2019 TransWorld Motocross 450 Shootout

[@andreasstefanou5898]

Really nice unbiased shootout. Similar results with Vital mx. This is not a coincidence. Kawasaki and Yamaha impressed everybody this year. Bravo TWMX 👍

[@ryansquair6537]

kawi exhaust tho...damn muffler looks like it came off a new duramax diesel

[@toddlk1867]

I think its like that because it shows off more of the exhaust like if you get an aftermarket exhaust its going to look badass

[@colecampbell2963]

For real

[@shanejones544]

You are right about that lmfao but once you throw a fmf on it man does it look sweet!!!!

[@appliedperformance773]

Pretty awesome to kill it in a change year. Been on kawis for years. This is everything I’ve wanted to see . Glad to see Japan stepping up.

[@gregoriobenigno1734]

Athletic Performance Shoo

[@pierceb2105]

RIP Suzuki! They just don't seem to do enough when it comes to R&D on their dirt bikes. Maybe they need to move some of their GSXR developers across to the RMZ team haha.

[@chasebarcia7158]

That pipe would be better in a porno

[@pierceb2105]

@@kx501 I think you'll find the R1 is king

[@monsterkxf]

Boom!!! Team Green Rocks!!! Tomac’s gonna kill it with this badboy!!!

[@maverick2242]

Monster KXF He already did, what do you think he’s been riding lol.

[@lildogfilms3613]

i know

[@monsterkxf]

Maverick224 He’s been riding the 2018. What have you been watching? Lol With the 2019, no-one has a chance!!!!

[@maverick2242]

Monster KXF Factory riders don’t ride production bikes, he’s been developing this 19 for at least the last couple of years, fact is he’s had hydraulic clutch prob e start easily on that time, frame feedback and design that takes time, what he’s been riding is not the 18 bike and if you believe that power to you. None of the riders do at that level, in fact it’s common knowledge allot of the production rules are regularly violated and ignored. It’s more Factory now than ever, except for one off handmade stuff.

[@monsterkxf]

Maverick224 Triggered??? We all know that factory bikes are nothing like the showroom models but the fact is that he rode a 18’ model the whole season. To what level it was modified we will never know.... In any case, great job to Kawasaki for putting out another potential championship bike and to sticking it to KTM once again!!!!

[@ChupacabraOffroad]

Wow, Kawi back in the mix! Really seems like they figured out the sweet spot with a good fork and handling. Being tall, I always liked the bigger feel...

[@lothar_8615]

It's sad that suzuki is having difficulties keeping up with the rest of them, I am hoping to see them get back on top for the futur cuz these bikes are looking amazing

[@ameerikbal8160]

Yup once they ruled the motocross

[@miloraca]

Put a great rider on a Suzuki and they will dominate!

[@masterdill7648]

Just bought a 19 kawi tonight cant wait to take it out!

[@DN4AGDX]

Cant wait to get a 2019 kawi. I've been a Kawasaki fan for years. I'm glad to see the electric start on the 450. I bought there 18 klx250 and its a great bike to cruise around on the trails but I wanna build a all out desert 450 race bike. Wish they would have made a klx450 model. I know Honda is coming out with a enduro bike and KTM has one already but nothing beats the feel of a Kawasaki.

[@ryanlester761]

I've been riding my trusty extra wide 2014 yz450f for the last few years and recently got to ride my buddy's brand new 2019 kx450. I must say, I love that bike! It's narrow, has smooth predictable power and handles amazing! I am able to lay the bike over so much more in the turns compared to my Yamaha. The narrow shrouds and front end bite are really confidence inspiring for me. I think my lap times are at least 2 seconds faster on the new Kawi. Great bike all around!

[@ryanlester761]

I ended up buying one. Lol.

