89 HONDA CR500R VS 91 KAWASAKI KX500 KEITH & JANET BERGAMO FULFILL A DREAM

[@garyh.8082]

Bought my 89 CR500 used when I was in the Marines stationed in So. Calif in 92 from Costa Mesa Honda. Miss that bike dearly... It was the first Dirt bike I ever owned. After getting used to that bike A CR 125 was like a mini bike lol!

[@Justthatguy420]

The colors on the 89 are so good looking . It all ties in together so well. Hides the age well

[@danbergeron1521]

Gotta see it in person I was drooling yesterday!

[@89trosky]

I agree! Looks super fresh!

[@greyhairedmountainbiker116]

I'm a KX guy but that CR is beautiful!

[@rickwaldren3633]

I'm a kx guy my self but I give credit where credits do I've seen a cr 500 stock put a kx and a yz490 to sleep

[@outlawtrucker187]

Same here. I love kx But the honda did look beautiful

[@WhiteManXRP]

I had an 86' KX 500, with full work done, 42 tooth front/ 14 front, 76hp dyno, fuckin sick, 5th gear roll on wheelies for miles, chucking boulders 🤘🤘🤘🇺🇸👍😎

[@tommodobbo3475]

​@@WhiteManXRP 76hp! nice brother! never sell it!

[@jordanam1234]

KX thumper guy here but I'm thinking if I buy a 500 it's gotta be a CR

[@johnwhite9868]

This video is great. I owned a 75 125cc & a 250cc Canams. Wish I still had the 250cc. I'm 64 years old and hearing those 2 stroke engines takes me back.

[@donelistening5132]

The crispest sounding 500 I've seen on your channel senior..and I've seen all your 500 episodes...wow..

[@danbosman2246]

Love KX and CR 500 two strokes! I'll take both, ride KX one day CR the next.👍 Two awesome bikes!

[@evsnetwork]

I love the sound of a two stroke echoing off the nearby terrain. Rocking a YZ125, CR250, 300EXC and KX500 and I hope my kids grow up riding and share the passion for bikes like Jr does with you.

[@icarus6651]

83 YZ 125 , liquid cooled!

[@sonnyseabury4051]

@@stujones3566 Amen. 4 strokes in dirtbikes are boring as hell!

[@tommodobbo3475]

well bro make sure you or your kids never sell them! And you know that they'll rise in value

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

500s are like Pringles- you can't have just 1!

[@MusicSensations1971]

Another day another dream love what you're doing Kenny you're doing so much good for people from all walks of life love it

[@RUBIZEN]

She could tell you how many 500's and how many bikes he has! My wife (now ex) didn't even know my birthday!

[@yamaharaptor01able]

My wife knows how many bikes I have...and she hates em ALL LOL😅🤷‍♂️

[@chupacabraracing181]

Sounds like you are better off now without her. Go buy yourself another bike and God bless brother

[@doriankeating1963]

Mine doesn’t even know what meds I take and she gets paid to help! Grrrrrrr! I can see why many have divorced yet kept their bikes lol.

[@2strokedontstop506]

That just means she’s a keeper lolol

[@Jeepboy]

It gets better bro in 2010 my x took 2 dirt bikes and my banshee “none was acquired while together “. As if that wasn’t bad enough she cleaned out my house 2 weeks later I came home from work to a guy in my driveway holding the title in his name to my built tj🙄a week after that I met my current wife and she has as many bikes as I do plus we just ordered a new yxz!!!!!the kicker was I didn’t screw up the x found a guy she liked but felt bad caz he didn’t have anything 🥴 but in the end I now have 3 bikes I love a banshee I’m redoing with my wife and most days I come home from work and she has the toys loaded saying fuck this bs dear we r going riding ....🤘hang tough work hard and before you know it y’all will be counting toys

[@tuesdaytv]

that 89 is gorgeous. So aggressive, pure essence of moto

[@2strokenitro]

Made in Japan, boys.. love them both!!

[@empiresrikesfat]

I bleed green

[@krisjato]

Absolutely gorgeous bike! This is one of the sweetest 500s I've ever seen, I love the graphics and of course the color... RIDE RED!

[@barstowtovegas8574]

CR Might be faster but that KX sounds amazing to me. I'd go for the KX.

