McGrath's Ultimate Big-Bore Two-Stroke vs. Four-Stroke Shootout

Two-strokes are more popular than ever these days and finding an old premixer on Craig's List and restoring it is all the rage. As a rider who raced both two-strokes and four-strokes during the peak of his career, Jeremy McGrath got the itch to mix some gas last summer and found an old Kawasaki KX500 for sale and scooped it up for a great price. After completely rebuilding it, The King headed to the Mammoth Mountain MX with it and had a blast racing on the infamous High Sierra course.
Unbelievably, the bike has sat dormant since then in the corner of Jeremy's race shop, so a couple of weeks ago we talked him into taking the KX500 and his 2019 KX450 out to Cahuilla Creek MX Park to do a back-to-back comparison on the pair of big bores. Which do you think he went faster on? Watch and find out!

[@SHx589]

I met Jeremy McGrath at Daytona in 2004. I had his book “wide open” and read it 3 times. He was my hero next to Chad Reed. I went up to him to sign my book. I told him “I’m a huge fan of yours and I read your book 3 times.” He replied, “why?” 😂 never forget it.

[@rhmerkin]

I literally LOL'd at that. That's hilarious

[@flapjackson6077]

Lmao! Funny as shit!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

He was right. No one likes a suck up.

[@mikepalmer1971]

hilarious.

[@robertanon1910]

Imagine getting a call: "hello your kx500 on craigslist still available?" and it's Jeremy McGrath! unless somebody called for him... that would be so cool.

[@tird108]

Man is be dead I'd have to atleast try drink beer with him 🤣

[@jamessharp9790]

The 89 Kx 250 tank on his bike is one I refinished but couldn’t get all flaws out yet , customer said just send it ASAP. Now I know why and it’s good that it’s not perfect Bc then I’d have JMC also saying oh yeah that James dude in Tx can fix Any plastic tank 😂😂😂

[@ME-wq8lq]

I know the guy who sold it to him. Great dealer in Phoenix. I've bought a couple of real nice Banshees off him through Ebay. Highly recommended!

[@Willis476]

Thought it was 88-91ish.my buddy had a 90-91 looked similar.I had a 87 kx 80 he use to ride the bike everywhere!On sidewalks in front of the library,on rds,needless to say he was chased alot by the cops! Couldn't catch him untill one cop got tired of it and hit his back wheel.Last time he rode it on the sidewalk and rds😂😂

[@shanefochtman7117]

McGrath is a legend, he was my childhood hero. I was racing a CR80 when he was in his prime. I'm 35 know an it's cool to see him still throwin roost! Hats off to you Jeremy, you still got it!👍

[@Me-yh4uc]

Shane Fochtman I have his autograph on a VP pit pass during his last season. Bud light year. Met him at the Atlanta super cross. I’m an old guy. I’d give it to you if I could.

[@worldtravel101]

Nice! I was just learning to ride at that time. I had an XR80 for a few years then got a CR80.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Dick Ridin! lol

[@jasonbell5129]

Haha nice bro i was ripping cr 80s too. I was at the gatorback out door national in the 90s and Mcgrath and eric kehoe were battling it out is was gnarly man i think that was MC first outdoor championship that year

[@68madison]

Imagine selling your kx500 on Craigslist and showtime shows up to buy it.

[@yzrippin]

The price just doubled lol

[@yzrippin]

@trav3510 trav3510 shit happens. I let go of my ca street plated yz250 2smoker. Still regret it

[@garrettsmith8286]

As an 80's kid & Kawasaki guy that loves 2 smokes I gotta say I have so many great memories going to the races with my dad watching McGrath racing! It's just not the same these days without all the legends! FYI I live in Phoenix & that might have been the very KX500 I was going to buy....damn.

[@mariopresi8649]

I just love the metallic sound of a two stroke exhaust..there is nothing like that..the smell of the fumes as well..brings me back to when I was a kid, watching my dad race mx. I never got to race mx, just riding a few times (I am a bmx racing guy) but what I would pay to own an mx machine ;-)

[@Sleepy.Time.]

