2022 Kawasaki KX450SR (KYB suspension, and more...)

mx_phreek 10/5/2021 8:44am
10/5/2021 8:44am
That looks sweet and good value, must be a bit annoyed Eli left as this was his replica bike.
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agn5008 10/5/2021 8:52am
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ML512 wrote:
Forks and shock are around there.

Showa A-kit from PC is like $9,500 range last I heard.
agn5008 wrote:
Jeez. That is bonkers.
mxb2 wrote:
Gotta pay to play. Hahaa
I play just fine with my suspension set up by Pro Tune for around $1000. Shit, stock suspension on my 22 KTM 300XC was pretty dang good.
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Meister 10/5/2021 8:59am
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So... What does this have over the Honda besides XTrigs and renthal sprockets? Any hinson stuff inside?
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smrscott 10/5/2021 9:09am
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jamiechapman418 wrote:
According to the press release it will come with KYB kit suspension. Any idea what "kit" suspension from KYB is exactly?
I was wondering where it says "kit" suspension in the release, I just see new KYB and lists coatings, piston size, rear shock features?
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MXer391 10/5/2021 9:14am
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jamiechapman418 wrote:
"A" Kit is a Showa thing. These are Kayaba. Like ML said, I don't believe this is the "factory" level suspension. KYB forks with coatings and...
"A" Kit is a Showa thing. These are Kayaba. Like ML said, I don't believe this is the "factory" level suspension. KYB forks with coatings and components as if you ordered from ENZO.
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That's kind of what i thought. Big freaking deal. The Showa forks on the 2019+ KX450 are really good. Is this even a step forward? Bike...
That's kind of what i thought. Big freaking deal. The Showa forks on the 2019+ KX450 are really good. Is this even a step forward? Bike looks great it's just that suspension....odd to switch the whole thing to KYB. ML512....what do you think? When i use the term "A" kit....i'm thinking larger shock shaft, internal coatings, 49mm fork tube, and forks that need to be serviced every 8-12 hours because they are so free feeling.
The KX 250 comes with KYB components. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that this bike comes with the exact same stuff as the 250 with stiffer spring rates and a different color anodizing on the upper fork tubes. The 250 and the 450 use the same frame so they essentially have a lot of data and testing with KYB stuff all ready. Nothing too special here. But very cool to offer something different nonetheless.
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JOE_SPROCKETS#1 10/5/2021 9:17am
10/5/2021 9:17am
1st - where's all the "just monster graphic" haters at?

2nd - why does it matter who or why someone would buy this bike, if the guy paying for it wants to light it on fire then hey its his business.

3rd - i think its very cool that kawi, honda, and ktm all offer "factory addition options" keep it up
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Ryan625 10/5/2021 9:23am
10/5/2021 9:23am
I think Kawi knocked it out of the park on this one even if it isn’t true “a-kit” components. Neither are the Honda or KTM/Husky’s. It’ll sell and people will feel cool.

I still prefer my 350 on cones. 450’s are too fast, I don’t like them.
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GripNRip617 10/5/2021 9:36am
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I find it weird that Kawi added a Hinson engraved clutch cover, but no Hinson internals. If some kid at the track did that I'd call him a kook.
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jamiechapman418 10/5/2021 9:37am
10/5/2021 9:37am
jamiechapman418 wrote:
According to the press release it will come with KYB kit suspension. Any idea what "kit" suspension from KYB is exactly?
smrscott wrote:
I was wondering where it says "kit" suspension in the release, I just see new KYB and lists coatings, piston size, rear shock features?
My apologies I was wrong. The Kawasaki PR does not use the term "Kit." That term was dropped by the VitalMX editorial before the actual Kawasaki PR.
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Sandusky26 10/5/2021 9:56am
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The only bad thing I can think of is all the vet novice riders that act like if your not on a factory edition your fucked.

Had a guy from the north east park beside me at the track with a murdered out Yukon and trailer. He unloads his factory edition Husky, with of course cone valves.

Takes a look at my Suzuki and says “wow I didn’t think anyone rode Suzuki anymore” in a super disrespectful manner.

The Factory Edition bikes are bad ass, but it’s not going to help somebody run mid pack in vet novice.

