I had a 91 with blue forks and always thought that they were a nice touch.
@dirtbikedave3 жыл бұрын
Wanna buy a set?
@bifftannin53325 жыл бұрын
I'm still riding the 94 kx250. It's been a amazing bike all these years.
@derrickzenner93005 жыл бұрын
I ran a 94 KX125 for eight years. Can't complain.
@aeror1155 жыл бұрын
Great bikes for sure would love to ride a kx250 two stroke 💚🤙
@mxthunder25 жыл бұрын
Love the 89s, the 92s, the 96, 97 and 2001. I had 92 and 2001 KX250. 89 KX80.
@williamlewis56885 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a 1985 KDX200 a few weeks ago and I luv it great bike for trail riding very torqey
@trxmh5 жыл бұрын
Nice video! my all time fav kawis are 2003 and 1990
@derrickzenner93005 жыл бұрын
Those are really good picks. I have an 02 125 and I so wish I would have waited one more year.
@stevene.64305 жыл бұрын
I'll always love my first brand new bike. The 1984 KX 125 is still my favorite.
@7pines775 жыл бұрын
The 92 125 was Awesome. I loved how they flatten the the seat out where you slide to the front of the tank better when going around turns
@empiresrikesfat3 жыл бұрын
Had 92 kx80 mad little bike awesome graphics
@64maxpower5 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad you made this channel Tony
@TheMotocrossVault5 жыл бұрын
THANKS
@nonameinfl5 жыл бұрын
The 1994 KX look is the best for me. My dad bought me a brand new 94 KX80 big wheel that year.
@hiker27425 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video! WOW, I'm impressed! Rode Kawasaki since 1975 and love all these bikes! Again great job!
@michaeltrower67925 жыл бұрын
1990 definitely my favorite
@loneventhorizon4 жыл бұрын
I had the 1985 KX80, the 1993 KX125, the 2006 KX250, then the 2013 KX450F. On a 2016 RMZ450 at the moment though haha. My personal favorite changes every year around June haha. I recon every year they bring out a bike, it's a dream machine 100%.
@davegresswell86915 жыл бұрын
I loved the look's of my old faithfull 1987 KX 125.raced mx and hare scrambles and it never let me down once.After it was stolen I got a 1991 CR 250 but to this day I only miss the KX125.
@neekopeeko90542 жыл бұрын
I had a 1985 KX 125. Still remember delivered to my house for $1983.00 from our local dealer. I was 15 years old at the time. That year it was the fastest 125 available. I loved that damn bike.
@hank15565 жыл бұрын
never owned a Kawi offroad bike other than a 2001 KE100. now THAT bike ripped!
@JRBUISEXCAVATING5 жыл бұрын
I had an 85 kx250 and I still have a 1990 kx250 I bought new in 1989. This video brings back memory’s. Thank you!
@onlygazza5 жыл бұрын
I had 1988 kx 500, 1989 kx 250, 1990 kx250, 1994 kx250 ( best kx and mx bike I ever owned, brill suspension, smooth engine and still wish I never part ex it for a 99 cr 250 ) Ps I now have the 2016 kxf 450 and love it also 👏
@MrFireline555 жыл бұрын
Great videos man! Please keep them coming. We all appreciate them
@chadkennedy5295 жыл бұрын
I always liked the 89 kx 80s, not sure why just loved they way they looked. A little before my time it wasn't till 91 before I was on a new kx60.
@EarthSurferUSA5 жыл бұрын
5:34. It is amazing how you can see a picture from 40 years ago from a magazine, in a vid today, and it feels like puberty all over again. :)
@64maxpower5 жыл бұрын
84 kx125 is my favorite ever. The 83 KX I like cause it's different
@BudgetGroundPounder4 жыл бұрын
The 1996 Kawasaki KX's with the purple tanks are like the most sought after year of the bikes. Especially these days when all the 80's, 90's stuff coming back in style. I also happen to have a 1996 KX60 with the purple tank & shroud. I love it. Great little bike, with some mods.
@onenessseeker56833 жыл бұрын
stripped a 93 today. frame resprayed , piston in the post. shocks rebuilt. power valve polished. You know the score on what's coming next don't ya
@williamkudrna58434 жыл бұрын
My two favorite years are on here...years that I also was lucky enough to own. Had a 1985 KX 80, and a 1990 KX 250. Both amazing bikes that I wished I still had.