[@aubreysweattii5700]

Ive been racing Yamaha since the pw50 days and it’s the only brand I have own but I really wanna try out the Husk 350 or 450 in one of my desert races but already know I’ll dislike the air folk. At the moment I race a 2017 Yz250x with big bore kit and 2018 450 both fully moded for desert racing. It’s crazy how Yamaha has the same formula for yeas now with lil change and still make a great product

[@andreasstefanou5898]

What's your opinion about the Yz250x? Do you ride it in the motocross tracks? I seriously think to buy one.

[@ls1_cammeroh]

I think e Start should be optional. I'd rather have a Kickstarter

[@kevcooke3781]

6spdls1z28triz 250 got to agree there bud, part of the fun of motoX for me

[@AMM1998]

electric start is garbage and completely unnecessary for a dirt bike. sucks that this is the new industry standard excluding suzuki

[@angelosantaniello4113]

I agree

[@ls1_cammeroh]

I know they're going to knock down the 19 rmz250 when it comes out because it's still going to be kickstart. I'm still planning on getting it.

[@brentanco]

Yeah agree, found it stupid how they knocked it back because it doesn’t have electric start.

[@Driftuner]

judging by the comments it seems like the Yamaha would be my bike...though i love Kawis..

[@dr187mx]

I’d be happy with any of the top 5.

[@kraigthirty4991]

I hate those duel exhaust on the Honda

[@stevenjam7119]

Honda 450 reliability and cost of ownership? Cant choose between it or a 250 2 stroke (ktm/husq)

[@MitchConner509]

Had the same problem man, ended up with a yz250 two smoker. It's by far the cheapest bike to rebuild and work on. Even with the Honda reliability I spent 2500 on each rebuild and it didn't seem to last any longer than my buddies 450's /kawi/and ktm. Hard to beat how cheap the two strokes are to work on.

[@jonmercmercier6315]

This shootout was a complete dogs breakfast. If you want real information read or watch MXA's shootout. Anybody that knows anything about dirt bikes and motocross know what i'm on about.

[@maverick2242]

Results I expected. Pretty fair to be fair.

[@jlhighfield9116]

How many weekend warriors are going to able to ride these bikes to the max?, one rider admitted to rating the husky over the KTM because it looks "cooler", good job TWM

[@ridered7262]

Exactly, these are the same damn shoot outs as years before all you hear is how it's the best bike ever from last year and unless you are a top 20 rider in the world you are not going to ride bike to full potential.

[@Dirtbiker359]

wrong had a 09 kx450f bought used brand new still like 30 hours on it shit bagged the hell out of it over 600 hours if not more valves ticked all i did was add oil no oil change and shit canned the bike guess what i got bored of it in a few months and was wanting more power but there is nothing more if you want to get into the racing scene

[@ridered7262]

@@Dirtbiker359 Ok so basically you just don't take care of you're bike is what you are saying. I'm 42 now and started racing when I was 16 so yes I know a few things about the so called racing scene. Hell I have raced twice inside Chase field.

[@Dirtbiker359]

lol i didnt take care of it and it lasted that long thats got to say something about kawi and ive been on a bike since 3 im 24 now and i could use al lthe power of the 450 when i was 17-18... lol

[@tintedferrari5150]

The 2019 Honda is still struggling with head shake at high speed? My 2000 cr250 has terrible head shake at high speed. Hoping revalving the suspension will fix it. Along with some fresh tires lol

[@tomporgy1143]

Tinted Ferrari it won’t! Lol 😂

[@lildogfilms3613]

so sick I cant wait for 2019 Husky's

[@landreporter9473]

Why they look like shit

[@lachypetersen1015]

@@landreporter9473 Omg they LOOK SHIT, how dare they make a bike that you think looks ugly. No one should buy one because you don't like how it looks. Ffs

[@landreporter9473]

omg alot of people think they look like shit. So why buy a bike that looks like ass when you can get a good looking bike thats performs the same or better. ffs

[@mildaudiophile3879]

Well deserved good job Kawasaki

[@Motoinc]

FINALLY Team Green back AT The TOP!

