Suzuki LT-R450 QuadRacer Press Intro - Ride Test

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Devore, CA - Suzuki invited the media from around the World to test their new LT-R450 QuadRacer at the famous Glen Helen Raceway in sunny California and ATVriders.com was one of the few websites invited.

I arrived in California on Tuesday evening, and I spent Wednesday riding the new Quadracer at Glen Helen in completely stock setup for the morning, and for the afternoon the Yoshimura Cherry Bomb was installed with its 7HP boost in power, which really woke up this beast.

I have been so busy the past several months that I haven’t been on an ATV since October, and the last time I rode on an MX track was August, but after only a few laps on the LT-R450, I had the confidence to triple into the whoops and clear every double and table top on the track besides one triple, which had a flat landing and I just didn’t want to risk it, and I was much more impressed with the LTR450 than I ever expected, but I will save all the details until I have more time to test the LT-R450 this weekend at Glen Helen because I plan on racing atleast one moto in round one of the ATVA MX Nationals, but I doubt that I will race on Sunday unless I actually win, which I doubt since this will be the first time that I have ever raced at an MX National.

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Also, since that I am not a seasoned MX racer, I decided it would be best to have a Pro MX Racer to test the new Suzuki for ATVriders.com, so I invited Top Ten Pro Rider, Jason Dunkelberger, to take a spin on the new LTR450 and give me his feedback.

I picked Jason because he is one of the few Top 10 Pros that isn't signed by any one manufacturer, and I wanted to get an unbiased opinion. Again with out going into all the details yet, I will say that Jason was pleasantly surprised with the QuadRacer.

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William Yokley also was in attendance, so I also had him provide some feedback on the LTR450, and he looked like a natural on the MX track. He also will be racing the QuadRacer this weekend at Glen Helen.

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Ofcourse Doug Gust & Jeremiah Jones were in attendance

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Here is the solution for the Rear Number Plate

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I think the new QuadRacer will be perfect for the woods with only a few changes, but the one thing is that it doesn't have a standard full swingarm skid, but does provide rotor and chain protection with a smaller rear skidplate

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Suzuki attention to detail on this machine is incredible and the reason for the Front shock Reservoirs being turned backwards is to move the center of gravity inward

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Yoshimura will be releasing a Kick Start Kit in the very near future, but no retail value has been set yet. It is expected to cost between $300 - $400 and will save several pounds of weight

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Yoshimura also has several enhancements products available, and I will go into more details on these in the article.

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Suzuki will also offer their own Accessories for the LTR450

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The Team Suzuki Yoshimura will run Fox Shox and Walsh Components including a Walsh Rear Linkage

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I hope you enjoyed this brief preview of the new Suzuki LTR-450, and it will be followed by an in-depth article on the new QuadRacer along with some videos from the press intro in the very near future.

Here are some teaser photos from the first day of riding the LTR450, which I am sure you will enjoy, so wish me luck this weekend, and I am now moving into race mode.

ATVriders.com will be providing photo updates through out the weekend from the Glen Helen MX Nationals, so be sure to check back through the day Saturday and Sunday for updates.


Suzuki LT-R450 QuadRacer Photo Gallery Link (http://www.atvriders.com/gallery/2006suzukiltr450quadracerpressintro/index.html)

[veddersbetter]

:eek2: :eek2: look forward to hearin more....one hell of a machine! Nice write up!

[Quad18star]

Looks like a great machine . I can't wait to hear the full review . But if you want to spill a little bit of info , how did you like the EFI compared to the carb?? Could you notice a difference in throttle responce or when swaying back and forth in the whoops?? Thats all I really want to know as of now anyways !!!!:blah:

well it looks like suzuki did it right this time...if the thing is as reliable as honda its gonna be HUGE

I agree. Suzuki has stepped up to the plate like a man should.

[jcv400ex]

Harlen,

How had did you have to twist Dunk's arm!?!?!? lol


Can't wait to hear the review.

[ShiftFMX]

Sweet, Cant wait to see come aftermarket plastics on that thing! :devil:

[APK400exRacer]

Hehe i saw the very first walsh racecraft ltr450r arms for jermiah and gust's bike. Even saw em get powdercoated.:devil:

[BlasterEaten250]

So how is the power comapared to a 450r?

[TheFontMaster]

Interesting, I wouldn't have expected them to go with fox and blingstar as a couple pf thier sponsors.

[400exrules]

SLOOOOOOOWWW:rolleyes:

[trx400exxracer]

looks good cant wait to see Jerimiah at the GA gnc

[badvox]

Originally posted by 400exrules
SLOOOOOOOWWW:rolleyes:

Would this be in reference to the R450? Pretty funny you say that. Ever ridden a fuel injected quad?

[Guy400]

This is when it pays to be a moderator here. Harlen, when are our new Zuk's supposed to be delivered?





Lemme guess, as soon as I put $6500 down on one:devil:

[400exrules]

Originally posted by badvox
Would this be in reference to the R450? Pretty funny you say that. Ever ridden a fuel injected quad?

yah it is pretty funny i said that.....cuz its called sarcasm.......have you ever heard of sarcasm?

[416exfreak]

how do you think it will do in a 1/8th mile drag against the new raptor 700?

[trx400exxracer]

Originally posted by 416exfreak
how do you think it will do in a 1/8th mile drag against the new raptor 700?



it will freaking kill the 700 raptor

my brother 06 450r can kill a 700r both stock for stock

and the ltr450 is fuel injected

[redlineranger]

Originally posted by trx400exxracer
it will freaking kill the 700 raptor

my brother 06 450r can kill a 700r both stock for stock

and the ltr450 is fuel injected

lol the 450r ownin the craptor..... i think the yfz and 450r will have its *** handed to them by the ltr though

[Ralph]

here are some pics i have of it

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seat latch

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looks like a nice comfy seat

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stock baffle removed

[Warnerade]

i cant wait to get mine...

[Ralph]

beefy pegs

[Ralph]

:)

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stock chainroller

[450robot]

god damn! that things seat is like a home sofa!

[Ralph]

looks like they beefed up the steering stem mount which was a weakness on the z400

[Ralph]

I thought the balljoints looked kinda weak

[Ralph]

,,,

[Ralph]

Nice and wide, also has a honda style carrier/chain adjustment