Mako 360 (MX on 24' KX250) - Need opinions

Edited Date/Time 6/3/2025 12:11pm

Have a couple rides on this 2024 KX250 and the (known) vibration issue is more noticable than I anticiapted.

Does anyone run the Mako 360 mounts that rides MX? If so which polymer and shark bite colors are you running? 

I am thinking Green/Green or Red/Blue? Its kind of hard to tell from their table. 

For reference, I am a Vet B rider around 195lb. 

 

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Josh422
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6/3/2025 12:19pm

Try a few, it’s down to preference. I love running the Mako setup. First thing that goes on a new bike for me.

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I like the red bar polymers with the blue shark bite, I've also tried with the yellow shark bite and it move a tiny bit too much for my liking. 

 

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6/3/2025 1:09pm Edited Date/Time 6/3/2025 1:15pm

The Mako360 is awesome. Wouldn’t hesitate to run it again. Looks like the Kawasaki version raises the bars 3mm.

Luxon also makes a really good set of rubber-isolated bar mounts. Couple hundred less than the Mako, weighs less than stock, and doesn’t raise the bars at all. They don’t move as much as the Mako, but really helped with vibration on my Husky. 

Here’s the Kawi version:

https://www.luxonmx.com/product-luxon-4post-rubber-mounted-bar-mounts-kawasaki-cone.html

 

6/3/2025 2:24pm

It's a must have, IMO. I can immediately tell when I am riding a bike without it. Red polymer Green sharkbite has been my go to setup for several years now.

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6/3/2025 6:07pm
Have a couple rides on this 2024 KX250 and the (known) vibration issue is more noticable than I anticiapted.Does anyone run the Mako 360 mounts that...

Have a couple rides on this 2024 KX250 and the (known) vibration issue is more noticable than I anticiapted.

Does anyone run the Mako 360 mounts that rides MX? If so which polymer and shark bite colors are you running? 

I am thinking Green/Green or Red/Blue? Its kind of hard to tell from their table. 

For reference, I am a Vet B rider around 195lb. 

 

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Either of those sounds good, I am a VetB 185# rider and went with an orange bar polymer and blue shark bite. I think the bars move a little too much for my tastes. I will probably try a green polymer with my blue shark bite next.

6/4/2025 6:36am Edited Date/Time 6/4/2025 6:47am
AMetts wrote:
I like the red bar polymers with the blue shark bite, I've also tried with the yellow shark bite and it move a tiny bit too...

I like the red bar polymers with the blue shark bite, I've also tried with the yellow shark bite and it move a tiny bit too much for my liking. 

 

Thx and are you riding moto? I am thinking Red/Blue is what i'll try but I dont want it moving around and feeling weird but I want to get one with a noticeable enough difference. 

Also, just read keefers reveiw and it says per Mako you are not supposed to tie your bike down using the handlebars as it creates wear on the mount. How are you tying your bike down in this case? 

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AMetts wrote:
I like the red bar polymers with the blue shark bite, I've also tried with the yellow shark bite and it move a tiny bit too...

I like the red bar polymers with the blue shark bite, I've also tried with the yellow shark bite and it move a tiny bit too much for my liking. 

 

Thx and are you riding moto? I am thinking Red/Blue is what i'll try but I dont want it moving around and feeling weird but I...

Thx and are you riding moto? I am thinking Red/Blue is what i'll try but I dont want it moving around and feeling weird but I want to get one with a noticeable enough difference. 

Also, just read keefers reveiw and it says per Mako you are not supposed to tie your bike down using the handlebars as it creates wear on the mount. How are you tying your bike down in this case? 

I loop around the lower triple clamps/fork.

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AMetts wrote:
I like the red bar polymers with the blue shark bite, I've also tried with the yellow shark bite and it move a tiny bit too...

I like the red bar polymers with the blue shark bite, I've also tried with the yellow shark bite and it move a tiny bit too much for my liking. 

 

Thx and are you riding moto? I am thinking Red/Blue is what i'll try but I dont want it moving around and feeling weird but I...

Thx and are you riding moto? I am thinking Red/Blue is what i'll try but I dont want it moving around and feeling weird but I want to get one with a noticeable enough difference. 

Also, just read keefers reveiw and it says per Mako you are not supposed to tie your bike down using the handlebars as it creates wear on the mount. How are you tying your bike down in this case? 

You can move the bars sitting on the stand or sitting on the bike but its not noticeable what so ever when you are riding.

Think about it kind of like fork springs, too soft feels really flexy but you sort of blow through the absorbing travel and into the firm bottom out of the rubber, firmer shark bite feel firmer but soak up the force slower before you get to the end of the range of motion the Mako allows.

I think it makes a big difference with overall fatigue but for me most its most noticeable in those huge holes or drop offs you don't see, I'm sure it helps in slap down landings too but I those never bothered me much. 

Im racing Harescrambles and GPs which are half moto half fast beat up woods 185lbs B rider. 

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6/4/2025 11:23am

I think I put Luxon bar mounts on my 24 KX450.  The KX does vibrate a tick.   I know I have Luxon rubber mounts on my Beta.  Same for my Honda.  I put Luxon 23.5 triple clamp on my 23 Honda 250 R and rubber Luxon bar mount.  Honda didn’t really need rubber bar mount but it don’t hurt either.  

Luxon plenty good and they make good stuff.  Also have unreadable support.  I call Luxon and Billy answers the phone and my question.  Can’t complain about Luxon. 

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6/4/2025 11:30am

Green polymers and yellow sharkbite for me. Mako mounts go on every new bike for me before it even touches the track. 

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6/4/2025 12:29pm Edited Date/Time 6/4/2025 12:30pm

Thanks for all the feedback fellas. I read Keefers review for the Mako mounts and the FAAST bars. I am considering going with the FAAST Flexx bars in place of the Mako mounts. It sounds like for moto these might be a more "natural" feeling option that still provide vibration reduction and dampening to reduce arm pump as well.

Would love to hear any feedback on these as well. I've seen good reviews of them from other threads. 

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6/4/2025 3:18pm Edited Date/Time 6/4/2025 4:09pm

I had flexx bars first and then tried Mako.

 

Flexx bars are boat anchor heavy and to me felt un natural only working in one plane of direction but better than nothing.

 

Tried mako with stock bars and immediately sold the Flexx bars to a buddy .

My favorite polymer combo is green shark bite and red bar polymer but the green is also a close second. 

I'm sold on the Mako but yeah it's spendy.

 

Never tried xtrig or Luxon mounts so can't comment on them.

 

Edit: this is on  a 300 2 stroke not a KX450

 

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