2021 MXA SHOOTOUT: YAMAHA YZ450F VS. KAWASAKI KX450
Polar opposites on the track, these two relatively unchanged 2021 models, trade pluses and minus—and your intended use makes a difference
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Polar opposites on the track, these two relatively unchanged 2021 models, trade pluses and minus—and your intended use makes a difference
Ricky Carmichael is back with Mitch Payton again
The 2021 Kawasaki KX450 has a few updates that could make this bike a contender in MXA’s 2021 450 Shootout
Areas to focus on when living and loving your 2020 Kawasaki KX450
The KX250 gets updated power and style for 2021
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Kawasaki KX450
Adam’s mechanic takes you through an incredibly detailed description of the Adam’s works KX450
The MXA wrecking crew puts the 2020 KX450 through its paces
Things you can’t learn in one ride, one week or even one month — MXA puts the 2019 KX450 through a full test cycle
It is hard to keep track of all the 2019 450 shootouts and their winners—here is a quick video recap of MXA’s take on this year’s bikes
After Washougal the Nationals take a one week break — so get your fill this Saturday because next week you’ll be mowing the lawn
But so is the tax man, home mortgage, car payment, electric bill and the kid’s braces — Oh what the heck, go for it
MXA took their first ride on the new generation 2019 Kawasaki KX450F at Pala Raceway. We got to try its new electric starter, hydraulic clutch and lighter, more powerful engine so we can tell you all about it
Eli Tomac is without a doubt one of the strongest riders of his generation. The Monster Energy Kawasaki KX450F rider knows how to make a clean comeback. and is often looked at as “the spoiler”.
A fill-in ride in an empty factory rig
Lots of changes, but not differences
Wil’s injured, but his bike is ready
If you are looking for sponsor logos on Chad’s green rig, you don’t have to look very hard. Even Chad’s Shift jersey only has the AMA, FIM and Discount Tire logos, while his helmet says Fox, Monster and Discount Tire. The black, no-name, goggle strap probably means that Chad was still waiting for a deal when this photo was shot. As for the bike, it has Factory Effex graphics, Renthal bars and sprockets, Dunlop tires, D.I.D rims, Hinson clutch, ARC levers and Pro Circuit exhaust and linkage Showa forks. …
FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2014 KX450F BETTER THAN THE 2013 KX450F? A: No, and it isn?t all that different from the 2011, 2012 or 2013 KX450Fs, either. The most note-worthy difference over the last four years has been the addition of the Kayaba PSF air fork for 2013??14. Q: WHAT DID KAWASAKI CHANGE ON THE 2014 ENGINE? A: Nothing. Nada. Zip. In truth, the KX450F engine hasn?t changed much in the last few years. Back in 2012, Kawasaki installed an intake cam with 0.4mm more lift. Then, they took it back o…
Ryan won the 2012 AMA Supercross Championship before getting hurt. Both Ryan Villopoto and Jake Weimer have agreed to multi-year deals with Team Kawasaki. Now word on the length of the contract, but Villopoto was holding out for a three-year deal, keeping them with Monster Energy Kawasaki for the foreseeable future. Kawasaki syas that Villopoto will make his return to racing from his knee injury at the Monster Energy Cup on October 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.