[@Makeitliquidfast]

it's all about the rider, these bikes are basically all the same in the hands of a skilled rider. BS mainly.

[@ridered7262]

Finally someone understands.

[@kwertzz91]

You're obviously a goon.

[@Makeitliquidfast]

John A goon who could smoke you on any track lol

[@ridered7262]

@@kwertzz91 well since I still win races on my 07 Crf450r I guess it's all about the bike. People are stupid enough to believe that because they changed the plastics on the bike it somehow makes it better.

[@bradleythomsen3083]

Maybe not the Suzuki..

[@lawrencemacdonald9454]

Awesome bikes but my two stroke 250 cr is still a blast.

[@KiloWattRC]

Finally another good Kawasaki bike after 10 years. I'm selling my 09 and buying the 19

[@jakeharthill1674]

Great review, seemed really fair and good info given on the bikes.

[@MotoMatt418]

Great shootout video guys

[@Tide12NC]

A White seat would look sharp on that Yamaha. Honda, Yamaha and KTM would be my top 3.

[@ReconRider350]

Anyone know when these welcomed changes will arrive on the KX250f?

[@loveamerica3426]

Hey guys if I bought an mx bike as a trail bike and around town commuter would it overheat? And if I rode it really tame how often would I need oil change and rebuild? I dont wanna race but I want to know I have power!.. would get ktm 690smc but want a lightweight bike.

[@lmtada]

I will take one of each. Deliver them with a smile. Pound laps until 2020.

[@tayloranderson1372]

Kawi and Yamaha killing it this year!!!

[@jarednelson1865]

No worse sound than wind on a microphone...I am putting this shootout in last place..let’s just call this shootout the Suzuki of the shootouts

[@raycash4481]

No the worse sound is your dumb ass mouth moving. I'm sure you can't even hang on to the suzuki because it faster than any pos that you have!

[@phm14]

MXA shootouts are more technical, with longer testing periods, and more realistic assessments of the bikes. They're not afraid to discuss negatives...they discuss clutch problems, suspension issues, air filter problems, and other significant items (like 18lb weight differences) that the others either don't notice, don't test long enough to find, or simply gloss over. I own both KTM and Yamaha bikes, but these results just don't make sense to me. Maybe it's got something to do with the fact I got my 1st dirt bike 41 years ago. Some of the big criticisms leveled here have simple, free fixes. Some of the problems they don't bring up have very expensive, or near impossible (cut 18 lbs of weight?) solutions.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Please do a 300cc Enduro shootout!!!

[@H3nk388]

Hehe i owned a kawi 450 -11 and loved it, then after that ktm stept up their game, but now i feel that the kawi is once again my first pick. Now it has it all 👍💪

[@iangrogan5261]

Is this track paved asphalt? Never seen a track this smooth out here on the east coast 😂

[@Blueovalnation]

Idk about some of these riders. Did the dude really say he ranked husky over ktm because it looked cooler...thats gotta be a joke? Ima have to pick vitals shoot out over this one except i do agree with the rankings you guys gave each bike. I love yamaha but i didnt think it earns a #1 spot like vital gave it. I do agree kawi at #1 and blue at #2.

[@skippyf.t.pfilmthepolice2358]

KTM have electronic problems

[@Blueovalnation]

Jade Clauesn ?

[@toddlk1867]

@@skippyf.t.pfilmthepolice2358 ktm always have problems buddy

[@MX-CO]

It seems like Swap always picks the new bike of the yr

[@MX-CO]

As the winner For sure in Last yrs 2018 250 shootout The redone crf250 which everyone now says ducked last yr lol But I know he isn't a pro so maybe it was best for him

[@bigbuckjoe3]

That new KX does it for me it rides awesome

[@lordzae9550]

So does anyone know what’s the fastest bike out of all those?

