One Lap on EVERY BRAND 2020 450! *Lap Time Comparison*

Today marks the start of the 2020 450 shootout put on by Michael Lindsay! I was fortunate enough to be selected as one of the test riders for the shootout, so I'll be giving you some behind-the-scenes footage of my experience along such as this lap time comparison video. Hope you guys enjoy!
Be sure to head over to Michael's channel to see all of the official 2020 shootout videos as they drop in the coming days.
Michael's Channel: kzbin.info/door/cgAl-F63686Bfnt44vmrfQ

[@MichaelLindsay]

Keep an eye on my channel for more Shootout content starting tomorrow! Big thanks to Jeff for Flying out on the off-weekend for some good times...

[@yz1402]

Will he be participating in the 250 shootout as well?

[@MichaelLindsay]

Yz 1 depends on timing with his upcoming school schedule, but I hope we can make it happen!

[@liamgildea6969]

Have you been talking to jmc racing

[@Marvelfunfaqs]

Your awesome Mike! My wife thinks your kinda nerdy with all your technical jargon, but that's why we luv you! 😍

[@TheMaster5150]

Can't wait! Your attention to detail is by far the best out there.

[@joes.h3687]

The transition between the bikes mid-whip, was the most satisfying thing I’ve seen in a while!

[@ramzerg]

At first i was looking at the time, and then, "whoa! When did he change the bike?"

[@shanedurham7093]

For real, it took me a few seconds before I noticed the blue fender magically change to white.

[@matthewg174]

I agree

[@liamdean7797]

If you ever get the time for making a video series on how to do the basics of motocross like cornering and jumping, that would be great

[@Ry_Pox]

Liam Dean there’s a channel that already does that

[@sterben4958]

Ry Pox which channel?

[@lisacollins6430]

Ry Pox yah but I doubt they’re as fast a Jeff

[@jacobhandy9577]

@@sterben4958 mx factory

[@pingpong4016]

Liam Dean Gary Semics has a great KZbin channel. MX factory is great too

[@toxicsurge5361]

These transitions are sweet!

[@johnreynolds2055]

Toxic Surge was about to say the same 🤙🏻

[@ghoulredeyedemon2024]

Honda gets the Fastest lap

[@senni4332]

With Honda you have great feeling, is your Bike. But I’m Impressed how fast you are with KTM.

[@thomasbrown336]

He has a Husqvarna too

[@JeffWalker84]

I was also pretty surprised by the KTM lap time. To be honest, all day I was telling everyone how slow it felt (and how slow I felt on it). I guess the saying is true...slow can be fast sometimes!

[@tcmx712]

@@JeffWalker84 was this with the open or closed airbox cover for the kato???

[@JeffWalker84]

Opened

[@tcmx712]

Awesome thanks mate

[@danip113]

You are the only person in the world I have seen doing a test on all 6 bikes. Well done matey!!! I still think you are a Honday boy!!!

[@johnreynolds2055]

Very consistent riding, shows what a real quality rider you are

[@tanners3391]

Jeff slowed down with the other bikes apart from the Honda because that’s what he rides.. I see you 👀

[@jaggeredson3459]

Looks like KTM is the winner!

[@darrenburkland8260]

That's why it was the third bike got a couple warm up on the other bikes learning the track rip it hard on the Honda tired on the kawi and zuki

[@jaggeredson3459]

@@darrenburkland8260 english please

[@JeffWalker84]

Guys. I don't even ride a Honda 450. I sold it and bought a Husky because I was so fed up with its issues. Not favoring any bike in this. In fact, I was pretty sure I was going to be fastest on the Yamaha just judging off of feel. I was surprised to see how fast I was on red

[@vevohoeyo]

@@JeffWalker84 you rode the honda at the best time weather it was intentional or not. Best time for the track and your physicality. By the 3rd bike your pecking and the track is at its best. Then you tire by the last two bikes. You need to do this again and reverse the orders on every bike. However 3secs between them shows how close they are. Even a pro can vary 3 sec beteeen laps in a moto.

