FIRST LAPS on my BRAND NEW KTM 450 FACTORY EDITION!

Today we're taking on a spin on our brand new KTM 450SXF Factory Edition for the very first time at Redbud MX. Enjoy!
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@JeffWalker84
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[@rayr8136]

Jeff. My dad started Redbud back in 1973.. He has passed 3 years ago. My step brother and sister run the track since my dad is gone. I rode the track back back when it was just grass.. I don't like how my step brother has laid out the track since. Some of thr old sections are still there tho.. I raced pro back in the late 70s .. Earned national number 74 one year.. Glad to see your riding something you like!!!.... Ray Ritchie....

[@JeffWalker84]

That’s so cool, thank you for commenting! We actually talked to your step brother Tim for a few minutes yesterday. Awesome group of people running the facility

[@rayr8136]

@@JeffWalker84 Yes he is.. He was a rider, not much of a racer.. He's a good rider tho.. I tricked out his minis when he was young.. Dad, Tim and I went to races back in the day as well. Will be watching to see you do well this year...

[@orngspy]

@@rayr8136 Now you're talkin about the days when I used to race red bud. The years I was there 77 78 79 husky help me in 77 ... 78 i was on a Honda... 79 I was on the LOP Yamaha. how I remember those days

[@orngspy]

@@rayr8136 I have kind of Forgotten but I think in 79 I won Trans Am support class race at red bud

[@rayr8136]

@@orngspy That's when I was getting help from husky as well. 2 bikes and money for parts.. We had the dirt bike shop at the old entrance of the track. It was upstairs in the barn to the right.. The barn is still there.. My brother hasn't torn it down... Loved racing back then.. In 79 I think, I had number 74..on my husky

[@dariusbekker2602]

"I must have passed like a hundred guys out there. They're all going so much slower than me"- Ronnie Mac That's what I think whenever I watch JWalk GoPro footage.

[@GodOfWar221]

Bro, if you don't catch the eye of one, or two sponsors....or don't get approached by a factory rep, I will be very surprised. The way you attacked the track with this brand new bike...you look so comfortable, and fast. You are definitely qualifying for Nationals this year. Can't wait to see you tear it up out there! Hope to see you at Springcreek this year.

[@eastsidebadger8416]

GodOfWar221 Are the nationals happening? I heard they were going to finish up the 8 rounds of SX.

[@JeffWalker84]

Thanks man I feel really comfortable!! Hopefully we can put in some good results

[@GodOfWar221]

@@eastsidebadger8416 As of right now, the Nationals are set to kick off on the Fourth Of July Weekend. Unfortunately, not at Red Bud...which seems kind've like a travesty. But, at least were getting Motocross. I follow Pro Motocross.Com to get the latest news. And as I stated, it's set to kick off in July, and run into October.

[@eastsidebadger8416]

GodOfWar221 Thank you..great news! I agree about Red Bud though..definitely should be the opener!

[@GodOfWar221]

Eastside Badger last I heard, WW Ranch was gonna be the opener this year. Course that could always change. I’ll be grateful wherever we end up. As long as we get Springcreek

[@tjstrasser5603]

At first I wasn’t very hoped about the KTM but it seems like it puts out a lot more power out of the corners. Its a good look for you!

[@Mood694]

yup okay, I was skeptical but seeing you rip this hard on the first ride i'm scared how fast you'll be in a couple months!

[@danielmoon8425]

If the frame lasts that long...

[@Mood694]

Daniel Moon just saw that 😂

[@c3o2osu43]

Daniel Moon true

[@rileyhansen2214]

@@danielmoon8425 its a steel frame. Honda use Aluminum. Ktm are stronger.lighter weight, hydraulic clutch, better build quality - KTM (reason why I switched as well). Those aluminum frames are horrid.

[@jimmyroyal5826]

Good moto dads ALWAYS hypes their kids up!! Much respect to the walker fam!

[@JeffWalker84]

Paul is quite literally the best Moto dad alive! Doesn’t get enough credit💛

[@mxprogression]

👍🏻😎

[@michaeljkasnter]

Finally people are going to understand how good this bike is !! Its super light weight,stupid powerful,, and handles like its glued to the ground!!!- TC works well also!!!

[@helodriver20]

I switched from decades of Blue to a new 2019.5 KTM450sx-f Factory Edition in January and... ABSOLUTELY LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT! The colors and upgrades are fantastic. It's a beautiful bike and runs amazing!!! I quickly found it's more bike than I'm used to! LET's GO!!!! BRAAAAPPPPPP!

