2024 Kawasaki KX450 TESTED

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The 2024 Kawasaki KX450 is all-new from the ground up with a new engine, new frame, new Brembo front brake, new electronics with a Bluetooth connecting smartphone mapping system (Rideology KX), Dunlop MX34 tires, new airbox and air filter, shorter exhaust system and all new bodywork.
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[@davidinLA424]

1st gear in the corners on a 450? Nah, nah son, you playin' with us.

[@dn059]

The bike looks mad. Best lookin kawi in a long time

[@Davido50]

It looks great but cross shop new '24 KTM 450SXF . There engines & clutches last longer than all other brands + better, smoother power.

[@zygismeskauskas4602]

​@@Davido50 and ktm factory design is amazing. Also quality much more beter ktm than japaneses.

[@jackbrown7787]

​@@Davido50check out the fifty year anniversary edition. That one looks so dope.

[@jonmcdougal9334]

@@Davido50 new ktm sucks too stiff parts availability and not as reliable

[@ed11.]

Damn you guys are fast pushing videos out… good stuff 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Davido50]

MXA been best since the 80s. Straight facts! #KTM #RangerTremor

[@misiusa3497]

Let me guess “the Orange bikes are muuuuch better “ I know even without watching the video…

[@Queloqueloco]

They Make the most wheel hp (dyno results posted on youtube if youd like links:) ), hydraulic clutch, the lighest of them all , and its been doing it for years, dont act like theres a reason it always comes first place, you may have your favorite but there are many riders that are testing all these bikes and they say very good things about it for a reason

[@bobjohnson2920]

Kaws also have Hydraulic clutch. And finally a nice Brembo front brake system.

[@torr-michaelbennetta9785]

Solid , detailed review, even with few laps on bike.

[@andreasstefanou5898]

Just a reminder that, privateer Ty Masterpool with a stock Kx450 engine beat many times the Factory Ktms and Husqvarna at the nationals. Those who believe that they need more power to go fast with a 450 don't know what they are talking about. Ken roczen and Jet lawrence bikes are definitely not the fastest dirt bikes for a reason. Smooth and linear power is what we want. We ride dirt bikes not street bikes

[@Jb-mp1in]

There hasn't been a truer statement made 👍

[@motocrossaction]

You make a great point! Most riders can go faster on a slower bike. However, Ty’s bike wasn’t stock like this, he an FMF system to start outdoors and then switched to a Pro Circuit system later. Exhausts make a big difference and Kawasaki told us that we’d find a lot more power by throwing an aftermarket system on there. The KX450SR from the last two years is a great example of mods that made an extra 4 horsepower, but still allowed the bike to be rideable and not “too fast.”

[@andreasstefanou5898]

@@motocrossaction so why do we talk about absolute horsepower numbers and not about rideability and usability of the engines ??🤔 Especially for the 450s. I can understand the logic talking about peak numbers of horsepower in 250 engine's or 125s ( even in that categories is not 100% the absolute goal) but not for the 450s who can spin their tyres and destroy traction easily with any gear.

[@motocrossaction]

@@andreasstefanou5898 great point! You definitely shouldn’t focus on peak horsepower and neglect ride-ability. We talk on both in our tests. The Honda CRF450 is one bike that we’ve praised for getting slower over the years because it was way too hard to hold onto when it had 60 horsepower

[@andreasstefanou5898]

@@Jb-mp1in thanks buddy 🙏🙏

[@bedin6639]

I'm so excited!!!! 💚

[@TheHayz371]

Bike wheelies out of every corner..”it needs more power” 😂

[@fasterthanyou7605]

Those don’t correlate, racing glen Helen you have to pull the front wheel up to get out of the sand to make more power, wheelie out of a corner typically means you’re searching for the least resistance due to lack of power. lol…

[@fox13z400]

5lbs heavier? Wow I can't believe that it got heavier. That doesn't normally happen, especially not that much. I know the austrian bikes gained weight in '23 but I didn't expect to see that happen with other brands

[@paulelm4645]