[@tommodobbo3475]

yeah the kx sounds sweet

[@blancaaguilera1264]

Esa es la mejor 500 q se hiso, la 89 , hasta el 98 , fueron icónicas y únicas, falta la KX 500 de esa epoca también, , creo q estás motos son clásicas hoy en día y jamás pasarán de moda ,,,, todo evoluciona, pero makinas ya tienen 30 Años de antigüedad y ninguna moto crooss actual le hata los botines, saludos desde Argentina,,,,,

[@fritsdebest2677]

Man, loved this bike, together with the KX 500. Ride them many years of my 26 motorcross career.

[@ribbledean4111]

Them hoosier tires are something else, never tried one but they look real good

[@brettkenney6464]

I wonder if they look better than they really are?

[@blordak]

I have a set and would recommend!!

[@TonaldDrump686]

Tire stickers make any mx bike look pro. It do look good

[@aj-oldschool-motors]

That strong big bore 2 stroke sound.... never gets old to me.

[@MalShakur]

I think this video just won the internet.

[@YT.epicgamer]

what a crazy purchase, kx500 cr500r and a nos 80 never even had gas in it... hes a happy man thats for sure!

[@ericdebisz9458]

So I got home from work and I was like "I hope Kaplan's are going to give the ppl what they want on this cold Friday". Sure enough you delivered! Amazing piece's. Happy customer for sure

[@KaplanCycles]

Lol you're paying attention that was the title of jr's video last year lol! Thank you brother Eric@!!!!!! ML&R

[@ericdebisz9458]

@@KaplanCycles have a blessed Easter you and your family. I'm bring my fam down to the museum real soon

[@Zhukov-3]

Look at that 1989! I bought one new when came out! It’s the only time I saw the front number, while riding. I didn’t flip it but close!

[@gearedupkim9516]

That was AWESOME!!!👍 500 2 smokes P-O-W-E-R!!!💪 F**K YEAH!!! Hats off to Kaplan, another FANTASTIC video & Bikes👏🏻👍

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Once had a sand bandit on a quad cut me off while riding my KX500. He had no shirt no helmet. I got in front of him and buried him! 😂

[@larrygross745]

I had a 89 cr 500 when I was in middle school. It was the only one marks cycle had. A beautiful monster that kept you bird watching.

[@breegreen3203]

It's hard to get out and ride watching you guys all the timeIt's hard to get out and ride watching you guys all the time Keep up the videos Captain America you and junior love the 2 strokes Keep the videos coming

[@rickstrom6097]

Awesome! Hoosier tires really hook up. Always fun to set up the bike for your liking. More sag in the rear for sure. Jr has got some competition. 👍

[@bgjb-r1499]

Both bikes are absolutely beautiful. I think the Kawasaki runs just a little crisper.

[@1950Bonanza]

I almost bit it harshly back in the day on a 89 kx250 converted to trail use. I was running some long fast straight trails up at Roslyn WA, before that stupid show ruined it, and got into some really fast whoops...I was hitting whoops and unintentionally rolling on throttle, it was accelerating so hard I couldn't roll the throttle off, but I was going too fast to just let go.. I finally got hold of her by hitting the rear brake and stalling. I immediately gave it back to my friend and said I'll stick with my KDX200 thank you. Way too much bike for tight woods work. Nice video.

[@swully-ol4lx]

wow just the sound alone especially when it's just idling is scary what a bike there definitely is no comparison. God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@gabrielechimento8719]

Hope you know Kawasaki and Honda are actually Japanese.

[@swully-ol4lx]

@@gabrielechimento8719 ya think..

[@gabrielechimento8719]

@@swully-ol4lx wym?

[@swully-ol4lx]

@@gabrielechimento8719 I'm not. I was just confused as to why you would tell me that the bikes were made in Japan when I know this that's all.oh and if you watch Kaplans videos you would know that he ends all his videos with God Bless America.

[@gabrielechimento8719]

@@swully-ol4lx jeez dude, I'm sorry, didn't know you were made of cotton candy. I was just trying to correct you but I guess we both fell short this time. Ride on

[@boostedsaleen6146]

2stroke sound in cool air brings back memories , my buddy's had yz80 , kx80 and I had a husky cr390 fun times .

[@skidkite]

I bought the 250 of 1989 brand new when It came out. I think that was the only time in my life when I felt fully satisfied for having the latest thing available.

[@RCFlyBy911]

Incredible sound echoing off the hill 👌🏼 Holy Crap man 😆😆😆 What a big Red Beast 🏁✌🏼

[@200mmonster4]

I honestly don't think I could tame that beast. I'd have it in one of them trees. What a rocket 🚀

[@gringostarr69]

@9:11 then spike front sprocket on that 350 gagiva. Never knew the gearings were THAT small on those..