Jeremy should race the Vet Nationals this year on his 500

[@outlawadventures]

Sounds like a horrible Vintage day (friday) turn out.

[@ArmathuX]

Good Taste! Have fun with KX500.. thats unique classic two stroke. Its so cool to see you riding big Kawi (I have -90 KX500. Its my fav bike ever)

[@no-namecrown5510]

I have a restomod 96 KX 250 and a 2021 KX250x and I just love the 96. It's a handful but it's definitely emotional too. I had a beaten 82 KX80 back in high school so it just takes me back to when life wasn't such a grind.

[@chesterswingjr9796]

The one minor detail I never liked on the 500, (KX, or CR) was the bulbous rear fender. The 125’s, and 250’s lines always looked cleaner. There’s no denying the power those things had back then though. My buddy had a KX500, (still has it I believe)and after riding a RM125, that thing felt like it had nitrous on it!!! Great memories!!!

[@Tacomaguy458]

I feel like this is only really bad on the kawis tho. The hondas still look like the smaller bikes...

[@daneg]

I wonder if that's not also a reflection of the lack of development of 500s. by the mid 90s, manufacturers weren't doing a lot to them from year to year, and then they just dropped the displacement class from the Pro nationals, which pretty much ended development at all.

[@dangerx7697]

I've had both, and there's nothing like a kx500

[@reginaldredman6767]

I prefer CR 500. Both of these bike are legendary.☺👍

[@levisalvini4110]

There's nothing like a 500 two smokers... Let's be real😉

[@foobarmaximus3506]

And any decent rider on a 450 4-stroke could smoke you.

[@dangerx7697]

I also had kx500 Jeff ward works replica....nothing, no thumper would touch it, damn sure no "foobar clown"

[@oe542]

@@foobarmaximus3506 there’s no doubt. I know this because I’m a terrible rider. CR500 will always be king.

[@gregtaylor3961]

I love “ I’m a two stroke guy at heart”. I think those of us who have had both would all say the same thing.

[@garrettsmith8286]

Ditto

[@ziptiejedi5658]

I grew up on 2 smokers and love them to death. 4 strokes are sweet too. For me it depends on what kind of riding I'm doing. If I want to go hard and ride like an animal ill hop on the yz 250 but if I want to trail ride and just cruise its the yz250f.

[@jsknives2495]

Yeah 2 stroke are fun when you are on a track or in open field and can stay in the power band but four strokes for trails

[@BiggDaveTV]

Yes! 4 real

[@robertraft]

hell yeah. love the 2 stroke power delivery.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Two strokes and motocross are a marriage made in heaven !

[@mickeybeahl2233]

Your name and pic crack me up! I am a Chihuahua owner.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

@@mickeybeahl2233 his name is Alvin , he is a treasure !

[@mickeybeahl2233]

@@hotchihuahua1546 Is he an Apple or Deer head. Mine is a Deer head. Same color as yours.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

@@mickeybeahl2233 I have no clue , I found him wandering on the side of the road in 29 degree temperatures 9 years ago , could not find an owner and adopted him ! He turned out to be one of the best dogs we ever had !

[@hotchihuahua1546]

@@mickeybeahl2233 ok , wife said it’s a deer head , shows how much I know ! 😁

[@thekid8245]

It was awesome to see Jeremy cranking on a bike again ! He’s my all time favorite/best rider ! I miss thee ol 2 strokes for sure ! I blasted 4 strokes when they started coming out but now I have one lol And after watching this I may go on the hunt for a 500 2 stroke lol

[@stevepadilla9729]

Like seeing the K.I.N.G. even riding a bike. Inspired a lot of people to go out and ride. BMX roots brought to a motocross track was amazing to see the transfer over, back in his flying high nack nack days. Still looks fast to me.

[@DEADPOLES]

Glad to see that green Ktech 🤘

[@hebertscott6969]

Mc will never get old. Guy sill in great shape. Would be great to see the king on his kx500 at next years Straight Rhythm. How great would that be? The king against 199?

