2023 450 Motocross Shootout - Dirt Bike Magazine

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  • Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
  • #dirtbike #outdoors #racing #adventure
    This is a special year for motocross. We’ve assembled the top motocross bikes in the world for Dirt Bike Magazine’s 2023 450 MX shootout. Altogether we have seven bikes: the GasGas MC450F, Honda CRF450R, Husqvarna FC450, Kawasaki KX450, KTM 450SX-F, Suzuki RM-Z450 and the Yamaha YZ450F. It’s a special time in the sport because of a confluence of technology, trends and current events. Last year’s winner is unchanged but three others are completely new and another is heavily updated. Plus, one motorcycle that had been somewhat taken for granted has suddenly been rediscovered by the motocross community because of recent events and a shift in values. Going in, we had no idea which bike would win. For this comparison, all the bikes were left stock, as delivered. That includes tires and suspension. In some cases, we have been riding these bikes for months and we’re quite familiar with them. Others are newer, but all were fresh for our back-to-back comparisons.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 297

  • @IgWannA2
    @IgWannA2 Рік тому +115

    27 minutes of the same song. Maybe tone the music down for your videos or mix it up. That song gets annoying real quick!

    • @DirtBikeMagazine
      @DirtBikeMagazine  Рік тому +23

      awesome thanks for the tips!

    • @mmvic6
      @mmvic6 Рік тому +7

      Rock on brother! I've had this same song playing in my work truck for the past 27 years!!!

    • @tomporgy1143
      @tomporgy1143 Рік тому +9

      No music, Please!!! Thank you Happy New Year 2023 : )

    • @604cuinkillah
      @604cuinkillah Рік тому +3

      Not this one too!!! I just watched the 250 shootout and same crap. Damn

    • @WaitWhatsMyName
      @WaitWhatsMyName Рік тому +10

      I feel like im sitting in an mx vs atv menu screen

  • @RideFishHunt
    @RideFishHunt Рік тому +78

    They are all great bike's. Just pick your favorite color.

    • @joebone3151
      @joebone3151 Рік тому +5

      Well gas gas better pick a new color we don't need two red teams. And honda was their first

    • @RideFishHunt
      @RideFishHunt Рік тому +1

      @@joebone3151 Honda was originally gray. Then green and yellow.

    • @joebone3151
      @joebone3151 Рік тому

      @scottp760 nope the first Mas produced honda was red and they were always red in racing. When they are a different color is usually small.time racers. Gas Gas came put what the last 15 years they need to be purple or some shit. Get a unique color and maybe people.would buy your bike.

    • @RideFishHunt
      @RideFishHunt Рік тому +1

      @@joebone3151 I have a 22 GG MC450. I also have my first brand new bike I ever bought. A 1999 Kawasaki KX250. And it's better than new. You can check it out on Reddit. I rode Honda for years. The aluminum frames are not as good riding as the chrome-moly or steel frame bike's. I have owned 5 450's and my GasGas is the best easily. But I am sure the KTM and Husqvarna's are better just from there suspension aspect.

    • @patrickrodriguez320
      @patrickrodriguez320 Рік тому

      @@joebone3151 purple, white and silver would look bad ass if they blended the colors with a modern style like ktm and husky do. Silver rims and handle bars with a white and purple bar pad

  • @wesleyflietstra
    @wesleyflietstra Рік тому +31

    The number one thing killing the sport of motocross is how expensive it is to get started. I’ve been riding since I was 6 years old, my dad was good at making sure I always had a bike and that it actually ran well, but now I’m an adult who lives on his own and I cannot afford to buy a bike. Even older bikes are 5 grand now. The 2005 CRF250R My dad bought in 20010 was only $3000, a 2005 CRF250R is on average 4 grand today. I don’t understand how the price of bikes has shot through The roof, but if the sport is going to grow the prices need to be more affordable. I miss riding every day, simply can’t afford a bike

    • @taliyy_
      @taliyy_ Рік тому +4

      I got a 2013 CRF450R for 4k in canada which is roughly 3k. You gotta be willing to travel a bit for it and negotiate

    • @dennis-vl2nz
      @dennis-vl2nz Рік тому +1

      And the future is on electric bikes... I think it is time to check airpressure on my.. Mountainbike🤪🤪🤪

    • @MXvsATV144
      @MXvsATV144 Рік тому +2

      There’s plenty of bikes out there that are newer and for the same 4K price. Definitely can find few year old bikes out there for under 5K . you could go buy a new Suzuki for many thousands less than the other bikes..

