They screwed up the kfx450r, i thought it was supposed to be an mx machine!


Its just messed up, it has an aluminum frame, and it is still 364 lbs, that is 14lbs more than the yfz! i was expecting it to be at least 345lbs or less and also

-its narrow, only 46"
-has reverse
-has only 8.5inch travel on front

Or was this supposed to be a trail machine????


They messed up big time on this one

 

sure looks like its built for trails....looks like to me just a beefed up kfx400

 

they made it especially for XC races

 

By your logic Honda messed of the 450R also..........

Kawasaki made the KFX450 to be a race machine that could still be used by the trail rider........

Most serious MX racers are going to replace the A-arms and suspension anyway, and Kawasaki knows that........ this way they can sell it to trail riders too.

The LTR450 is unique because it is an MX racer out of the box. But Suzuki still sells the z400 to fill the gap back to the trail riders.

Kawasaki was just trying to appeal to a wider base since the only other sport machine they have is the KFX700 and that machine only appeals to a certain type of rider.

I think it was a smart move by Kawasaki to make it more trail friendly, but still good enough that I'm sure you will see some on the MX and XC pro circuits.

 

As for being only 46" wide, thats less than an inch difference than the yfz and 450r which is definatly better for trail riding than the r 450 since thats illegal width to ride on trails

 

I think Kawie built this to focus more on GNCC this year, with most of the upper class mx guys willing to spend big $$ to upgrade to a wider, longtravel machine anyways. Time will tell, we should start seeing mag shootouts soon, but I think the new Kawie could be a big hit with the weekend/recreational riders. That is where all the sales come from anyways. Also, this is a totally different frame and engine. It isn't just a beefed up Z quad.

 

Kawasaki hit the spot with the 450. I think that yamaha, suzuki, and honda should have a reverse gear in their 450s.

Who could ask for more? Fuel injection, light weight, 450 class engine, electric start and reverse. I bet it will be right on par with the other brands as far as performance.

 

get a ltr 450 and quit bein a puss!

 

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way to look like a dum nut buddy