@purebloodheretic46825 жыл бұрын
'90 to '92 KX Range Still looks Great - Had '91 KX250 with Blue Forks, Loved the Perimeter Frame, Wish they Made the 500 with the Perimeter Frame, That would be Sick! -Cheers👍😉🇦🇺
@aarmancuda35705 жыл бұрын
The 1990 KX 250 was the favorite bike of "The Chicken" Jeff Matiasevich too.. He almost one the series on that bike..really like to have one of those myself..
@jmsiii47515 жыл бұрын
Being I'm an old MX'er from the 70's, I got one of the first 1974 KX 250's and again in 1978 one of the very first KX 250 A4's. I still love their old, but good looks... :)
@EarthSurferUSA5 жыл бұрын
I personally think the 97 250 was the best looking because I had one. But in reality of all good looking MX bikes, Kawasaki does not leave you the best to choose from IMO. All through the 70's, 80's and half the 90's, it was one or two of the other colors that turned the most heads. It made Jeff Ward a bit of a loaner.
@richardkey42895 жыл бұрын
Those '81/82/83 kx models looked futuristic, uni track suspension, primitive disc brakes up front, crazy bodywork with the rear numberplates; I ended up riding Hondas , they had more parts availability
@ios66055 жыл бұрын
Me too I miss the green frame two stroke 250 Bring it back Kawasaki please ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@ghpjerry5 жыл бұрын
I've been following you for about a yr now...Your channel is 1 of a kind and awesome. Your collection is 1 that has to be worth a lot of $$ somewhere. TY for always giving us a walk down memory lane. My fav bike was my 1982 YZ80J as it was my 2nd bike & what I learned to race on. I had 3 of them, all set up different.
@danielrelph68785 жыл бұрын
My first bike was an 82 yz 80 when i was twelve....that thing was so much faster than any 80 before it.....until than darned 1983 kx80.
@ghpjerry5 жыл бұрын
@@danielrelph6878 I was 11. Weren't they awesome??
@danielrelph68785 жыл бұрын
@@ghpjerry yes i was scared of it at first and man that thing would swap if you let off the gas in the whoops but that midrange was hard hitting for an 80, my friends had an 83 rm 80 no low end all top end a 1980 yz 80 hard hitting and revved far but slower ,another had a 1980 cr 80 another bike with zero low end and way slower ......but my other friend had an 83 kx80 and it would beat me by three links every time...but the yz did have more low end hit
@ghpjerry5 жыл бұрын
@@danielrelph6878 Yes! That power band on the high end was something else too. When we'd go up north to our cottage & to open that thing up in 6th gear I felt like I was flying! Oh the days. Now it takes all I have to hold on to my 97 CR250. lol
@MrIh8hondas5 жыл бұрын
1993>1992 and 1994. The shroud graphics with the cartoon smoke are iconic now. Also, I loved everything about the looks of the last KX two strokes, especially that rear fender.
@ahighervibe40863 жыл бұрын
I know mine is not the popular opinion, but the green and gold '82's with rear fender number plate is my all time favorite, followed by the 79!
@derrickzenner93005 жыл бұрын
I definitely want a last gen kx125. That bodywork is my favorite. Otherwise I like 87 88 and 89. But I agree that the 88 and 89 rear fenders are messed up.
@diggs72525 жыл бұрын
This was awesome!
@sambuvca222 жыл бұрын
87,88,89 were the golden years for KAW
@whitesand85 жыл бұрын
The picture of the 85' 125 first person on the track, I remember that ad! Great memories...Loved the 85' KX's....I remember when the 1990's came out and being amazed at what Kawasaki had done.....1990 was a really bold, the perimeter frame really set the standard and we still see it today...Question, Did the reliability of the 2006 KX improve over the 80's and 90's KX's ? I remember even the bolts would just break on their own in the 80's.
@purebloodheretic46825 жыл бұрын
1990 KX Range #1 👍😉
@EarthSurferUSA2 жыл бұрын
You can play Lacrosse with that KX "number plate rear fender". Loved in Europe. :)
@ryanbarker44225 жыл бұрын
I like the 94 95 Kx. But I do like the all green on the 20 20s.
@bigram72355 жыл бұрын
2003 KX 250. Best of the Best
@LifeWideOpen7805 жыл бұрын
Let's do a reliability top 10 between the manufacturers. Best and worst
@TheMotocrossVault5 жыл бұрын
Oh man that would get some guys flaming me for sure!