If you have money and like nice shit, then he’ll yea, just don’t be a dick.
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Brent 10/5/2021 9:58am
10/5/2021 9:58am Edited Date/Time 10/5/2021 10:00am
Instead of these bullshit pretend “special racers” or whatever, Kawi should just start producing 125s again, they would sell every one they make at a fat profit…

And while I’m ranting, what exactly is the point of a Hinson cover without a Hinson clutch behind it ?

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gt80rider 10/5/2021 9:59am
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WANT WANT WANT!!! Been a Kawi guy the last few years and this SR edition looks on-point!!!
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FerCzD 10/5/2021 10:03am
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183Matt wrote:
You only live once. That’s justification in my book alone.
You only die once, you get to live each morning your eyes are open
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JOE_SPROCKETS#1 10/5/2021 10:17am
10/5/2021 10:17am
Brent wrote:
Instead of these bullshit pretend “special racers” or whatever, Kawi should just start producing 125s again, they would sell every one they make at a fat...
Instead of these bullshit pretend “special racers” or whatever, Kawi should just start producing 125s again, they would sell every one they make at a fat profit…

And while I’m ranting, what exactly is the point of a Hinson cover without a Hinson clutch behind it ?

maybe to give it that "sr" look kawi and the customer wants? I mean what does it matter and would rather have it than the stock one or a black one like honda that gets ugly and worn out in 5 hours. I've seen all types of this... dunlop stickers on the graphics but running bridgestones, etc...
centralcalmx 10/5/2021 10:19am
10/5/2021 10:19am
I just sold my 19 Kawi and think they did a great job.
I will be buying a new something soon.
My question would isn’t the 23 planned to be a new generation?
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Permeance_Flux 10/5/2021 10:24am
10/5/2021 10:24am
MXer391 wrote:
The KX 250 comes with KYB components. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that this bike comes with the exact same stuff...
The KX 250 comes with KYB components. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that this bike comes with the exact same stuff as the 250 with stiffer spring rates and a different color anodizing on the upper fork tubes. The 250 and the 450 use the same frame so they essentially have a lot of data and testing with KYB stuff all ready. Nothing too special here. But very cool to offer something different nonetheless.
Nah, KX250 doesn’t have billet lugs
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Brent 10/5/2021 10:33am
10/5/2021 10:33am Edited Date/Time 10/5/2021 10:39am
Brent wrote:
Instead of these bullshit pretend “special racers” or whatever, Kawi should just start producing 125s again, they would sell every one they make at a fat...
Instead of these bullshit pretend “special racers” or whatever, Kawi should just start producing 125s again, they would sell every one they make at a fat profit…

And while I’m ranting, what exactly is the point of a Hinson cover without a Hinson clutch behind it ?

JOE_SPROCKETS#1 wrote:
maybe to give it that "sr" look kawi and the customer wants? I mean what does it matter and would rather have it than the stock...
maybe to give it that "sr" look kawi and the customer wants? I mean what does it matter and would rather have it than the stock one or a black one like honda that gets ugly and worn out in 5 hours. I've seen all types of this... dunlop stickers on the graphics but running bridgestones, etc...
If that is the case, maybe I will put a big red number 1 plate on my bike, thet way everyone will think I’m a champion.

After all, aren’t we pretending to be factory racers now by buying a bike like this?
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Dirty Points 10/5/2021 10:38am
10/5/2021 10:38am
183Matt wrote:
You only live once. That’s justification in my book alone.
FerCzD wrote:
You only die once, you get to live each morning your eyes are open

"I should've gotten more Ti."
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38special 10/5/2021 10:38am
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This reminds me of an MXA quote I wrote down on my toolbox lid:

"Don't try to keep up with the Jones.... blow by them on the back straight"
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Sandusky26 10/5/2021 10:41am
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I heard Suzuki is coming out with a Barry Carsten edition next year
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LouisianaMotocross 10/5/2021 11:02am
10/5/2021 11:02am
centralcalmx wrote:
I just sold my 19 Kawi and think they did a great job. I will be buying a new something soon. My question would isn’t the...
I just sold my 19 Kawi and think they did a great job.
I will be buying a new something soon.
My question would isn’t the 23 planned to be a new generation?
Normally but with COVID you never know.
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FGR01 10/5/2021 11:11am
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Brent wrote:
Instead of these bullshit pretend “special racers” or whatever, Kawi should just start producing 125s again, they would sell every one they make at a fat...
Instead of these bullshit pretend “special racers” or whatever, Kawi should just start producing 125s again, they would sell every one they make at a fat profit…

And while I’m ranting, what exactly is the point of a Hinson cover without a Hinson clutch behind it ?