[@RevengeAvenger]

#4 the goat

[@VlogEpicness]

McGrath VS Bowers 2020 Redbull Straight Rhythm 🤔

[@timferrari6442]

Go back to Honda Jeremy! SHOWTIME!!!!!!! I was at your arenacross in Fort Worth back in the 90’s! I followed you since you were on 125cc. I still have your poster lol. It sucks to see that you have Jeff Emigs number 2 on your bike lol. Go back bubba, you are a monster, you are the god father of the nacnac. Steel roots isn’t just a VHS. You are the reason I went all the way on Texas tracks. You are SHOWTIME McGRATH. We in the old school MX scene Miss you bubba. Thank you for crusty demons of course, but you are the King of supercross. Thank you Jeremy. Thank you…..

[@loneventhorizon]

They should bring back the 500 races

[@camgnilpe9300]

when hell freezes over !

[@johnkolinoff8591]

Just pay off the EPA..."ASS HOLES!!!

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

EPA has nothing to do with it. If you want to point fingers, point them at the AMA, FIM and manufacturers.

[@jeffbronco5627]

The EPA has EVERYTHING to do with the demise of the 2 stroke. The EPA created the standards that most 2 strokes could not meet. Manufactures cannot produce bikes that don't cut the mustard.

[@OKFrax-ys2op]

Open class

[@robertojrguillen8110]

See this guy riding this two beauties give some nostalgia how good motocross was the 90s.

[@konnan442]

The KING of 2 stroke Super Cross! Back when tracks were nasty!

[@rcracer641]

Have you thought about doing a horse power at the rear wheel of both the 500 and 450?

[@brettfrimmer6567]

Modern 450 still wins

[@keithpeterson3447]

@@brettfrimmer6567 Nope

[@HashAssett]

Steel frame, heavy, no counterbalancer, piston port technology, before the video even begins im gonna say the 450 wins just on technology alone. Should put the 500 in a 450 frame with upgraded suspension to make it more fair.

[@yzrippin]

Im starting to look at 150 2strokes more power than a 125. Lighter than a 250. Possible best of both? Perhaps a 185?

[@2wheelobsessed]

I’d love to see what the 500s would be if they had all those lost yrs of R&D put into them. We’ll never know, but they will always be the coolest dirt bikes in my eyes....

[@dunfielder]

I remember watching The Show and Larocco duking it out in the 90's. It was great racing

[@fighter4christ7]

Stock KX450f Horsepower: 56.05 Torque 36.88 Stock KX500 Horsepower: 65 Torque:48.4 Two stokes still rule the earth!

[@michaeljkasnter]

Imagine the look on the guys face when Showtime showed up to buy his old KX-500 that needed some love. Imagine the bikes feelings knowing he was going to get thrashed by Showtime!!!

[@2strokemxclassics]

Loved them kx500,s 💥

[@urbanedgeautodetailing]

You show up to any track and fire up a 500 and heads turn. I love track riding on my 01 Service Honda 500af, its violent, just the way I like it.

[@jocrp6]

(Back in the day) MC be missing the 90's bad!

[@stevechacon4323]

JM 🏆 spoke from the heart. ✔️

[@corbaneells3997]

I had a KX500. Loved the bike other than the seat.

[@robertraft]

i had a bunch of steel framed hondas jeremy era. the best steelies ever! 93-96 cr250

[@changereception7750]

Make 2 Strokes Great Again!

[@gdv4612]

Basically the whole bike was rebuilt from the ground up cool if you have the cash otherwise good vintage big bore can be found that need minimal restoration the suspension is the key. For the older guys like McGrath the modern suspension on the 4 strokes is hard to pass up. For me is all about the sound, smell of premix and the hit of the smoker.

[@Ridefastorgetpassed]

Just that 2 stroke sound makes it way cooler !!!

[@allamerican7830]

They don’t call it the widow maker for nothin. When it comes alive it comes alive!