[@MitchConner509]

The new Honda has actually cracked 60hp in some dyno tests. That's huge power, a person use to have to do a lot of work to a bike to break 60 ponies. I'd still buy the kawi or the yamerslammer only because I've had two Honda 450's and never could get comfortable but that's just me. Someone better than me would probably love the Honda.

[@justintilao1801]

Why dose the ktm 450`s exhaust pipe look like a 2 stroke

[@dannyflydays7166]

What's the price difference?

[@toddalan5603]

Always rode kawis and Yamaha’s. Tough decision on what to get

[@Draconianoverlord55]

Is it power ranger time already?

[@corradomontobbio155]

OPS ... THE REAL WEIGHTS ???

[@radford_0731]

To be honest these shootouts don’t really give the best advice on which bike to buy as everyone already has their favorite color. A lot of people like yellow so if it’s at the bottom in the shoot-out they’ll still go and buy one. My favorite is orange but if my mate buys yellow I’m not going to bash him for it. At the end of the day none of us are sponsored riders. It’s all about ripping it on the weekend to burn off some steam!

[@gdv4612]

Lack of electric starter. Are you kidding me? Is this motorcross? Tell you what, keep them all and bring back the 2 stroke beast from Honda.

[@dannysmith5786]

Honda has power number 1 & Suzuki has excellent suspension. Suzuki number 2.

[@michaelstavrou3010]

Kick start??

[@MX-CO]

If The KTM is just tamed down by EFI maps isnt that pretty easily changeable? To bring it back up to the level of the factory edition?

[@TG93Handle]

They are reviewing stock bikes

[@andreasstefanou5898]

ktm is the only brand who still has air forks though. That's not easy to fix...😔

[@mixalis6168]

Everyone hates the airshock !! KTM team riders dont use them, then why sell them !!

[@andreasstefanou5898]

@@mixalis6168 exactly. Everybody were experimenting with the air forks but in the end spring forks are better. I believe that Ktm will also replace them in the near future By the way its air forks

[@holeshotinspectionllc2412]

I'm a spring fork fan, but the fact of the matter is they are the best production fork that ktm has produced,

[@Wide000]

KTM and Husky are slow revving... I guess there is or will be an easy fix for that, like 2018 mapping? If it's the case, they can be on top again just like that and so they are still excellent race bikes weighting 20 pounds less... These shootouts are great but there is more to it than that, like rider preferences, budget, availability, race programs (contingency), having a good dealer, etc. Even if it's the last, a bike like the Suzuki could fit many vet or novice riders. Or could be a pro weapon with the right modifications (expensive of course). So as interesting as they are, these shootouts are not the final word for everyone everywhere.

[@TG93Handle]

If we're considering everything, the KTM is the most expensive, a lot of riders like other bikes more, they don't have contingency, and dealers are more far and few than others and usually cost more for maintenance, parts etc.

[@ChrisPYkrackA]

No shit cowboy!

[@RyanMcIntyre]

What is the point of Husqvarna? They've done nearly nothing to distinguish the brand after 5 years. I can understand owner KTM giving the brand parts and tech to get established but it's been half a decade and they still don't have their own bike. What is the point? White KTM or orange.

[@TrillasAdventures]

the yamaha was the favorite but i woulda gave it to kawi too because of the massive changes.

[@andregarcia114]

I bet that if the yamaha had a hydraulic clutch, it would be ranked tied with the kawi

[@williamgoske1178]

Great review as always. Twmx💪

[@mxcostadelsol3651]

Rich Taylor is still flying!

[@max-bowen5488]

Ya kawi!

[@CashPac]

Holy wind noise on those interviews... still a good video though

[@michaelduenas1364]

Unpopular opinion: I enjoy kick starting a bike

[@braxtinbrown3369]

Husqvarna wr360 will change your mind

[@KoolMada]

Now you need to do a comparison from the woods, hill climbs.... etc. For all the guys who ride hare scrambles.... Many people buy these bikes and never hit a track. .02

[@kirkdunn1379]

Ktm makes off road bikes and so do 2 other Japanese brands....these are MX bikes tested in mx conditions

[@KoolMada]

Kirk Dunn Thanks for the update Einstein.

