Kawasaki's 2024 KX450 tested: It's all new but it is a better bike?

The latest KX450 is not only the first totally new Kawasaki flagship model for five years, but the only truly all-new machine in the 450 class from any manufacturer for 2024.
It has a new motor with centre-port exhaust and new head, new aluminium frame, different bodywork, Brembo brakes, Traction Control, riding modes with handlebar-mounted switch and Bluetooth connectivity using the Rideology app.
MotoHead's Dave Willet rode the bike at an awesome facility in Spain, starting on a damp and slippery track that eventually turned tacky, right through to some night riding under the floodlights. Find out his verdict on the green meanie.

[@richcornwall4567]

Solid review, cool to see this Spanish track and Dave is very relatable and I enjoy his analysis. He’s got excellent modern riding technique as well… a Vet with some padding is also relatable. Looking forward to some aftermarket development reviews. New 2024 KX is a solid platform to build on… can speak from my own experience. 😏

[@onlygazza]

Gotta say this bike looks the biz, love it 👌

[@Alex-dv6ro]

I think same anylisis as the last generation of Austrian bikes. They definetly improved things but this kind of a transition generation and things will need to be improved. No doubt it's a god overall bike.

[@NickW90]

14:38 missing a seat bolt already lol

[@grabir01]

Just get an old KX500 2 stroke as the 2 strokes are way faster, simple, and much lighter.

[@davewillet4764]

As much as I love the kx500 it’s not a good bike to use week in and week out.

[@grabir01]

@@davewillet4764 True. But for everyday use, it is fantastic!!

[@AnthH13792]

@@davewillet4764it is if your man enough

[@riders.oregon4474]

Never getting another kick start bike unless it’s a 125 .

[@lmtada]

Four stroke you last longer. Mx is endurance sport. Big bore two stroke wear you out in Moto”s. Four stroke for the win.

[@johngray722]

Wow from wot I've heard it's heavier and slower and much more expensive that the out going model and its late to the party well done kawasaki

[@davewillet4764]

One word SUZUKI

[@singletrackmarc819]

I'm hearing it has good rideable power. Jerk your arms out of socket is not rideable. Sounds to me like they did a good job

[@AnthH13792]

worst bike of 2024

[@dominicpayne23]

Suzuki😂