Motocross Bike Test Kawasaki

Kawasaki Tests

Printer Friendly Version Email A Friend Add This Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size
MXA’S 2013 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: WE AREN'T TELLING YOU WHAT TO BUY – JUST WHAT WE WOULD BUY (PLUS VIDEO) MXA’S 2013 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: WE AREN'T TELLING YOU WHAT TO BUY – JUST WHAT WE WOULD BUY (PLUS VIDEO)
3/29/2013
Sometimes brutal & sometimes humble, the MXA 250 Shootout is something to analyze, peruse and think about...whether you already own one of these six bikes or are in the market for a new one
MXA’S 2013 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: SIX 2013 MOTOCROSS BIKES WALKED INTO MXA'S O.K. CORRAL, BUT ONLY ONE WALKED OUT (PLUS VIDEO)MXA’S 2013 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: SIX 2013 MOTOCROSS BIKES WALKED INTO MXA'S O.K. CORRAL, BUT ONLY ONE WALKED OUT (PLUS VIDEO)
3/29/2013
Every bike suffers some wounds in this shootout, but you'll want to see what happens when the CRF450, KX450F, 450SXF, RM-Z450, YZ450F and 350SXF go head to head
WE BUILD THE ULTIMATE VET WEAPON: 2013 KAWASAKI KX450FWE BUILD THE ULTIMATE VET WEAPON: 2013 KAWASAKI KX450F
3/10/2013
“Work hard and save all your money so that when you’re old, you can afford things only young people enjoy.”
MXA'S 2013 KAWASAKI KX450F MOTOCROSS TEST: THE SWEETEST POWERBAND POSSIBLEMXA'S 2013 KAWASAKI KX450F MOTOCROSS TEST: THE SWEETEST POWERBAND POSSIBLE
1/13/2013
The bike that is defined by its luscious powerband, but has improved all of its other aspects, save for the brakes, with each model year
WE RIDE BLAKE BAGGETT’S AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP KAWASAKI KX250FWE RIDE BLAKE BAGGETT’S AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP KAWASAKI KX250F
1/4/2013
Most factory riders help test parts for production, but a much greater number of Pro Circuit’s race-shop parts become available to customers than made-in-Japan factory works parts do
MXA'S 2013 KAWASAKI KX250F MOTOCROSS TEST: THE ONE WITH DUAL-FUELMXA'S 2013 KAWASAKI KX250F MOTOCROSS TEST: THE ONE WITH DUAL-FUEL
12/23/2012
A bike with an awesome powerband, plenty of horsepower and a track record that is hard to beat
WE RIDE CYLINDER WORKS’ BIG-BORE KAWASAKI KX269FWE RIDE CYLINDER WORKS’ BIG-BORE KAWASAKI KX269F
9/27/2012
The Cylinder Works KX269F kit is unique in that it is designed to fit on the 2012 dual fuel-injector Kawasaki KX250F
WE RIDE BROC TICKLE’S PRO CIRCUIT KAWASAKI KX450FWE RIDE BROC TICKLE’S PRO CIRCUIT KAWASAKI KX450F
7/16/2012
Broc Tickle’s KX450F uses aftermarket components from the same companies that support Pro Circuit’s 250 racing effort. While Tickle is in a different class from Dean Wilson, Blake Baggett and Darryn Durham, he is still part of Pro Circuit
FIRST LOOK! 2013 KAWASAKI KX250F MOTOCROSS BIKE: LOTS OF CHANGES, IMPROVED DUAL-FUEL & MUCH MOREFIRST LOOK! 2013 KAWASAKI KX250F MOTOCROSS BIKE: LOTS OF CHANGES, IMPROVED DUAL-FUEL & MUCH MORE
6/26/2012
Revised single-spring forks, but not air forks, redesigned dual-fuel nozzle and the promise of even more power than last year
SEE IT HERE! TAKE A LAP AROUND MILLVILLE'S SPRING CREEK MOTOCROSS TRACK ON THE 2013 KAWASAKI KX250FSEE IT HERE! TAKE A LAP AROUND MILLVILLE'S SPRING CREEK MOTOCROSS TRACK ON THE 2013 KAWASAKI KX250F
6/26/2012
Here's your chance to blitz the famed Millville whoops, jump the "Chadapult," dice with other riders and ride along with the MXA wrecking crew on the 2013 Kawasaki KX250F