[@DonutMX]

yo you wanna slip michael lindsay my phone number real quick😳🙄🙄

[@nathancherenyock9018]

donut the Jeff walker angle on sanday. We need it

[@theskyrack6433]

Are you gonna do a video on the new mxgp game or is it not even worth your time 😂

[@510spankshit]

donut 🍩 what up my dawg

[@ghoulredeyedemon2024]

What up Donut 🍩

[@elliotwood7653]

donut do an elim on sim. You don’t play that much anymore 😭😎

[@SF-me3ok]

Got my predictions close. 1. Honda 2. Husq 3. KTM

[@loobommdude8099]

Husquavana can go back to making chainsaws

[@thunderthrustable]

Loobomm Dude they are one of the best brands dude lmao

[@SF-me3ok]

Dude Same I ride a Honda so they always #1 + do you know how much lap time this dude has hand on Honda’s. #2 & #3 have the most overall power so makes sense he gets quicker times

[@estebanod]

@@loobommdude8099 KTM and huskys are more or less the same and have the same motor....

[@AndrewDeVries211]

That’s awesome you got to be apart of the 450 shootout. Excited to hear some opinions.

[@chadsugden411]

Very nice. As expected ktm and crf at the top. Seems like your were way more consistent to push harder on the crf in stock trim...

[@chadsugden411]

I ment confident* to push... damn auto correct...

[@rhyd1078]

Kawi will smack anyone dont matter what they ride

[@TheSVERguy]

Nice mashup🤙🏼 Just picked up an 18’ CRF450R. Fastest dirt bike I’ve ever owned

[@CONNORCASSIDYT]

I have one with an ohlins shock on,best bikes on market

[@48ona2006]

i bought a left over crf 450 17 , it rips & turns on a dime ,like my old 1993 cr250

[@joebeier7638]

Just got an 18 crf450 also are y'all having any issues with front end wash? Might just have to play with the settings a little more or swap the tire

[@ImJustShadow.]

Saw you uploaded on your insta story instantly started the KZbin app

[@brandonholdren5524]

Honestly looked smooooth on the yamaha!!

[@JeffWalker84]

I liked the Yamaha a lot! One of my favorites

[@lmtada]

I agree. The Yamaha looked smooth entering/exiting corners. Acceleration was good. Seemed stable.

[@holeshotinspectionllc2412]

Jeff Walker you could definitely see the difference on the stock forks,which bikes looked less busy, and more planted, which is fixable $ what I like is that all of them can be competitive after some set up and seat time.... Thanks for the footage, and info...

[@jarnowae443]

@@holeshotinspectionllc2412 . . ,p_

[@gdoc4723]

Yamaha: 2:31 Husqvarna: 4:24 Honda: 6:15 KTM: 8:04 Kawasaki: 9:53 Suzuki: 11:44

[@gdoc4723]

@minibikemafia No, when the motorcycle comes

[@tommybear4458]

So people would really just want to skip through to one certain bike and call it a day huh

[@Trevor2497]

I don't know whats cooler. Seeing you rip on all the different colors of bike or the editing you did to stitch the laps together. Great stuff as usual!

[@asuban]

This was awesome :D Cool to see all the bikes in action. At the track I always hear hate, Suzuki this, KTM that, Honda is a crap bla bla. This was great, more please! :)

[@NirHason]

Really great video and those mid whip transitions are epic!

[@ryanwarren1818]

Need to do 3/4 laps and take an average as you are taking different line selections in every lap so times will be different

[@alexlugar4831]

Ryan Warren I’m sure he did that and just took the best lap from each one.

[@danebrodowski8038]

For the most part it looks like his lines are very similar if not the same. Maybe I missed a few.

[@jeffm.8275]

The mistakes on the Zook too :(

[@harpermx2962]

He’s literally just posting the best lap he even said in another video he had time to get used to each bike

[@lanee6137]

What a clean transition between bikes I literally said whoa and replayed it 3 times

[@JeffWalker84]

I’m glad you appreciate it. I put some dang effort into that😂🤘🏼

[@Newmyyy]

Fastest w/ the Honda! Not surprised. Great transitions too!

[@alexdixon5033]

will you do the same for all the 250's?

