The ONE Problem with the New Kawasaki... | 2024 Kawasaki KX450 - In Depth

The 2024 450 MX Shootout is officially in the books, and now we will take a closer look at each of the machines that we tested. In today’s close-up, we focus on the all new 2024 Kawasaki KX450 and get each test rider's feedback on the machine.

[@NorthRiverRidge]

It’s always funny how everyone says 450s are too fast and dangerous and that no one needs a 450 power. But as soon as one comes out that has rideable, controllable power, the same people dog on it saying it’s slow 😵‍💫

[@GregCrayne]

Was thinking the same thing

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Usually the bikes that they say are slow are also the bikes that they say handle the best. For years now.

[@Davido50]

Well makes sense when ya consider it in riding scenario. Thing is KTM & Yamaha handle very well too w/best in class power. 💯 -NW Ohio

[@yotaarmy515]

I've got a 2024 kx450 and the thing is a beast I also ride single track so it definitely feels good riding in the woods to me very happy with my purchase

[@pags1981]

JE Pro Piston + bit more fuel and advance on ignition will be enough to fix the Kawi :)

[@Davido50]

How bout new pipe /rear sprocket swap? Hate open motor on all new bike. Bothers me it's *heaviest in class* more so than not *most power* . All basically have plenty of power. -NW Ohio

[@Teamsmokemotocross]

The one problem with new Kawasaki is it’s not a Yamaha 😂😂😂😂

[@take5th]

As an older rider, it sounds great to me. Slow down low, ride like a 250? What’s that mean? More shifting? Most tracks near me are small, and I’m not fast for long, so maybe a great fit, realistically.

[@coldsteeloffroad]

Means you don't have to respect the power as much & can ride it harder/more aggressively. I went from a 450 Husky to 350 GASGAS for that exact reason.

[@abhinav1860]

can someone starting off road/dirt riding buy this bike? I'm very familiar with the power of the 600's and the most heavy single cylinder I have ridden is the duke 390; please suggest. I'd like to ride an Africa Twin as an expert one day, so I want to start off from dirt bikes. Surprisingly, I only have 2 options in my country; this and the 250 and they both are priced the same 😅

[@stephenmiley5804]

Unanimously everyone says front end is much better on 24 kx450f but honestly the stock fork on 19 to 23 was crazy soft and divey. It was first thing I changed on my 2021 and it made a big difference in handling. The 24 kx has same forks basically with extra shim in low speed valve and few other changes to stiffen fork. If you did same mods to forks on a 19 to 23 it would help that bike too. If I buy a new kx id love to compare it against my 21 kx. Honestly right now im leaning towards a new yz450f just for the better resale value. I cant get 4500 bucks out of my 21 kx450f and it looks and runs like new.

[@garethbuttery8996]

Same here in UK. A two year old KX halves in value and are about £500 cheaper than the equivalent Yams, maybe even a little more.

[@OtisFlint]

Yep, the Yamahas are worth $1500 more around here at 2-3yrs old.

[@Braap420]

Bring that Kawi to Argentina you can get 12k for it easy. Brand new Kawis are 20k here lmao.

[@stephenmiley5804]

@@Braap420 Wow that is pricy! I did try trading bike in. First salesman said 4500 trade after sending pictures, but when I was about drive 3 hours to buy new bike salesman said it came back at 3k. Hard pass for me.

[@Braap420]

@@stephenmiley5804 man go to mercado libre argentina and checkout the prices its insane. No wonder the country is fubar lol

[@RafaelVentura-d2n]

I love my new bike 🦖24

[@AlexStauber-wr6qq]

The 19-23 needed more fork oil. They came specd on the low end. Great bike once fixed. Reminds me of the 06-08 Honda 450

[@stevesmith756]

So I buy a $12k motorcycle and I have to tear the engine apart and change the piston?? About as bad as buying a KTM then spend $ to put springs in the forks

[@jaredweed5060]

if you didn't have to do that, what would you complain about on the internet though????

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

Buy last year's for 7500... Bam problem solved.

[@RafaelVentura-d2n]

Where u paid 12k for kawi ??

[@christiansoria2603]

it's going for 6k right now

[@mikenielsen8738]

​@@christiansoria2603 In Germany. About 10-12k. Kawa and KTM the Same. Suzuki 450. 8900k gas Gas 7,8--9k i hat Germany more and more

[@bigdog2.016]

When the sr comes out it will be perfect

[@swapmotolive.]

No SR in 24. 😥

[@Davido50]

​​ That's really a shame unless this all new '24 Kawi is really, really good overall. Would the KTM & Yamaha engines last longer between rebuild considering all had proper basic maintenance practices? Thanks 👍🏻

[@JacksonD489]

Dream green 🇯🇵✅

[@Davido50]

It's heaviest in class! 😢😮 Not cool. All the bikes are excellent overall. Gotta lean towards KTM / Yamaha yet again it seems.

[@charlesclapper8982]

Is it like 350 power I've hurd

[@Buzzlightyear1-l]

*250 -motowens

[@johnnymckissick2735]

Ill get a 25 when they fix the motor lol.

[@fabriziograziani2765]

💚💚💚💯

[@marcozuffada]

heavy😮

[@Markjacobs4477]

It’s slow af, I turned mine in for the 24 Yamaha.

[@reedgalbraith6508]

BS.. this bike rips.

[@Markjacobs4477]

@@reedgalbraith6508 you must think every bike rips then, the Yamaha I returned it for is literally light years quicker 😅

[@nathancrittenden8525]

​@@Markjacobs44773 or 4 horsepower is not lightyears bro 😂

[@Markjacobs4477]

@@nathancrittenden8525 well it sure feels that way, the difference is crazy

[@nathancrittenden8525]

@@Markjacobs4477 I can also guarantee you don't need that extra 3 horsepower and matter of fact your not using half the potential of any of the 450s so any amateur returning a 450 because it's not fast enough for them is dreaming or living in a fantasy land where they are alot better than they actually are