[@mecalpsha4473]

*KTM is where it is at!!! --- lighter weight, steel frame (not aluminum huge/wide) and RACE READY*

[@probahcrf]

I can definitely tell your corner speed is on point. we all wanted to watch you hit laroccos leap but it’s ok! jumps for show, corners for dough!.. congrats bud, KTM definitely suits your style 💪🏻

[@aarontagious]

5-25-2020?? Hey future Jeff!

[@JeffWalker84]

Greetings Aaron. If you share this video with ten of your friends, you will win a million dollars tomorrow. If you don’t, you will experience ten years of bad luck. Trust me, I’m from the future. Godspeed

[@NirHason]

@@JeffWalker84 LOL...Ya sure Marty McFly :P

[@aarontagious]

@@JeffWalker84 I have a friend from the future and he told me Jeff crushes on that beautiful pumpkin this summer! Keep up the hard work and great content!

[@mr.moto1803]

Me being a motocross rider myself.. why do most motocross tracks look like they are made out of coffee..?

[@kengarvin5341]

I had to check my calendar, thought I slept through a whole day! :)

[@sandis168]

It feels like you are going already a couple seconds faster on a KTM, I put video with honda and video with KTM together, and with KTM you had faster laptime, great change, happy ;)

[@WindowsPlaysFPS]

Holy.... Light years difference that's noticable even on video without a timer. The flow and speed is so there. This is only a new platform that I'm sure has some room on the table for even more refinement. Killing it jwalk!

[@alchemist3724]

Dude, i did my clinicals at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, MI for the X-ray program and your dad was one of the ER Dr's there, he looked so familiar at the beginning of the video and then it clicked, small world man be safe!!😎

[@matgurd]

You look so much smoother on it, Chuck it in where you like or as tight as you like and it just works 😎

[@jeremy_moto_192]

The weight difference is what blows my mind when I switch back from my Honda to my Husqvarna factory edition I love my Honda it’s super stable, rider triangle it perfect for 6’3’’ guy like me but I get so much more tired every lap I spin on it compared to my Husqvarna ! Love Both bike it’s hard making decisions now days with so many Good bikes!! Congrats on the KTM, making me miss my 2018 ktm 450 factory edition.

[@SereneSaturnPlanet-ps4bl]

i love riding here the dirt is like fresh fallen snow it allows you to really dig into the throttle and get to know your bike. i hurt my hip on a open ride here once but my other trips here were always fun.

[@andreagottwald3535]

I clicked on this as fast as i could😂..... can you do a scrub tutorial i think a lot of people would like that i know i would keep the great vids going.... best wishes to you

[@nickmuscolino8724]

Watch aj cantanzaros vids on scrubing

[@KrypTeK702]

People keep hating on KTM but it’s amazing how ahead of the game they really are in both the 250 and 450 classes. You can’t deny it

[@VZBOYY]

2:48 that lil whip was sooo satisfying

[@Tommy-cc4my]

I think every one of has had that feeling at the end with our pops when we've got off our new bikes🤙

[@GMan2670]

Propper athlete. Thanks for the reply. I'm trying to be more focused like you in my life. I hope you get the results your aiming for and the recognition you deserve 👊🏻👍🏻💪🏻😎

[@mitogamez9349]

Jeff Walker and Aj Catanzaro probably have the best form than anybody you will ever see😏

[@landonsytsema3485]

So glad to see u on the ktm!!

[@bencetorekes3411]

Looks at least 841% faster to me man! Happy to see u rippin that thing😁

[@BrockHarper]

On rails Jeff! Can’t believe how far you’ve come on KZbin! Motivates me so much, so now I have started to make my own vlogs, cheers mate 🤘🏼

[@JeffWalker84]

That's awesome man, glad I motivated you to do something you love!

[@traxxasrc10]

Bro. The flow and style is a night a day difference! Those scrubs on the table were noticeably smoother

[@syndicatemotos7534]

The way you tossing this bike around like it’s a 250 is just wild i have super high hopes for you this outdoor season Mr. Jeff

[@thetoledotrackandtrailpodc8330]

Thanks for making us proud Jeff!

[@lolligaggin63]

i got a 2004 ktm450sx last year and tore it completely down and did a top to bottom rebuild, not a restoration. I love the early 2000s look of those bikes & just threw new parts on it. is by far my favorite bike in the garage. And also the oldest. But also the most used😂Love them orange bikes

[@xspxzr1912]

100% support the switch, I know the go pro doesn’t serve much justice but I can tell a pretty big difference in the speed and cornering. Looking great keep it up J Walk👍

[@steveo1kinevo]

I have a feeling this bike is going to treat you well!

