NEW OFF-ROAD WEAPON!? 2024 KX450X - Dirt Bike Vlog 8

[@Anatoli50]

Sure it rips. Does it lug, overheat, or stall when in technical terrain? Does it have a hydraulic clutch? How is the clutch actuation when you need to slip it? Will it restart easily when hot? What does it weigh? Is there a warranty? Where is it legal to ride? Your review left a lot on the table. Please consider including more information.

[@adamwithana8759]

I got the 24 KX 450 for woods/scrambler riding, my dealer didn’t have an x model, but they are so similar I didn’t care, it’s a beast, just going to gear it down a little add some protection and it’s good to go

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Great base to build off of! We agree!

[@bryceridesbikes]

My '23 is running great with a 52t for my trails and flywheel weight

[@swedishrick377]

It's good to see Kawi having somewhat of an off-road version of their track bike like Honda. I still ride my old 250x and has been a fun and reliable bike for off-roading. I'm guessing the reliability of this Kawi is pretty good, too. Thanks for the review, always nice to see more options out there. 👍

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

We have a more proper test video coming too. This is more behind the scenes stuff. Glad you liked it!

[@Motosportz]

Remember when manufactures took the time and effort to make real off road bikes? Now they take bikes that are to fast for most guys to ride a groomed MX track on, toss a 18" rear wheel and kickstand on it and call it an off road bike. KDX's used to have purpose built frames, motors, tanks, tool bags, axle pulls, quick chain adjusters, and on and on. If you are blasting dez on SoCal, fine, it will work. But if you want a real TRAIL bike for riding mountain single track this is not it and why you see so few of them on WA, OR, ID etc trails. The Japanese used to OWN this segment. Used to go off road riding or racing and it was 80% XRs. You know, with forgiving steel frames, off road tuned and designed motors and suspension etc. Can you imagine how good a XR400 (or KDX in this case) would be today if it underwent continuations refinement and design?

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Which bike from the Japanese would you like to bring back if you could? You can't even buy a new WR in California now because of the new EPA restrictions. Things are crazy out west.

[@Motosportz]

@@DirtBikeMagazine Well crazy in the SW, in Washington you can plate a KX500. Idaho too. As for which bike? All of them. XR, KDX, IT... etc. NOT based on aluminum frame 65hp MX bikes.

[@bryceridesbikes]

I agree there's a hole in the kawasaki lineup for a real enduro type bike, but that doesn't mean there's no place for these types of bikes to exist. These bikes make some sense for xc racers who are riding less tight trails in race scenarios.

[@Motosportz]

@@bryceridesbikes Yep, that's why I said... "If you are blasting dez on SoCal, fine, it will work"

[@bryceridesbikes]

@@Motosportz seems like still selling 450xc bikes a bit short, they are good in the woods, just not on techy singletrack and slow speed things. I do wish they made a bike better suited for tight tech, I may consider selling mine to buy that if they released it.

[@drewellis9560]

Thx for the video. Like the bike. Just FYI, that’s not tight technical riding. lol. Would looove to see a ‘24 300 off road shoot out/comparison. Keep up the great work guys

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Thanks for checking out the video! Appreciate the suggestions. Thats a good idea. We might have to just do it!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

That thing seems like a blast. Lots of punch. Sounds ok right out of the box. Fun video

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@nicholascanjura5051]

This machine is a off-road weapon

[@mikeking7388]

Love the off-road content

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@mikeking7388]

@@DirtBikeMagazine thanks for keeping me occupied while I shovel 10ft of snow in my driveway!

[@ryansrides9230]

I don’t know why this particular comment section is so toxic, good video

[@torr-michaelbennetta9785]

Gotta disagree with Tilley about the handgaurds. That is a personal thing. Some guys want wrap around, some want flag style, etc. They will add what they want. What a $10K bike SHOULD come with is a skid plate, so you at least get it home with something to protect your cases and frame. Skid plate should be #1 and come with a bike.

[@robertovr9976]

Excellent video, shows in a fun way the capabilities of the bike on a “ every other weekend “use for a common guy.

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Glad you liked it! Appreciate the positive feedback. Lot of negative Nancys on social media haha

[@reineherrera8897]

Honestly, if the head, ECU and transmission are the same as the MX model, it’s silly to buy the X since you’re gonna end up buying hand guards/skid plate and probably re-valving the bike anyway right? I agree though, that kickstand is archaic and just unpleasant to look at. Sooooo, 18” rear wheel? That’s it? That’s the biggest selling point.

[@maxrpm2215]

People of good sense this two wheeled lump should've been a KDX300 2stroke nice and light.

[@feedrate1]

How about a headlight

[@rowantrefz8906]

Exciting

[@billsharko3007]

I think the 2024 Yamaha WR450F is a lot better bike for my money and for what I need and want. It has a larger gas tank, wide ratio transmission, radiator fan, headlight , tail light, speedometer and odometer all for less money and a 30 day warranty.

