You're forgeting one thing. The KFX450 has a very narrow front frame section. The A arms are just as long if not longer than the 450R and YFZ. You will find that it is going to be very stable without having to be as wide as the Suzuki.

 

There is no comparison with the other machines. The year of green is upon us. Revenge!!!

 

Dude what are you on? its a bike that any rider can take in any riding direction after the first year I am getting one its versitile and well thoguht out.

 

what are you guys on? you say its light? it has an aluminum frame and its still heavier than the trx450r, they must really suck at designing frames- aluminum frame that weighs the same or more as a steel one.

 

all i know is that i cant wait to get mine

 

It has an electric starter/battery and the trany has reverse gears. That's why it weighs more than a 450R.

Aluminum doesn't necessarily equate to lighter. You have to use thicker tubing and more gusseting when you go with aluminum. What it does do is it flexes where they want it to flex and is solid and ridged where they want it to be solid and ridged.

Here is an idea for you...... Wait until it comes out then make your conclusions based on FACTS not just "Duh.... Me thinks it Sucks."

 

NOW THIS IS STRAIGHT FROM THE MANUFACTURES WEBSITES.

HONDA: Dry Weight 363.0 pounds (Electric Start)/357.0 pounds (Kick Start)

YAMAHA: 350 lb.

SUZUKI: 368 lbs. (167 kg)

KAWASAKI: Dry weight 364 lb


There you have it kawasaki is in the game. So all you people that come here just to flam on it leave we dont want your comments. Not only is there wight competitive but there is also a reverse gear what else do you need.

 

Not that I have any of them, I am a big fan of the sport/race machines, and miss my Raptor. I cant wait to see how the new KFX compares. I'm sure it will be as good if not better. After all, they had all the other machines out to compare the proto type to before finalizing it.

 

i think the kawi 450 will dominate. give it till its 2nd year so they can work out everything with the efi. but im betting it will be able to hang with preds and 450rs on XC while hanging with the yfz 450r and r 450 on the mx track