    • @wesleyflietstra
      @wesleyflietstra Рік тому +2

      @@MXvsATV144 it’s still not what it used to be. When I was a kid you could go get a 250 2stroke for dirt cheap and go riding that same day Lmao. We all know prices on bikes nowadays are far overpriced. Nothing with change my mind on that 😂

    • @dennis-vl2nz
      @dennis-vl2nz Рік тому +3

      Year after year it is becoming a rich man's sport, sad but true. That's my opinion

  • @Yessirletsg
    @Yessirletsg Рік тому +18

    Good shootout friendly narrator glad u guys kept the Suzuki in hopefully ken can do wonders on it good job y’all

    • @zacharylewis4860
      @zacharylewis4860 Рік тому +1

      why would you not keep the suzuki??

    • @joebone3151
      @joebone3151 Рік тому

      @@zacharylewis4860 it's been at the back of the pack for years. Still a rmz250 is my dream dirtbike

  • @wesleywheeler7891
    @wesleywheeler7891 Рік тому +23

    Hearing Roczen is riding a suzuki has me excited...hopefully we can start seeing team yellow on the podium again :D

    • @joebone3151
      @joebone3151 Рік тому +1

      I've always rode Hondas and Yamaha but a Suzuki rmz 250 is my dream dirtbike

    • @patrickrodriguez320
      @patrickrodriguez320 Рік тому +3

      I'm a Honda die hard. But the rmz is a very esthetic bike with a planted feel. And I don't want to see Suzuki leave the market

    • @YY4UGUYSS416
      @YY4UGUYSS416 Рік тому +1

      Team yellow needs an update to the 21st century..it's my favorite team I would commit to buying a 450 with a modernization, modes, elec start, TC,

    • @earlgordon8542
      @earlgordon8542 Рік тому

      I have a new RMZ 4.50 bad ass I am 62 years old

  • @2WheelKam
    @2WheelKam Рік тому +21

    Nice job on the shootout. I enjoyed hearing your opinion on what each bike does and how they ride. The hard thing about the shootout is that you always have to rank the bikes but that doesn’t always come across as close as it is in real life. Because you pick a number one favorite riding bike when you ride all of them back to back, us average joes take it as an insult against the other bikes that didn’t rank first. The truth is all these bikes are awesome and would be good to great bikes for all of us average riders. None of them would hold us back from riding to our full potential. It’s only when you ride these bikes back to back in the same day at the same tracks that you start to notice the differences and can get a feel for where one bike feels better than others. The real truth is that all seven of these bikes are pretty great and the differences that separate them in the ranking charts are minor. But that’s also the great thing about motocross bikes right now. They’re all so good, we can have fun on any of them. Pick your favorite color or choose the bike based on whichever dealer you get the best service from and you will have a ton of fun no matter which bike you’re on. Leave the brand bashing or the shootout criticisms to the other trolls on the internet and just go have fun riding awesome bikes!

    • @Adam-zo6lc
      @Adam-zo6lc Рік тому +3

      Agreed!!!

    • @XKillSwitchX911
      @XKillSwitchX911 Рік тому +2

      I’m an RMZ owner too 🙂

    • @joebone3151
      @joebone3151 Рік тому +1

      @@XKillSwitchX911 I'm a crf rider but a rmz250 is my dream dirtbike

    • @Liv3fast
      @Liv3fast Рік тому +2

      Well said, most of us will never be able to extract 100% of the performance for it to make a difference.

    • @Dixoncider1973
      @Dixoncider1973 Рік тому +1

      Oh absolutely, back in the day when i had my yz125 yz 250 and had a rm 259 i woulda told you that you were crazy if you told me that one day they would be electric start, 4 stroke, fuel injected, and be badass. Also the ktm 300 fuel injected 2 stroke, that mixes the gas and oil itself i woulda said man what are you smokin... but here we are, i finally bought a 2018 yz250f and was scared to death i was gonna over rev n blow a valve, and didnt expect that performance, but damn, they are really sweet bikes, the smokers are still badass, but what they have done with the thumpers is amazing, great time to ride, hate it that the 600 supersport bikes are dying but thats another story.

  • @PBmxer
    @PBmxer Рік тому +12

    kawi is king. to my surprise figured that out last year. had the best time on it.

    • @joebone3151
      @joebone3151 Рік тому

      King in tests. But honda is king in comp

  • @jkell411
    @jkell411 Рік тому +37

    Last year Dirt Bike said the YZ was REALLY close to the KX. They say the YZ is better this year than last year, but still comes in 2nd. The KX must have been a lot better last year to go unchanged and still win. Usually bikes don't win again when unchanged unless they already were a lot better.
    I also always think about another category that doesn't get taken into consideration: maintenance and reliability. I wonder if this would skew the results at all.

    • @herbcanter2114
      @herbcanter2114 Рік тому +15

      If you add maintenance and reliability to the score the Yamaha would be way way ahead. The Yamaha also has a vastly superior tuner app . Dirtbike Magazine really really screwed up .

    • @stangbanger6445
      @stangbanger6445 Рік тому +6

      @@herbcanter2114 even if the kawi comes in better, yammy lasts longer and is a set it and forget it bike..I hope the new ones keep that reputation.

