2022 kx450 or 2022 crf450

JohnnyD13
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6/16/2021 8:25pm
For off road go with the KX hands down. It doesn’t react to rocks and roots and is such an amazing bike. If your a vet rider it’s no question. The kx is so predictable and you will crash less then if you got the Honda in my opinion.
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H4L
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6/16/2021 8:53pm Edited Date/Time 6/16/2021 8:54pm
Vet rider here. I went through this in 18 & 20. I considered the Kawi, Yamaha & Honda 450’s those yrs. & ended up going with the CRF’s. No regrets on my end & have been totally happy with the decisions.
Either way you go they’re both good choices & can’t go wrong either way.
I’m actually looking to buy a 22 WE model after owning a 20. Exceptional bikes once you dial in the suspension to suit your needs.
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Moto_Geek
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6/16/2021 10:46pm
Well Eli is mid pack on KX now and KR94 is in the front. I trust you will make the right choice if your are looking for podiums, babes and fame!.
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Moto520
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6/17/2021 7:33am Edited Date/Time 6/17/2021 7:33am
The bike that you all own is going to be the bike that you think is the greatest/ most balanced bike ever! It's a weird thing that we do in motocross. For some reason....we fight to prove that our bike is the greatest bike ever. I do the same shit......a happy day is when the bike i bought a month ago wins the shootouts.
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jbonemalone
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6/17/2021 8:47am Edited Date/Time 6/18/2021 2:15pm
Moto520 wrote:
The bike that you all own is going to be the bike that you think is the greatest/ most balanced bike ever! It's a weird thing...
The bike that you all own is going to be the bike that you think is the greatest/ most balanced bike ever! It's a weird thing that we do in motocross. For some reason....we fight to prove that our bike is the greatest bike ever. I do the same shit......a happy day is when the bike i bought a month ago wins the shootouts.
Nah man I’m notorious for picking my bikes apart and nit picking little things. Changing and modding to suit my needs.
I’m a 20 year moto tech professionally and my friends hate when I ride their bikes 🙄
Jarrod458
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6/17/2021 11:57am
Kaw 💚 all day.
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MX558
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6/20/2021 3:50pm
Fit & finish Honda , chassis Kawie
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Yeti831
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6/20/2021 7:27pm
Moto520 wrote:
The bike that you all own is going to be the bike that you think is the greatest/ most balanced bike ever! It's a weird thing...
The bike that you all own is going to be the bike that you think is the greatest/ most balanced bike ever! It's a weird thing that we do in motocross. For some reason....we fight to prove that our bike is the greatest bike ever. I do the same shit......a happy day is when the bike i bought a month ago wins the shootouts.
I was actually a huge Kawi and KTM fan until I got a feel for the new Honda prior to putting down a deposit.

We don’t think a bike is the best because we have it, we think it’s the best because it’s the best for us so opinions will reflect that 🙂
6/20/2021 8:00pm
Moto520 wrote:
The bike that you all own is going to be the bike that you think is the greatest/ most balanced bike ever! It's a weird thing...
The bike that you all own is going to be the bike that you think is the greatest/ most balanced bike ever! It's a weird thing that we do in motocross. For some reason....we fight to prove that our bike is the greatest bike ever. I do the same shit......a happy day is when the bike i bought a month ago wins the shootouts.
That’s true. Im going to start telling my buddies my bike is shit and I still passed them.
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H4L
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6/21/2021 12:28pm
That’s true. Im going to start telling my buddies my bike is shit and I still passed them.
I think we’ve all been there at one time or another. Been passed by guys riding older clapped out bikes. Even though I could be on the latest & greatest gen. bike I still can’t make up for my lack of skill vs. the other rider.
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jbonemalone
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8/19/2021 1:44pm
Well I was able to ride a few and see a few, and wouldn’t you know in reality I’m riding more and more woods so tada 🎉, a 450x is just what the dr ordered.

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Kyle978
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8/19/2021 1:55pm
Congrats, you'll enjoy the shit out of the bike
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jbonemalone
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8/19/2021 2:02pm
Depends on weather but I should squeeze at least four hrs out of this weekend.
yzaddict106
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8/19/2021 2:08pm
Looks like I'm a bit late to the party, but I picked up a 2022 Honda after being on Kawis since 2009 (most recent being a 2017 kx450). The Honda is definitely a completely different bike, but it's a great bike and I'm really enjoying the transition. The KX had more grunt and bottom end power, and like a lot of others have said, prefers to be steered with the rear end. The Honda has a more mellow, linear power delivery and the front end hooks up and cuts on a dime.



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hubbardmx50
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8/19/2021 2:09pm Edited Date/Time 8/19/2021 2:13pm
Honda
Sheesh. Tough crowd over here! Congrats on new bike OP
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4/6/2022 12:39pm
lets hear some ride reports, im looking for a 450 myself, preferably a yam or honda.., im leaning toward the yam cuz of the suspension, love the look of the honda!
twotwosix
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4/6/2022 12:50pm
The Honda is sharper and more aggressive. Mapping is dirty stock. Kawi is a bit slower, more comfortable and stable. Still fast, but easier to ride.
Moto520
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4/6/2022 1:07pm
Kawi....i'm at 140+ hours on mine and it's holding up great.

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