[@danielsedletzeck1558]

That bike change over the finish line tripped me out lol good video as always Jeff!

[@holeshothenry388]

Great work Jeff, I have been riding dirt bikes since the early 70s here in southern California. I m digging the video n the editing😀.. You are the first to show us this angle/view!! Keep up your great work!!

[@aybehcee]

incase you are unaware... You have an awesome view setup :D

[@delsinlucero9214]

Broooo my brain melted over the transitions😂 keep up the great work👍🏼💪🏽

[@johnsmit2363]

You always kill it when you on that red machine🔴🔥

[@jessydesjardins8361]

Sooo stocked on how the channel is getting better and better

[@romanolsen5203]

Jeff is full pro so he would need what’s the fastest, best suspension, and what feels best overall for him. For you local riders just pick a color and go because most can’t tell the difference between them but Jeff walker can.

[@grantoling5117]

I can tell a difference in bikes

[@romanolsen5203]

Grant Oling good for you

[@lmtada]

Grant Oling me2

[@se11459]

Every shootout without fail you get the old, ‘just pick a color they’re all great bikes’ comment, invariably from someone who hasn’t ridden any of them.

[@JRC0304]

Honestly it’s literally just about your color preference let’s be honest😂like yeah all the bikes are different but the main reason I ride Kawi is cus greens my favorite color🤷🏻‍♂️

[@evo5349]

All very close as expected. Looking forward to full test. Very well done Mike and Jeff doing his thing.

[@asse1711]

Even suzuki is 6th , it still my favorite brand and i don't think it is really the slowest bike of 2020 450

[@sterben4958]

There’s not really a slowest. It’s all about the rider for the most part

[@kidcody1359]

Anthana 46 When people say it’s the slowest its because out of all the bikes it is the heaviest, and has the least peak horsepower as far as numbers go.

[@JONATHAN-yh3dm]

How many of us ride on a level like Jeff maybe 1 percent. You can buy any of these brands cause they are all great.

[@viktoradolfsson8239]

Jonathan Polo99 fully agree with you on that, most people can just buy a bike that has their favorite color and it will be fine

[@asse1711]

I'm just getting enough poeple (they're too many) who say suzuki is shit, is not reliable, they always blown up, they are slow... I just want to answer fuckyouself

[@Axurias]

Just what I needed to see. Thanks man! Guess I will stay with Honda. 😁

[@jaxmcmahon4451]

That loop was amazing

[@FaymousExotics]

I just saw the first transition and didn’t realize you had swapped bikes for like a good 5 seconds. So clean dude. They’re sweet!!

[@wazman2-73]

Nice job Jeff! Big props to Michael Lindsay for roping you in for the big jobs Lol. Look forward to your feed back on the bikes. (Man you gotta hate goin to work on days like this...….haha)

[@muskra66]

Such a cool vid to watch over and over again !

[@wintfye]

Jesus this is the most satisfying thing that can ever exist!😍😍

[@jean-baptisteloup6754]

Good job bro keep going I love your channel!💪🏽

[@georgeg.crickmoreesq5423]

The lap transitions are killer

[@TK-gi5sv]

Solid content yet again 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@johnnyboy2201]

I love the transitions from bike to bike

[@claudiocarbone2225]

Honda the best IMHO! Greetings from Italy Amazing video and bikes man !! Love the transitions mid-jump! Next time with 250s 2 stroke!

[@msxsimon8268]

I am from Germany and I love your Videos :)

[@zayuh2313]

Love u puttin out this kind of content. Thanks for another awesome vid........HERE WE COME UNADILLA!!!!!

[@Stiff451]

That was the best way to transition into every bike your a genius jwalk see ya at budds hopefully

[@LILMADERR23]

Such a sick video! Super cool to see all the bikes together. Did the Honda/Husky feel at home compared to the rest of the bikes?

[@jimbo4298]

Looks like you were coming into the corners with more speed on the Honda. Another awesome video!

[@factoryracing1573]

that transition is sick!!!