[@Zhukov-3]

That bike has got some power like it’s new! I’m impressed!

[@wlogue]

That brought back a lot of memories bro, thats how dirt bikes are supposed to sound! Next up Suzi vs Yamy big bore, then Husky vs Katoom big bore! you can do it! subbed!

[@scottyd4366]

They both sound awesome, but I really really like the CR 500. 👍👍

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Real nice couple, regarding Janet and Keith. I know Keith payed a pretty penny for all of those beautiful bikes from Y'all, worth every cent asked for. Definitely not Keith's first rodeo, handling those 2 stroke 500cc bikes. Thanks for the awesome video, Brother. Much Love and Respect.

[@keithpeterson3447]

That KX was a littleean on the bottom. Sweet bikes. That Honda has an awesome graphics package. Looks killer.

[@justinfontaine14]

Finally got a chance to go check out the museum this past Monday. The place looks amazing and can’t wait to go back. Hopefully I catch Sr. and Jr. next time around.

[@KaplanCycles]

Thank you! ML&R

[@davidsawmandave8731]

The graphics on that KX was sick , love it

[@ponypwr]

The KX sounds PERFECT! So much torque!

[@cndboy2962]

happy Easter @ Kaplan America bless you all thanks for all you do

[@KaplanCycles]

Happy Easter Joe! ML&R

[@MrNismopro]

These 500's are legendary. There aren't many left. More so, there are very few where the owners have them dialed in this good. Ahh, I can smell the Castor 927 in my living room now.

[@XRakkgruntX]

Up in Sacramento there's a beast KX500 and shes burning Castor 927, thinking about selling it though....back surgery..

[@SevenDeeone]

so glad to have found your channel. amazing bikes. I will have to come see u guys for sure..respect fellas..

[@user-sh5dy5tr9d]

Yeah, I've ridden an older CR500....but I didn't/couldn't ride it like that! Awesome!

[@fuhkoffandie]

I hate to tell you, this channel fulfills my dreams every day. I'm still waiting to see that 1981-82 KX80, my first bike that was a real motocross bike, before that it was an XR80. I actually bent the forks outward on the XR. When I was a kid I tried to find a blown up CR or KX80, to throw the XR80 motor on. Ain't that something.......

[@jonathanbadham3733]

i think the carb is out of adjustment a bit or the timing if it is backed off too much it wont rev out as free

[@jamesploof3795]

Sick bike, you guys know what your doing, be proud your keeping the best bikes ever made, bigger, better, and stronger, live you guys, my fav

[@jonathanbadham3733]

lucas works great in all the newer bikes but on those bikes i just use formula one it works great never had a problem the turf is quite wet on your day so it should be peeling easy either way but it seems slightly off

[@justinwilliams3933]

God bless brother. Prayers for everyone🙏 God bless all and happy Easter everyone

[@doobyboy21]

Senior I got a question for you ! Is it true you can get more riding hours on a forged piston than a cast piston ? And what pistons do you guys use on these old 2 strokes ? Do you always mix your gas 32:1 ? Thankx !

[@OSCARRODRIGUEZ-qi2yd]

Que par de bellezas y de mounstros. ojala regresen las carreras con puras 2 tiempos.

[@lorenzp5574]

From what brand are the golden 500 rims?

[@AcousticNRG]

that kx rips love it

[@jadenroberts8207]

Next on my list big bore 500cc two stroke just can’t figure out should it be first going to try to get both CR and KX

[@danbergeron1521]

Just went riding with him yesterday that bike is so crazy!!

[@GTFPOB]

That CR BARKS!!! Sounds crisp!! 👌

[@elsinore5177]

Merci kaplan america pour ces mélodies !

[@steveperelli3602]

I’ve been on a motorcycle but never ridden one. No my family will allow it too. Dangerous but fun to watch, entertaining especially in movies TV shows and the circus and motocross

[@timewilltell3098]

Roost 😅🤣😂I blooming luv it nothing better than a clean crisp 2 stroke in the morning thanks guys for my morning intake of deliciousness 💯🇺🇲💪✌❤🙏

[@kennethhacker3014]

Congratulations!! Some of best looking bikes were in the 80s early 90

[@ItsMeMarioJr]

That CR is really nice. 🔥 My uncle had one of these when I was a kid in mid eighties. It scared me just watching him ride it.....

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

That CR500 is an earth shredder, with all kinds of power to spare. I need that for gardening season. It would save me a lot of tilling labor.