I'm shocked too for him to say Yamaha is better bike Not good

[@Davido50]

@paulelm4645 KTM/Husqvarna/GasGas better than both. Engines last far longer too. Euro brands killin it. I like Yamaha tho. KTM or Yamaha only 💯 -Ohio

[@Davido50]

@@paulelm4645 Yamaha & KTM both better bikes. Facts. 💯

[@user-pb4gb2vm6f]

108.4 кг

[@quadcityracing]

It’s 4lbs heavier, mostly frame

[@larryleisure4357]

As always, great video... Stapleton sounds like a young Jody 😂

[@ricericebaby_1660]

Great review!

[@gricasmoto3745]

Nice bike, the radiator shroud looks the same as a 2017-2020 crf450r

[@vetb882]

Yup Dennis Stapleton. I met you at the Frozen Ocean Pro race back in 2000 or 2001. Bill and Sue Denman have new the VIP treatment to give their race. It was AWESOME and that writeup hopefully gave them more riders at their next trace. The late Kevin Crine won the 250s Pro, i think Ty Wallace won the 125s and this them new kid Bobby Kiniry smoked the 85cc class. If never seen a minibike go THAT FAST. He would've been top ten in the 250 Pro class easily. Anyway, glad to see you are still doing the testing for the bikes we get to ride. And yeah Josh, already a fan. Tell Mike I'm riding fort him in 24. God bless you guys. BRAAAP on.🫶🏾💪🏻💓💯 Hey. Wait a second, do 4 strokes have a meme sound? Is so what would it be? 🥴😉🫣 2 strokes: Braaap 4 strokes: ???

[@brianraymer5542]

The only dirt bike magazine I buy Mxa....45yrs and counting

[@motocrossaction]

Thank you for the support! Keeps us going!

[@ronmower3694]

yessur

[@Markjacobs4477]

Who still reads magazines

[@Markjacobs4477]

Yeah who the hell still reads a magazine

[@NOTTApro142]

The hike looks really good, but when i first saw it i thought it looked like the older version of the hondas but green, and with a sibgle exhaust

[@dingoraysabath]

the stache tho 😂 Burt Reynolds style 🙌🏽

[@jordanmacdonald9848]

Stache on point lol

[@vintagetrikesandquads4012]

I like the look of the 90s retro version--with the blue seat. It looks like the green is more intense or fluorescent--did they change the color?

[@Lancer2004]

The green itself didn’t change, just the plastic material, it’s a bit thinner but stronger, so the light shines through it more

[@bobjohnson2920]

Just bought one today! The blue seat and sticker makes the green "glow" more I think. I'm drinking a beer right now staring at it lol. Come Monday now more beer, in the gym and back on a diet. Last time I raced was 1993 on a 1992 KX250, so buying this throwback anniversary is like being born again

[@johng6586]

Damn, theres something about that 08 honda 450 frame that Kawi adopted as a base. They just keep rolling with it and it still makes a bunch of ppl happy.

[@caydenthompson126]

08 Honda 450 was a legendary bike. That's why. Then it went to shit in 09

[@stevesmith756]

Yup Honda has missed the mark ever since

[@lmtada]

Still have my 08 crf450. Competitive against this bike. Competitive in all but pro classes.

[@reyesvisuals8533]

The best external mod has gotta be the exhaust. I have a 22 and it looks great in stock form now.

[@chillon2922X]

Will it last longer than the previous one?

[@davidcranston3099]

Was thinking about trading my 2023 450 SR in for the 2024 KX ..think I'll keep the SR for now

[@hondaman3317]

Never buy first year..... leave that to the rich

[@stevesmith756]

Keep the 23 and save 5 wasted lbs

[@ZmannR2]

Bro the SR is the best bike ever made, hold onto that bad boy!!

[@davidcranston3099]

@@ZmannR2 it was a thought for a second..I'll keep her

[@davewyatt1468]

it sure looks great !! but i would take the retro one any day

[@RideJBI]

Happy birthday Dennis

[@codyh7826]

Almost like they wanted you to slip a kx500 in a new frame 😉😎

[@chadmills5400]

Smaller intake valves... I'm sold!

