LAISARM-Z450 2008
Track: Terrain de Meillac
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Suzuki RM-Z450 2008 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Terrain de Meillac
Set this first
Shock: Low-speed compression
- Stock value
- 8 clicks
- Recommended
- 10 clicks
- Change
- 2 clicks softer than stock
clicks out from fully closed
Reason: condition Terrain de Meillac
How to test it: Change Low-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.
- Shock: Low-speed compression10 clicks2 clicks softer than stockcomputed
- Fork: Compression13 clicks2 clicks softer than stockcomputed
- Shock: Rebound8 clicks1 click softer than stockcomputed
- Fork: Rebound15 clicks1 click softer than stockcomputed
- Shock: Sag104 mmOEM
13 confirmed settings available.
Released reference setup, editorially reviewed · Well documented
Referenced (not linked):- Suzuki RM-Z450 2008 Owner's Service Manual (99011-37K56-01A) (2008)
Last reviewed: 30 Jul 2026
A starting point to verify on the bike - not a safety guarantee. Change one thing at a time and check on track. How LAISA derives this →
All recommended changes
In order, biggest deviation from the stock value first. Take them one at a time.
- Shock: Low-speed compression2 clicks softer than stock
8 clicks10 clicksclicks out from fully closed
Reason: condition Terrain de Meillac
How to test it
Change Low-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.
- Fork: Compression2 clicks softer than stock
11 clicks13 clicksclicks out from fully closed
Reason: condition Terrain de Meillac
How to test it
Change Compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.
- Shock: Rebound1 click softer than stock
7 clicks8 clicksclicks out from fully closed
Reason: condition Terrain de Meillac
How to test it
Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.
- Fork: Rebound1 click softer than stock
14 clicks15 clicksclicks out from fully closed
Reason: condition Terrain de Meillac
How to test it
Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.
All technical values
Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.
| BrakeNissin Hydraulic Disc Brakes | ||
| ChainOEM Chain | ||
| Chain length | 114 links | OEM |
| ChassisOEM Aluminium Twin-Spar Frame (RM-Z) | ||
| ClutchOEM Wet Multiplate Clutch | ||
| ECUOEM Engine Management | ||
| ForkShowa Twin-Chamber Cartridge Fork | ||
| Compressionclicks out from fully closed | 13 clicks▲ +2 | computed |
| Reboundclicks out from fully closed | 15 clicks▲ +1 | computed |
| Spring rate | 4.6 N/mm | OEM |
| HandlebarOEM Handlebar | ||
| ShockShowa MX Monoshock | ||
| Sagloaded, rider in gear | 104 mm | OEM |
| High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed | 2 turns | OEM |
| Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed | 10 clicks▲ +2 | computed |
| Reboundclicks out from fully closed | 8 clicks▲ +1 | computed |
| Spring rate | 53 N/mm | OEM |
| SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm | ||
| TireBridgestone Motocross M403/M404 | ||
| Front tire pressure | 1 bar (14.5 psi) | OEM |
| Rear tire pressure | 1 bar (14.5 psi) | OEM |
| TransmissionOEM Final Drive | ||
| Front sprocket | 13 teeth | OEM |
| Rear sprocket | 50 teeth | OEM |
After the ride
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About this baseline
For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the baseline for the Suzuki RM-Z450 2008 at Terrain de Meillac shifts 4 of 13 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Low-speed compression 10 clicks (+2 vs OEM), Compression 13 clicks (+2 vs OEM). All values are computed from OEM defaults and your rider and condition factors.
Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.
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Frequently asked questions
How much race sag for the Suzuki RM-Z450 2008?
As a starting point, 104 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.
What tire pressure is recommended for the Suzuki RM-Z450 2008?
As a starting point: 1 bar front, 1 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.
What gearing (sprockets) does the Suzuki RM-Z450 2008 run?
As a starting point, 13 teeth front / 50 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.
Are these values safe to ride?
Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.
Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.