[@juliomaciel750]

That’s my future upgrade!! I am almost out of my 250X

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Awesome! How many hours you got on the 250X? What are some upgrades?

[@Pompomgrenade]

All ripping aside. Thanks for the review 👌 I hate this expensive sport .. I'm never going to stop😂

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@cranedaddy678]

Nice bike but too aggressive for me. KLX 450 please!

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

You could tame it down more with the new app they offer but totally understand where you are coming from!

[@F-Phrygian]

Tilly…..looks like your riding that thing in someone’s backyard property. You guys should have went out to Johnson Valley and open that green monster up. Hate to say it, but Kawy lost its mind not staying in the off road/desert stuff like in the days of Destry Abbott. Trying to come out now with some kind of off-road version is way too late in the game……the Orange and Husk crew’s are literally killing it in every aspect, be it Motocross, Enduro and off-road. Long live the days of the B to V 🔥

[@buddysumner4022]

What’s mxa talking about the new kx wont rev out in 5th gear , it reverts back to 4th gear ecu settings, do anyone at dirt bike no anything what they are talking about

[@Pompomgrenade]

I just put a set of ODI lock on grips on my old dirt bike for 30 bucks.... Tell me more about the $10,000 grips 🤑

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

lol

[@Pompomgrenade]

15:15 😂 look at you. You're king of the world there 🤑 $10,000 bike...

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

This got weird

[@michaelborders4674]

The price doesn’t matter it was his skill that got it up there I have this bike I’m not half as good with it as he is

[@MXJEFF94]

Until it comes with an oversized tank and companies that actually support the KX (protective parts), its a "No for me dawg."

[@mirtooz]

Hi, Im 13 years old, i am 5.5, 5.6 tall and i weight Around 63 kg, i have experience in atvs, i can handle my dads suzuki ltz 400 and my cousins Polaris trail blazer 330 i can speed on them and have good control, so should i go for the bikes Everyone say like a Klx 140 or go for another thing like 125 2t or 250 4t? i really like dirt bikes i loved them since i was a little kid but never got the opportunity to have one or drive one and i really want now. Im gonna buy it used, is Between 2k and 3k a good price?

[@algee8228]

Start small and work your way up, it'll be less of a learning curve coming from quads, and you can learn the proper technique and how to get more out of a bike if you are on something manageable. Its too bad there isn't much in between the KLX140 and the big bikes. Maybe one of the 230's.

[@mirtooz]

@@algee8228 can u recommend one of those 230s?

[@mirtooz]

@@algee8228 and what used price would be ideal

[@algee8228]

I think they are all comparable. The Honda 230F would be my choice.@@mirtooz

[@sharpes07ify]

Skid plate, handguards, bigger tank. KTM XCF......😂

Yeah and at least five thousand more dollars☹

[@sharpes07ify]

KTM MSRP is $950 more than the MSRP of the kawi. After a big tank and handguards the price difference is negligible.

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Don't forget . Brembo brakes front + rear on KTM

[@Pompomgrenade]

😂 10 grand? My obsolete off road bike cost less than three and it's on its...🤔 24th season of off-road magic 💖... 10G gets a Harley

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Good stuff! Dirt Bikes are all expensive now

[@c2protect]

You need that much just for repairs on a HD. Good thing Harleys don't make airplanes or off road bikes.

[@roryhamilton9426]

Couldn't think of riding anything worse off road. So many better options.

[@jamieskok514]

🙋 Promo'SM

[@hometownguy7184]

I would imagine my old kx500 was easier to wheel off road

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

That's a lot of motorcycle! what year did you have?

[@hometownguy7184]

it was a 92 model.it had a flywheel weightand a few mods to reduce engine run on.miss that bike @@DirtBikeMagazine

[@briantruxtonjr.6108]

Ugh, this or a dual sport......

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Do you ride street much? Don't want to load up when you ride? Depends what you want to do with a bike

[@briantruxtonjr.6108]

@DirtBikeMagazine oh guys I been riding since I was 6 I've had it all I just still want 1 of everything. I have a 20 yz250x and a 19 rmz450 right now I SHOULD get a gas gas 500 dual sport.

[@TimmyTwoTuck]

Just buy a ktm

[@gkling33]

That chest mount is 100% worthless...worst view ever

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

Sorry you are having such a bad day. hope it gets better

[@williambrown7268]

Hand guards, really ? man, the f up what are you wearing on your hands mittens

[@DirtBikeMagazine]

So having hand guards on an offroad bike is dumb?

[@michaelborders4674]

@@DirtBikeMagazineyeah man having protection from a stick stabbing through your hand is dumb everyone knows that

[@DasChristoff]

Yes hand guards are dumb and you Lose 5-10hp on any bike…….