    • @mxr248
      @mxr248 Рік тому +8

      Let’s not forget you don’t have to add a aftermarket pipe to get more hp out of a Yamaha cause their free app gives you more than you need! Plus the Kawasaki hasn’t done much since 19 to be honest. My friend rode my Yamaha and 2 other guys and he said the Yamaha handles way better and is more predictable. Plus he loves the stock suspension compared to his stock and completely done by someone else. He also had his motor done with high compression piston porting and tuned and he still says the Yamaha pulls better stock!!!!! Blue all the way.

    • @125kingo125
      @125kingo125 Рік тому +3

      Its probably just due to a different track and conditions. Pick your colour, get the best price and don't let this test result worry you

    • @adamrochester1
      @adamrochester1 Рік тому +1

      @@mxr248 what year is she

  • @mojavemike3060
    @mojavemike3060 Рік тому +18

    Why not include lap times for each rider and bike for each day of riding

  • @ryanselway7944
    @ryanselway7944 Рік тому +5

    I bought my first KX450. 2022 about 6 months ago. Been riding Husky for the last 4 year. I'm 6'1 40 years old, 200lbs intermediate and this is the best bike I've owned. Few minor tweeks with bar positions and pegs for zero money and you have it dialed. I revaled and sprung because my weight and engine mounts. The bike handles soooo good. If MXA ranked #1 all bikes went backwards but KX. Only complaint is its a little Jerky on inital throttle but I haven't tried the other couplers yet. Not really a big deal

    • @adamrochester1
      @adamrochester1 Рік тому +1

      I’m also 6,1 I’m 250lbs I had a 450 21 Yamaha couldn’t get comfy on the rider triangle … was seat bouncing every jump felt hunched over and cramped when standing was looking at the kx or ktm husky What did you do with the bar positions And pegs ?

    • @leadhead7338
      @leadhead7338 Рік тому +2

      Team Green Always!

    • @usmc03
      @usmc03 Рік тому +1

      Engine mounts? What did you do to those?

  • @herbcanter2114
    @herbcanter2114 Рік тому +18

    Eli said the new YZ450F feels as light as a bicycle compared to the 2022 , He said it turns on a dime , is much more nimble and flickable with 5% more overall power . The competition is in serious trouble .

    • @cirbar3467
      @cirbar3467 Рік тому

      I have a 17 and im scared of it haha

    • @ridetimeguy3060
      @ridetimeguy3060 Рік тому

      I’d say that too if I was paid to ride the brand

  • @Pandomar1
    @Pandomar1 Рік тому +7

    Why you never have TM on comparison??

  • @anthonycavalliotis8736
    @anthonycavalliotis8736 Рік тому +7

    I just bought a 2023 Ktm 350 Sxf. Fantastic Bike. Air forks are good. Get one.

    • @danblekeberg2470
      @danblekeberg2470 Рік тому +1

      Send your suspension to Powerband Racing. Billy is the best at WP suspension. You will be amazed at how well your bike will handle.

    • @mxr248
      @mxr248 Рік тому +1

      Several of my friends are A riders and hate the suspension. The front air forks are junk and are never predictable and do something different… plus one guy put his bike in gear and made grinding sound.. another guy blew his up with not even a few hours. Seen that happen a lot with those bikes. Plus let’s not forget how over priced they are and double the money to rebuild compared to jap bikes!

    • @mxr248
      @mxr248 Рік тому

      Also pay attention to the KTM crap smoking in the video coming out of the corner and then when he let off it would puff smoke again! Kmart tune motor! Junk

    • @anthonycavalliotis8736
      @anthonycavalliotis8736 Рік тому

      @@mxr248 I call Bullshit. U don't have friends...🤣

    • @mxr248
      @mxr248 Рік тому

      @@anthonycavalliotis8736 😂😂

  • @monsterkxf
    @monsterkxf Рік тому +7

    Kawi 🤘🤘

  • @Matt_729
    @Matt_729 Рік тому +8

    #rmarmy

  • @rayv882
    @rayv882 Рік тому +3

    I bought me a brand new KX450 and I have always rode Yamaha's but.man.i love my KX450

  • @marcozuffada
    @marcozuffada Рік тому +3

    19december 2022 hour 14 central european time 😀ready to start streaming from Piacenza,Italy

  • @captainamerica9353
    @captainamerica9353 Рік тому +11

    Why no Beta?

    • @malcolm2527
      @malcolm2527 Рік тому +3

      Tm racing and fantic too

    • @MCJohn-117
      @MCJohn-117 Рік тому

      @@malcolm2527 You forgot Sherco

  • @leadhead7338
    @leadhead7338 Рік тому +4

    Team Green ALWAYS!

