Suzuki 2011 RMZ450 with Ryan Dungey

For 2011 Suzuki has taken the reigning FIM/AMA Supercross Championship winning RM-Z450, and fine-tuned it into an even more potent machine. For MX enthusiasts, it doesn’t get any better than this. Check out Ryan Dungey below on the brand new 2011 Suzuki RMZ 450:

The 2011 RM-Z450 has undergone numerous updates:

  • Stricter AMA noise limit (94db) while keeping smooth engine output
  • Compression ratio has been increased from 12.2:1 up to 12.5:1 for higher output
  • Intake and exhaust timing has been changed for better engine feeling with lower noise output
  • ECU settings have been updated for more linear acceleration and improved over-rev.

In addition, Suzuki has focused on making tuning and maintenance easier on the 2011 RM-Z450 by including two optional couplers with the unit to change the EFI setting (richer and leaner) along with a convenient fuel line cap for regular maintenance.

2010 Suzuki RMZ450 Shown

What you have with the 2011 RMZ 450 is a cutting-edge open-class motocross ride that’s more potent than ever. We just received our first shipment of this hot bike at Contra Costa Powersports.  Feel free to Contact Us with any questions or regarding availability.

2011 Wilseyville Harescramble District 36

For the last several weekends, Joe our Sales Manager (on his Suzuki RM250 and I (Jason, the Parts Manager on my Honda CRF450X) have been working on the course for the 2011 Edition of the Wilseyville “Classic” Harescramble. We both belong to 2+2 Racing Team, the AMA/District 36 Club that puts on the race.

Start of the 2010 Classic

The race is held on private property, the Schaad Ranch, outside of a town in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas called Wilseyville. My dad, George Hendrix (a multi-time District 36 Enduro champion) is the trail boss and I am proud to say that our race is considered the one “most run” on the District 36 calendar.

The property is only used once a year, and it is only for 2+2’s race. There are pines, oaks, scrub brush and river crossings. All providing a mix of trail that cannot be duplicated in this areas events.

A Riders Getting it On

 Here at Contra Costa Powersports, we work all week with motorcycles. When our weekend comes, we are out there again. On our bikes, doing what we love. We are riding, giving back to our sport that we love so much, and doing everything we can to let every minute of our lives be about what we love: motorcycles. Come join us and feel the passion.

Safety Gear

The importance of good safety gear should never be overlooked.  A customer who recently purchased a used motorcycle (2006 CBR600) from us was returning home from her job in Napa, CA.  On Highway 29 in American Canyon near the new Walmart, a full size buck deer suddenly jumped out in front of her. 

She had a fraction of a second to swerve but could not avoid the back half of the deer. Next thing she knew, she was in the air hitting both sides of her helmet and sliding across the pavement. A high quality helmet such as a Shoei can make all the difference in any kind of crash.

Fortunately she had a good helmet, jacket and riding pants.  The helmet was scratched on both sides, the pants were torn up but in general, the safety gear served it’s purpose.  You never know when you’re going to need it but when you do, you’ll be glad you were wearing the right gear.

2011 Suzuki GSX-R750

Suzuki has completely redesigned their award winning GSX-R750 for 2011. The newest GSX-R is all new from the ground up. At 80 inches long, it is 4 inches more compact, with a 54.7 inch wheelbase and a curb weight (that is with all oils and gas, ready to go) of 419 pounds. It has a race proven 750cc 4-Cylinder motor, dual selection ignition mapping, a new electronic steering stabilizer, and all new Showa suspension. 

The Suzuki GSX-R750 will be delivered to our dealership in early 2011. It will be available in traditional Suzuki blue and white or in black and silver. The 2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 carries a suggested MSRP of $11,999.00. Come reserve yours today.