@danielrelph68785 жыл бұрын
Yamaha 1st honda second with better build quality,kawasaki 3rd and a deserved last Suzuki thats my take after owning them all.
@double-oseven5725 Жыл бұрын
Well put together brother. Hard to go past the 94 for me
@builtfordtough44995 жыл бұрын
WoW, i owed half of these...
@clintanthony17794 жыл бұрын
I had a 1990 kx 125 back in 93. I wish I had it now.
@ericmiles1852 Жыл бұрын
My personal best looking kx are the 87 models.
@danielrelph68785 жыл бұрын
The 1990 kx 250 was a good pick when that thing came out it was the hottest bike on the market it made the other bikes look ancient. But you missed a few the 83 and 84 kx 80s were so cool looking it made my 82 yz 80 irrelevant over night and that 84 kx 125 looked just like wards bike still love that rear fender. How about those first kx 250s 1978 79 they were cutting edge with the green shocks and gold swingarm. I also love the looks of the kx500 1985 i wanted one of those bad as well as the 1992 500 it was the desert king looked like a baja bike to me just needed a light. I also liked the 82 kx 125 first disc brake water cooled and for some reason back then i liked that numberplate fender it looked European to me.but tha #1 pick I bought a 2015 kx450f right when the 2016 came out they were sitting side by side and thought the 15 looked better not to mention it was way faster.
@petertothRC-FPV5 жыл бұрын
Yeah great bikes in the day i had 84` 125 + 91`250
@Slowrex1235 жыл бұрын
Green frame kx looks good
@jasonpeters93905 жыл бұрын
The colour purple is regarded as supremacy in Japanese so maybe this is why they used the colour purple great vlog
@anthonyvu7493 жыл бұрын
Really? I thought it was just a 90’s thing same with jet skis all the brands just made really colorful stuff
@iridefast15 жыл бұрын
1969 238 Greenstreak #1
@Ispintechno25 жыл бұрын
1992 and 1993 kx line was the best looking to me. The 1994 also looked great. The 1990 and 1991 honerable mention for such a big overhaul from the 80s bikes
@empiresrikesfat3 жыл бұрын
92 94 kx 👌
@jeffahearn5 жыл бұрын
I loved my 1989 KDX200- weapon! Could you do an enduro clip? I'd like to see one on the 1997 ktm 250 exc 2 stroke. I still own one of these and it ia still a really nice bike to ride
@Slowrex1235 жыл бұрын
My favourite looking bike is the 92 kx
@claytongreen27445 жыл бұрын
Do some videos of the Enduros!! Like the RMX and KDX Bikes...and I have a Question....Who in the heck started this hard, narrow, straight Seats???? I hate them! Love the saddle seats...
@dirtbikedave3 жыл бұрын
Cagiva had seats and ergos in the late 80's that are similar to the current crop. Back then, it was quite unique.
@aidansmith135411 ай бұрын
You didn’t mention Kawasaki self cleaning rims and why they stopped making them due to buckling?
@2DclanSnipingTeam5 жыл бұрын
I read the tittle and thought...1990.
@johnnyrock52374 жыл бұрын
Nice video.
@fytb17383 жыл бұрын
man i had a 03 kx125 and i crashed a raptor 700r so i had to sell it but now im lookin to get an 03 n up kx250
@cassarj765 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe the 98 didn’t get a mention best looking by far !! 🤦♂️
@derrickzenner93005 жыл бұрын
The 98 250 was MXA bike of the year. Had one for a little while.
@ozevox5 жыл бұрын
I loved the 1990 models big change and the 2006 models
@aeror1155 жыл бұрын
Great video mate! Would like to get one of this green 250 two stroke monsters😂💚 Kawi fam🤙
@nickt4775 жыл бұрын
Why wasn't the 93 on the list? Serious question
@TheMotocrossVault5 жыл бұрын
I loved the 1993s when they came out but i think they look a little cartoony now.
@sambuvca222 жыл бұрын
I HAD A 94. knocked myself out cold on it lol
@orionsoars99535 жыл бұрын
2016 #4, 1985 #1, KTM &Husqvarna have a more unique look than the big 4 IMO
@shanecircle12365 жыл бұрын
Great video! Grew up om Kawasaki and KX guys stick together.Team Green and high 5 s in the pits.My 2002 kx 250 with the Pro Circuit pro am team graphics looks the best! Last set of graphics and seat cover I have.Owned the bike since 2003.Old Earl May bike and I could not guess how many thousands I have in it.My old 94 kx 250 actually had more raw horse power.I remember my little brother's 1985 kx 80 was faster than his 90 kx 80 big wheel.So many posters of kx bikes on my wall and school locker.My 1987 kx 125 works replica was ugly compared to the 88 and 89 models I raced against.I get compliments all the time on my 02.Have the Transworld mag on my identical bike.Green Envy.Thanks for the video.Black wheels suck!