[@mxbigd17]

“The King”

[@billbright1755]

Could a two stroke be made direct fuel injection with separate oil crankcase? Maybe have two injections parallel with plug in head. Optimal fuel air mix at all time with anti knock properties as no exhaust valve to heat and pre ignition woes. Reed valve induction with timed exhaust ports. Might make complex cone pipes less critical. Power every stoke but with the pros of four stroke design. Excellent riding and awesome demo!

[@clarkpitts5393]

JEREMY SPOKE IN....... CLASS .....TODAY!!

[@meastabrooks1]

Does it bother anyone else that his number plate is a 2?! Seriously....it’s JM! And it’s really hard to see him on a Kawi! Either way, it’s just cool to see him making videos!!

[@Motoinc]

What tank is it? It's not the KX500 original tank

[@joenobody2580]

I think its the 89 kx250 tank that bolts up the 500 ?

[@hrbestalkinme3690]

Lap Times?

[@berube361]

Love the kx500, not a fan of the newer style front fender/number plate it just clashes a bit with the test of the bikes styling. Would be sweet to be able to afford a build like that on an older 500. I restored an 86' Honda cr500 this year to OEM spec as best I could with a budget. The cr500 is definetly a bit harder to ride since it doesnt have the power valve like the kx so the power just comes on so much harder especially with the 85/86 motor. Would love to see a pro rip around on my 500.

[@toddjacobs5660]

Both very nice bikes , great job on the build...

[@boost219]

Stuff that 500 motor in a new 450 frame!

[@dr00andrew]

i gotta say tps rmzilla looks way nicer than mcs kx and probably handles alot better too.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

I was about to post the same thing.

[@japslapr]

Wouldnt matter. The power delivery of a 450 is WAYYYYY smoother and useable. The age old debate of which bike/motor is faster around a track is over.... technology wins. You can make every excuse in the world or come up with every reason why... but it doesnt change it. A modern 450 motor/bike is going to be the better weapon on race day for mx/sx

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

For the most part I would agree but the main reason is because 2 stroke tech was left behind. If you ride a new KTM vs an old 2 stroke of the same cc, the difference is amazing, new 2 strokes are butter smooth. 450 is super smooth, but the 500 is already at a handicap in the old chassis.

[@dannyf4447]

I just miss all of my two strokes I don’t care what it is I want one. ☹️ but no where to ride anymore and getting to old, kids need daddy to go to work.

[@alphabravo675]

We got wheels on it. Thats always a good idea.

[@steelarms4235]

The Man...Jeremy McGrath...... Back in the Day..... my best memories is Jeremy on the Red Machine. It's a bummer what happened with the 4 Strokes, they shortened up the tracks with more turns, makes it hard to keep a 2 Stoke on the pipe to keep up with the low end torque of the 4 Stroke. I wonder if Jeremy would take a CR500 against the 4 Strokes......

[@Hugeroost]

Roost bought two 5's that last year (04} one to ride and one to set in game room. I have lined up w the 450's a bunch o times and here's the deal, several factors here to consider. The 450's are very tame, therefore easy to flog. JM dont weight enough to hold one down, although he can ride one better than anybody i've ever seen, makes sense right. You have to have the right place for the 5 due to its bad attitude, disrespect it and your down, or in the top of a tree. The 5's hit is violent, almost unmanagable, trust me you dont want that back tire to hook like you think. Jeremy is being paid to sell motorcycles, they havnt made the 5 in 20 yrs, you can get the 4 1/2 right now. Btw Abbott said all the same shyt on his video. Its just hard to compare the two, totally different tools imo. So i have a ranch in Texas, we have a dirtbike weekend 2-3 times a year, talk is thick around the camp fire, you guys know this, so the only way to settle this is line em right. This takes out the adevantage of being a great rider like JM. So my pasture is 600yrds across, we line em up, the 5 and 8-9-10 of the newest and greatest, yea yea but how else would you do it other than drag race. We are talking speed here, not suspension, nothing but raw power. So what happens guys ??? its dead even actually at the 100yd mark, its about then that i know i have complete control of the 5 and i can shift my 250lbs to the back and let her eat, and man she digs a daam trench, from there i just walk em, plus throw a truckload of dirt all over em. Then we have to go back to the camp fite and argue bout why that happened lol. If you have the sack to absolutely hammer that 5, and you have some ass on you, over 200 at least, aint many bikes out there gonna go by ya, especially w that 30ft roost coming off the back tire.