[@reeceeyles9924]

You are clicking. So stoked for you. I love my Honda’s, have been on a Ktm for two years and have loved every minute. And your track videos make me feel better about missing out on riding

[@lucasvanantwerp5041]

Definitely looks like you are more comfortable and going faster!

[@cfvgd]

Looked real nice! So smooth. Happy for you

[@RivalPredator]

Man the 450 looks like you can ride it at whatever speed. Easy power and plenty of it!!

[@lesliepaulsen6]

I was sad to see the Honda go but the flow you have on the Ktm proves it was the perfect switch

[@andrewowen9513]

It looks like the orange is treating you well! Such good flow even on a rough track!

[@senorchefy206]

Can’t ride this weekend, but this is the next best thing!

[@emmapringle1945]

I havent ridden in about 2 months i use a track thats not public its a private track that only 7 people use but i want to respect the nhs because i dont wanna crash then go to hospital and make it worse for then

[@TypicalJacques]

Emma Pringle #194 I don’t think anyone asked mate

[@quolemanpike6726]

Great suspension and a great bike work wonders! You look amazing man! Can’t wait to watch you rip up outdoors

[@MrJRaY45]

Honda guy here after seeing you ride this thing (absolutely ripping) and hearing you talk about it, I want to test one out myself!

[@stevenkilleen8149]

Look soo good my dude so excited for u and too watch u this outdoors biggest whips most comfortable I've ever seen u

[@JaredisOutdoors]

the difference in flow from the Honda to this KTM is INSANE! you look so gelled on this KTM. Cant wait to see more videos and see ya at RedBuDDDDD Again! YEWWWW

[@gavinbritt1349]

Personally I’m a Yamaha guy but I was sad to see the Honda go, but you should always ride what you feel good on, and the flow you have on that KTM proves you feel good on it, I’m excited to see where you can go on that bike!!!

[@andrews.]

I love watching you flow around tracks. I wish I could ride like that. You make it look SO fun. Best of luck with that beautiful KTM. Looks great.

[@caseymineo4880]

I think orange fits you well. Keep up the good work dude!

[@matthieunacar9430]

Good day sir!! I'm a fan of yours from the Philippines it's good to see you riding in a orange bike. Always wanted to have a ktm bike. I've always dreamed to be a professional motocross rider. Keep up the good work ♥. More braap and scrub

[@coryrobertson2929]

What's up bud?? Hope all is well over there.

[@MMACHMP]

Can hear the excitement in your voice Jeff hoping you a great outdoor series bro

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

That thing sounds like a freight train pulling out of those corners. You seem way more relaxed than when you were on you Honda. Goodluck with the season

[@Narkoofficial]

i have been racing a KTM 450 2020 for a while now and I love it broke my arm recently though got a good ole plate and 11 screws in me now LOL. I started using traction control 100% of the time because it helps no matter what. Try it out it helps a lot even on starts.

[@NWDirtbiker]

Jeff, you look so much more comfortable on that bike. Your speed seems faster and your whips(scrubs) off jumps shows how comfortable you are. I don't recall seeing you do that on the Honda. Keep working hard and good luck with the Nationals this summer!

[@keithdunlap2701]

I'm gonna say like everyone else, Man, right off the Bat, I can see your Handling on this Bike is way , way better Dude ,it looks like your handling it like a 125 or something !! Oh Yeah !! I do believe you just made a life changing "Change" !! All the Best Jeff....Have a Great Day.....

[@jerryandres5386]

Red bud so nice started going back in 1976 sad can't be there this year no fans me and the kids enjoy it and going to the lake like the old track as well

[@ktkace]

Wow the front looks super planted and controllable , nice!

[@MXJordan166]

3rd corner in you already know he's feeling this KTM good choice for himself

[@zkantner145]

That scrub at 6:35 was insane you were under that guys tires lol

[@Thomas___]

*_Almost under_*

[@drekayyo7849]

Dude, you look more comfortable riding and ya definitely throwing it harder, glad to see ya joined the fam 😄🟠

[@michaellawson2984]

Liked the whips after you pass a guy, let them know their holding up one of the fastest guys in the country.

[@nickchavez7839]

Whipped so hard on the last lap my phone flew outta my hands😩

[@coryrobertson2929]

No freaking doubt about it. Let him get er dialed in and watch those times drop by seconds

[@Mike10700]

Coolest bro moment ever! 😎 6:53

[@ryanpablo4688]

KTM é uma ótima moto, sucesso pra você Jeff ( I'm from Brazil, watch your channel) 🇧🇷

[@jaxredline8158]

Heck yea! Looking forward to future races! I'm so stoked I found your channel

[@SamAust]

Hopping bumps, always a sign of comfort!