  • @4x4RescueThunderBay
    @4x4RescueThunderBay Рік тому

    I've got boxes and boxs of Dirt Bike Mags from the 90's / 00's..
    Things must be looking up for me in life again because tonight I searched out "Dirt Bike Shootout" for the fist time in 10 years 👍.. this time I want a Blue one

  • @mxoutdoors28
    @mxoutdoors28 Рік тому +10

    Let’s go Kawasaki

    • @leadhead7338
      @leadhead7338 Рік тому +3

      Team Green ALWAYS! last Christmas 2021 we bought our 11 year old boy his 2022 KX85 one of the only 3 available at that time, and he loves it so much we let him ride a 2022 YZ85 and the Big wheel one and he said his Kawi had more power and was so much more comfortable hes raced 2 amateur season total in 2 states, last one on his new KX85 and he got 5th places in the championship but he got hurt on his practice 2009 KX85 half way through the year and really backed off and fell back to 5th place in points so hopefully this off season he will get it back, i just ordered him his new top end today but im keeping it all stock the bike just runs so good and already has great power for him

  • @shanesmith8088
    @shanesmith8088 Рік тому +5

    All these shootouts don't mean a thing, just pick a color. The Honda 6th? I don't think so

  • @Skylerc24
    @Skylerc24 Рік тому +8

    Honda for the win

  • @Dixoncider1973
    @Dixoncider1973 Рік тому +1

    go green!!! blue aint bad either.

  • @algee8228
    @algee8228 Рік тому +3

    Great shootout!

  • @Davido50
    @Davido50 Рік тому +1

    '23 KTM is the bike to beat! Amazing machine w/a smooth monster engine. Sign me up! #Maxima -NY

  • @CarlosRodrigues-bq9sk
    @CarlosRodrigues-bq9sk Рік тому +1

    Beautiful bikes i love all of that

  • @erinderind259
    @erinderind259 Рік тому +4

    for me suzuki still the best,, 😀😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @aydenrich262
      @aydenrich262 Рік тому

      Exactly, not everyone wants to worry about a battery and all that crap

  • @LSymon-ic8rd
    @LSymon-ic8rd Рік тому

    very very best dirt or offroad or XL bikz ever i seen and ride in my past life.....

  • @ogasi1798
    @ogasi1798 Рік тому +2

    my 2014 sxf 450 with 4 gears (yes, 4 gears, in UK we did that until 14/15 change) is still a supreme badass bike, my 2019 exc 500 is also badass in its own way that is unique and diff to my sxf - i will NEVER meet their limits, 99% of you lot wouldn't either so don't be magpies who need what is shiny and 'best' according to media - be realistic

  • @donbrashsux
    @donbrashsux Рік тому +4

    I’d buy the Yamaha YZ 450

  • @ADBAnt1
    @ADBAnt1 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the excellent, insightful comparison - great job

  • @realtv101
    @realtv101 Рік тому +5

    Glad I'm not a tester I can jump on any bike from any year an not even give a damn about the difference!

  • @ChrisMason.333
    @ChrisMason.333 Рік тому +11

    Would have been sweet to see the Beta 450RX. Have heard great things about it.

    • @MCJohn-117
      @MCJohn-117 Рік тому

      Beta are already the best factory team in EnduroGP, and they'll soon be fighting for world titles in MXGP as well. In 2024 they'll supposedly enter the AMA MX & SX too. Beta are definitely a force to be reckoned with. Triumph are also on the rise with RC on their factory team. Wish TM and Sherco would enter MXGP...

    • @ChrisMason.333
      @ChrisMason.333 Рік тому

      @@MCJohn-117 I agree, we will definitely see Beta bikes on the podiums in MXGP, and AMA SC and MX in the coming years. The bikes are incredible. My snow bike base next season will be a Beta 480 RR. Unless the Beta 450RX is out by then and available on west coast of Canada. The bikes are incredible, and I’ve rode since I was 4 years old in ‘94. I’ve ridden all the Japanese and Austrian bikes. Haven’t had a chance to ride a Sherco or TM yet tho. Maybe as I get more into Enduro cross and GNCC as I have been the last couple years.
      Still really enjoy MX and free riding but I’m sure closer to 40 I’ll be less willing to throw myself off 75-100 foot gaps etc. Which is why I see myself going more serious snow biking. Last weekend I was blasting 85 ft + off a little roller to step down. Landing in 10ft of snow base with 4ft powder on top is a lot different. So much suspension in the bike, track kit and snow. Unless the bike lands on you it’s fairly forgiving. Still has its risks but a lot less than the dirt I’ve rode my whole life. Nothing quite like the feeling of blastin through the west coast alpine/back country on 10ft+ feet of snow on a dirt bike. Can’t wait to build my Beta/TimberSled set up.