[@cmbscx1084]

When one of the best riders to walk the planet nicely says STOP debating if a 500 is better or equal to a modern 450, we should listen. Enjoy the 500's for what they were and are.

[@ravanderveur]

Lap times Jeremy - then we will have something to discuss.........

[@DC-nr4sr]

Lap times & dyno

[@feez357]

Throw in cost per year and things like that. Where is the shootout?

[@jhmonthetube6339]

He stated he wouldn’t line up against 450’s in a race. I raced the 500 along time ago and have ridden KX450’s. The 450 is easier to ride and the chassis/suspension is far superior. With that said, the 500 lets you know it’s there whereas the 450 just hooks up and goes. Being a two stroke man, there is nothing like the thrill of that raspy sound as it comes on the pipe. I would like to see Jeremy put the 500 motor in the 450 chassis!

[@lelenbates3367]

I have a kx500. There is nothing like going through the gears with the rear tire loose at 90 out in the desert. F Honda, they were front and center in killing 2 strokes.

[@shoefly757]

@@jhmonthetube6339 I have a 500 in a kx250 frame. I tried aluminum and the vibrations were cracking the factory welds everywhere. But, if you could throw it in a steel frame with polymer subframe and modern suspension, you'd be on to something. Mine in an 04 steel kx250 frame with the 04 suspension. Still absolutely incredible.

[@andrewison4728]

The engine braking alone will set the 4-stroke 450 apart going down Hills and into corners. When you're going so fast and don't have a lot of time to grab the brakes, the four-stroke is supreme. And of course we're not even talking about a mud race where delivering consistent power and torque is key when the track is slick.

[@stevepuyear2738]

I saw JM take a borrowed hill climber and win the Miller Lite Championship Hillclimb here in Montana against the Nations best climbers. I'm sure he would hold his own on that 500 vs a bunch of 450's.

[@flapjackson6077]

I like it that McGrath had the suspension upgrade on his 500. The 450 is superior because it’s newer technology. The 500 two stroke (or any two stroke for that matter) has a more difficult power band to master, but once mastered, it’s a superior energy delivery system. That said, I love four strokes because they’re easier to ride.

[@flapjackson6077]

@Gorgeous George And now you feel so much better about yourself because you can make snarky, uninformative comments. I’m proud of you! Although, I bet I’ve been riding and working on motor cycles longer than you’ve been alive. You’d do well to say nothing, rather than comment on things of which you’re completely ignorant. 🤙

[@flapjackson6077]

@Gorgeous George Well bloody hell, mate, I misinterpreted what you were getting at. My apologies! You were agreeing with me in a sense, and I missed it. I hate when I do that. Peace bro! 🤙

[@christinehalmos8804]

Jeremy McGrath is a great moto racer.

[@johnnycarpenter1744]

Bring it to the elsinore gp next weekend

[@ryanleyba376]

Sick channel Donn! Long time no talk. Hope all is well.

[@ericthompson165]

So which was actually faster??

[@BigBoy-hd8mf]

Showtime should have ridden the 500 at Straight Rythm with Pastrana and Bowers.

[@nascarnate326]

Soo cool that Kawasaki not only lets you do this but appears to really enjoy it. Sweet Project MC!! [and swap]

[@nicholashernandez6319]

God i miss my kx 500 , and ohh lord i miss my kx450. Most of all i miss my no rev limiter raced out desertcross kx250f

[@donshreeves8887]

Hell yeah I had a YZ 490 back in the day now I have the the 450f and there is no comparison the 450f is like going from a Pinto to a Lamborghini!!