[@stevestiffler9120]

Your best bet would be a Suzuki with a JGR kit. You’ll stand out from the crowd but you’ll be up front like Teasdale out the gate

[@donny-2964]

That Honda just sounds so crispy

[@zayuh2313]

Really glad u have someone as awesome and such a good dude like michael. Its sick to see ya testin cant wait to see if u stay red or switch. That yamaha is lookin fresh tho haha love how easy the mappin is on them too but then again with u being taller im only 6ft so im not too tall but i kno with u it prolly feels a lil small but anyways thanks for another awesome vid!!!

[@apatt658]

the transition were dope 💯

[@grecoconduris6716]

That was great, I am pumped for the full review. I know you have husky, but do you feel your familiarity with the Honda played a part in its time?

[@harrykourm2462]

So many factors to compare! Good rips that's for sure. This is good test for you to see which bike you like for when you go pro

[@vincentbuhagiar7774]

on the Yamaha, you went so fast and the transitions were smooth as. Keep up the hard work.

[@Davido50]

Consistent on All the bikes really. Shows how good All the machines really are. Pick your flavor an go folks. #RMZ450 #KX450

[@nielrodriguez9977]

Only if the RMZ has an E start I'll pick it

[@shifty277]

THOSE BIKE CHANGE TRANSITIONS THO!!

[@nick_nuge]

Cahuilla is the best! Always love riding that track and stoked for you, keep hauling Jeff!

[@mxgryan]

Now this is a cool idea for a vid. I'll watch it tonight and comment again.

[@Monkie_.]

Noticed you’re wearing Fox gloves...🤔

[@woody.1675]

sam 347 looked like a full fox kit, they probs sponsored the test day

[@benfairhall5331]

Yeah I was curious about that considering Alpinestars deal

[@bobaganooshy]

@@mxrx3786 I don't think astars pays him just free gear

[@jonahhanson7235]

My favorite in first and least favorite in last. 👍🏼 I approve

[@robertpetersen7153]

Considering you race Honda’s all the time. I’m pretty impressed how well you handled the ktm. Love it

[@joshuashutrump6282]

Thanks for making this video it will help with buying my next bike. I was really looking forward to the Kawasaki I love the new design for it. I wonder how it felt on the kx I've had 2 strokes all my life never had a 4 stroke but all the bike are great bikes

[@filipschmidt3769]

Great video! I would love to see videos where you show simple bike tips and tricks. For example I rid but not fast so I would like to see a video how to corner like you :) (Like a real pro!) And I would like to see like a how to whipp but small. I have seen "How to whipp" videos but no one shows how to do a small whipp so you can get in to the big whipps. Love your content! Amazing edit, didn´t even see the first swap between the Yamaha and the Husqvarna.

[@2smokepipo812]

Man you looked fast on that Kawi, that rider slowed you down a bit, but besides that Gnarly riding!

[@nickygray6874]

You look really good on that kawi Jeff 🔥

[@Hot_Brass_Media]

Fox gear? Great video as always dude!

[@oasplund]

Please do this kind of comparision also for 250f, 250t and 125t.

[@tacoenvy]

Dude this video is awesome

[@ashtonperfect9]

I wonder how TMs would do? I’ve always wondered about that brand and it would be interesting to see a comparison

[@HopOFFmyGlock]

Your so crisp with your riding. I hope your going to Unadilla! Almost into the ditch with the RMZ lol

[@alerusso5356]

Those transitions are fucking dope man keep it up👍

[@garyhenke806]

Hey Jeff, that was quite a interesting vid. Speed is one thing, but will you be revealing to us which bike was the best in say handling, suspension, in stock form? BIG shout out to ML! And hmmmmm, could this be a new avenue testing bikes?? Keep up the realistic videos and your comments!!! ( must admit partial to RED) C Ya

[@JeffWalker84]

Absolutely! I'll be releasing a video on each bike individually saying what I like and dislike about each one

[@JamesParkin27]

that whip transition blew my mind lol

[@privateer454]

What got your heart going more? Shredding on those sweet rides or coming over that hill on the Zook on the way back in and seeing that drop off come out of nowhere?

[@AliasTekTV]

Awesome vid! Also, what brand of shades are those? I was thinking Oakley but now unsure.

[@JeffWalker84]

Ride 100% Centric glasses!

