KX450SR

[Jack Bierbower]

2022 Kawasaki KX450SR — Keefer Inc. Testing

The Kawasaki KX™450 has long been the flagship model in the Kawasaki KX™ lineup of motocross motorcycles and is built with race-winning components to help propel Kawasaki riders to the top step of the podium. With decad

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Damn that thing is trick but I can't get on board with almost $13k.

 

[mshafer62]

Wow, that is very trick!

Ran across this yesterday, Possibly a working man's version?

DBT Garage: KX450 Factory Replica - Dirt Bike Test

DBT GARAGE: Kawasaki KX450 Factory Replica Build Photos: Scott Hoffman The bike you wish you had in your garage? Just because the KX450 has not received a load of updates except for a clutch and piston since 2019, does not … Continued

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Same price as a '22 OTD? (They must have sold off the parts they replaced)

 

[freeh]

Seems to be a solid value for the price. Much better than other special edition bikes I think

 

[Jack Bierbower]

Yeah compared to the monster edition yamahas.

I just can’t see how a 13k dirt bike is going to make my riding any better. The only people that can afford those things are vet riders.

 

[John250]

Hell i bought a YZ 450 and 250 for just a little more than that thing cost!!

 

[MarctheSharc]

Thoughtful improvements, I can see the market for it - I think it'll sell.
Then you have GasGas going in the other direction - things are hoppin in the two wheel world.
Very cool

 

[Jack Bierbower]

Gas gas is still a healthy 10 for a 450.


I might have to switch to bazookie or two stroke at this rate.

 

[MarctheSharc]

It's not stick & ball cheap, no.
But, it's still less expensive than MOST any other motor sport.
Let's' not even talk Bicycles..... that's flat out nuts.

If this "inflation" thing kicks in - hold on tight.

Anytime we lose value on the dollar Dirt Bikes come out the other side costing TONS more.
....and that in turn, start's the decline in participation..

 

[hershey]

The Rockstar edition is 11k and offers all that except the valving and clutch. For an extra 1k I got over 3k in parts. It's a no Brainerd if you have the extra 1k to spend.

 

[Jack Bierbower]

It's not stick & ball cheap, no.
But, it's still less expensive than MOST any other motor sport.
Let's' not even talk Bicycles..... that's flat out nuts.

If this "inflation" thing kicks in - hold on tight.

Anytime we lose value on the dollar Dirt Bikes come out the other side costing TONS more.
....and that in turn, start's the decline in participation..

I never really though about how much bikes went up after the last recession but that's a really good point.

I think about younger guys like me who are supposed to be working in the trades, buying houses, starting families, driving cars.......add on another 10 grand for a dirt bike? No way forget about it.

It feels like dirt bikes are creeping away from those guys. Motocross was always blue collar.

 

[Meister]

From what I gather, the only thing it has over the Honda is the XTrigs and renthal rear sprocket. I didn't read that the kaw has anything hinson inside the clutch like the Honda (basket).

 

[hershey]

I never really though about how much bikes went up after the last recession but that's a really good point.

I think about younger guys like me who are supposed to be working in the trades, buying houses, starting families, driving cars.......add on another 10 grand for a dirt bike? No way forget about it.

It feels like dirt bikes are creeping away from those guys. Motocross was always blue collar.

The 4 strikes ruined that, I think it's one reason 2 strokes are making a comeback. Cheaper to repair, if you find a fixer upper that needs a top and bottom end you can still fix it and be under it's value.

 

[Jack Bierbower]

From what I gather, the only thing it has over the Honda is the XTrigs and renthal rear sprocket. I didn't read that the kaw has anything hinson inside the clutch like the Honda (basket).

KYB suspension on it as well in lieu of showa that comes stock on the kx450.

 

[hershey]

From what I gather, the only thing it has over the Honda is the XTrigs and renthal rear sprocket. I didn't read that the kaw has anything hinson inside the clutch like the Honda (basket).

I thought it said the kawi had the full Hinson clutch

 

[MarctheSharc]

coned disc-spring hydraulic clutch
Hinson "cover"

 

[MarctheSharc]

It feels like dirt bikes are creeping away from those guys. Motocross was always blue collar.

It has & I agree, it sucks..

 

[MarctheSharc]

I never really though about how much bikes went up after the last recession but that's a really good point.

Recession refers to an overall drop in economic activity as a result of a drop in the Gross Domestic Product for two consecutive quarters and is measured by Gross Domestic Product.
Inflation refers to an increase in the price of products and services over a period of time in an economy.

Many younger guys haven't been through an "inflationary" cycle - it's brutal

 

[Jack Bierbower]

I called a suzuki shop in WV for shits and giggles - 8600 out the door.

I laughed and said that usually shops want to game on suzukis and I have seen them go for $5500 in the past.....his exact words......


"Different times man."

 

[John250]

Wait till the "Infrastructure" Bill is passed. All these new taxes, mandates. Mileage taxes. How many people are gonna want to drive 200 or 300 miles a weekend to race? We will see a decline in participation.

 

[SCHAFFERNOCKER]

If you want a bike for under 8K better start looking used . In reality, I think thats a good price for the new KX450. Hell, its got 2K in the clamps and exhaust... And you can run stock class!