[@patrickdavis6954]

Next time can you not interview the riders during a tornado? The wind kills the audio.

[@mxgryan]

GREEN MEANS GO

[@ridered7262]

Good lord just go ride the damn thing and twist the thing on the right. Hell im still placing in races on my 07 Crf450r, If you go to a race you hardly see people on brand new bikes.

[@toddlk1867]

Where you been racing then?? Nearly every bike at my races are new

[@ridered7262]

@@toddlk1867 Arizona offroad promotions. AZOP. I also used to race in California D38 in El Centro. Everybody is so hooked on brand new this it that and they think it will make them faster. You have supercross to thank for that because everyone is on a new bike but ofcourse those guys are the best in the world but for the average Joe's like the people who are on here making comments well we definitely dont ride the bikes at their full potential. AMX Arizona motocross, GCS Promotions used to do alot of faircross which was basically arenacross style races. I have been racing on and off for 26 yrs.

[@patrickdickenson9743]

Interesting video, but a lot of the riders had their feet buried in their arches on the pegs 😑

[@bstevenson1002]

KX Forever!!

[@donrobinson5494]

DISTRICT#11 BE PREPARED, THE COME BACK IS IN PROGRESS!! BETTER TRAIN & BE READY, 2019' IS COMING FAST. SEE YA SOON!! 👍✊✊✌ LORETTA BOUND IN SENIOR CLASS 45+.. 😎✌

[@asadsadxxxxxxcxcxcxc]

I think at this point it’s just pick a color

[@dustinscheller7795]

It's not really fair, all these guys have a preferred brand, they could get on the brand they think they like and it'd have to be really bad for them to not like it when they could get on a bike that they don't like and it would have to perform amazingly for them to change there mind there all so damn similar and if you start racing it doesn't matter what you ride you'll get beat by a ton of Suzuki's skill and price matter also

[@TG93Handle]

It's impossible to do a review with writers who have absolutely zero bias. Clearly you're biased towards Suzuki's, but it would still be fair for you to do the shoot out because everybody has their own biases.

[@dustinscheller7795]

@@TG93Handle I only own KTM Yamaha or Honda so far, hoping to own something from every brand

[@mtbmoto8341]

I think there is truth to your statement but Gamerred93 is right, you will always have that little bit of bias in your head. For example, I imagine the Kawi is a straight out of the box ripper, but as as a guy who has to wrench on his own bike every 4 hours, it doesn't hold a candle to the ktm, husqy or Yamaha for durability. These are the "second string" biases that stay in my head even if the kawi wins, I find their fit and finish to be brutally inferior and I am not talking about estart and all that, I mean literally the bolts, the footpegs, the hubs, the shift levers etc. Suzuki for example is a sweeet bike, I wish I could have one, but coming at a dealership for $300 less than the yamaha for example, I will go with the yamaha in a heartbeat bet etc. etc. These tests are just for extracting the hard details like who pulls the hardest, which feels the lightest. It is up to you to then weigh out the bike you would be happy with because even a $1000 difference is probably pushing me to one brand or another.

[@tmk5522]

If your looking for a tall novice rider I will be healthy and in riding shape by the time the 2020 bikes come out. Come on give me a job testing

[@usamachinist]

They should get some retired Motocross hotshots to review the bikes!

[@mxgryan]

KAWASAKI GURU STYLE

[@jaymarrosario9456]

Team Green... Kawi

[@kubakuba5496]

My blood is red but Kawasaki deserves it

[@mxgryan]

GREEN LIGHT GO

[@adijaya7919]

Suzuki😍😍😍❤️

[@tidepods3182]

Honestly now days all the bikes are pretty much the same, it depends on the rider mainly

[@kendallas3705]

KTM needs to deal with the forks.

