Inside Austin Forkner's 2023 Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki KX250 | Vital MX Pit Bits

[@brettspringett3335]

Your reviews on factory bikes are by far the best out there. Thanks.

[@vitalmx]

Glad you think so!

[@leadhead7338]

So sick, Kawis are the very best looking bikes to us, and that’s why our son races his 2022 KX85… Team Green ALWAYS!

[@zo6longhorn600]

Keep doing these videos, you do the most in-depth analysis of these Factory bikes and it's not even close!!!

[@395PRS]

ML paused around the 8:50 mark and I thought he was finished!? That was just over half the video. Yes, it is Not even close! These are awesome and will become a time capsule data bank in the future. Don't Stop Mike!!!😂😂😂

[@jessiemurray3531]

That looks like Carson Mumfords Kawasaki.

[@vitalmx]

That looks like Austin Forkner's Kawasaki.

[@jpesicka492]

@@vitalmx I'll bet money he never rides for PC again.

[@jonruger]

@@vitalmx it was his it’s now Mumfords

[@massboys7313]

JAKEDOWN999 I bet he does

[@ryanlorance6168]

@@jpesicka492 👈🏻 joe pesci over here Lmfaoo

[@cnosigamer]

Michael you can't imagine how happy I'm that someone is doing videos like this one! Thank you for your time and passion

[@vitalmx]

We'll keep them coming!

[@Efemedio1]

@@vitalmx Appreciate it!

[@motoxjim929]

The side shroud extension!!!🤌

[@doug_errickson]

Love these vids. Great job as always

[@D1Rk379]

So awesome, you'd think with the amount of knowledge you have you've been a part of the team for years. That is priceless. Great work ML, love this more in depth video break down.

[@vitalmx]

Just a lot of sideline drooling for years... - ML

[@torr-michaelbennetta9785]

Great detail, ML. Beautiful machine.

[@BennyBen9]

Love all the fine details. You do a great job at it Micheal 👍🏻

[@Dan_Minton]

That's incredible they work with XTrac for the gearbox..I never knew that. I use an Xtrac sequential box in my race car and its a work of art. Love your bike reviews 👌🏼

[@hunterroot3713]

Great work ML512! Something you might have missed but the triple clamp bottom clamp is way bigger then what they sell with their regular A-kit clamp they sell.

[@Kawiboy]

Great breakdown Mike 👊.. Always a Fan of the PC bike 💪👏👍✌️😉

[@Lracer61]

Great video!

[@shawnhorne9296]

Thanks Michael, vital mx =1 🙏

[@ericenglund2541]

piece of art

[@garyeasdale1004]

Holy smoke not putting A like to this clip Forker again out holy four stroke

[@joshuasmith5472]

What launch device do they use?? It's not the one that PC sells on the shop. I can't seem to find it anywhere?

[@HillBilly1905]

ML that smirk is killing it!😂

[@codyjames8424]

what is the brand or material of that grip tape on the frame??

[@vitalmx]

Vibram.

[@travisblack417]

Does anyone have a link to the water pump? It looks like it would word well for my engine run stand.

[@MikeKGullion]

Man, great review!

[@easytls1826]

*Perfeita 💚😎*

[@paulhatch9020]

Great vid Mike and look forward to seeing the rest. As a 2022 kxf 250 owner myself I’m very interested to no how they mount the launch control button. I know it’s on the left side of the steering stem but no one’s done anything close and personal. If it’s something u could do I would be internally great full 🤙🏻🇬🇧

[@vitalmx]

I'll post a photo of it and a description for Pit Bits on VitalMX.com in the San Diego edition.

[@paulhatch9020]

Your a good man much appreciated and will keep a look out 🤙🏻

[@tomdnb7786]

What’s the upgrade transmission consist of?

[@MX304]

Knowing XTrac, probably all of it. New gear ratios, gear tooth pitch / shape, shift drum and forks, coatings, bearings, you name it.

[@vitalmx]

Complete new transmission.

[@yoandragmotocross371]

I have a question about the ecu. Is that the o2 sensor on the headpipe is use to self adjust (auto-tune) the air/fuel ratio during the race/practice or he's just there for collecting data .

[@vitalmx]

Just data collection. Riders want consistent mapping and feel, they don't want the bikes changing themselves on jump faces and entering whoop sections.

[@yoandragmotocross371]

@@vitalmx ok thank you for the fast answer!

[@coltonensey6129]

So cool

[@chrisvozza6530]

I can only imagine what it feels like to ride love those PC kawis. Are these kx 250sr's available to the public?