    • @MCJohn-117
      @MCJohn-117 Рік тому

      @@ChrisMason.333 My neighbor owns a TM 450 Fi, and his brother owns a Sherco 450 SEF Factory. They say the bikes are worth every cent. I own a Suzuki RM-Z450 and I've got no complaints whatsoever. Though I wish Suzuki would return to MXGP...

  • @chriswhiteside6879
    @chriswhiteside6879 Рік тому +5

    The 350 has won every lap time challenge that I have seen on the internet. So lap times really are meaning full... Mosiman 3 seconds faster!

    • @ogasi1798
      @ogasi1798 Рік тому

      can't tell if serious - but if you ask me, anyone who pays attention to such data is foolish - for a start, we are not factory riders, the rest is easy to figure out from there

    • @leadhead7338
      @leadhead7338 Рік тому

      MXA and Mosiman are Austrian bike Shills!

    • @chriswhiteside6879
      @chriswhiteside6879 Рік тому

      @@leadhead7338 KTM 250 vs 350 vs 450 so same brand

    • @leadhead7338
      @leadhead7338 Рік тому

      @@chriswhiteside6879 Im aware of that, but when they do comparisons they always pick Austrian bikes when every one knows they are the most high maintenance bikes and the most expensive while using cheaply made parts

    • @chriswhiteside6879
      @chriswhiteside6879 Рік тому

      @@leadhead7338 my point was 350 laps time compared to 450 not brands.

  • @CarlosRodriguez-yi1ry
    @CarlosRodriguez-yi1ry Рік тому +4

    Is allways fun to watch 3 KTM versus 4 Japanese

  • @nafaszarif9171
    @nafaszarif9171 Рік тому +5

    Only honda crf450r

  • @stangbanger6445
    @stangbanger6445 Рік тому +1

    The jock rock in the background is hilarious..think I liked it better when it was "enter sandman"

    • @DirtBikeMagazine
      @DirtBikeMagazine  Рік тому

      sorry you don't like the music. if you want to pay to license sandman we will use it! thanks!

    • @stangbanger6445
      @stangbanger6445 Рік тому

      @@DirtBikeMagazine oh I like it.. I'm as old as the staff at dirtbike magazine.. I was certainly a Metallica fan in those days

    • @DirtBikeMagazine
      @DirtBikeMagazine  Рік тому

      @@stangbanger6445 Not sure what you mean. We have staff in age range of 20-65

  • @mightybeastk
    @mightybeastk Рік тому +5

    tm 450

  • @dennis-vl2nz
    @dennis-vl2nz Рік тому +2

    One thing I don't like about the austrian bikes... I have seen too many broken frames, with my own eyes, and all of them were at the same place, in the front of the. Frame, at the triple clamps.

  • @Pugman69420
    @Pugman69420 Рік тому +2

    Narrator reminds me of chef John

  • @quadcityracing
    @quadcityracing Рік тому +1

    Very fair review, pick a color

  • @ryanfaubert2014
    @ryanfaubert2014 Рік тому +1

    liked the metal soundtrack

  • @dougfalstad5227
    @dougfalstad5227 Рік тому +5

    MXA test carries more weight, they test for months not a day or two.

    • @leadhead7338
      @leadhead7338 Рік тому

      MXA are shills for the Austrain brands and if you trust them then go with their pick

  • @shanemoto97
    @shanemoto97 Рік тому +6

    So the Honda has great everything but it’s “too much bike” so it’s basically last place? This makes ZERO sense. Honda must not be paying you guys enough to give it a higher rank lol

  • @zacharywhite3570
    @zacharywhite3570 Рік тому +2

    Why did they use the same song for the whole clip

  • @mxriderdakar
    @mxriderdakar Рік тому +2

    You said that the yz lost 3 pounds but yamaha said 5? Is it 233 or 235 without fuel?

    • @herbcanter2114
      @herbcanter2114 Рік тому

      Doesn't matter the thing feels like a 125 which is what Tomac said.

  • @olliemoto253
    @olliemoto253 Рік тому +2

    💚💚💚💚

  • @billybalentine8065
    @billybalentine8065 Рік тому +2

    The big GASGAS logo on the side makes it look cheap. Like an electric bike or something

  • @uni-byte
    @uni-byte Рік тому +3

    So, the usual Japanese bikes and 3 KTMs.

  • @chill0141414
    @chill0141414 Рік тому +6

    Too much bike? lmao so basically you out the honda in 6th because its too good? lmao

  • @bethanyhaskiell9116
    @bethanyhaskiell9116 Рік тому +1

    2023 Yamaha 👑

  • @hencetirta322
    @hencetirta322 Рік тому +6

    suzuki join shoot ouT yeah baby

  • @kemalhardcore9624
    @kemalhardcore9624 Рік тому +2

    Yamaha

  • @adamrochester1
    @adamrochester1 Рік тому +1

    Swamp Moto also had the kx guess will wait for a few others but if there’s one more …. I think I’ll get the 22 kx.. if it hasn’t changed much no point paying extra true ? … I’m coming off a yz 21 model I’m 6,1 250lb I couldn’t get comfy on the yz
    Who is also taller and be sure here ? What do you ride ?