[@UnsungThermidor]

Got the 2024 KX450X its honestly the best bike I've ridden in recent memory. This coming from a 22 KX450SR, the power actually lets you roll it on hard. The bike is sneaky fast, you'll be going extremely fast before you even realize it. You don't even feel the extra 5 pounds. Rode my 450X stock and broke most of my own PRs and times without even getting it sprung for me. The bike is amazingly stable, and the front brake is absolutely amazing. You can trail brake so much deeper into corners without worrying about the bike just diving. The bike got even better after ditching the AT81 tires for some MX34s.

[@Markjacobs4477]

I’m glad it works for you but I returned mine, I was literally shocked big time at how slow the bike was. It literally felt like I had a 250 in the hills.

[@UnsungThermidor]

@@Markjacobs4477 It can definitely feel a little behind if you try to yank it out of the hole, but I found if you keep up your momentum it works beautifully. Currently got some mods on it and it woke it up even more. Everyone whos ridden it has loved it. I also have the 450X model with the 18 inch rear and I've become a member of the 18 inch cult lol.

[@Markjacobs4477]

@@UnsungThermidor glad to hear that man 💯 nothing like totally gelling with a bike.

[@Stinky_sack]

Only media page I trust with bike reviews

[@dustin9035]

Nice stashe Dirk Diggler!

[@johndepperschmidt8984]

Great 1st ride report. Shocked how much the frame changed. Keep it coming, hoping you get your hands on the new Beta for the shootout.....

[@user-im8yv6ne4f]

hi...so we are going to have to see...looks like they improved handling alot, but lost a little horse power.. maybe a little tuning and looking at that air box could help things....good reveiw..

[@JanWillemvanCappellen]

It sounds so much better than previous years raspy gigamuffler noise

[@joshuasmith5472]

I'm really wondering how the new airbox and air filter will hold up? How well does the airfilter seal??

[@trevorpapworth4180]

Will my 2023 xtrig triple clamps switch over

[@lorenzoromagosa3828]

How do you connect the bike to the phone kx connection? I have not been able to do so

[@JacksonD489]

Green moscheen!

[@user-fr5cc9cc9c]

Kawasaki ❤

[@th3blink33]

3:36 The welds on the frame are already cracked, I was hype on selling my 21 to upgrade but idk after that lol.

[@davidinLA424]

Came here to find this comment...don't weld myself, but those looked like nothing I've ever seen on a bike before. #showusabeautifulbead

[@nicoloco5923]

Wow good eye man it does look like a crack

[@danielharold6347]

Its most likely just soot from being welded. Soots caused from the percentage of magnesium that is in the aluminum so the black your seeing at the edge of the weld is most likely magnesium oxide. The mxa guys are pretty thorough and i would like to believe that outa all the people there and the location of that weld being connected to somthing thats new in the design of the frame a crack would be noticed forsure.

[@zygismeskauskas4602]

I thought there is prototype and can not be realistic😅 quality like MADE IN CHINA....

[@th3blink33]

You mean slag and that's 100% not what that is, It falls off rather easily once the weld cools. @@danielharold6347

[@stephenmiley5804]

Sharp bike. Love to buy one to test but unfortunately with kawasaki giving away the 2023 450 it has killed the resale value of a used bike. Got 2 2021 kx450f and can't get 4700 bucks out of a 2 year old bike. I do really like my 2021, s though. I'm 1.5 seconds a lap faster on my track vs my 2019 ktm 450 sxf. Bike is so much more planted and it shows on lap times.

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

Aren't the new ones 10.5k...

