That 450 felt like a 125 2 stroke...I was totally amazed.
Ping is always so fast and smooth on a Suzuki. He still rides great, I'm impressed.
Ping riding roczens bike ??? Didn't expect to see that after straight rhythm lol
Everyone In Cali has ridden this noe😂
lol I bet he suitcase’d the levers or bare butted the seat hoping it gets put on Kenny’s practice bike. That’ll show em
There. Now everybody is sharing. Are we all friends again?
Never count Suzuki out. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a kick lever. They should ALL have them!
what is truly amazing is how stock that bike really is. Stock linkage, stock triples ( lower from a 250) etc
Good educated review ping. Keep up the great work mate. 👍🏻
The dream machine ✊
I've seen a few videos pop up on this bike but I watch ping 👍
Ping has a perfect style!
Cool!!
And this is an awesome way for Suzuki to do a test ride day, with a bike that he has been the talk of the sport this year (because of KR)
Props to Jamie at TD and all the other guys who made the big a winning machine.
Best K-Roc bike vid yet.
I’m shocked this happened. But I’m so happy it did!
Gorgeous bike 🔥
So sick! Salute Ping
Nice piece Ping.
Ping, did they talk about specifics about the motor? Is the ECU mostly responsible for the linear pull or a combination of parts? Its just stunning that this is considered the "slow 450" yet most pros aren't pushing for more HPs, but the delivery.
Much of that power character is ecu tuning
I would guess yes jamie's e c u tuning and motor work. But the suzuki is already known also for real tractable power curve. I don't own one myself but a friend does and it is very, I don't want to say not fast,its very fast, but it is very manageable.
I went to an RM Army event at Ironman Raceway this year, and Kens mechanic was tearing down his bike and cleaning in for the SMX coming up, Kens bike has a lot of stock parts on it and so does the other 450 riders for Twisted Tea, I asked him about power of the bike, he said they pulled 4 hp out of the bike I would assume that’s after tuning he said Kenny said it was too fast, I have a 23 RMZ 250 with worked suspension I came off an 08 YZ125, The RMZ is an awesome chassis it’s just what Ping said, I don’t understand why it gets such bad reviews if in mostly stock form it’s extremely competitive
did you thank ken for letting you use his bike :) 😁 great video. my dream to ride one of these
Shredding on that thing Ping ✊
Thanks again ping
ping rippin on that thing!
Ping did you tell Kenny thank you
I wonder if Roczen runs high bars due to his wrist injuries
If you rode the bike after Scrub Daddy then that is why they asked you about how the clutch felt 🤭
hahahahahaha but true that!!
It’s making sense now🤣
Did you say thank you to Kenny ? eL-0-eL
What is the comparison to Jett’s Honda? Cuz Jett’s bike had similar comments
Damn .... That thing ain't half bad , after all 😳. Where's Jody Wiesel ?
My question is: How did this bike compare to your racetech rmz450?
Bike better than the ktmhuskagases haha for real ! O how much does it weigh marketing bench racing dribble . AP needs a Suzuki , at least.
Wonder If Kenny would be faster on another brand
he decided to go this bike after testing many. power isnt all in 450 class and after listened tp ping the handeling is unreal good, sor why are you thinking that.
No.
He was struggling to beat Webb some weeks on the Honda. Now he is giving a legitimate battle to Jett
I highly doubt it. I am hoping to see Dylan Ferrandis as his teammate this coming season. I think he would love this bike.
@@scottpeters8640kick start frenchy
Since YOU got to ride KEN's bike, did you get to shit on it and then flip off his team on the way out?
No… I thanked every one of them and shook their hands.
He many horsepower has Got rmz450
Competitive, but I watched jet's honda pull away from kenny out of the second corner and that uphill like he had 10 more horsepower.
No doubt it’s competitive but your your constantly searching for tenths one of the new lighter, narrower bikes would make Ken even slightly better. Not to mention how much of a huge disadvantage a kickstarter is especially when it’s heavier than electric start bikes.
Not that impressed this guy has the same amount of championships as me
Omg. Did they let every midget ride Ken's bike last week or what. Give it a rest
You should give yourself a rest.