    • @MX-CO
      @MX-CO Рік тому +2

      Kawasaki seems like the way to go

    • @stephenmiley5804
      @stephenmiley5804 Рік тому +1

      IM 6foot 195. Have a 2019 ktm450, picked up a 21 yz450f last fall to try. The yamaha is definatley cramped. I moved bars forward which helped but ended up sending bike down the road, I did like ability to change maps on yamaha. Just picked up a nice 21 kx450f I really like it, have my ktm up for sale now.

    • @adamrochester1
      @adamrochester1 Рік тому

      @@stephenmiley5804 interesting bro have you ridden a new ktm ? Have you changed much on the kx like lower pegs or different bars or change positions ? I’m really about the feel of the bike gotta feel comfy and confident

    • @stephenmiley5804
      @stephenmiley5804 Рік тому

      @@adamrochester1 I have not ridden the newest ktm chassis. I've had kawasaki before. I lowered pegs and am currently running stock bar position on kx450f as front hole makes it hard to get at compression adjusters on fork. I'm probably going with ktm, suzuki Evo bar as it's a little straighter bend and flexes more than oem renthal bar on kx. I've read newest chassis on ktm has more planted feel on front tire. Would like to compare it to the kawasaki. The kawasaki has tons of feel on front tire compared to my ktm with spring forks especially noticeable when muddy

    • @adamrochester1
      @adamrochester1 Рік тому

      @@stephenmiley5804 oh nice ! Haha you mean your gonna get a ktm or ktm bars ?

  • @BAYAREAMX
    @BAYAREAMX Рік тому +4

    The real winner is KTM for offering a bike for everyone and continuing to sell a ton of 350’s which is really all the power anyone would ever need.

    • @tyleredwards7162
      @tyleredwards7162 Рік тому +2

      The KTM wins at being the most expensive so people aren't going to pay that much money for a bike

    • @BAYAREAMX
      @BAYAREAMX Рік тому

      @@tyleredwards7162 well KTM sells more bikes than all of the other brands so clearly they’re doing something right.

    • @victorgailums6784
      @victorgailums6784 Рік тому

      I do not race and am slow. I only ride open practices for fun. This said, if I was to buy any of these it would be a hard decision IF you did not take price out of the equation. If Price matters the most, Suzuki all day. If not, I would go yamaha. This coming from a 2018 FC 450 owner. Bottom line: go with price/reliability/dealer reputation.
      Lastly, I would buy any of the Jap bikes in a heartbeat if they came with a 350 platform.

    • @dekancaine
      @dekancaine Рік тому

      @@BAYAREAMXcause they offer 700 diff models vs 2 for other manufacturers lol. Like gm vs ford. Gm outsells ford as a whole.

    • @WaitWhatsMyName
      @WaitWhatsMyName Рік тому +1

      350 the most power you need.....get in the dunes and say that

  • @slayerfan209
    @slayerfan209 Рік тому

    I’m debating what to get as a 6’2” 200lb novice rider (track) who mostly free rides and trail rides but also gets track time in here and there. I’m thinking most likely getting the YZ450f cause it’s a goof bike for bigger riders and Yamahas are known for reliability and it would go together with my YZ250. I had a 2010 YZ450f that I liked a lot better than my brothers 2011 KX450f which felt stiff and rigid which I don’t like. But the new KX is on my radar too. Honda and KTM are also a possibility but I’m wondering if I’ll like the handling of them. The CRF would go well with my CR500 which is the only running bike I own. Wish I could test each bike like this shootout so I knew which I liked best. Might also get the 300SX or just rebuild and pump up my YZ with a 30-325 kit

    • @joebone3151
      @joebone3151 Рік тому

      Honda will be the most reliable. Ktm will break first. Honda is the middle ground bike that always be doing well. Kawi is just Honda but green. Suzuki is Suzuki. Husqvarna is well honestly no one rides them they are overpriced but good bikes. Yamaha is alright alsway has been good but lacking. Gas Gas needs to change their color. Sorry Honda called red years ago

    • @slayerfan209
      @slayerfan209 Рік тому

      @@joebone3151 Thanks for the info. Im debating Honda or Yamaha at this point, im just worried about the CRF being too stiff and it handling horribly in comparison. I haven’t ridden any newer 450 really but I had a 2010 YZF for a very short time that I liked but never got to really ride and find out. I don’t wanna get the Honda and be disappointed in its handling and power output. Maybe it’s because I got used to racing and riding my YZ250 with suspension that was sprung too light for my weight for so long, but I didn’t like how stiff my brothers 2011 KX450f was compared to my YZ and CR. My 500 is so much more plush, but I have yet to take it to a track. Maybe I’ll like it being stiff and rigid on the track. I know I’ll like the way the YZ handles and it’s power, it’s just the Honda looks so fucking good and would pair well next to my CR500. Maybe I’m overthink it and it’s not that big of a deal as I’m making it out to be from these magazine reviews. I’m not a fast track rider so it might not matter that much either way cause I’ll make it work like I did on my YZ. Only now I do plan on dialing in suspension for me cause it’s my money being spent and not my moms (I raced up til around 18).