[@stephenmiley5804]

@@coloradodirtbike5930 New 24 yes. 2023 were 6700 plus tax this fall at several dealerships. At least here in Michigan

[@ronmower3694]

ya i got my 23 for 7k in SLC utah. but after evrything and a 2year motor train pak warrnty , special insurance and 600 in accesoriesit was 11k damitt@@stephenmiley5804

[@curtsawchik1480]

How does any 450 not have an enough power in 2nd gear to pull through a corner

[@ArmathuX]

kawi power

[@shanemoto97]

I remember when you guys called the Yamaha a pig for weighing 248 pounds a few years back. Now 248 is acceptable?

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Yamaha was the worst handling top heaviest wide bike, felt 300lbs

[@2216sammy]

@@Runk3lsmcdougal No it didn't.

[@ryanxmx31]

I think they put the choked up muffler on so people buy more pro circuits

[@tlt907]

Great lookin bike; Kawi did a good job in the design department. Now, if only one of the Japanese manufactures would make a 350! C’mon give the KTM group a run for their money at least.

[@stevesmith756]

I think they missed the mark adding 5 lbs no DLC on forks and slower engine

[@jasonnagano5393]

Shoet answer.... yes and yes

[@andy5786]

2024 KX Kawasaki 450 well 👍🙂

[@dn059]

Serious question: whats the benefit of different engine mount positions?

[@NickW90]

According to Keefer, Kawasaki will offer a mount that’s less stiff

[@motocrossaction]

The engineers were telling us that the other mount will offer more rear wheel traction. We’re hoping to try it in the next few weeks when they are in stock

[@dn059]

Cheers lad appreciate it ✊

[@gertscheper9653]

​@@Toniitonydont think you move the gravity at all .

[@jimj1m-tp9pe]

👍👍👍

[@asherlito3801]

One can dream but maybe Kawi can bring back the klx450R and maybe a dual sport

[@straighttimestirrups]

Should be super easy to swap a 2 Stroke into the 4 Puker now with the new higher Center Port frame.

[@oxman1834]

They look fluorescent in the picture. But not in person!!

[@ronmower3694]

in i wish u could get that color in real time

[@chrisvozza6530]

Awesome bike but wow the price hike

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

I'll still stick with my KX500.

[@G.Hellraiser]

Green ktm, I swear every manufacturer is starting to look the same. At least yamaha is keeping it somewhat old school with stand out design

[@Markjacobs4477]

Literally how, they did the same slim Jim the bike up and and everything.

[@kylepopell3585]

I don’t think the welds on the 24th frame look very clean they look rough bulky

[@chadmills5400]

Last generation was definitely better.

[@trentb49]

What did you guys up running the sag at?

[@motocrossaction]

We ran it at 104mm yesterday

[@trentb49]

@@motocrossaction lovely thank you

[@jonashoeg]

When will the 2024 shootout drop? And will it include DYNO runs?

[@shippsdip]

such a great looking bike. Cant wait to buy one.

[@zygismeskauskas4602]

ALL PEOPLE KAWASAKI LIVE JUST FOR AMAZING BEAUTIFUL COLOR😅 QUALITY AND ENGINERING THINGS NEWER BEEN HIGHT LEVEL KAWASAKI...

[@stevesmith756]

Why are you yelling with all the caps?

[@loneventhorizon]

What's with the oversaturation on the video?

[@ronmower3694]

please explain

[@loneventhorizon]

@ronmower3694 they have increased the colour saturation on the footage. It makes the green on the Kawasaki look a lot brighter and more colourful than it does in real life. It applies to all the colours in the video.

[@santoso444]

Give to me 😂

[@camaroman3953]

looks exactly like a CRF450R, frames similar, radiator shrouds similar, header pipe on the exhaust is the same, sounds the same, can't tell the difference

[@ironmonkey1512]

One is green the other is red. It also says Honda on it.

[@johnny0628]

Clearly the cheque from Kawasaki was a little light on. 😂😂

[@Davido50]

Sweet machine but I can't see any good reason to get off a '23 KTM 450SXF. Nontheless all the '24 450cc bikes are terrific.. even the RMZ450 (for non pro racers). 💯

[@stevesmith756]

RMZ sucks. Have you ever stalled a hot 4t in a race and tried to kick start that fat beast? Need the magic button

[@toddrobison8929]

Glad I bought a Yamaha

[@crimsontide9532]

Me too bruh the 23 yz450 fuckin rips!!!