[@jamesduhon1901]

That's for sure

[@trblemkr1d106]

You're livin' the dream brother....that Honda was sweet ! PK

[@andybowyer3602]

Ken we want to see ALL your dyno runs, they'll make for great lubetube👊✊💨

[@KaplanCycles]

Coming up brother

[@andybowyer3602]

@@KaplanCycles 😜👍

[@KaplanCycles]

Next video is our FIRST dyno run at the museum

[@frankygiovanigutierrezaraq5110]

Hola amigo entre la honda cr 500 2t y la Kawasaki kx 500 t2 la kx500 en más fina rápida?

[@ianreed4636]

That my favorite CR500 that you have or is had ? I do like the 500AFs though !

[@aheyrnfalco2345]

Wow, that is the best looking bike (CR500) I’ve ever seen… Perfection!

[@shtoozie]

gotta love the screamin sounds of a stunning big bore two stroke

[@bigram7235]

What a great day for him. God Bless

[@EJDRIFTZ]

I want them to play the audio from this video at my funeral

[@cecilwilson5442]

Took my cr500 out on the road,, after the yz 490 to use 5th gear as in the fields here were not big enough,, not buying one now, like the it,, xr pe enduro bikes,, anything older is big money,, gotta work on my time machine,, get my old bikes back 😁😁😁☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated,, awesome bikes you seem to be one of the best dealers for the classic mx,, enduros,, on the net 👍👍👍👍

[@chriscollins2647]

That is the finest sounding bike I have ever heard it's so raw

[@steveperelli3602]

I love them all, but Honda is my favorite ❤️ i’ll go with the red anytime cause I love the color red

[@alistairthompson2750]

I've seen people put a cr500 motor in a cagiva mito 125cc road bike looks nearly identical to a ducati 916

[@EJDRIFTZ]

Is that the nos 85 that you bought with those 2 cr250’s?

[@rickwaldren3633]

Does any body out there know if I can put a 350 rd front end on a 200 rd I need to do this because I cant locate a front caliper for my rd 200 so I figure if I get something more more newer it will be eaisier

[@jamiecampbell5205]

That 500 class is tough, it seems like you guys post the best looking and running bikes. Have any of you guys dealt with a kdx 220r ??

[@KaplanCycles]

Yes great bike

[@paolopaletti2738]

ciao, fantastiche tutte e due,ma il Kawasaki ha un problema di carburazione, infatti al minimo si sente che rimane alto di giri, come se mancasse benzina.Altrimenti aspira aria da qualche parte

[@coltonlynn2825]

If you pin it in 3rd gear will it loop ?

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

Love that music ! . Great tune

[@sourdoughbornsourdoughbred4712]

your videos put me in the right state of mind, thank you

[@jonathanbadham3733]

beauty bike if u guys have a spare cr500 setup kicking around bag of bones buildre il buy that right up

[@jkirk7811]

Love it. Keep up the good work and God bless.

[@Marcus72ful]

Loads of Love for you guys & what you do 😀 ✌ 💖

[@andrewrides7032]

First nice to see the good old 500

[@No1nate1]

Awesome bikes sounds so smooth.

[@JohnSmith-dj5gf]

That thing sounds mean AF! I graduated HS in 1989 and we all worshipped this bike but knew deep down we weren’t man enough to tame that beast. You respect the CR500 or it will kill you!

[@andybowyer3602]

Thats bang on the money an like you said crispy I'm gonna get my bike out now!!!

[@eltchavo1413]

😲 les 2 sont magnifiques ont dirait des jouets tellement ils propre et beaux sa fait rêver😭

[@RL-cn1ue]

GOOD JOB KAPLAN SUPERBE ! kx and cr 500 machine !!! wouah so good !

[@kevoshaw4184]

Awesome love sound or 2 strokes when you hit the power bands on full throttle 💪💯👍

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

I love the blood red CRs from 1979 - late 80s. ❤

[@goodguygto]

Aaah!!, a two-stroke is music to my ears!!!👍👍😎😎🍺

[@repeatagain1789]

I've had cr 250 elsonor that thing flew torque.was like first down hill ride on colossus magic mountain Valencia's California. YZ 125 peppy not like bigger bikes remember seeing hurricane hanna he flew through the air way up there all back in the 80,s

[@mrdilligaf1968]

I don't care what 2 stroke it is , they all-round beautiful. Music to my ears

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

The KX500 looks antique compared to the CR500

[@aircooled2068]

Like a kid at Xmas! No need for first or second gear on a big 500 😂