[@MrHeepspo]

Suzuki is last in every shootout... lol. They need to just hang it up.

[@miloraca]

A good rider cand make any brand fast,Ricky Carmichael rode 4 different brands and won championships,these shoot-outs are bullshit

[@johnleyva4619]

So true lol

[@ryanhill5618]

@@miloraca facts hurt dont they

[@EarthWasHere]

Most top tier riders road Suzuki so...

[@heavyglassglass]

Tell the producers of this video to get a wind sock

[@TheNickademas1]

unless you are a pro or close to it level of rider....just pick your favorite look and color and you literally wont be able to tell a difference! and if you dont like something upgrade it you were going to anyways.

[@colecampbell2963]

Team red... bleed red... ride red

[@dennisdreher1038]

the yami looks dialed af

[@mike300406]

YAMAHAULER # 1 of course what did you expect

[@mxmtbees]

electric start is for over 50 s . Damn in just realised thats me

[@glenndavis2762]

TransWorld has an entirely different meaning these days

[@jacksonsylvester8637]

Does anybody realize that ktm owns and makes huskys

[@skippyf.t.pfilmthepolice2358]

Yer KTM bought Huskies out. KTM was scared to know Huskies were better bike.

[@RadioReprised]

So you map the KTM motor for a snappier response........you can't ''map'' away the 10 to 15 pounds of fat on the others!......no excuse to be that far off compared to a fully loaded KTM/Husky.

[@justinmcnab5585]

10:26 fucking satisfying suspension

[@MichaelSmith-ti6qc]

Yamaha is the best

[@backcountrywesternhunter7452]

Ya Pat Foster we know your a paid fanboy for Yamaha. He used to be Kawi fanboy and still kinda is but Yamaha is paying him the most right now. Lets get opinions from real world guys that aren’t associated with the manufacturers (friends or on their payroll)!!!

[@andreasstefanou5898]

First of all, Foster was a fan of Suzuki for many years and not the kawi. Second Yamaha won the shootout in Vital mx also few days ago. Plus Yamaha is the brand who doesnt spend a penny on advertising. The brand who spend the most money in advertising is by far KTM. Dude You dont know what you are talking about. You are just upset because your brand didn't won the shootout

[@TG93Handle]

@@andreasstefanou5898 most likely he's jelly that KTM couldn't pay him to give them the win 😂

[@craigdally418]

Most big guys like Yamaha cause all the other bikes have slightly smaller cockpits

[@andreasstefanou5898]

@@craigdally418 correct. Small riders and women are those who usually complain about the size of Yz450f. Pat Foster for sure is not short

[@afreemanreigns]

Who @ TransWorld believes that anyone will sit through this video and endure the wind noise in this video? Shame on you guys, you could have setup in a box van and shut the door to interview at the track I mean how unprofessional in today's world.

[@Dero_milsurp]

I sat through it because I'm not a petty little child and can deal with minor wind.

[@xno-rc7lo]

Butt dyno

[@clayueltschy4789]

IM GAY I LIKE BOYS

[@aaronthompson947]

Eww

[@murray7998]

Yamaha all day

[@Chrissy-H]

Not a fan of the looks of the Kawi this year, the old school graphics look turd and the exhaust is ugly.

[@billb8862]

Honda Crf450R handles way better then Kawasaki

[@MitchConner509]

IDK man I've ridden them back to back and the Kawi has a lot more straight line stability. I felt half the bumps on that bike than I did on my Honda. Although my Honda was a 15 with the awful air forks so I have some bias for sure.

[@TheMaster5150]

They always talk about the same crap year after year! How about jumping the damn thing. Steep jump, big jumps, landing...harsh/soft. Who has better control when you get out of shape. Add anything else here👇

[@nw9930]

YAMAHA

[@EarthWasHere]

They really degraded a bike because of an E start🤣 you gotta be kidding me.