[@rockyeasterline348]

I have a 92 CR500 gone through every thing except never split the cases no need has been sitting sents 2004 bike is still like new very very low hours I will get it ready 2 ride soon put it on KZbin I will start that bike the first kick!!! Ex-pro boxer founder of boxing vs UFC and best fight predictor of all times Rocky Esterline long live strokes !!!

[@_Krxsh]

Text 500s are the best I’m only eight I have a DRx when I grow up I’m going to start with a Kx500

[@purebloodheretic4682]

👍Right-on Kid- Better get your Dad or Someone to find 1 for you Now & Hold onto it until your Ready, as Prices are Skyrocketing 🚀 & Getting hard to find a Good one that aren't all Clapped out!! - Keep Riding maybe one day you'll get Sponsorship! - Cheers👍😉🇦🇺

[@kellybrown6988]

Too bad they don’t make them anymore lol

[@JETZcorp]

Ride Ride Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Ride End Yes, great shootout.

[@joelcampbell1491]

I had a CR 125 R nasty little bike

[@hit1stride]

Still rocking those Honda Red boots though...

[@BBGBITW]

Why did they not race them against each other?

[@markmtbrider]

Looks like Mc is getting back into moto shape after all the truck stuff. Good to see.

[@craigbielsky115]

Nothing burns more calories in 45 min workout .....couple weeks on track and that sedentary fat starts burning....lol.

[@1etergen]

My 97 KX500 much more a workout than my 2009 CRF450. I live in the desert and find I ride my KX500 more often.

[@timlindquist5224]

Yeah cool 2 stroke v 4 stroke without the shootout! Yeah awesome...,

[@haraldkiri5360]

I love the 500cc! Hell yeah🤟🤪

[@vaughnslavin9784]

How fun!

[@billypointer8761]

500 for the go!

[@greenthumbgaming]

i hit the like on the intro what a view

[@kellienicolebrooksschettin6598]

Yeah I kinda figured,and can kinda see u apear to be going faster on your trusty 450four,like u said ur used to it,but my question is being a two stroke racers does it feel any more comfy timing the two stroke or do u think ur timing has really changed to four stroke era...mainly because they hook up so much better,u don't think if u got used the to stroke power band again timing u could ride it as well or better than the new bike,but why the chassis is much better right,I raced a92 KX 500cc and it was not too bad but the chassis really could use a swap to the new frame most guys are doing...when I watch Roczen and others 4 stroke guys u can see how there throttle hand is not in a two stroke groove even as good as they are riding,the new bikes seem to get 30 percent better or more hook up with no extra effort,its a little disheartening even if u had a really dial in race two stroke,but I still think its possible to make it go as well but too much time A...thanks we need to see u do more riding videos and get a good photographer ,camera man ifvu got time....and some cool,places to ride... If u can...thanks still look good

[@robertrishel3685]

McGrath looks great, I was afraid he would blow up to 300lbs when he retired. He really looks fit.

[@benfairhall5331]

Robert Rishel well he ain’t no RC that’s for sure

[@Tacomaguy458]

his face is starting to show some age but to still be out there shredding at 50 isnt bad...

[@geneharrogate6911]

How it normally goes: Average rider fantasizes about a big bore two stroke. Final gets one. Sells it next month and buys a 350 four stroke.

[@richardpichan6916]

I honestly prefer having more affordable rebuilds....be it carb, top end or crank. Also minimal electronics and no $300+ batteries. I used to race a 95 Rm250, then a 97 YZ250 with the Noleen pipe and shorty silencer. 😖 Should've never sold that YZ.... Nowadays I compromised and run a 98 WR400F. Mainly due to wanting an MX capable dual sport 😈 and while on the heavy end I believe it's overbuilt. Yamaha couldn't have those bikes failing in any way. The newer 4 strokes carry a premium maintenance cost in comparison. Don't misunderstand me, they are amazing machines....but I raced the most from 94-2004 on my 250 2 strokes and feel that the difference servicing time tween the 2 & 4 strokes along with the cost of: titanium valves, cams, heads, & the batteries would've been much more difficult. Almost like the progressive change of nascar "stock car" racing. I'm not trying to insinuate that they're more prone to failure, just that the factory titanium valves, cams, piston kit crank and a head will run you more than having Pro Circuit, Noleen or FMF build you the sickest 2 stroke motor they offer.