  • @jake_thecak3
    @jake_thecak3 Рік тому +1

    💚💯💚

  • @RadioReprised
    @RadioReprised Рік тому +1

    Aside from the driving Rock and references to warm fuzzy puppies these are Race Bikes and I want to know....which one gets around the Track the fastest!? Give each Rider 3 laps on each bike and work it out!

  • @PerEng2405
    @PerEng2405 Рік тому +3

    Great piece of work but could you pls loose the annoying background music. Complete ruin the engine sounds and their differences.

    • @DirtBikeMagazine
      @DirtBikeMagazine  Рік тому

      sorry to upset you . you can look to our tested videos for more

  • @tysons2ndchannel592
    @tysons2ndchannel592 Рік тому +1

    Kawasaki is #1

  • @oomsa
    @oomsa Рік тому +2

    6th place Hondas has one issue and it's too much "bite" ???? What?

  • @dekancaine
    @dekancaine Рік тому +3

    Funny how they Honda got 6th cause it’s to good lol

  • @tylerwallace5839
    @tylerwallace5839 Рік тому +7

    I have not rode any other 450’s other than my kawi but I will say that it does have a very controlled powerband feel to it and the suspension is very predictable. I have had a blast learning to ride on it.

    • @jpesicka492
      @jpesicka492 Рік тому +4

      Damn ur learning to ride on a 450?!?

    • @tylerwallace5839
      @tylerwallace5839 Рік тому +7

      @@jpesicka492 I had a ttr125 when I was 13 but I’m 27 now lol. In February we had a 21’ KX 450 come into work on a repo. It had 6hrs on it and I got it for 3600 bucks. It was terrifying at first but now I’m a lot more comfortable on it

    • @adamrochester1
      @adamrochester1 Рік тому +3

      @@tylerwallace5839 what a score !!!

    • @tylerwallace5839
      @tylerwallace5839 Рік тому +2

      @@adamrochester1 that’s why I didn’t want to pass it up

    • @leadhead7338
      @leadhead7338 Рік тому +4

      @@tylerwallace5839 Team Green ALWAYS!

  • @Amac1825
    @Amac1825 Рік тому +1

    How about the sounds the bikes make instead of anyhting else?

  • @salvicpajarillo6889
    @salvicpajarillo6889 Рік тому

    💚💚💚

  • @chestercalloway3812
    @chestercalloway3812 Рік тому +2

    The Gasgas is the worst looking bike of the group with the cheap looking silver rims. The retro Honda is by far the best looking bike.

  • @joseamoguez1867
    @joseamoguez1867 Рік тому +1

    U evaluated honda for last position on your shootout then why honda bike wins more races compared to your choice bike????

  • @the1realktmriderk560
    @the1realktmriderk560 Рік тому +2

    No way the kx450 won

  • @danoa8859
    @danoa8859 Рік тому +2

    The main test guy at db mag races a kx 450. Enough said

    • @leadhead7338
      @leadhead7338 Рік тому +2

      😭...Probably because they do everything the best!

  • @SwingArmCity
    @SwingArmCity Рік тому +2

    Whoever pays the most gets the shootout win, dirtbike has always seemed to be bias in favor of kawasaki

  • @lifeonthehill9977
    @lifeonthehill9977 Рік тому

    Kx450s are $7500 right now Here in NH. Leads me to believe they have something big for 2024.

  • @nathanchabalier6503
    @nathanchabalier6503 Рік тому +6

    Crf winner🎉

  • @Xcolombox1
    @Xcolombox1 Рік тому +1

    They act like Roczen is riding this stock Suzuki lol

  • @nafaszarif9171
    @nafaszarif9171 Рік тому +6

    Hoooooondaaaaaaaaa

  • @grudgetank3127
    @grudgetank3127 Рік тому +5

    23 yz450f wet weight is 240lb. that's not dry weight...

    • @WaitWhatsMyName
      @WaitWhatsMyName Рік тому

      Gas alone is 16 pounds so 240 cant be wet weight

    • @grudgetank3127
      @grudgetank3127 Рік тому

      @@WaitWhatsMyName dam always favours the euro bikes by leaving out Yamahas wet weights..dry weights are bogus, nobody runs an empty bike

    • @WaitWhatsMyName
      @WaitWhatsMyName Рік тому

      @@grudgetank3127 weights are like horse power, there are always atleast 3 opinions for some reason

  • @chuckramsey9582
    @chuckramsey9582 Рік тому +1

    Is it me, or does the bike volume need to go down and the voice over need to go up. I gotta turn down the volume everyone the bikes come on

  • @lolloscarburato
    @lolloscarburato Рік тому +2

    tm? fantic?