[@toddrobison8929]

@@crimsontide9532 I picked up a 24. Getting suspension done but other than that probably the best 450 I've ever ridden

[@crimsontide9532]

@@toddrobison8929 what kind of fuel you run in it, this my first 450 so I’m not really hip to the best gas to keep her healthy.

[@toddrobison8929]

@@crimsontide9532 I wouldn't run anything less than premium gasoline depending on the state. In Colorado we have 91 octane but for me I run VP race fuels t4 it's 97 octane leaded fuel. But using premium pump gas is a good place to start especially if it's ethanol free but I run race gas and if you can afford it that's a good thing to do at least in my opinion

[@fullnoyz7670]

So I wonder if rmz can beat the kx in this years shoot out

[@hadenmiller7397]

Not if they don't update it again.

[@Stonefly2112]

Great looking bike! However there are alot of negative vibes coming from the test riders.

[@MXKID34]

at the price of the bike they need to throw in those engine hangers

[@sdb92]

And, a skid plate, and an hour meter!

[@shaun7126]

Wow, he’s a competitor eater and a dirt bike rider

[@ronwest7930]

I wonder if it can power lights so it could be made street-legal. Kind of pricey.

[@NewEnglandPatriotsfan]

Probably, directional, lights, horn, dot approved tires, mirrors, license plate. Comes to mind for anything to be street legal

[@ronwest7930]

@@NewEnglandPatriotsfan That is the easy stuff. wheather it can make the juice to power lights is the question. Ive had street legal dirt bikes, with knobby tires. Its different out west.

[@CodySimoncelli-of7xx]

This was a first impression vid rather than tested but as always mxa last with the shootout even with only 1 new bike this year

[@vwgtdturbo]

when it had no fake engine ,only twostroke i would buy it.

[@raymondsiewert2720]

I know Mr. Moisman is a National caliber rider, but Tilly looked faster than Josh. 😮 Tilly does always twist the throttle pretty hard, maybe that's the key to this softer power ! 🤔😂

[@danoa8859]

Looks are deceiving. Mosiman is considerably faster.

[@raymondsiewert2720]

@@danoa8859 l would hope so ! 😆

[@Skylerc24]

Looks like they tried to copy Honda and put green plastic on it 😆

[@sdb92]

Wish Kawies were slimmer, lighter, and not so bulky. But, l guess that’s Kawasaki’s trademark. It’s still HONDA and Yamaha for me!

[@ronmower3694]

kawi is the slimest wat? n my 23 is 234lbs wat bulky my soninlaws 23 yz450 is way more bigger n bulky feeling do u ride?

[@stevesmith756]

The KX was one of if not the slimmest bikes out there

[@ronmower3694]

@@stevesmith756 I agree and so does anyone that rides any of my KX450 Orr 250 after there bike no matter the bike, they get off and say dang feels so different and slim and lighter

[@sdb92]

@@stevesmith756 It ain’t the slimmest, dude! Do your homework…

[@stevesmith756]

@@sdb92 dude! It’s slimmer than a YZF and the same as the honda

[@courtneygillespie1187]

Kawasaki wants me to use their bike in green arrow and they'll fund the project 🤔........Deal 🤝

[@Pompomgrenade]

I can buy a nice used Harley for that price... Dirt bikes have year to year upgrades, 😔 rarely as improvements.

[@kylekdk456]

The new air filter looks horible, not suprised to hear about the lack of power. Its choking on that stupid little air filter.

[@ParkerK127]

Bottom end looks the same

[@Chittybang1821]

They changed the shade of green again geez... Never was a kawi fan.... Changing the shade of your plastic isn't going to make the bike anymore reliable

[@Olsson229]

it feels slow cuz u rode Yamaha, everything is slow compared :D

[@2216sammy]

You barely have to shift with the Yami , immense power.