MXA FIRST LOOK: THE MXA WRECKING CREW RIDES THE 2013 KAWASAKI KX250FMXA FIRST LOOK: THE MXA WRECKING CREW RIDES THE 2013 KAWASAKI KX250F
6/26/2012
MXA flew to one of the most picturesque places on Earth and most famous motocross tracks to ride a bike that comes with over 30 updates
FIRST LOOK! 2013 KAWASAKI KX450F: THE MOST POWERFUL MOTOCROSS BIKE IN THE 450 CLASS GETS UPDATEDFIRST LOOK! 2013 KAWASAKI KX450F: THE MOST POWERFUL MOTOCROSS BIKE IN THE 450 CLASS GETS UPDATED
6/26/2012
Kayaba Air Forks, new mapping, stronger brakes, new piston and more ways to tune the power to the way you want it
INSIDE MXA’S WORKSHOP: BUILDING THE ULTIMATE 2012 KAWASAKI KX450F – IF MONEY WAS NO PROBLEM WHAT WOULD YOU DO? INSIDE MXA’S WORKSHOP: BUILDING THE ULTIMATE 2012 KAWASAKI KX450F – IF MONEY WAS NO PROBLEM WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
6/21/2012
In "Part 1" of a five-part series, MXA test rider John Basher shows you his dream KX450F four-stroke
2012 250 DYNO SHOOTOUT! HOW MUCH HORSEPOWER DO THE 2012 250s REALLY MAKE: WE REVEAL THE INNER SECRETS OF THE 2012 POWERBANDS2012 250 DYNO SHOOTOUT! HOW MUCH HORSEPOWER DO THE 2012 250s REALLY MAKE: WE REVEAL THE INNER SECRETS OF THE 2012 POWERBANDS
5/24/2012
Are you in the market for a 2012 deuce-and-a-half? Find out what they really run like right now. And, if you already have one, read 'em and weep
MXA TEAM TESTED: YOSHIMURA KX250F RS-4D EXHAUST SYSTEMMXA TEAM TESTED: YOSHIMURA KX250F RS-4D EXHAUST SYSTEM
4/25/2012
Yoshimura offers two different types of mufflers, the RS-4 and RS-4D. The “D” stands for “dual core.”
WE RIDE WISECO’S FULL-RACE KAWASAKI KX450FWE RIDE WISECO’S FULL-RACE KAWASAKI KX450F
4/11/2012
This KX450F was built in celebration of the company’s 70 years in the aftermarket business. Seventy years! To commemorate Wiseco’s accomplishments, they opted for number 70 on the KX450F
MXA PERFORMANCE GUIDE TO  THE 2011 KAWASAKI KX450FMXA PERFORMANCE GUIDE TO THE 2011 KAWASAKI KX450F
1/25/2012
We give you a complete breakdown of what we did to enhance our KX450F. It’s all the information you’ll ever need for living with and loving the 2011 KX450F
MXA'S 2012 KAWASAKI KX250F MOTOCROSS TEST: DUAL FUEL INJECTORS ARE THE FUTURE & KAWASAKI GOT THERE FIRSTMXA'S 2012 KAWASAKI KX250F MOTOCROSS TEST: DUAL FUEL INJECTORS ARE THE FUTURE & KAWASAKI GOT THERE FIRST
1/20/2012
The 2012 KX250F powerplant hauls the mail—and it delivers trophies to your mantle
MOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2012 450 SHOOTOUT: WE TELL YOU THE THINGS THAT EVERYONE ELSE PUSSYFOOTS AROUND MOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2012 450 SHOOTOUT: WE TELL YOU THE THINGS THAT EVERYONE ELSE PUSSYFOOTS AROUND
1/2/2012
We can't tell you what to buy, and we would still be happy if you bought the slowest, worst suspension or ugliest bike in this shootout, we just want you know know what your hard-earned cash is buying
MOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2011 450 SHOOTOUT: WE DON'T CARE WHAT BIKE YOU BUY, BUT WE DON'T WANT YOU TO MAKE AN UNINFORMED DECISIONMOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2011 450 SHOOTOUT: WE DON'T CARE WHAT BIKE YOU BUY, BUT WE DON'T WANT YOU TO MAKE AN UNINFORMED DECISION
1/2/2012
We rank them, we rate them and we break a few eggs in order to make the perfect 450cc omelette; Read whatever shootout you want, but understand that this one is accurate
MOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2010 MXA 450 SHOOTOUT: REAL TESTS THAT GO STRAIGHT TO THE CHASEMOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2010 MXA 450 SHOOTOUT: REAL TESTS THAT GO STRAIGHT TO THE CHASE
1/2/2012
Honda CRF450 vs. Yamaha YZ450F vs Kawasaki KX450F vs KTM 450SXF: If You Want The Specs, Read The Separate Tests; This Is To The Point
MOTOCROSS ACTION'S BITE-SIZE 2010 450 MOTOCROSS BIKE SHOOTOUT:MOTOCROSS ACTION'S BITE-SIZE 2010 450 MOTOCROSS BIKE SHOOTOUT:
1/2/2012
Which 450 bike Is the best? We ride ’em, race ’em, wreck 'em, review 'em, rate 'em & you can read 'em in a few minutes time
MOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2009 450 SHOOTOUT: ALL THE FACTS WITHOUT THE WHITEWASH! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOWMOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2009 450 SHOOTOUT: ALL THE FACTS WITHOUT THE WHITEWASH! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
1/1/2012
A straight-across comparison of the top five 450cc four-strokes of the 2009 motocross racing season
MOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2010 KAWASAKI KX450F VS. KTM 450SXF SHOOTOUT MOTOCROSS ACTION'S 2010 KAWASAKI KX450F VS. KTM 450SXF SHOOTOUT
1/1/2012
The Number One And Two 450s From The 2009 Shootout Go Head-To-Head In A Personal Shootout For 2010
MOTOCROSS ACTION'S BITE-SIZE 2009 450 SHOOTOUT: RIDE 'EM. RACE 'EM. WRECK 'EM. REVIEW 'EM: MOTOCROSS ACTION'S BITE-SIZE 2009 450 SHOOTOUT: RIDE 'EM. RACE 'EM. WRECK 'EM. REVIEW 'EM:
1/1/2012
The World's Shortest 450 Shootout; We Pull No Punches: The Perfect Test For People Who Don't Like To Read Lengthy Tests
MXA PERFORMANCE GUIDE TO THE 2011 KAWASAKI KX250FMXA PERFORMANCE GUIDE TO THE 2011 KAWASAKI KX250F
12/22/2011
We give you a complete breakdown of what we did to enhance our KX250F. It’s all the information you’ll ever need for living with and loving the 2011 KX250F
WE RIDE DEAN WILSON’S PRO CIRCUIT KAWASAKI KX250FWE RIDE DEAN WILSON’S PRO CIRCUIT KAWASAKI KX250F
12/19/2011
Dean is a prime contender for the 250 National Championship—if he can overcome his own teammates (after all, they have the same bike that he has)
MXA'S 2012 KAWASAKI KX450F MOTOCROSS TEST: AN ENGINE AND A-HALF IN AN IMPROVED PACKAGEMXA'S 2012 KAWASAKI KX450F MOTOCROSS TEST: AN ENGINE AND A-HALF IN AN IMPROVED PACKAGE
12/11/2011
You’ll never need to hop this engine up, which is good, because you’ll need that dough to fix some of the Kawasaki’s other eccentric peccadilloes
2011 KAWASAKI KX250F MOTOCROSS TEST: KAWASAKI DROPPED THE CARBURETOR AND ONE FORK LEG FOR 20112011 KAWASAKI KX250F MOTOCROSS TEST: KAWASAKI DROPPED THE CARBURETOR AND ONE FORK LEG FOR 2011
12/9/2011
Kawasaki's 250cc four-stroke joins the fuel-injected fold; The question is whether electronics made it a better motocross bike than the old mechanically carbureted one
MXA TEAM TESTED: PRO CIRCUIT 2012 KX450F TI-5 CARBON EXHAUSTMXA TEAM TESTED: PRO CIRCUIT 2012 KX450F TI-5 CARBON EXHAUST
11/29/2011
The Pro Circuit Ti-5 filled in the KX450F’s bell-shaped curve on both ends, which was exactly what the KX450F needed
Subcribe Now and get a FREE $25 Gift Card!






ON SALE
Subscribe -Print
Subscribe - Digital
Digital Sample
 Advertise
Contact
More Cool Stuff
JUNE 2013 VOLUME 41, NUMBER 6
MORE STUFF
- MXA Wrecking Crew
- Jody's Box
- Every Champ
- FAQs
- Race Schedules
- Ask The MXPerts
- Mid-Week Report
- Vintage MX Bikes