[@vitalmx]

The bike is a KX250, the SR designation is just a racing term and unlike the 450 model, there isn’t a SR version of the 250 sold.

[@chrisvozza6530]

@@vitalmx ok thanks for the response

[@mikebrown41182]

But what cams do HRC Honda use for their 250f program? 🤔

[@vitalmx]

We actually know the answer to this but can't say. You can't get them.

[@mikebrown41182]

​@@vitalmx Hehe i know who make the cams for HRC 250 program. It was just a joke because i expected you to know this now, but you left that part out last year when you made a cover on Lawrence bike "as we are not sure" but yeah good stuff it is for sure.

[@vitalmx]

@@mikebrown41182 their cam supplier changed mid season I believe, after we did taht video. I know who’s are in it currently.

[@mikebrown41182]

@@vitalmx Yes. To my knowledge we should think of the same supplier (the latest.

[@garrett3234]

interesting they use keihn ecus never knew that was a thing. Its interesting cause at least the HRC honda 250 guys are running Get witch is something us mortals can get or at least something similar

[@Cheeeebooom735]

Who does their carbon fiber skid plate and there front disc cover ?

[@vitalmx]

They use different suppliers for most of their carbon bits and they're all private/can't order what they use. Unless it's sold on their site.

[@garrett3234]

Can you buy that pro circuit carbon chain guard?

[@vitalmx]

Yes.

[@littemisscarrage2909]

why is the chain tension so tight

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

For sale... gently used. Only ridden around the block once. 😁 Heal well Mr Forkner. They will prep ya another one this fall.

[@ClarkStar866]

club mx yamaha next

[@andreaferrari818]

Weston say #thanksaustin

[@Thepianobird]

where are they running steel hardware and where are they running ti hardware?

[@vitalmx]

Ti and aluminum hardware in almost all locations. Very little to no steel hardware left.

[@Cooch5RC]

Mitch needed to drop Fragile Forkner last year.

[@frank-696]

Mitch is gonna raffle off this bike.... LOLWTF!!!

[@Pressure.mxb88]

as much as he’s injured, i don’t think the front brake matters LOL! Dude should just ride what he’s given. He’s lucky to even have a ride for a factory team. Buddy is on his way out.

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

Kawi for sale. only 15 minutes on it and only been dropped once.

[@SauceyDad]

Ugh…still makes me sick to my stomach to see that bike. He’s so clearly a champion waiting I just hope after this he goes on a run of healthy seasons for years to come. Heal up asap AF, we’re pullin for you man 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@travisbicecompetitiveshoot1189]

👍

[@MrSaul04]

Maybe a less sharp front brake would stop him going over the bars 😂

[@vitalmx]

The front brake had nothing to do with his crash...

[@Legalizeranch420]

Gotta say its a toss up between Star bikes and Pro-circuit bikes for me

[@jarednelson1865]

But you took his training wheels off..??

[@vitalmx]

Have you tried taking yours off? 🫣

[@jeremysmith7898]

Lets be real....Is that an air fork?

[@vitalmx]

It's a spring fork with optional air assist.

[@OtisFlint]

Needs a seatbelt and airbags

[@droz7503]

What is the sense. He is out for the year. Won’t be ridden.

[@vitalmx]

Because the bike was already shot, questions asked and a Pro Circuit bike is interesting in general.

[@Konradical007]

Lindsay putting salt in the wound… 😅Showing off a kid’s bike who ruined his career in A1. Yikes!

[@vitalmx]

We had it shot and ready 😭

[@bradunderwood3092]

Seriously two different grips? Just ride the bike bro

[@vitalmx]

Eli Tomac modifies his grips differently too. You should go tell him that.

[@johnholba204]

Unfortunately he has the worst luck with his awesome machinery!

[@austinspired]

There's no such thing as a 250sr.

[@vitalmx]

It's the designation they're using for the PC bikes even though they don't sell one. It's just for show.

[@austinspired]

@Vital MX ahhhh. That's cool then my bad lol. I'm a sales manager at a kawi shop. I believe a 250sr would sell much faster than the 450. Nobody needs the extra on the big boy like they do the small bore. Hopefully soon!

[@vitalmx]

@@austinspired KTM and Husky have had awful luck selling through the Rockstar and Factory editions of their 250s.

[@Jb-mp1in]

Is it so sad procircuit has bad luck between Adam and Austin they were both set to be dominant but they kept getting hurt

[@paulelm4645]

Do you know what HP it has and it's weight

[@vitalmx]

HP is a closely guarded secret, but we'd say around 50hp if not a little higher. Weight is close if not at the AMA weight limit for this class.

[@paulelm4645]

@@vitalmx which is 218ibs thks