[@charlesgreer7641]

I guess the 450 has come a long way bc I remember when the thumpers first hit the track and were racing the 2 strokes the 250s ran against 125s and the 450s ran against the 250s so for him to say that the 500 wasnt really that much compared to a 500 when they use to be about like a 250 is saying the 450 thumper has come a long way since they took over moto cross.

[@charlesgreer7641]

I ment the 500 wasnt much compared to the 450

[@jessicahayden4522]

Weird to see him on a KX since i grew up watching him on everything but lol. Jeremy is the best.

[@jj3449]

2019 suspension with a 500 two stroke and someone who knows how to ride it… that’s a dangerous combination

[@patwoodruff6506]

Nice corporate comments from the king 👑

[@brianjohnson8616]

Sounds more like a bunch of shameless plugs rather than a 500 vs 450 comparison.

[@Markdmarque]

Power delivery is different on a 2 stroke !!

[@coystuart8583]

I had a fully built 2001 kx 500 that put out 100 horsepower at the rear wheel and never came across anything that had anywhere near that kind of power it pulled like a street bike.

[@ronaldhickman9953]

How many wheel horsepower is each bike actually making

[@adambrown8867]

A 2 stroke 500 is a widow maker to all but the highest of master riders.

[@monsterkxf]

The King 🤘🤘

[@jeepwk6.5L]

Imagine being some guy selling your old 500 on Craigslist and the guy who shows up being McGrath...

[@premierlandscape448]

Show time!!!!

[@silverbackanimal7215]

Prices of these 500 2 strokes is exploding in Australia

[@TheFykle]

Everythings always exploding here 😞 Soo over priced

[@crffilmz7300]

What year is the 500

[@kellienicolebrooksschettin6598]

That's is something I thought would never see electric start on a race dirt bike...can't wine about that can we...

[@Garminrules]

Electric start...thats pretty soft

[@billallen4793]

And no kicker at all!!!

[@adambrown8867]

60hp is what 4 stroke 250cc Moto3 engines make. 60hp for a 450cc Supercross engine seems kind of low. I would think it would be at least 80hp & easily that. Granted for a tight back & forth dirt track, torque is the key factor for accelerating out of hair pin corners & 60hp might be plenty for getting down the short straight, & through the higher speed jumps & whoops. Right?

[@Tacomaguy458]

Kinda hard to call that 500 an actual KX500. The only thing factory on it is the frame and motor. Literally everything else is scabbed together from modern bikes. I am a early 2000's 2 stroke guy ( mostly RM125 and RM250's ) but there is a reason why my weekly rider bike is a 21' CRF250R. The older bikes are great but the newer bikes just outperform in every way. Kinda sad that my 02 RM250 has only seen daylight once since I bought the honda in late 2020 but the difference is night and day. The RM wants to stretch its legs all the time but the honda is smooth and comfortable to ride.

[@Youhaverights6]

Why does everyone pit the 500 against the 450f when the 450f is a 250 stroke class?

[@A.J.1656]

Because nobody has made a 1000cc four-stroke MX bike.

[@craigbielsky115]

Not for many years bro....current 450 4 strokes at pro level are 60hp....you can't build a 60hp 250 2stroke that can be rideable or survive 45min moto....

[@craigbielsky115]

Make it clear ....no 250 2 stroke can compete with the 450 stroke anymore those days are gone..... Back in the day when 450's were 40hp it was true but not anymore ...lol come in to the new millennium guys .....its a fact!

[@kevinkazmierski9189]

MC likes the 500 better,he just can't say it or Kawasaki will get mad