@bigram72353 жыл бұрын
If you trust Kawasaki’s Dyno numbers, the 2003 KX 250 has the highest HP motor ever produced. 55.74
@dirtbikedave3 жыл бұрын
03, all day
@williambewley79485 жыл бұрын
Do the best looking bikes from all manufacturers, not just kawi
@TheMotocrossVault5 жыл бұрын
William Bewley Check out my channel I have done one for Honda Suzuki KTM and Yamaha already. I will probably be doing one for Husqvarna as well
@johnfkennedygaming6935 жыл бұрын
Why did u delete most of your vids?
@dirtbikedave3 жыл бұрын
The only thing worse than that KDX style rear fender is when people change it to a later fender, and it points upward, like an erection.
@nickcraig24174 жыл бұрын
91 kx 80 or 125
@siyz2504 жыл бұрын
Coin toss for me of 90, 91 or 92 for best looking..
@robertococcia98154 жыл бұрын
I have kx 250 2008 because im from italy in europe last year of 2stroke japan bikes its was 2008 .4me 2008 model its most beatiful of kawa production dirtbikes.bye
@sambourre95393 жыл бұрын
I love ur reviews bro, but you put tooo much weight in stock graphics. Most only last an hour anyhow
@swemx74032 жыл бұрын
Second place bike. The Kawasaki kx250 1990.. I think in my opinion it's ugly and beautiful at the same time. The front looks to the future when it comes to motocross bikes. But the rear part is still stuck in the 80's. Just compare the side panels to the shrouds! I mean it's years apart!
@brianharrison90763 жыл бұрын
The Kawasaki's with the purple were the worst
@porschefan1175 жыл бұрын
The KX450F Was a sex machine 2016-2018 and this year it came out ugly
@shanewilliams87684 жыл бұрын
99-02 wasnt even on there and theyre the best looking bikes of all time from any manufacturer. You sir need glasses.
@TheMotocrossVault4 жыл бұрын
Shane Williams Sorry I was never a fan of that particular design in stock condition at least. The 1999 pro circuit bikes and Ricky Carmichael‘s factory machines we’re both amazing looking but stock I was not impressed.
@claytongreen27445 жыл бұрын
The number one Bike is waaaaay Ugly!and its 4stroke! Bla!!!!!!
@80smxpro415 жыл бұрын
I kinda like the 125s with that single radiator back then. I truly hate Kawasaki's. I remember in the early 80s Team Green was giving bike's and parts to every local fast kid in So Cal. In 83 I had a support ride with Honda racing the 250 pro class. I got hurt late in the year and did not receive another ride in 84 because I wasn't heald by the start of the year. Kawasaki gave me bikes and parts and they were such trash I gave them back and bought my own Honda. Kawasaki = Trash. Look how many KXs are on the gate at Anaheim 1. Next to none.
@derrickzenner93005 жыл бұрын
And they still have more wins even when they're outnumbered so drastically. KTM stacks the field and still doesn't dominate. Kaws are the easiest to go fast on so they usually finish up front.
@80smxpro415 жыл бұрын
@@derrickzenner9300 Really? All you see are guys on the factory team otherwise guys know they're trash.
@derrickzenner93005 жыл бұрын
@@80smxpro41 Reed's last win was aboard a kaw. Even Millsaps won the monster energy cup on one. I agree they're not going to please everyone though.
@pdbordelon4 жыл бұрын
The purple is awful
@jamesbramblett33465 жыл бұрын
Your knowledge of bikes is impressive thanks for sharing! The 1990 bikes were all just SO good looking across all brands huh?
@TheMotocrossVault5 жыл бұрын
Best year ever for bike appearance across the board IMO
@manbeastx695 жыл бұрын
90's KX's rule
@killaquarryservices30655 жыл бұрын
Hi tony love your vids, share your opinion mid 90s graphics, on that note what about a vid on the ugliest and rarest Mx bikes !! My iron is 1983 xr500r👍