Straight from the press release:

"Also new and adding to its true race machine looks is a Hinson Billetproof® clutch cover featuring the Kawasaki Racing Team logo that improves heat dissipation..."

Seems legit... Grinning
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JOE_SPROCKETS#1 10/5/2021 11:12am
10/5/2021 11:12am
Brent wrote:
Instead of these bullshit pretend “special racers” or whatever, Kawi should just start producing 125s again, they would sell every one they make at a fat...
Instead of these bullshit pretend “special racers” or whatever, Kawi should just start producing 125s again, they would sell every one they make at a fat profit…

And while I’m ranting, what exactly is the point of a Hinson cover without a Hinson clutch behind it ?

JOE_SPROCKETS#1 wrote:
maybe to give it that "sr" look kawi and the customer wants? I mean what does it matter and would rather have it than the stock...
maybe to give it that "sr" look kawi and the customer wants? I mean what does it matter and would rather have it than the stock one or a black one like honda that gets ugly and worn out in 5 hours. I've seen all types of this... dunlop stickers on the graphics but running bridgestones, etc...
Brent wrote:
If that is the case, maybe I will put a big red number 1 plate on my bike, thet way everyone will think I’m a champion...
If that is the case, maybe I will put a big red number 1 plate on my bike, thet way everyone will think I’m a champion.

After all, aren’t we pretending to be factory racers now by buying a bike like this?
Once you own it you can put whatever you want on it to feel cool Brent, why would you give a shit? .these types of comments is what's wrong in society. Who cares if someone runs a red #1... if they are happy then so be it.. live and let live. we are all after the same goal and that's to enjoy riding our dirtbikes.
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MXer391 10/5/2021 11:17am
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MXer391 wrote:
The KX 250 comes with KYB components. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that this bike comes with the exact same stuff...
The KX 250 comes with KYB components. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that this bike comes with the exact same stuff as the 250 with stiffer spring rates and a different color anodizing on the upper fork tubes. The 250 and the 450 use the same frame so they essentially have a lot of data and testing with KYB stuff all ready. Nothing too special here. But very cool to offer something different nonetheless.
Permeance_Flux wrote:
Nah, KX250 doesn’t have billet lugs
Neither does this bike...
Permeance_Flux 10/5/2021 11:30am
10/5/2021 11:30am
MXer391 wrote:
Neither does this bike...
Guess you didn’t watch ML’s video..
queen of spodes 10/5/2021 11:37am
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Gold rims will look super dope on this bike
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Brent 10/5/2021 11:38am
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FGR01 wrote:
Straight from the press release: "Also new and adding to its true race machine looks is a Hinson Billetproof® clutch cover featuring the Kawasaki Racing Team...
Straight from the press release:

"Also new and adding to its true race machine looks is a Hinson Billetproof® clutch cover featuring the Kawasaki Racing Team logo that improves heat dissipation..."

Seems legit... Grinning
…and I thought the Honda “Twin pipes for better balance” justification was a stretch.😄

Just another sign that the marketing department has taken precedence over R & D…
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ML512 10/5/2021 11:42am
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MXer391 wrote:
Neither does this bike...
Permeance_Flux wrote:
Guess you didn’t watch ML’s video..
Guess you didn’t watch ML’s video..
I said anodized lugs, not billet. If I did say billet, I’m an idiot.
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Permeance_Flux 10/5/2021 11:51am
10/5/2021 11:51am
ML512 wrote:
I said anodized lugs, not billet. If I did say billet, I’m an idiot.
No you’re right, I got those misconstrued.
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Harv379 10/5/2021 12:13pm
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kb228 wrote:
Can someone help me justify spending $13,000 on a dirtbike?
The top of the line levo ebike from specialized is $15k. That compared to this at $13k, makes it almost unbelievable what you're getting for the money.
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