2022 Kawasaki KX450SR TESTED - Motocross Action Magazine

[@PBmxer]

Becoming a kawi fan. Picked up a 22 kx250x and I luv it! Was a KTM user and got tired of the harsh.

[@soulfulterrain3143]

"The subframe has been reinforced where it's been prone to breaking under the weight of the stock muffler" LOL! Of course..the stock muffler is spec'ed by Kenworth Truck Lines..

[@dillonjewison596]

I got 23 hours on mine chain sprockets change and my Dunlop mx 33 the lugs ripped off and separating from the carcass all at mx 191 in the sand love the bike

[@didikajja1849]

Dream bike...😀😀

[@ba946x4]

They’ve been using SR also as far back when Jeff Ward went to racing for them I think too.

[@realtv101]

Crazy how much HP these 450's make!

[@Davido50]

Oh yea ! Much more manageable than any 2-stroke as well.

[@ba946x4]

@@Davido50 Just curious David how old are you?

[@gumamelagumamela6534]

Team green 💚

[@leadhead7338]

Team Green….ALWAYS!

[@Dw-wl7lo]

My rear doesn’t squeak.. I’m on east coast and rear doesn’t lock up like they say.. Haven’t had any overheating issues.. love the bar mounts they are crazy on that one to me.. cons to myself are.. forks too soft(pro rider) hi speed on shock shock too stiff (I like a low rear) ..on mapping right on crack of throttle it’s too rich.. the steering stem won’t tighten even when it’s super tight?? Never had that happen before but steering stays loose no matter what. Overall it’s my favorite bike I’ve owned. Can really go fast on it and still be comfortable

[@jokly1264]

Are you loosening your top triple clamp before tightening the steering stem?

[@Dw-wl7lo]

@@jokly1264 yeah, I do everything proper.. so I decided to take it apart fully grease it again and spin the bearing to a different spot before tightening it back up.. sounds dumb but only thing I could try and so far it is more firm feeling now. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@andy5786]

KX 450 SR nice 2022 quality 👍

[@Davido50]

This is the new KX to get if you can find one!

[@jonnyhallberg6639]

Hello thanks for good test,when do you think kx 450-24 comes out 🙂

[@MXJEFF94]

@MotoCrossAction mag. You say this bike weighs 10 more pounds than the KTM....that was last year's 2022 models you are comparing it to right? Because the new generation 2023 KTM's put on 8-9lbs correct? So the new weight comparison is actually on 1-2lbs heavier than the KTM correct?

[@ZmannR2]

I think it was only 3-4 lbs

[@edsavage5526]

anyone know what make and kind of green them plastics are? i really like them and want to try match my 2017 kxf250 as close as possible. thanks 👍

[@joshmosiman1955]

These are stock plastics for the KX450SR

[@toddrobison8929]

My 2019 chain roller blew apart in less than 10 hours as well

[@dustin9035]

KX, the Chevy of dirt bikes.

[@tcmx712]

any way you can find out why we don't get factory editions in Australia. Both Kawasaki and Honda don't do it and for the first time we didn't get the Ktm this year either. Can't be that they don't sell because I know plenty of people that would snap them up

[@jonathondavis170]

Stop complaining!! lmbo -You guys get all kinds of special Yamaha's like Aussie Edition WR450F!!! - that bike was SICK! Lol Plus the basic stock editions are better than what we have in the US! lol I feel ya though...should be even playing fields for Nato countries! lmbo God bless you, brother! Keep RIPPING!!! 💪

[@leadhead7338]

Squeaking rear brake, that’s an every day occurrence on any KTM

[@kvb_4117]

Facts lol

[@jangoreo]

Scuff your rotor or change the bent piece of shit out, then add a rotor guard.

[@leadhead7338]

@@jangoreo It is an hours we wouldn’t buy thise bikes, we’re Team Green, it’s all of the KTM’s he races every weekend that go bye squeaking constantly

[@johnnyhopkins7297]

Y’all don’t paint and grease your rotors?

[@ivanstefenon8315]

Top top

[@Solihull.landscapes]

Kx250 1999 is a qwak and half. Buy vintage ,

[@maxrpm2215]

Yep, I ride my KX250 06 every weekend. KTM300SX could be the new 2stroke for me.

[@sdb92]

Kawie hot!

[@saloFCB1899]

$700 more then the KTM!!! but wait there’s more! Order yours today, and we’ll thrown in an additional 10 pounds!!! 🥴

[@H8er-Maker]

If manufacturers really want to target the biggest demographic, they would produce a big bore 350-400cc 2T with headlight & kickstand. That would dominate the showroom floor.

[@garonburwell9008]

you are absolutely right that's why the closest thing to what you described, the ktm 300 2 strokes, are their best selling engine size for many years and currently. but yeah reintroducing a 380 would be a hit too.

[@tomporgy1143]

@@garonburwell9008 KTM 500 SFX & SX are what is needed now!!!

[@garonburwell9008]

@@tomporgy1143 with enough cubic dollars anything is possible. mxa tested the canadian brc 500 2 stroke made from a ktm 250/300. but count those pennies for a minute. buy a donor bike. buy the engine kit. buy the stuff the donor bike inevitably needed to be rebuilt with that had nothing to do with the engine. buy the fresh cosmetic stuff. buy the accessories you wanted it finished with. buy the pro mechanic that actually knows what he's doing to put it together (not a diy guy in his garage or a youtube mechanic). i'm sure it would really cost at least about 3 times the price of a new bike if we're being real. cough up the cash and put one in your garage! just kidding. lets go riding right?

[@WillyD1]

Yeah they would

[@maxrpm2215]

Narr I'll stick to my KX250 06. There's a new bike coming that will strip the 4strokes clean of there bullshit, KTM300SX now show us that bike and don't worry about the money pit 4strokes. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@microsoft790]

The next few years are gonna show us that all that development was for nothing and we should’ve just kept improving on the 2 stroke.

[@jangoreo]

Fuel injection on a 2 stroke is the future, so smooth and dependable. Your slow as fuck anyway, dont worry about it. You dont need a 300 either, try a 125 or 150 and learn something.

[@maxrpm2215]

@@jangoreo 🤣🤣🤣 . . . I actually own a KX500AF as well. Never assume anything ive never own a 4stroke and never will. Riding and racing since 1982.

[@ZmannR2]

@@maxrpm2215 I love all bikes and my 2019 KX450 is the best bike by far I’ve ever ridden. I’m super stoked for that 300SX tho. Gonna grab one soon as I can

[@jacooosthuizen3593]

sexyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy bike

[@stevenbeard62]

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[@figmo7494]

Seems like an overpriced turd.

[@MMACHMP]

It’s trash

[@ZmannR2]

Except it’s literally not

[@gumamelagumamela6534]

Team green 💚