[@KasenHanks449]

Big fan Jeff. Stoked for you. Loved seeing those big whips coming back into the videos to 😎

[@tappedoutgaming2938]

Jeff 2020: We made the switch to KTM Jeff 2021: We back on the Honda

[@ethanlankes1433]

Looking great Jeff! Been awesome watching the progress!

[@garrettpope6528]

Jeff!!!! Wow buddy, soooo natural 😳🔥🔥 i know exactly how that feels and it is un compared. Great job! You look faster

[@carlosjurado7109]

jeff you look freaking fast , congratulations on your new KTM .

[@HopOFFmyGlock]

Dude you look too fluid on that bike. I swear KTM is just on another level. Absolutely love my '18 250 sxf!

[@zynbab]

The footage looks so smooth! Almost looks night and day different from the Honda! I'm so stoked to see how you compete in the outdoors this season!! Rooting for you J-Walk!!

[@motoxguy7]

Damn!.....I’m a die hard Honda fan but I gotta give credit where credit is due. Jeff don’t look back man; you found your fit! Hate to say it, but now you need to get back to CA and surround yourself with consistently FAST riders; daily.

[@mrrrrr1rob590]

Honda...great bikes, but you can't argue the physics of how much lighter the KTM is. And that they've been doing electric start longer. Even when everyone else claimed it would make it too heavy. Plus those brakes. Love the clutch too. I could go on, but I personally own 3 CRF's, but 5 KTM's...I'm happy to see you ride whatever suits you, but makes me smile a little more that it's a KTM.

[@austenwelch5377]

Cutting ruts like a badass less chop coming out of the corners KTM baby✊🏻

[@briancaldwell8263]

Jwalk you look 1000x more comfortable. You are already wicked fast, but it looks easier to go faster on the KTM. More power out of the corners for sure.

[@JkeeneMX607]

Track was so good yesterday! You were rippin brother🤘 glad i could make the video at 7:18 lol

[@darrenmcbride697]

Looks to be a match made in heaven!

[@brocmx7865]

I got a 2019 husky and dude you can’t beat how smooth and how easy it is to ride these Austrian bikes

[@benfarr6049]

Jeff talking to his dad at the end like its his first time on that KTM, Does anyone remember the 450 shootout he was involved in a few months ago? Honda has no torque now? Yet he rated it first in the 450 shootout..........

[@markmorgan5892]

Ben Farr true that and didn’t the Honda have the fastest lap time and I would like to see what he says about the CRF450RWE! He wants to compare a works edition to a standard edition, and honestly it didn’t look like he was riding very smooth on this bike, he couldn’t keep it in the ruts and it looked like it was hopping around way more then his Honda!!! And plus I’ve heard from almost everyone out there that those air forks are junk as hell and the only way to get the KTM to handle good on the front end is doing some kind of A-kit spring fork on the front!!! But time will tell!!

[@benfarr6049]

@@markmorgan5892 they are junk, all my friends have ktms and are always messing with the air pressure in the front forks. I don't care what Jeff rides but I feel he's jumping on the ktm bandwagon and contradicting what he said during his many many hours of testing for the 450 shoot out, once he starts lying about one thing all creditability is lost. Ktm fanboys have gotten out of hand, it's not a bad bike but it's also not any better then a Yamaha or a Honda, it like a damn cult and it annoys me

[@koengixxer]

@@benfarr6049 I have had all types and brands of bike's.. Mx, enduro, supermoto, racebikes.. I must say.. Ktm is really good, clutch is bulletproof, easy to maintain, they cost less in maintenence and oem parts and are very good and strong in original trim. The wp suspension is good to, but u have to like it. The kayaba on yamaha's is better, indeed and engine is strong to.. Suzuki, because they are on rails in corners and are not so strong and therefore better rideable.. Some like Honda because of smoothness of engine and good Showa.. And some like kawa, I don't know why.. Probably the green color😉 It's good we still have a couple of choices in bike's... It's like cars.. Some like this, some like that.. So what😉 enjoy your bike and✊ braaaAaAap

[@benfarr6049]

@@koengixxer I just cant get on that wagon, I think there ugly. Most of my buddies have them and I have rode them all Im just more comfortable on my yamaha. Plus everyone has a KTM now, its trendy. There not bad bikes but also not so good everyone has to have one, they just want to be like everyone else

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

Wanna ride a husaberg, buy a ktm.

