Good point! I️ think he’s using every bit of power that bike has to offer given his size. Really hope he adjusts to the 450 quickly because there could/should be some epic battles next year.

Is it me our does AC look like a giant on that 250?

That’s true but everyone’s lap times dropped like that. Except Tomacs.

Has another KX450 had issues besides Savatgy’s? Don’t think so.

I️ keep hearing the ‘20 has 4-5hp gain over the ‘19. Where is this figure coming from? Nothing I’ve read/watched has mentioned hp figures.

I️ agree with this. A great rider on a good race prepped bike of any brand is going to do well. This does not correlate with the bikes on the showroom floor or the health of the company. No doubt that Suzuki has not put the kind of money they used to ... more »

Keefer says bottom end is good. Torque is on par with KTM/Husky/Yam but with better overrev. Sounds like Kawi did their homework.

Enjoy!

Sounds like it’s an awesome bike this year. Enjoy.

Sounds like AC should drop that new motor in his bike!

Awesome, congrats!

What bike did you get?

Ride report on the ‘20?

The bikes are not identical. Yes they are factory KXs but they can use different components, engine tunes, etc. The biggest variable of course is that the riders are different. JS has had some mishaps this season. ET has not.

Wasn’t bike issues. He crashed and broke the foot peg. Funny how people love conspiracies.

Keep in mind the ‘18 had several seasons of development from several race series. The ‘19 is a new chassis so you’d expect there to be some learning and development. I’ve ridden both the ‘16-‘18 and the ‘19 and the ‘19 was hands down better IMO. Eli ... more »

Now I️’ve heard the lightening has been cancelled due to thunder. Can anyone confirm?

Can someone at the track please count after the lightening until you hear the thunder and report back how far away it is?