[@lonniepruitt5487]

Rather have two stroke

[@cme982]

Off the showroom and already had to put in new brake fluid, and shift down to 1st gear to get through the corners, on a 450?! +5lbs. Hard pass for me. Going for the YZ450F or CRF450WE

[@zygismeskauskas4602]

Why not SX450F ?🤔

[@cme982]

@@zygismeskauskas4602 Because I already have the 2023.5 KTM 450 FE. But she is soo busy in the suspension, extremely shaky in the tracks I ride SW Florida (extremely stiff). I am not a pro, just vet that is physically fit and working on technique. She really wears me out with how much headshake I get. Powerwise, I can't comlaint, that KTM is a beast, but I find myself shifting too much. Would like a bike that I can ride the gears taller. Considering the CRF450 WE, YZ450F, maybe the 23KX450SR.

[@zygismeskauskas4602]

@@cme982 I hope in the next few years ktm fixes the vibration problem.

[@cme982]

@@zygismeskauskas4602 You know, I heard about it in the reviews, but never thought it'd be something that would actually increase rider fatigue for me. I consider myself physically fit as an Army Ranger. But, damn, I tried a 23 Yamaha and a KX on the track, along with a CRF and it was night and day! I felt I could finish a 20 min moto consistently but with my KTM, at 7 mins... I'm already squeezing the living hell out of her because the shaking is too much. I've gone softer on the forks and played with the air pressure, also lowered them, but then the rear kicks like a mule.

[@sdb92]

@@cme982 CRF450WE or maybe a ‘22 SR (KYB suspension)!

[@awebber3707]

Slower than previous generation.

[@lonniepruitt5487]

Sounds sluggish

[@proximap2151]

Rather have a 2 stroke!!

[@giovannitaraocioguzzi4193]

He11 yes, 2 strokes pls !

[@trevenjones7168]

I’d rather have both I had an 04 kx250 2 stroke but my 23 kx450 blows it away.

[@7ulip586]

It’s a 2 stroke

[@jonmeray713]

@@7ulip586😂

[@Markjacobs4477]

Get over it, there dead…

[@josedelcerro8644]

Me parece un crimen la estética y el escape que le han colocado a la kawa eso por no hablar de los 2 tapones amarillos que tu me dirás que pintan en la kawa y esas carcasas que están jodiendo la estética que vamos a montar ya en una moto del dakar? Me parece un crimen lo que habéis echo tanta soldadura tanta guarreria vamos ni se me pasaba por la cabeza que la fuesen a liar tanto

[@Johnny-Gunn]

Mud 😂

[@cjhudson419]

I love my 23 sr. I'll never part with her

[@mtd610]

All the weight is in the frame welds.. Frame looks like it was welded by a blind monkey..

[@derekarias5260]

Wow nobody like the 2024 power plant! Not looking good kawi

[@shawnhorne9296]

Still not a kawi fan , KTM

[@brianp316]

I get the impression that these two aren't the best of friends. The way that Dennis keep looking at him is creepy.

[@stephenwilson1012]

This bike is trash. And I've been on kawis for 20 years

[@ronmower3694]

please explain

[@daneg]

red gear. orange helmet. lime green bike. worst color combo I can remember seeing in 30 years of moto. 😄

[@aaronmcelhinney1436]

Is this a green (wannabe) KTM? 😂

[@zygismeskauskas4602]

Ktm 450 factory with this color.... Best posible ewer made dirbt bike💯

[@Chittybang1821]

4t don't make great sounding bikes.... Sound like xr400

[@gertscheper9653]

They are great sounding bikes , you just dont like it.

[@hadenmiller7397]

​@@gertscheper9653exactly.

[@verdeboyo]

OMG!! I have always loved the KX forever on so many levels. I'd be more than happy with the 250 tho. Unless you giving this away for free, then I can forward you my delivery address - Pleeeeeease!

[@quadcityracing]

Can’t get past the “Hot Rod” vibe. I bet your girl rides better than you.

[@ronmower3694]

please explian