[@mingjiin462]

Yes! We motocross riders want the video like this, easy to comparison! 👍🏻

[@519moto]

U gotta Add one second on the Honda. You race a Honda. that’s probably what you’re most comfortable with right now. Great video👍 I like the back to back riding with the times.

[@kjc9trader491]

...No fair! There was a dude in your way on the KX lap in the berm... made you hesitate for bit... otherwise --- It would have been the fastest - I'm sure!! Seriously - great job on the very consistent lap times on different bikes... Awesome!

[@todddooley793]

Definitely look more aggressive and comfey on Honda, especially in the beginning. Rode all the bike's smooth as butter though, great throttle control on that slick track.

[@DerEducator]

I could swear you looked fastest on the yamaha, pretty confident on the KTM and HSQ and slowest on the Honda and Suzuki. Pretty suprised the Honda was the best in this comparison. I think the Kawa is among the top 3 but there was a little riding mistake in that lap. Great Test!!!

[@controll8777]

I feel like since you tested them all did you do it all in one day? Caise fatigue also has a play in thjs

[@justinhawkins1159]

It will be nice to hear information about the RMZ, been on Honda’s for most of my riding days and I just feel cramped on the new Yamaha foot peg to seat area.

[@darylhagle8565]

Outstanding video !

[@nategerretzen6560]

you are living my dream life😂

[@Recceman901]

You did seem to coast into a corner on the Yamaha that ate up a couple seconds compared to the other brands. Not sure what you were seeing that the gopro didn't show. And you switch brands pretty fast!! LOL

[@johncast9565]

Yamaha-Sounded best Honda, Husky had alot of head shake- You rode KTM the smoothest, Suzuki is a tank.

[@grantoling5254]

john Cast Suzuki is not a tank brother

[@rocketp1ggy615]

Suzuki is just a mistake all round

[@LukeDowney]

Man , you look good on the green machine !!! #maketheswitch

[@mxcostadelsol3651]

What a track compared to what we have here in Spain,i'd like to see the lap time of a 350 there...For 2020 I m hesitating between a ktm 350 and the crf450...

[@yellowveedub]

I'm assuming all stock, right off showroom floor. Just suspension sag set to you and tire pressure same for each bike. I'd be interested in knowing what sag you ran on each bike as well as compression rebound settings on each bike and what tire pressure.

[@JeffWalker84]

Yeah, all of the bikes were 100% stock right off the showroom floor. The sag was the standard recommended by the manufacturer, so they were all slightly different. Stock clicker positions

[@coupercarpenter770]

Honda and Kawasaki’s are always the best

[@jimmyahlgren6961]

of course thats why i have a honda

[@braedenbernhardt8558]

And thats why kawi is always 2nd to last

[@commantrosexetlos4700]

@@braedenbernhardt8558 last? you never drove one i am sure..my 09 will pull your arms off..crazy bike..plus honda was last and the slowest for 11 years ..the last time was 2008crf

[@abdullaayad297]

Honda is good but Kawasaki isnt. to much engine braking compared to other brands. Its hard to wheelie/coast when you have much engine brake.

[@zakk8149]

Which one felt the smoothest when you were riding. Or which one did you adapt to the quickest?

[@murican1889]

I love the yellow on the Suzuki but the stock Honda plastics look so good with the black to match the rims

[@EmileModesitt]

YEW I love that track! Cahuilla MX is awesome

[@eatingnoodles5329]

Those transitions 👌👌

[@danielhiltunen5294]

Mad riding skills brother.

[@wheelieinsweden9256]

Are you gonna ride with that FOX gear all year or are you still going with alpinestars because I saw that you rode with FOX Helmet in the video!🤔

[@JeffWalker84]

I'm still sponsored by Alpinestars and don't plan on switching anytime soon! Fox just sponsored the 450 Shootout so all the test riders are required to wear it while filming

[@devodar2579]

On the pro circuit Suzuki was a leading bike longer and more often than all of those bikes put together. I saw where you pugged the corner while on the Suzuki, that was where your time went down.

[@chrisgleis2821]

Great way to do shoot outs. mad props