    • @MCJohn-117
      @MCJohn-117 Рік тому +1

      Beta and Sherco as well.

  • @swemx7403
    @swemx7403 Рік тому +1

    Why are you showing dyno hp at the 250 class but not the 450 class? Like why hide it?

  • @mxr248
    @mxr248 Рік тому +3

    From 23:25 to 23:35 notice the junk KTM (Kmart Tune Motor) smoking? bike cost about $3000 more and does that. If you like smoked meat there ya go!😂

  • @andy9296
    @andy9296 Рік тому +1

    Wow, Can this video be any more slow paced

  • @driftmax5180
    @driftmax5180 Рік тому +5

    SUZUKIIIIII bestttt

  • @nater9er
    @nater9er Рік тому

    Waiting for 2023 250 2 stroke shootout

  • @Strick.410
    @Strick.410 Рік тому

    Guy sounds just like chuck from street outlaws

  • @rogersiples3335
    @rogersiples3335 9 місяців тому

    In 2014, it seems like it's between the Kawasaki and Yamaha. I'll still take the KTM with fork work. It's all about quality.

  • @ryanfaubert2014
    @ryanfaubert2014 Рік тому

    id like to see maybe even something heavier next time(:

  • @christopheravery5808
    @christopheravery5808 Рік тому

    Now if all those manufacturers would put this focus into sport ATVs again!!! So so many people are upset about that

  • @xA18kND1x
    @xA18kND1x Рік тому +1

    Honda is "too much bike for the average rider" lmao

  • @mikedonlon1594
    @mikedonlon1594 11 місяців тому

    I feel like the ktm is a perfect balance of power and weight, so much lighter than most bikes and so much more powerful, for this reason i give ktm the win

  • @goodboyringo9716
    @goodboyringo9716 Рік тому

    They should have had these bike race to see what came in first after the shoot out.
    No bike is perfect , its up to the rider to make up the difference.

  • @LukeDupin
    @LukeDupin Рік тому

    Cant believe the CRF is in 6th.

  • @troyziegler1312
    @troyziegler1312 Рік тому +1

    Drop the music. Someone spends hours dubbing in music to make the video unwatchable.

  • @ericmealey3710
    @ericmealey3710 Рік тому

    Thanks for the vid, would like to see more useful info and less slow-mo shots and music.

  • @6226superhurricane
    @6226superhurricane Рік тому +2

    amazing how good the suzuki still is. show's just how high they set the benchmark.

  • @sawyer4231
    @sawyer4231 Рік тому

    I'm gonna buy a kx450.

    • @rileyvosper411
      @rileyvosper411 10 місяців тому

      Don’t, their so expensive for how unreliable they are in comparison to the other beands

  • @savagex466-qt1io
    @savagex466-qt1io Рік тому

    How can Gas Gas come from the same factory as Husqvarna and KTM ? I thought they were made in Spain / Sweden and Austria ? Whats going on here lol

  • @TheSlim93gt
    @TheSlim93gt Рік тому +1

    I think they all sound terrible. The GasGas is somewhat tolerable. The Honda and GasGas are the best looking. Every one in the shootout would likely scare me and make me wonder why we need that much power on an MX track.
    I grew up on 2T smokers , so you know.....

  • @theone31man
    @theone31man Рік тому

    When I was young I used to get Dike Bike in the mail, it was my favorite magazine right up there with Popular Science. I'm going to get it again.

  • @mxr248
    @mxr248 Рік тому +2

    So technically the Yamaha should have won.. cause you said 3 things bad about the Kawasaki that hasn’t changed for awhile. Yet the Yamaha is completely new and you say how good it is but the balance which apparently you didn’t even try to run different settings to find.. 🤔also the Honda didn’t do well but to say it’s to much for most ppl is funny cause the bike is really mellow on how the motor comes on. It feels like a 250f power compared to Kawasaki or Yamaha which I rode. The Honda power is very disappointing for ppl that like power but good for ppl that don’t want much power. Suspension isn’t too bad but front end has the old Honda traits.

    • @leadhead7338
      @leadhead7338 Рік тому +1

      Kawi just does everything perfect...Team Green for the win Again!

    • @mxr248
      @mxr248 Рік тому +1

      @@leadhead7338 that’s the only 2 bikes I like to ride. Green or blue.. they are so close how predictable they are.

    • @leadhead7338
      @leadhead7338 Рік тому +1

      @@mxr248 For sure my choice would be KX first, YZ second, then CR

  • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
    @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 Рік тому

    **laughing in 500 2-stroke**