[@motokulture4544]

JWALK you lookin so smooth on orange!!! Can’t wait to see you at the nationals on it!!! Good luck

[@dwreck338]

Watching you flow through those motos was peaceful. Redbud will always be my fav track to ride/watch. Orange bike fits you well!

[@kaedanderson3494]

Orange bikes are the best! Awesome to see you ripping on it!

[@DLGNT]

Every time I see a video of Laroccos leap I always think to myself "I want to try that jump so bad", but deep down I know that I would never be able to

[@dirtbikedavid2510]

Only gotta be going 42mph. Because ya know. That’s easy....

[@PowStrokeYz]

@@dirtbikedavid2510 it is just takes balls. If another human can do it so can you. I have never been there but if i did ride there that would be my goal.

[@ClarkStar866]

The length isnt the issue the height of the landing is whats tough. And the takeoff is pretty steep video doesnt do it justice

[@DLGNT]

William Clark 100%. This is arguably one of the most difficult jumps in the AMA circuit

[@PowStrokeYz]

@@ClarkStar866 I'm sure it is. Otherwise everyone would be doing it.

[@theCycleReport]

The way you're running down the other people on the track it's like playing a video game with cheat codes. What an animal of a machine (ridden well)

[@mxruben1996]

Wow you look soo comfortable on that KTM Keep up the good work ❤🔥

[@johnthomas6614]

O yea Killer Track Machine lookin good. & that wuz sme insane Wips. Bridgette did do a great job recording. Wick On ✊ Walker Team KTM 🏁

[@paytonpierce5146]

That thing has the smoothest landings

[@jayden2386]

Crazy how smooth you are on this biike

[@johnpodesta4002]

Nice video. Fun to watch. I wish you would add a lot more 3rd person footage. Helmet cam alone becomes boring after a while.

[@MikeyH18]

I reckon the KTM will be at least 1-2 seconds faster than the Honda hands down with the way you're throwing that thing around Jeff🤙🏻

[@FruMonkey018]

If you whipped that Table next to the Flag like you did on the one before it, that could make for a pretty cool Poster.

[@scott729]

Yeah you gotta ride what it comfortable. No shame in KTM that is for sure. I always rode Honda too and will always like them, but KTM's are premiere bikes nowadays. Glad you found yourself .... now, you had good rhythm and speed but no L- leap ... why not? I remember the first time I went to that track in 92' and I was down around that corner after the downhill and could see these bikes off in the distance waaaaay up floating in the air and was like wooow what the hell was that (no I wasn't stoned). Of course I soon found out. My favorite outdoor track.

[@geckolord0337]

Keep the banger videos coming man

[@Vandalsounds]

That thing has a awesome growl to it! Nice machine! 👌

[@Steven_campbell6]

You look soo much more comfortable on the Ktm good choice!!! I might snag a new 250 when I’m bored of my Honda

[@rtharmon454]

Something I found out almost immediately riding a KTM is how much power you can get out of the top end of the gear. you can really Rev the shit out of them.

[@80smxpro41]

As you can see it helps in this sport to come from a wealth family.

[@brianmorrison9066]

It was never really like that. You used to be able to race as a teen as a privateer with only one parent working. Wake up, guys. USA is in trouble.

[@TruenorthmtGod]

@@brianmorrison9066 Agreed Man those days are over. God bless

[@kangarojack3814]

Now it’s about being wealthy an knowing a guy

[@80smxpro41]

@@brianmorrison9066 Yep. Fortunately my parents did have some money to help me get started and that helped a lot. When I started racing in 1979 I was able to learn how to work on my own bikes and do rebuilds. I was taught how to do this by other kids who had been racing already and knew how to do it. Then you turn pro start winning local stuff and you start getting parts, gear, and bikes free. The problem today is most kids or parents can rebuild these 4 strokes and parts are super expensive compared to what it takes to build a killer 2 stroke. I actually raced 100% stock motors until I turned pro and I got sponsored by DG and they built it. Today it's just become way too much money to start racing at 15 and be competitive when the other kids who started out at 5-6 already have had full on factory rides for years.

[@guybutts3]

Full send on the leap!

[@flangmasterj]

Looks like you're playing that track on easy mode. You can't go wrong with a pumpkin dude. So amped for this upcoming season.

[@Monsterbeast-ig3kv]

Wassup Jeff, I’ve really started watching your vids man and I love them! I have been riding dirt bikes for 7 years now and when I say that you would leave me in the dust, I’m not even kidding. Keep up the great work man‼️

[@bensimpson9431]

Looking good bro, hoping over them breaking bumps is so smooth 🤘 feeling some top 15's this season